Posts by Bike League
‘Where the Sidewalk Begins’: an excerpt from Wes Marshall’s Killed By A Traffic Engineer
We’re pleased to present an excerpt from Wes Marshall’s book, “Killed by a Traffic Engineer”, and we’re equally thrilled to be hosting Marshall as a keynote speaker at this year’s…
Read MoreNondrivers Bike, Ride, and Roll
The League of American Bicyclists is proud to celebrate the Week Without Driving, a challenge launched in 2021 by disability rights advocate and League board member, Anna Zivarts. The Week…
Read MoreYouth Response to Climate Injustice: Navahine + Hawai’i DOT
by Shelby Ottengheime On June 20, 2024, a group of thirteen children made history by reaching a settlement in their climate lawsuit against the Hawai’i Department of Transportation (Hawai’i DOT).…
Read MoreGuest Blog: I learned to ride a bike at 36 years old thanks to Bike New York
Written by Rossilynne Skena Culgan For years, a secret has plagued me, an embarrassing admission that I’ve shared only with the closest friends and family. It’s a confession that has made…
Read MoreMississippi Good: Moving People Toward Human Flourishing
In 2024, the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program awarded Community Spark Grants of $1,500 each to 15 organizations for projects that spark change and catalyze a community’s ability to create…
Read MoreYour 2024 Board of Directors Candidates
Our Board of Directors is made up of volunteers passionate about building a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone. These individuals share their time, skills, and knowledge to advance the League’s…
Read MoreGear Up for the 2024 National Youth Bike Summit
Calling all youth cyclists! Grab your helmets and head to the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, for the 2024 Youth Bike Summit (YBS2024), which will be held June 14-16. The Youth Bike…
Read MoreShift Gears on Safety: Why Bike Education Matters (and How You Can Help)
You’ve probably heard it before: “oh, I couldn’t bike here, it’s too [fill in your town’s biggest barrier to biking.]” Hesitations about safety or about skills aren’t uncommon. Cycling can…
Read More30 Equity Scholarships for Aspiring LCIs Now Available
The League of American Bicyclists is excited to announce the availability of 30 Equity Scholarships for aspiring League Cycling Instructors. In striving to achieve our mission of building a Bicycle…
Read MoreNew Education Initiative: Launching Youth Learn to Ride
Do you remember when you first learned to ride a bike? Think about it – that first time you felt the wind in your hair as your heart raced from…
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