Summit FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the 2026 National Bike Summit? Find answers to our most frequently asked ones below. Don't see an answer to your specific question? Email us at [email protected].
National Bike Summit FAQ
The 2026 National Bike Summit will take place Tuesday, March 24, through Thursday, March 26, 2026. The Summit will be hosted at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library at 901 G Street NW, in Washington, DC.
There are in-person and online-only access tickets available.
We will use the conference platform Pheedloop for all attendees. Keynote and plenaries can be attended in-person while online-only attendees can tune in to the livestream via Pheedloop.
Select breakout sessions and the annual advocacy & education awards ceremony will also be streamed, with recordings of this content available to registrants after the Summit has concluded.
There will be ample outdoor bike parking at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on Tuesday, Thursday, and during AO Day on Friday. Please take note that this year, we are providing self-service bike parking. Security will be on site while the Summit is in session at the library to watch over the bikes, however, attendees are responsible for locking and racking their own bike — so remember to bring a bike lock!
On Wednesday, Lobby Day headquarters will have bike parking available outside, but will NOT have an on-site security person there. Bikes are not allowed inside the Lobby Day Headquarters, so it is again very important to bring a bike lock.
Registration fees range in price, with Early Bird rates available until January 31, 2026. Discounted rates are also available to League members. Here are the price ranges for each ticket type:
Yes! Individual and Family League members may choose the 'Individual Member' ticket type; while staff and board of member organizations, if not already individual members, may claim the 'Organizational Member' ticket type. Visit www.bikeleague.org/renew to see if your individual or organizational membership is in good standing and retrieve your member number, or to renew your membership to receive the member discount. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
The best pricing for Summit registration is always with an individual League membership, even when the price of purchasing a new membership is considered. As such, individual member pricing is available only to individual and family members.
Staff and board of member organizations, if not already individual members, may claim the 'Organizational Member' ticket type. We encourage all Summit attendees to become members before registering for the Summit by visiting bikeleague.org/join-now.
Look up your membership number at bikeleague.org/join-now by entering your email address and zip code. We are happy to answer any questions regarding your membership number and status. Please email us at [email protected] or call us at (202) 822-1333, and we will be glad to assist you.
Yes. State Coordinators receive discounted registration for their work scheduling congressional meetings and organizing Summit attendees at the state level. Email [email protected] for more information.
In recognition of our partnerships with the Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance and Black Girls Do Bike, members of local bike clubs associated with our national partners are eligible for discounted registration to the National Bike Summit. Email [email protected] for more information.
Smaller select groups with specific affiliations with League programs may also have discounts, including certified League Cycling Advocates (LCAs) and 2025-certified League Cycling Instructors (LCIs), as well as Summit Speakers. Please reach out to your program contact on League staff if you believe you are eligible for one of these discounts.
Additionally, Summit sponsorship comes with a certain number of registrations included at various sponsorship levels. Contact [email protected] if you need assistance redeeming your complimentary registrations with event sponsorship.
The League is committed to ensuring that people from all economic backgrounds have access to our events through scholarships. Each year, we offer scholarships to those who, without financial assistance, would not be able to attend the conference.
Priority will be given to applicants who have not received a Summit scholarship in the past. Any scholarship applicant who is not awarded will be offered the early bird discount.
Fill out an application to apply for financial assistance to attend the 2026 National Bike Summit. This application will close on Friday, January 30 at 11:59pm PT.
Absolutely! We have justification letter templates for public employees, educational professionals, public health employees, and general audiences. You can adapt the content as you see fit to illustrate the numerous professional development opportunities of attending the National Bike Summit.
Everyone who purchases a ticket to the National Bike Summit will have access to recordings of all of the keynote presentations, select breakout sessions, and the annual advocacy and education awards ceremony. This content may not be made available until after the Summit has concluded.
Attendees are more than welcome to bring their own bikes to the ride, but Capital Bikeshare bikes will also be available. Participants MUST bring their own helmet.
Yes, both Summit attendees and "Wednesday in Washington" attendees will have optional content available to them on Wednesday, March 25, when the majority of attendees will be participating in Lobby Day.
When you register, you will be given the chance to say whether you plan to participate in Lobby Day, in a Non-Lobby Day alternative session for public employees, or neither.
In 2026, the Non-Lobby Day options will include university-specific programming as well as city/state/federal-focused programming.
Note: Wednesday in Washington offers one day of access to tailored Summit programming for those public employees who cannot attend the full Summit. “Wednesday in Washington: Non-Lobby Day” is a one-day ticket that will cover only Summit programming on Wednesday, March 25, including the following:
- Breakfast and our Congressional Bike Ride (a non-lobbying event open to all Summit attendees)
- Bicycle Friendly University content geared toward public university employees
- Bicycle Friendly Community content geared toward city, county, state, and federal agency employees
- A Congressional Reception (open to Lobby Day & Non-Lobby Day attendees)
Online registration for ONLINE-ONLY tickets closes on March 26, 2026.
Advance registration for IN-PERSON attendance closes March 16, 2026.
Walk-up registration will be available at the Summit on March 24th.
Please note that Early Bird registration ends on January 31, with registration rates increasing on February 1.
If you’ve mistyped your email address or name, please email [email protected] and we can assist you.
No. Each registrant with online access will only be able to enter the conference on one device (computer, laptop, tablet) at a time. Ticket holders with online access are asked not to share their login. If your ticket does not include online access, you can purchase the “Online Option Add-On” if you’d like access to the virtual Summit experience.
