At every National Bike Summit, hundreds of bike advocates come together to share best practices, build stronger networks, and be a voice for bicycling on Capitol Hill.
In 2026, attending the Summit and advocating for bicycling on Capitol Hill will be one of the most impactful actions you can take for the future of safer roads.
The National Bike Summit will take place March 24-26, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Registration is now open!) At the same time, the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee plans to push the next transportation bill through Congress next spring.
2026 Keynote Speakers
The transportation bill is a five-year spending authorization bill, which supplies millions of dollars to states and localities for bicycling and walking projects. But Chairman Sam Graves has said, It’s gonna be a traditional highway bill — that means building roads and bridges, laying asphalt, pouring concrete…. We’re not gonna be spending money on murals and train stations or bike paths or walking paths. We’re going to spend money on traditional infrastructure, that’s roads and bridges.”
We need your voice in Washington on Lobby Day to speak up for bicycling.
During last year’s Lobby Day on Capitol Hill, Summit attendees met with 232 congressional offices across 44 states to rally for safer streets and better biking. This year, we need an even bigger turnout to fight the threat of federal disinvestment in biking and walking.
That’s among the top reasons you should be at the 2026 National Bike Summit. Join us March 24-26, 2026, in Washington, DC. Can’t attend all three days? For the first time, we are offering a Wednesday in Washington ticket, a one-day registration to attend Lobby Day and be part of our movement on Capitol Hill. Learn more on the registration site.
Early Bird registration – the best rate to register! – ends on January 31.
Need more reasons to come to Washington in 2026?
Five Reasons to Attend the 2026 National Bike Summit
- Flex your power. Your voice matters and your elected officials need to hear from you about how bicycling benefits your community and why they must fight for the resources your community needs to make bicycling better.
- Share your story. The Summit is a gathering of grassroots advocates for bicycling where every lesson learned from a local victory (or setback) can help inspire another. Bring your best practices and make the movement stronger one story at a time.
- Grow your network. People from across the country come to the Summit, all with different backgrounds and areas of expertise. Whether you’re looking to connect with peers who can lend advice or colleagues in other sectors, you can expand your network of experienced bike advocates.
- Fill your toolbox. Every session at the Summit is an opportunity to learn and build your skillset. Speakers tackle the latest trends in the bike advocacy world, from automated vehicles to bike buses to e-bikes.
- Meet your people. If you’ve ever felt like you’re pushing for better biking all on your own, spending a few days with fellow advocates is a breath of fresh air. You’ll meet people who lift you up, recharge your motivation, and remind you that when we come together, big things happen.