Share Your Ride

Every Ride Has a Story

One of the things I've learned after decades of exploring trails, gravel roads, and scenic backroads is that every cyclist has a story worth telling.

Sometimes it's about a favorite trail you've ridden a hundred times. Sometimes it's a destination that changed how you look at riding. Sometimes it's the people you met along the way—or simply why you keep coming back to the bike.

Best Rides DC exists to document great places to ride, but it's also about the people who ride them.

If you have a story, photographs, or original artwork that celebrates cycling, I'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

I'm always interested in original submissions such as:

  • Ride reports from memorable cycling destinations

  • Stories about local trails and hidden gems

  • Personal essays about cycling

  • Bikepacking and touring adventures

  • Historic rides and cycling landmarks

  • Trail stewardship and volunteer projects

  • Original cycling photography

  • Cycling-inspired artwork and illustrations

Submission Guidelines

To help us review your work:

  • Written submissions typically range from 600–1,200 words.

  • Photographs should be high resolution.

  • Artwork should be submitted in its highest available quality.

  • Please submit only original work that you created.

While I read every submission, I can't guarantee publication.

Rights

You always retain ownership of your work.

If your submission is accepted for publication, you must complete and sign the Best Rides DC Contributor Agreement before your work can be published.

We encourage you to review the Contributor Agreement before submitting your work.

If your work is not accepted, no rights are transferred.

Compensation

At this time, most contributions are published on a voluntary basis.

Occasionally, commissioned projects or other opportunities may become available. Any compensation or licensing terms will be discussed before publication.

Before You Submit

By submitting your work for consideration, you acknowledge that, if your submission is accepted for publication, you will be asked to sign the Best Rides DC Contributor Agreement before your work is published.

Read the Contributor Agreement

Ready to Share?

If you have a story, photographs, or artwork you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you.

Use the contact form below to introduce yourself, tell me a little about your submission, and I'll be in touch.

If it comes from riding—or reminds you why you ride—I'd love to hear your story.