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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...
Ride for a Great Cause at the Tour de Midnight on October 17
FABB is pleased to help spread the word about the 11th Annual Tour de Midnight, a charity cycling event benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia (EFVA). While FABB is not a sponsor of this event, we encourage local riders to consider participating in support of...
Repaving Season Brings New Bike Lanes, Crosswalks, and Safer Streets
For many people, road repaving simply means smoother pavement. But in Fairfax County, it often means something much more. Each year, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) resurfaces hundreds of miles of roadway across the county. Working in partnership with...
Join FABB and Trek for Free July 12 Community Ride
Looking for a fun, relaxed way to spend a Sunday morning on your bike? Join FABB and Trek Bicycle Fairfax for our monthly community ride on Sunday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m. This free, no-drop social ride is open to everyone and covers approximately 8 miles through local...
Fairfax County Emphasizes Education and Safety as E-Bike Use Grows
As e-bikes become an increasingly common sight on Fairfax County streets, trails, and neighborhood roads, county leaders and law enforcement are working to balance their many benefits with growing concerns about rider safety—particularly among young riders. As...
Mount Vernon Trail Detour Opens July 1 for Long Bridge Project
Update: Mount Vernon Trail detour has been rescheduled to on or about July 10, 2026. Beginning July 1, trail users traveling near Gravelly Point will encounter a new temporary bypass/detour as construction continues on the Long Bridge Project, the $2.3 billion...
Fairfax Communities Climb in 2026 PeopleForBikes City Ratings
There’s good news for bicycling in Fairfax County. The latest PeopleForBikes 2026 City Ratings show that nearly every Fairfax County community improved its score, with several making significant gains and two localities now surpassing the important benchmark score of...
Bicycles Deliver the Freedom Auto Ads Promise
If you've recently spotted a Fairfax Connector bus carrying a bicycle-themed advertisement, take a closer look. Thanks to Bikes@Vienna, Northern Virginia's headquarters for recumbent, trike, and folding bicycles, four Fairfax County buses are now displaying a simple...