The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there’s no reason to be cooped up in a car as you make your way around the city when green Washington, D.C. makes it equally easy to get around via bike.
If you don’t have a bike yet, no need to worry – we have bicycle shops near our RESA apartments that can find the perfect bike for you, as well as all of the accessories, repairs and tune-ups you’ll ever need. Here’s where to find a bike, whether you’re looking for a tough mountain bike or a sleek road bike.
Conte’s Bike Shop, located at 1412 Q St NW, Washington, D.C. which is a straightforward 12 minute drive from home, has been serving riders since 1957, helping maximize value, comfort, performance and fun on the bike. They offer a curated selection of bikes, gear and accessories that simplify the in-store and online shopping experience.
Charles R. Conte, Sr. opened the first of the Conte’s family-owned bicycle stores in 1957. Conte, the son of Italian immigrants, was a hard-working machinist at a nearby shipyard when he opened his small, neighborhood bicycle and repair shop. Today, Conte’s Bike Shop is proud to have been selected as a 10-time winner of the coveted Top 100 Best Bicycle Retailers in the country.
BicycleSPACE, located at 1412 Q St NW, Washington, D.C. which is a seven minute drive from your RESA apartment, is a community-centered bike shop that values people as much more than customers.
In their shop, they sell a finely curated selection of quality bicycles for people who live in the city: those who use their bikes to get around town, commuters, recreational trail riders, those looking to get into a great physical shape, and those looking for a sense of adventure.
1412 Q St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 387-2453
1512 Okie St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 853-9390