If you register and then realize you can no longer attend, you may transfer your registration to another individual until March 16, 2026. After that, we reserve the right to transfer the registration to a scholarship recipient. All you need to do to make this change is email [email protected] or call our office and we will be happy to take care of it for you: 202-822-1333.
Anyone who registers to attend In-Person and falls sick in the days prior to the event will be offered an Online-Only registration and a 50% percent refund or a free transfer to next year’s National Bike Summit.
Once we receive your paid registration, you will receive a confirmation email from Pheedloop. If you do not receive an email, please do not hesitate to contact us at 202-822-1333 or email [email protected].
We understand that making travel plans can be difficult so we have tried to make a refund policy that is as fair and flexible as possible.
In-Person and Online-Only registration is fully refundable (minus a $25 administrative fee) through January 31, 2026.
In-person and Online-Only registration is 50% refundable from February 1 through March 7, 2026.
There will be no refunds granted starting on or after March 8, 2026.
You may transfer your In-Person or Online-Only registration without penalty until March 16, 2026.
Anyone who registers to attend In-Person and falls sick in the days prior to the event will be offered an Online-Only registration and a 50% percent refund or a free transfer to next year’s National Bike Summit.
Failure to use a discount code upon registering does not entitle registrants to partial refunds for the difference in cost at a later time.
Before you register, please email [email protected] if you believe you are eligible for a discount (Summit Sponsor, State Coordinator, etc.)
In the event that you need to update, cancel, or transfer your registration, please email us at [email protected] or call 202-822-1333 and we'll be happy to assist you.
Online registration for ONLINE-ONLY tickets closes on March 26, 2026. Advance registration for IN-PERSON attendance closes March 16, 2026.
Corporate and non-profit sponsors of the National Bike Summit enjoy a wide range of exposure and benefits, including complementary in-person registration. Download our Sponsorship Invitation for more information or email [email protected] to get started.
Yes, the League of American Bicyclists is committed to moving from the halls of Congress to the streets of your community and we want you to do the same.
Lobby Day at the Summit will be exclusively for in-person attendees.
This year, the League is offering a one-day experience for those who would like to join Lobby Day on Wednesday, March 25th, but are not able to attend the National Bike Summit in its entirety (March 24-26). We ask that these “Wednesday in Washington: Lobby Day” ticketholders are prepared to lobby upon arrival in Washington by:
- Attending the training webinars and prep sessions on how to lobby and on the Congressional “asks” (what we will be lobbying on)
- Attending a pre-Summit virtual meeting and the State meeting virtually on Tuesday, March 24, from 4:30-5:30pm ET
- Communicate with your State Coordinator early on and let them know you are attending Lobby Day only, as well as your arrival and departure times.
You can find your congressional district by entering your zip code here.
You are encouraged to share your profile as an attendee to the National Bike Summit so that other attendees can contact you through the event platform. The registration form asks for your permission to share your profile before making it available to other attendees.
If you are participating in Lobby Day, your email, phone number, and congressional district will be shared with your State Coordinator and other Lobby Day participants from your state.
The League reserves the right to provide a list of attendees’ contact information to sponsors by request. To opt out, contact [email protected].
Attendees are encouraged to find their own lodging in Washington, DC, that meets their needs and budget. The in-person events will be located in and around the MLK Jr. Memorial Library located at 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20004. Here are a few hotels in the area (the League does not have a room block at any hotel):
The MLK Jr. Memorial Library is Metro-accessible, across the street from the Gallery Pl-Chinatown WMATA station, which is served by the Red, Green, and Yellow Metro lines, if you’d like to explore other neighborhoods for your Summit lodging.
Here’s a summary of the airports, train stations, and public transportation near the MLK Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20004).
Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Other nearby airports:
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Closest train station:
Washington - Union Station (served by Amtrak, regional VRE and MARC trains, several bus lines to/from major cities, and WMATA Metro)
Public transportation:
Please contact [email protected] for more information on pop-up shop opportunities at the National Bike Summit.
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On Friday, March 27, directly following the Summit, the League is hosting a full day of in-person programming for staff of local and state active transportation advocacy organizations, called Advocacy Organization Day.
Registration is limited to staff (paid or volunteer) and board members of state and local advocacy groups that are Organizational Members of the League. The ticket, whether purchased as an add-on to your Summit experience or as a “Advocacy Organization Day-Only” ticket, includes a happy hour on Thursday, lunch on Friday and a full day of in-person networking and national strategizing.
If you are purchasing an In-Person ticket, you have the option to include Advocacy Organization Day as an add-on to your ticket at a discounted rate. The separate “Advocacy Organization Day-Only” ticket type is for those who will not be attending the rest of the 2026 National Bike Summit in person.
Yes, Advocacy Organization Day-Only tickets are available. However, the price of Advocacy Organization Day registration is discounted when purchased as an add-on with an in-person Summit registration.
Yes. As long as you use the same email in Pheedloop that you used to register for the Summit, you can purchase any add-on without buying another in-person ticket. This allows you to add Advocacy Organization Day registration to your existing order.
You can do so when purchasing your Summit ticket by adding a “Summit Scholarship Donation Add-on” to your order. If you’ve already completed your registration but would like to add a donation, simply complete the registration form again with the same email that you used to register originally. By using the same email, Pheedloop will recognize your prior registration and will allow you to purchase any add-on without buying another in-person ticket.