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Bike Month Closes Out with Bike Travel Weekend
The Adventure Cycling Association, the nonprofit that was started in 1973 as Bikecentennial, and continues to promote bicycle travel around the country, is sponsoring Bike Travel Weekend between May 31 and June 2. The organization is welcoming June and the summer by...
Bike It Forward!
Have you been enjoying some of the new bicycling infrastructure added to Fairfax County over the past few years? Have you been thinking about ways you can show some gratitude for the improvements to your bicycling experience. Then FABB invites you to take advantage of...
Route 7 Corridor Project Public Meeting Report
FABB members were out last Tuesday to support and seek improvements for planned shared-use paths at a public hearing on the Route 7 Corridor Project. This project will improve almost seven miles of Route 7 between Reston and Tysons, primarily by widening the road from...
I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Study Public Information Meeting
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) currently is conducting an environmental study about plans to extend the 495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the Dulles Toll Road interchange to the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge. VDOT will host...
FABB Bike Month Social This Saturday!
All FABB members and supporters are invited to join us for a social meetup (in lieu of our monthly meeting) this Saturday, May 11, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at Caboose Commons in Merrifield. We’re using the meetup as a convenient spot for FABB's Bike to Work Day...
Healthy Communities Board Chairman Debate on 13 May
Want to know local politicians’ views on making bicycling better in Fairfax County? Plan now to watch a televised debate of candidates running for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Monday, May 13, 2019. There are three ways to watch: Live on...
Register a Ride for Global Women’s Cycling Day
The CycloFemme organization is again encouraging women around the globe to lead or participate in bike rides on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12) this year. The goal of Global Women's Cycling Day is to unite riders, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or bicycle...
Herndon Bike Rodeo on 18 May
Looking for a great bicycling-related event for kids? Then FABB encourages you to take your children to the Herndon Bike Rodeo! Herndon is promoting bike safety and bike skills for kids on Saturday, May 18, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Herndon Municipal Center at...
Speak Up at Commonwealth Transportation Board Public Meeting
FABB encourages Northern Virginia cyclists to Speak Up on transportation projects that have been recommended for funding for the FY 2020-2025 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP). The Northern Virginia public meeting is set for 6:00 pm on Monday, May 13, 2019, at the...