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Gallery: National Bike To Work Day 2015!
National Bike To Work Day 2015 was a great success, thanks to the many photos and shout outs we saw on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Thousands of Americans took to their bicycles to get to the office on Friday, May 15, turning their commute into a workout, inspiring others to do the same, and having a whole lot of fun. We promised to share some of our favorite photos from the day’s celebrations. Thank you to everyone who participated, and be sure to document and share your other National Bike Month activities throughout the month of May!
Read More#BikeChat: Bicycle Friendly State 2015
During last week’s #BikeChat we took a deeper dive on our 2015 Bicycle Friendly State ranking. Ken McLeod, the League’s Legal Specialist, spearheaded the ranking this year, and he let us in on what states are doing really well, where they can improve and what some of the best innovations in bicycling he’s seen across the country. Join us this Friday at 2 p.m. for another #BikeChat over on Twitter!
Read MoreHappy National Bike to Work Day!
Happy National Bike to Work Day! Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month is a 31-day celebration of travel by two wheels. Communities big and small are hosting bike-centered events, teaching bike education classes, voting on resolutions to deem May Bike Month in their towns and much more. National Bike to Work Day, May 15 this year, is also a time to take stock of how much bicycling has grown locally and nationally. It’s trending upward: Since 2000, bike commuting has grown by 62% nationwide.
Read MoreAdvocacy Advance Convenes Coalition
In partnership with Advocacy Advance, Investing in Place and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) were thrilled to engage over 30 community based organizations and leaders throughout Los Angeles County (list of organizations that attended at the bottom of the post) to discuss the pending expenditure plan as the region considers its fourth transportation sales tax for the ballot in November 2016. And of course we were tweeting! Check out LACBC’s storify post to see what we were saying during the workshop.
Read More#WhyIRide: It Makes My Marriage Better
This May, we’re asking the question, “With so many reasons to ride, what’s yours?” The beauty of the bicycle is that it means many things to many people, so we…
Read MoreBike Month Raffle: Wheelset from Rolf Prima
Rolf Prima built a one-of-a-kind VCX Disc wheelset for the North American Handmade Bicycle Show and, boy, did it get attention. The Eugene, Oregon, company had numerous offers to buy the bright turquoise wheelset on the spot, but they decided they could do more. We partnered with Rolf Prima to raffle off the wheelset, with all proceeds going to power bike advocacy!
Read More#WhyIRide: To Set a Sustainable Example
This May, we’re asking the question, “With so many reasons to ride, what’s yours?” The beauty of the bicycle is that it means many things to many people, so we wanted to highlight some of those many reasons this National Bike Month. Today, we heard from Chelsea Roadman, who works in the University of Auburn’s Parking Services Department, and rides to inspire other students. Plus, she’s got a pretty inspirational-looking ride!
Read More#WhyIRide: Seeing the World Anew
This May, we’re asking the question, “With so many reasons to ride, what’s yours?” The beauty of the bicycle is that it means many things to many people, so we wanted to highlight some of those many reasons this National Bike Month. Today, we heard from Mari Lynch, of Monterey County, CA, who was featured on her local radio station about why she rides.
Read MoreBicycle Friendly State Ranking Released!
On the first day of National Bike To Work Week, the League of American Bicyclists has released its 2015 Bicycle Friendly State ranking. For the eighth year in a row, Washington continues to lead the nation, but states like Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Utah moved up the ranking in 2015, shaking up the top 20.
Read More#BikeChat: Family Biking
During last week’s #BikeChat we took a look at the state of family biking, in light of Bike to School Day on May 6!
We heard some great insights and tips from veteran family bikers and also from others who are more nervous about giving it a try. Read on to learn more. And mark your calendars for next week’s #BikeChat as we break down the 2015 Bicycle Friendly State ranking!
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