Posts by Kevin Dekkinga
Highlights from the 2024 Major Taylor International Cycling Convention
Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance for their annual convention, this year held in my hometown of Chicago. The Major Taylor Convention…
Read MoreClub Spotlight: Twin Cities Bicycling Club
The League spoke with John Benda, Director of the Twin Cities Bicycling Club. TCBC is the largest recreational bicycling club in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. Their mission is to promote…
Read MoreRide Along With Kevin Dekkinga To The Major Taylor Invitational
Kevin Dekkinga, director of membership & development at the League, rode along with the first-ever national gathering of Major Taylor Bike Clubs.
Read MoreThe Return of the Century
While the pandemic may have pushed many of us to test our personal limits, we can’t help but sorely miss the camaraderie of a big cycling event.
Read MoreThe sponsors powering #BikeSummit21
Thanks to our sponsors’ support, we are able to offer scholarships for both youth 21 years and younger and adults who would otherwise be unable to attend.
Read MoreA reflection on our work together in 2020
It’s finally happening – 2020 is coming to a close. Before we say our big ‘Good Riddance’ to the year that was, I want to reflect on our hard work…
Read MoreBicycle Benefits: The League’s Latest Partner
A proven strategy to get more people on bikes in your community is building coalitions of stakeholders. Central to local success is the small business community, like those who have…
Read MoreThree new discounts–just for League members!
Joining the League not only supports our advocacy year-round, it earns you some great discounts, too.
Read MoreLeague membership: the protected cycletrack of associations
Here at the League, members are at the core of every program, every initiative, every action. As the ‘big tent’ national organization for bicycling, we need the wide depth and…
Read MoreJoin the Movement for Bicyclists’ Rights
Join the League during our Spring member drive to support our work advancing cyclists’ rights (and maybe win an e-bike!)
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