The League of American Bicyclists

Our Mission

To promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.

We do this by representing the interests of the nation's 57 million cyclists. With a current membership of 300,000 affiliated cyclists, including 40,000 individuals and 600 affiliated organizations, the League works to bring better bicycling to your community.

If you care about bicycling, become a League member today.

A Proud and Rich History

The League was founded as the League of American Wheelmen in 1880. Bicyclists, known then as "wheelmen", were challenged by rutted roads of gravel and dirt and faced antagonism from horsemen, wagon drivers, and pedestrians.

In an effort to improve riding conditions so they might better enjoy their newly discovered sport, more than 100,000 cyclists from across the United States joined the League to advocate for paved roads. The success of the League in its first advocacy efforts ultimately led to our national highway system.

Read more about the League's history here.

The League's Key Programs

Bicycle Friendly Communities Program

Changing the look of America, town by town, city by city, by encouraging communities to provide better facilities for cyclists and publicly rewarding them for doing so. More.

Bicycle Safety and Education

Providing materials and training courses to help people feel more secure about getting on their bikes. More.

National, State and Local Bicycle Advocacy

Leadership at the national, state and local levels. More.

National Bike Month™

National sponsorship of Bike Month and Bike to Work Day. More.

The League's People

Board of Directors
League Staff