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Keep Northern Virginia Connected: Tell Congress to Fund Trails
As we’ve mentioned before, federal funding for bicycling and walking is under threat, and FABB is joining the Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) in urging riders to speak up in support of trails and trail networks. Congress is now working on the next federal...
Time for a Spooky 11th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon!
Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon Community Bike Ride, taking place Saturday, October 31, 2026! FABB encourages local riders to sign up now and start preparing to celebrate biking and Halloween with one of Fairfax County’s great...
Tell Congress: Don’t Defund—or Remove—Bike Lanes
The League of American Bicyclists is sounding the alarm about a new threat to bicycle safety funding—and FABB is asking Northern Virginia riders to make their voices heard. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has called on Congress to stop federal funding for bike...
Speak Up! Using VDOT Survey by August 23
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) wants to hear from Virginians about what would make our roads safer. For bicyclists—and everyone who walks, rolls, or otherwise travels outside a motor vehicle—this is an important opportunity to make our voices heard....
DEI Bike Lanes? We Prefer Direct, Effective Investments.
By now you've probably seen or heard about U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's recent social media post criticizing what he called "DEI bike lanes" while announcing changes to the U.S. Department of Transportation's BUILD grant program. It's a catchy, if...
The Great Bicycle Parking Hunt Just Got a Little Easier
FABB understands that every cyclist knows the feeling. You arrive at your destination, only to discover that the nearest bike rack is...well...not actually nearby. You circle the block once. Then twice. You begin evaluating increasingly questionable "parking options."...
Capital Bikeshare Still Growing in Fairfax County—Now’s the Perfect Time to Give It a Try
Capital Bikeshare is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to experience Fairfax County by bike. Whether you're commuting to work, connecting to Metrorail, running errands, meeting friends, or simply exploring a new neighborhood, bike share makes it possible to...
Register by July 31 for Fairfax County’s Walk, Bike & Roll to Worship Week
Faith communities across Fairfax County are invited to participate in Walk, Bike & Roll to Worship Week, taking place August 16–23, 2026. This annual celebration of active transportation, community, and wellness encourages congregations to welcome members and...
Celebrate International Ride MTB Day on July 20
Mountain biking is about adventure, exploration, fitness, and fun—and it's an important part of bicycling culture here in Fairfax County. That's why FABB encourages everyone to celebrate International Ride MTB Day on Monday, July 20, by getting out on the trails and...