ALEXANDRIA BIKE RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Pedal Through Time: Old Town Alexandria on Two Wheels
Short rentals to month-long hires from Unlimited Biking outfit riders with maps, helmets and locks so you can explore Alexandria’s historic streets and nearby Washington, DC.
Pedal Through Time: Old Town Alexandria on Two Wheels.
Discover the charm of Alexandria, Virginia, by bike with Unlimited Biking. Based in Old Town on the Potomac, the operator supplies a huge inventory of well-maintained bicycles across sizes, complimentary helmets and maps, and local route and dining tips so riders can pedal the city’s brick sidewalks, 18th- and 19th-century streetscapes, and nearby Washington, DC with confidence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ride Old Town’s preserved streets
Old Town Alexandria’s brick sidewalks and well-preserved 18th- and 19th-century buildings form a compact, cycle-friendly backdrop — ideal for short spins that put historic architecture and waterfront views within easy reach.
High-quality bikes and stocked kit
Unlimited Biking maintains its inventory in-house and provides helmets, color-coded maps, a basket or bike bag, and a bike lock free of charge, so you arrive ready to ride without fuss.
Short spins or extended escapes toward DC
Options range from two-hour outings to month-long rentals, letting you tailor a route that stays within Alexandria’s compact core or stretches toward scenic corridors and the sights of Washington, DC.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
It’s an inviting, unhurried outing: pick a bike from a large, professionally maintained fleet, take the complimentary helmet and map, and set off to thread Old Town’s historic lanes, pause at waterfront viewpoints on the Potomac, and follow suggested scenic routes toward Washington, DC or local dining stops.
THE HISTORY
Ride Old Town’s preserved streets
Old Town Alexandria’s brick sidewalks and well-preserved 18th- and 19th-century buildings form a compact, cycle-friendly backdrop — ideal for short spins that put historic architecture and waterfront views within easy reach.
THE GEAR
High-quality bikes and stocked kit
Unlimited Biking maintains its inventory in-house and provides helmets, color-coded maps, a basket or bike bag, and a bike lock free of charge, so you arrive ready to ride without fuss.
THE ROUTE
Short spins or extended escapes toward DC
Options range from two-hour outings to month-long rentals, letting you tailor a route that stays within Alexandria’s compact core or stretches toward scenic corridors and the sights of Washington, DC.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dress appropriately for the weather and consider a camera; Unlimited Biking supplies helmet, color-coded map, basket or bike bag, and a bike lock free of charge.
Pick up and departures take place at 1199 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Rentals are available from two hours up to one month to suit short tours or extended use.
April 1–October 31: 9am–7pm. November 1–March 31: 9am–5pm.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What rental durations are available?
Options range from 2-hour rentals up to 1-month rentals.
What equipment is provided with a rental?
Unlimited Biking provides a helmet, a color-coded map, a basket or bike bag, and a bike lock at no extra charge.
Who can rent a bike?
Rentals are available for all ages.
Where is the meeting/pickup location?
The meeting location is 1199 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314.
When is the shop open?
Store hours are April 1–October 31 from 9am to 7pm, and November 1–March 31 from 9am to 5pm.