Bike
Reston has an abundance of bikeable trails, streets and sidewalks that make commuting by bike easy. Reston Town Center offers public visitor bicycle parking, as well as many Capital Bikeshare stations nearby.
The Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail runs through the heart of Reston Town Center and provides a paved trail with various destinations, spanning between Loudoun and Arlington.
Advantages of Biking:
- Exercise built into transportation, whether it’s running an errand or your commute
- If you don’t own a bike, Capital Bikeshare and dockless e-bikes are readily available and affordable
- Biking can be a time for you to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors, or connect with friends and family taking in the fresh air together
- Save time and money avoiding traffic, circling for parking, and parking fees
- Some employers offer an active commute benefit to help cover the cost of bike equipment and maintenance
Plan Your Route
See if biking is right for your commute
View the interactive Fairfax County Interactive Bike Map
Connect with Resources
No bike, no problem! Join Capital Bikeshare and download the app to unlock a bike and start riding
Get involved with the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling
Skymark Bikeshare Program: Residents of Skymark can check out a bike for free from the building’s concierge. Bikes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Capital Bikeshare is the DC Metro area’s public bikeshare service, with 4,300 bikes and 500+ stations across six (6) jurisdictions. Reston is home to numerous Capital Bikeshare locations, making it a convenient way to navigate the area around Reston.
You can take a bike from any docking station and ride to your destination for as little as $0.15 per minute. You can also purchase a day pass or annual membership to unlock bikes and take unlimited rides of up to 45 minutes for free, plus get discounted rides on e-bikes (normally $0.35 per minute).
There are three Capital Bikeshare stations within a five-minute walk of Reston Town Center:
- Town Center Pkwy & Sunset Hills Rd (RTC West)
- Reston Town Center Metro Station North
- Sunset Hills Rd & Discovery Square
View all Capital Bikeshare stations
Once you’re done with your ride, just park it at any bikeshare station near your destination. If you’re using a Capital Bikeshare e-bike, which may be black or silver, you can also use the attached cable to lock the e-bike to any public bike rack within the service area for an extra $2.00 fee. This fee is waived for members when a station is full or has three or fewer open docks left.