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Lemons to Lemonade
We wanted to highlight this recent article, Lemons to Lemonade, by Kevin O’Brien of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association on the 66 Parallel Trail. It discusses the May 2023 opening of the initial portion of the trail, which serves as an important connector for...
An Opportunity to Help Make Gallows Road Better
It would be so nice to have separated bicycle lanes on Gallows Road in Fairfax and Annandale and safe crossings over I-495. As mentioned in our recent issue of Bike News, you have a chance to Speak Up! for such bike facilities on September 19 and 20 at Fairfax County...
Bike Your Park Day 2023: Pedal Your Way into Adventure
Mark your calendars! This year, Bike Your Park Day falls on Saturday, September 23, and it's an opportunity you won't want to miss. The event, organized by Adventure Cycling Association, offers an exciting way to explore parks and public lands—by bicycle! You know...
Vienna Art Tour Bike Ride
Join FABB on Sunday, September 24, from 9:00 to 11:00 am for a lovely tour of a dozen public art pieces in and around Vienna. We will start at the Vienna Community Center at 120 Cherry Street, SE. Our 12-mile route will allow us to stop and visit murals, sculptures,...
Adult Learn to Ride Class Slots Still Available
There are still a few slots left for our next Learn to Ride class. Working with George Mason University and the City of Fairfax, FABB is hosting the class for adults who want to learn how to ride a bike on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 9:00 AM on Mason’s campus....
Getting Smart on E-Bikes
More and more people are discovering the many joys and benefits of riding an electric pedal-assist bicycle. If you want to learn more about e-bikes and how to practice safe and smart riding on an e-bike, PeopleForBikes, the League of American Bicyclists and Bicycle...
Go Car Free, Win Prizes, Save the Planet
Friday, September 22, 2023 is Car Free Day! Take the Car Free Day pledge at www.carfreemetrodc.org and then make plans to bike, walk, or roll (or take transit or carpool) to show your support for greener methods of travel to reduce pollution. Commuter Connections...
Speak Up! at Visualize 2050 Community Meetings
The planning process for the transportation network in Northern Virginia in 25 years is already underway and local riders need to make their voices heard. The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board began the process of updating Visualize 2050, the...
Speak Up! at I-495 Southside Express Lanes Study Meetings
FABB encourages local riders to participate in one of the upcoming Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) public and virtual information meetings to provide information about the I-495 Southside Express Lanes study. In earlier meetings, FABB has demanded...