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National Bike Challenge
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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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September 20, 2013by Liz Murphy
The battle for the Rust Crown is down to the wire. Rust Belt rivals Pittsburgh and Cleveland are neck and neck as the National Bike Challenge winds to a close. The cities' have channeled their bitter rivalry into the Challenge, squaring off in the Rust Belt Battle of the Bikes. With just a little over a week left in the Challenge, Cleveland is winning in mileage with a little more than 617,000... -
September 13, 2013by Liz Murphy
Anthony Redding's old mountain bike hung, untouched, in his garage for a good 15 years. But when he received word he'd have to get both of his knees removed, he decided to make a change and get back on his bike. We caught up with the Hanover, Pa.-based National Bike Challenge participant to talk about his journey back to bicycling. -
September 6, 2013by Liz Murphy
Steven Krauza has been an avid cyclist for a few years, but this summer he rode for 24 hours straight -- riding more than 300 miles to raise money for charity. The Erie, Pa., based rider also has a larger goal: make his county the healthiest in Pennsylvania by 2025. We're all about goals here at the National Bike Challenge, so we were glad to catch up with Steven about his tremendously long ride... -
August 30, 2013by Liz Murphy
Rob Erbeau has been riding bikes for most of his life. But the power of the bicycle became clear in the early 2000s when he was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Anders, one of our top National Bike Challenge riders, now sees bicycling as his means to living a healthy life -- "it sets me free," he says. We caught up with Anders about his Challenge story. -
August 23, 2013by Liz Murphy
Cara McKaskle has a special National Bike Challenge story. Not only has propelled herself to the top of the Conway, Ark., Commuter Challenge, she's seen the power and generosity of the bicycling community firsthand. We caught up with Cara to hear more about her NBC experience.
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