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National Bike Challenge
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May 16, 2014by Lili Afkhami
We all have reasons why we ride. Some of us ride for transportation. Others ride for health. Many ride for multiple reasons. But here at the National Bike Challenge, there’s a bonus reason why we ride… Prizes. -
May 12, 2014by Liz Murphy
When Sheclismo adventure racer Crystal Day signed up for the National Bike Challenge, her enthusiasm must’ve been contagious. Her daughters, Baylie and Kiara, asked if they could help out Sheclismo in logging miles. Crystal posted this to Sheclismo’s Facebook group, and in short order, Sheena Christiansen’s daughters Ren and Nevaeh had signed up, too. "I feel like no one can judge my when I'm on... -
April 30, 2014by Liz Murphy
More than 34,000 riders can't be wrong: The 2013 National Bike Challenge succeeded in uniting Americans to pedal 19 million miles. Now, rider feedback and a reinvestment in the platform have helped propel an even more engaging, dynamic and user-friendly 2014 Challenge. Tomorrow, the League of American Bicyclists, in partnership with Kimberly-Clark's SCOTT NATURALS brand, is excited to announce... -
April 29, 2014by Alison Dewey
We’re just a couple days out from the kick off of the new-and-improved 2014 National Bike Challenge! For months, we’ve been working diligently behind the scenes to create a better website that offers our users an intuitive, functional and inspiring experience. We truly appreciated riders’ understanding and constructive feedback as we phased in functionality and completed development. -
April 28, 2014by Liz Murphy
Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling - and encourage more folks...
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March 28, 2014by Alison Dewey
We are off to an exciting warm-up period with the new-and-improved National Bike Challenge! We have been working diligently to improve the website and offer our users an intuitive, functional and inspiring website ahead of our May 1 start. As our current user base knows, it’s been a work in progress and we thank you for your patience. We have truly appreciated your understanding and your... -
January 3, 2014by Liz Murphy
More than 34,000 riders can't be wrong: The 2013 National Bike Challenge succeeded in uniting Americans to pedal 18 million miles. But we listened to your feedback and we're working behind the scenes to make the 2014 Challenge even more engaging, dynamic and user-friendly. We're building on that momentum for 2014 -- and bringing you an enhanced platform and more user-friendly interface. -
October 10, 2013by Liz Murphy
The National Bike Challenge has become an important part of 3M's effort towards becoming a Bicycle Friendly Business. This year, our second year participating in the challenge, 3M had 474 riders registered from 34 different 3M locations around the world. 3M finished in 4th place on the NBC national leader board. Seven 3M executives participated in the Challenge and were encouraged by an... -
October 1, 2013by Liz Murphy
The National Bike Challenge charged into the finish line today, uniting almost 35,000 Americans to bike more than 18 million miles this summer. In just its second year, the friendly competition increased the distance traveled for transportation, recreation and fitness in communities nationwide by 50 percent. Sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Corporation and presented by theLeague of American... -
September 27, 2013by Liz Murphy
Carl Morrison is a pro at accomplishing his goals. The 55-year-old set a high bar this summer, promising himself he'd ride 5,000 miles on his bike. To date, he's already gone more than 10,000! An avid runner, Morrison turned to bicycling after advice from his doctor's about the wear and tear to his knees. The Surgeon Bay, WI-resident is putting up high numbers for the National Bike Challenge. We...
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