WABA Cargo Bike Library

cargo bike library postcard on a parked bike with a child seat on the back

Our target audience #bikedc

💯 We have bikes for going out to the club on your own, carrying your cutie and a load of groceries or bringing your whole bunch!

Rising gas costs are a great excuse to try @waba.org ‘s free ebike library!

See how many city trips you can replace with a bike! I bet it will surprise you!

two kids in sunglasses on the back of a radio flyer with a cargo bike library logo

Happy weekend from Christina & family! #bikedc #cargobike

Borrow a cargo bike: waba.org/library

With bonus honorary shoutout to @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social!

This is a pilot project, volunteer run, sponsored by @waba.org and inspired by successes at @communitypedalpower.org
and @mplscargobikelibrary.com
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We are incredibly grateful to bike shops, brands and individuals who are donating and loaning equipment, support, energy and time!

Ack! I did! Thank you! Typing too fast on tiny keys

two happy kids in bunch bike with sunglasses

How it works:

➡️Request at waba.org/library
➡️Schedule via text
➡️Submit waiver, ID, deposit
➡️We provide baby seats, lock, helmets, cover, etc.
➡️Visit us in NoMa (more locations coming!)
➡️Pick up bike & get detailed intro
➡️Borrow Fri thru Weds

⭐Discover joy & freedom of getting around DC by bike!

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🔥 Tern GSD
🔥 Tern Quick Haul
🔥 Velotric Fold 1 Lite (not technically a cargo bike, just a single person ebike)

All our bikes are electric! #cargobike #bikedc #bikelibrary

Updated list: What can I borrow from the Cargo Bike Library?

🔥 Bunch Bike Original/K9 (highest demand - schedule in advance. May add another)
🔥 Radio Flyer Via Pro
🔥 Cannondale Cargowagen
🔥 Xtracycle Hopper

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We are so grateful to have been a tiny part of @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social cargo bike journey!

Her family borrowed a bike from us last fall as they were looking to evaluate which cargo bikes might best fit their needs.

If you're looking to do the same, keep an eye out for our spring orientations!

Got a lil donation thanks to proceeds from this t-shirt!!! Thank you @tomflood.bsky.social and @bunchbike.com 🥰

Get yours: bunchbike.com/products/big...

kevin on radio flyer, christina on tern

kevin with radio flyer and christina with tern gsd

Swap & compare!

Christina had already borrowed Radio Flyer Via Pro but wanted to try Tern GSD. Kevin had already borrowed TGSD but wanted to try RFVP. One week borrow swap - activated!

There is no one best bike - just the best bike for you.

Find yours: waba.org/library

we the people DC graphic with cherry blossoms, and waba cargo bike library takeover caption

Excited to take over WeThePeopleDC tomorrow (Friday!) Join us over there and help us spread the joy of #cargobike #bikedc

www.instagram.com/wethepeopledc

Photo of a Bunch bike with 4 helmets in a protected bikelane. The background is very foggy.

It is foggy.

#MSPCycleCast

two kids in a bunch bike lit up for nighttime

two kids in bunch bike with two other adults

adult and kid in front of bunch bike with library sticker

More adventures...

two happy kids in a bunch bike

How great are these pics from Alyssa & family?? They had a blast joining @hillfamilybiking.org on the library @bunchbike.com and it can be your turn next!!

Borrow a #cargobike - free: waba.org/library #bikedc

Want to try a family bike ride with kiddos, but not sure you've got the right bike? We have borrow bikes available for this date but BOOK NOW because March/April weekends are filling up fast!!!!

Borrow a cargo bike: waba.org/library #bikedc

two kids on the national mall next to a bunch bike

We mostly serve DC locals but were glad to be able to hook up Courtney & kids with accessible @bunchbike.com option for their visit to the National Mall today!

Courtesy of fantastic local bike shop @bicyclespace.bsky.social - consistently goes above & beyond to support #bikedc & #bikelibrary

christina standing next to the radio flyer in a coat, helmet and sunglasses

Bike gets a glamour shot too! @radioflyerco.bsky.social

selfie with mom and two kids on a longtail cargo bike, all wearing helmets and sunglasses and looking extremely happy

Shoutout to Christina & family loving their Radio Flyer Via Pro adventure on this gorgeous Saturday!

Borrow a cargo bike: waba.org/library

#cargobike #bikelibrary #bikedc

If you've ever seen my ebike and been like "damn, what a great bike," now's your chance to borrow on for yourself! Pictured here: the Alex-mobile in various modes. #BikeDC

dc trike mom towing the quick haul

Bonus shot of your cargo bike librarian @dctrikemom.bsky.social hauling bikes from the shop to the library via @schleptastic.bsky.social tow monster!

xtracycle hopper with bike borrower giving a thumbs up

Thanks to @bicyclespace.bsky.social we added this sleek and comfortable @xtracycle.bsky.social Hopper perfect for 2 kid pickup/dropoff and neighborhood adventures

Borrow this bike: waba.org/library

Gorgeous bike weather is just around the corner! #bikedc #cargobike

Tern Quick Haul P9 with Daily Rider staff outside Daily Rider DC

close up on cargo bike library sticker and quick haul logo

Excited to welcome TWO new bikes to our fleet this week!

@thedailyrider.co got us hooked up with this gorgeous @ternbicycles.com Quick Haul P9 - perfect for zipping around with one kiddo or a quick grocery run! #bikedc #cargobike

Borrow this bike: waba.org/library

dctrikemom on bunch bike in the rain

Cargo bike: the only form of DC transport that is slightly faster on rainy days! #bikedc @cleverhood.bsky.social

Your t shirt order benefits our cargo bike library!!!!

Order here: bunchbike.com/products/big...

Awwww thank you, we stand on the shoulders of giants!! @communitypedalpower.org @mplscargobikelibrary.com

...or borrow a cargo bike for the day!

#bikedc goes hard! The OG "unicorn in a bunch bike" also from here