MWABA Newsletter: Bike Maintenance Workshops, Yoga, Tandem Ride, Goalball, and March Hike

February 15, 2026

Hello MWABA,

Join us for the Bike Maintenance Workshops, Yoga, a Tandem Ride, Goalball, and a Hike!

Bike Maintenance Workshop Series – Part 2

· We are excited to continue our Bike Maintenance Workshop Series this February, a hands-on, learn-by-doing experience! Blind athletes will be paired with sighted guides to work together on diagnosing and fixing some of the tandems in our fleet. Sign up by Tuesday at 8 p.m. for our second session!

· Location: REI (201 M Street, Northeast, Washington DC)

· Time: 6:00–8:45 PM (please arrive 15 minutes early so that we can start on time)

· Dates: Thursdays Feb 19th, and Feb 26th

· There are limited spots available, but we will try to accommodate as many people as we can. Sign up below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiP6ZNFmpZtVusuhuxeZ7kLkgTHLEzyOeCzMoNVp1Bubn0ow/viewform

Yoga

· Our next yoga session is on Sunday, February 22 from 3:20-4:30 at Circle Yoga, 3838 Northampton St. NW, DC. The studio does not open until 3 PM, so please do not show up before then, because the doors will be locked. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/M5Ceou6fABacvBjd7

February 21st Tandem Ride

· Sign up by Wednesday at 8 p.m. for our next tandem ride in Bethesda on February 21st at 10 a.m. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/mqxPm8gjpS67JoHw8

Goalball

· Come to Goalball on February 21st from 10 AM to 1 PM at 1480 Girard St. NW, DC.

March 15th Hike

· Our next MWABA hike will take place Sunday, March 15th. More details forthcoming, but it will be an away hike at Prince William Forest, about a 45 minute drive from DC, convening at Franconia-Springfield Metro station at 9 a.m. If you have questions and/or you’re able to drive hikers and guides, please contact Kevin Andrews at kevin.andrews94. Use the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/f7pmVCp6TYbP6ztX6

Other Activities

· Catalyst Sports is hosting adaptive mountain biking on March 7, April 12, June 6, July 19, August 1, September 13, and November 8 in Patapsco State Park. Sign up here as a volunteer or adaptive rider: D.C./Baltimore | Catalyst Sports

Thanks and see you out there!

Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA)

Sports and fun for everyone! https://gomwaba.org