Ready to explore Alexandria? There's no better way than by cycling. Thomas J. Curcio, avid cyclist and founder of Curcio Law, is pleased to share his favorite trails, bike shops, and top safety tips.
Alexandria’s Bicycle Network – Map of the bike route network in Alexandria. Learn more about the types of bike facilities the city has to offer.
Location: Alexandria to Mount Vernon along the Potomac River
Distance: ~18 miles one-way
Trail Type: Paved multi-use path with river views
Notes: Scenic and iconic route from Old Town Alexandria south past Belle Haven to George Washington’s estate. Connects to other regional trails like the East Coast Greenway.
Location: Eastern Arlington into Alexandria / GW Parkway connection
Distance: ~7 miles
Trail Type: Paved shared-use path
Notes: Follows Four Mile Run stream; connects to Mount Vernon Trail near the airport. Great for a moderate length ride with water views.
Location: Accessible via Custis Trail link
Distance: Variable
Trail Type: Multi-use regional paved network
Notes: Riders can access longer regional trail systems including the Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Capital Crescent Corridor with short links from Alexandria bike routes.
Location: Connects near Rosslyn, VA
Distance: ~4.5 miles
Trail Type: Shared-use path
Notes: Links Arlington to the W&OD Trail; very popular with commuters and recreational riders.
Location: Arlington parks and stream valleys, accessible from Alexandria
Distance: ~5 + miles of connected paths
Trail Type: Multi-use paved and natural surfaces
Notes: Connect local greenways like Four Mile Run to other Fairfax/Arlington trails. Great for exploring stream valleys, parks, and off-road segments.
Velocity – location in Mount Vernon and Arlington. Offers full-service bicycle repair and maintenance, DYI sessions, & used bike and parts sales.
Big Wheel Bikes – New, used, rentals and gear.
Northern Virginia for Safe Streets – Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) works in Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax County to bring an end to pedestrian and cyclist fatalities and injuries caused by motor vehicle drivers.
Complete Streets – A 5 year work plan to make it easier and safer to walk and bike in Alexandria. Se what project are coming up!
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At Curcio Law, protecting cyclists is not just part of our legal practice. It is part of who we are in the community. For more than 40 years in Old Town Alexandria, we have represented cyclists and pedestrians seriously injured in accidents. That firsthand experience drives our belief that safety starts long before an accident happens. We see the consequences when the system fails and we are committed to helping reduce those risks whenever we can.
That commitment shows up through hands on safety initiatives, including our ongoing bike helmet drives across Northern Virginia where we have distributed hundreds of free helmets to children and adults at community events, schools, and regional cycling programs. We also participate in Bike to Work Day pit stops along the Mount Vernon Trail and in Old Town Alexandria, and marshalled family rides through Tysons.
In addition, our attorneys regularly engage in safety education, distracted driving awareness, and community partnerships focused on injury prevention. We work closely with local organizations, advocates, and cycling groups to promote safer streets and better accountability for drivers who put cyclists at risk.
When crashes do happen, we bring that same commitment into the courtroom. Our goal is simple. Fewer crashes. Safer streets. And strong advocacy for cyclists when negligence changes a life.
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