in DC at the Nat’l Bike Summit

Copenhagen cement mixer? No, I’m in front of the Swedish Embassy in Washington where InterBike is hosting a few manufacturers, but not this working two-wheeler.

I’m here for the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Summit; my first time attending.

Washington has an extensive bike share system. I could swipe my credit card and roll, but I only have a mile to walk back to my hotel. It’s a little chilly for this California fair weather rider, but on a warmer day I’d be all over this red beauty.

Tonight the conference begins with dinner and a keynote from US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. I’m expecting massive crowds, over 700 registered to attend, so I’m walking to dinner, too, because I know already this town is light on bike racks.