Bicycling
Georgetown University supports bicycling as a key component of our sustainable transportation mix, and has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly University. Biking to campus saves money, supports a healthy lifestyle, uses fewer resources, and promotes a healthier planet. Georgetown University provides many resources for faculty, staff, students, and visitors to commute to campus by bike.
Finding a Route
Georgetown University is located in one of the most bikeable cities in the United States and is connected to the wider DC metro area by a network of trails and on-street bike routes.
goDCgo provides online resources, like bike routes and tips for beginners, to cyclists throughout the DC region.
For additional tips and resources, please visit the Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s (WABA) website.
Want to learn more about confidently commuting by bike in the DC region? GUWellness hosts free monthly Bike Commuting 101 classes. Find upcoming class dates here.
Learning to Ride
WABA offers regular classes and bike rides to adults and children throughout the region. Classes range from learning to ride a bicycle to improving confidence when riding on trails or in city traffic. Prices range per class, and WABA members join any class free. Find an upcoming class here.
Campus Amenities
Parking & Storage
There are more than 1,100 bicycle parking spaces on Georgetown’s campus. There is covered bike parking available in Garage 4, the Southwest Garage, Leavy Garage, Arrupe Hall, Ryan & Isaac Hall, 2115 Wisconsin, and the Harris Building Garage.
Showers & Lockers
For faculty and staff who bike to work, Yates Field House offers free access to showers and locker rooms and discounted access to towel service and locker rentals.
Please note that only individuals who do not currently have a parking pass are eligible for this benefit. Visit the Yates Membership Office for more information and to complete the registration process.
Multiple administrative offices also have showers available to their staff, and there are showers and lockers available to graduate students on the ground floor of the Car Barn.
Capital Bikeshare
Capital Bikeshare is a point-to-point bikesharing system in Washington, DC. Users can pick up a bike at one docking station and park it at another, making it a great option for getting to Georgetown University.
There are Capital Bikeshare stations outside the University’s main gate at 37th & O Streets and on the north edge of campus at 38th & Reservoir Rd. Other Capital Bikeshare stations near the University are at M & Potomac Streets, Wisconsin Avenue & O Street, and Wisconsin Avenue & 34th Street.
Students, faculty, and staff are eligible to sign-up (new window) Capital Bikeshare Annual Membership at a discounted rate of $25 (a $95 value) which includes benefits (new window) such unlimited 45-minute rides.
Maintenance
Need to fix your bike or fill up your tires? Main campus has multiple self-service bike repair stations and air pumps near Darnall Hall, Red Square, and Leo’s Dining Hall.
Local Bike Shops
There are multiple bike shops within a half mile of campus that sell bicycles and equipment, as well as offer maintenance services to help keep your bike in top condition.
Bicycle Registration, Safety and Security
The Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) offers free bicycle registration for students, faculty, and staff. Georgetown highly recommends registering your bike as it allows GUPD to contact you if your bike is impounded or stolen and recovered, as well as cut your lock if it breaks or you lose your key. Click here to register your bike with GUPD.
Always lock your bike to a bike rack using a U-Lock. Please do not lock your bike to trees, fences, ADA ramps, handrails, or lamp posts. Discounted U-Locks can be purchased from GUPD, located in Village C West. Learn more on the GUPD website.
Georgetown’s campus is very compact and has a high volume of pedestrian traffic. When riding on campus, please remember to share the road by yielding to pedestrians and obeying posted speed limits and stop signs.
Contact Sgt. Michael Bunker if you have any questions about bicycle safety or security on campus.
Shuttle Racks
Georgetown University Transportation Shuttles (GUTS) feature bike racks on the front of each bus, giving bike commuters more options to commute along regional bike routes.
Connect
Want to learn more about bicycling at Georgetown? Reach out to biking@georgetown.edu.
Members of the Georgetown University Community can also join the Bicycling @ Georgetown Facebook Group to connect with other bicyclists and stay up to date on bicycling events on campus.
You can learn more about how the university is supporting bicycling at sustainability.georgetown.edu/bicycling.