New on FatTire Nomad: Jackson River Scenic Trail. We rode 20 miles from Covington to Natural Well on this scenic former C&O rail line through Virginia’s Alleghany Highlands. Video + blog now live. #GravelRide #RailTrail #bikeva #historyinthewoods #ebikeadventure #ebike #cycleva #bikelife

https://fattirenomad.com/2026/03/16/jackson-river-scenic-trail/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

So, I recently came upon this little - I guess - Complex of abandoned houses. They're all off of a larger ranch in Nelson County, VA. The first two houses appear to have been identical prior to the first's porch falling in.

I'm thinking these were maybe part of staff housing for the ranch at some point? Not sure, what are your thoughts?

#ebikelife #ruralexploration #ruralphotography #historyinthewoods #abandonedhouse #bikeva #backroadadventure #ebikeadventures #visitnelsoncounty

Found this little gem on a recent maintenance ride in Nelson County. It sits right off of Wilson Rd (VA 653), but I couldn't find any information on it online.

Anyone know what this church is/was and when it was last receiving parishioners?

#visitnelsoncounty #bikelife #bikeva #historyinthewoods #backroadadventure #fattirenomad #fattirevagabond #ruralexploration #aventonbikes #ruralexploration #ruralamerica #ruralphotography #abandonedplaces #abandonedworld #EBike #ebikeadventures

Went a different direction from my normal maintenance ride routs - stumbled on some more old ghosts. This house just gave off a creepy vibe from the moment I laid eyes on it. When I rolled up in front of it, I got an overwhelming feeling to not come any closer.... so I didn't.

#visitnelsoncounty #historyinthewoods #cyclinglife #bikeva #ruins #fattirenomad #fattirevagabond #rurallife #ruralphotography #backroads #backroadadventure #Aventon #aventonbikes #ruralexploration #oldhouse #OldHouseLove

Bike to every station on the DC Metro Orange Line in my latest bike transit video! I last did a video of this 11 years ago (this one’s much better)

https://youtu.be/DU4pmPwPvrk?si=-eWzDz6Olx8j9uaf
#bikemd #bikedc #bikeva #BikeTooter #transit #wmata #bike

Learn some useful bike routes between West Alexandria & the Potomac River in Virginia in my latest video guide! I filmed for this during my November visit & added gps links for each route

https://youtu.be/qGOOvvFNe6g?si=yRpUgYEoHiGtfeYu
#bikeVA #bikeDC #bikeAlexandria

#FCDOT is holding a public meeting to road-diet Prosperity Ave in Dunn Loring/Mosaic District down from 4 lanes to 2 to install PBLs

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/prosperity-avenue-road-diet

#transit #biking #bikeva #bikefairfax #FairfaxVA

Check out the 66 Parallel Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia in my video guide! I was delayed in making this video (6 months smh), but I hope folks can see how the trail connects with other routes in the region

Video link: https://youtu.be/CTNAVvZ6zVs?si=Yu-ttcUY4jAcwLC1
#virginia #BikeTooter #bikeVA #fairfaxcountyva #bike #trail #66parallelTrail #fairfax

Had a lovely time tabling with Friend Cameron at the WABA DC Family Biking shindig at Alithea Tanner Park on Sunday. Nice to see @LhasaCM Ward 5 Family Biking & other Friends of the MVT & MBT. SO MANY #KIDSONBIKES and I finally got to ride our Bunch Bike 10 miles. Imagine driving an electric shopping cart w/a wide turn radius for ten miles. It def helped to have Cam sitting in the box. I'm envisioning some kind of Rally Car-type event with groceries.

@bikedc #BikeVA #Quaxing #CarryStuffOlympics

HEY IT'S BEEN A MINUTE!

so much to tell you about. we won a National Park Service award for teamwork, we got a Bunch Bike with our logo on it, and we have stuff coming up that we'd love to see you at!

Sunday: WABA DC Family Bike Fest 10A-2P at Alithea Tanner Park NE DC. Stop by! Link below.

Tuesday: Our 5th & final Rosslyn Trail Tuesday event starts at 5:00 PM. Join us for some volunteerin' followed by some beerin'.

https://waba.org/blog/2024/07/dc-family-bike-fest-2024/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rosslyn-trail-tuesday-vegetation-cleanup-registration-896387257417

@bikedc #BikeVA #Volunteer