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Posts by Kevin Dekkinga

Highlights from the 2024 Major Taylor International Cycling Convention

By Kevin Dekkinga | July 3, 2024

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…

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Club Spotlight: Twin Cities Bicycling Club

By Kevin Dekkinga | November 16, 2023

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…

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Ride Along With Kevin Dekkinga To The Major Taylor Invitational

By Kevin Dekkinga | June 29, 2022

Kevin Dekkinga, director of membership & development at the League, rode along with the first-ever national gathering of Major Taylor Bike Clubs.

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The Return of the Century

By Kevin Dekkinga | October 6, 2021

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.

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The sponsors powering #BikeSummit21

By Kevin Dekkinga | February 16, 2021

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.

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A reflection on our work together in 2020

By Kevin Dekkinga | December 31, 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…

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Bicycle Benefits: The League’s Latest Partner

By Kevin Dekkinga | October 4, 2019

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…

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Three new discounts–just for League members!

By Kevin Dekkinga | June 20, 2019

Joining the League not only supports our advocacy year-round, it earns you some great discounts, too.

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League membership: the protected cycletrack of associations

By Kevin Dekkinga | April 8, 2019

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…

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Join the Movement for Bicyclists’ Rights

By Kevin Dekkinga | March 29, 2019

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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