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LCI Spotlight: Marjon Manitius

By Marlee Townsend | June 17, 2025
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The League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight…

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Budgeting for Better Bike Infrastructure: How to Follow the Money

By Marlee Townsend | June 5, 2025
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Every great place to bike or Bicycle Friendly Community starts with a vision: more protected bike lanes, better-connected routes, safer crossings, and accessible options for everyone. But turning that vision…

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It’s Time to Stop Super Speeders

By Ken McLeod | May 30, 2025
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New York State may be the first state to implement speed limiters for repeat offenders. Legislation like this is a good step in our collective efforts to make our streets…

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How to Get Wonky in Your Local Bike Advocacy (and Why You Should)

By Marlee Townsend | May 27, 2025
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Wonk (noun): a person who takes an enthusiastic or excessive interest in the specialized details of a particular subject or field, especially political policy. As we roll closer to the…

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Making Bikes Count With Bike Counts (or Audits)

By Anna Tang | May 20, 2025
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Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in 2022 and has been recently updated with new resources.   We’ve all encountered our fair share of naysayers while advocating for a Bicycle…

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Roundup of Bike Parking Resources

By Amelia Neptune | May 15, 2025
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This post was originally published in October 2023 as part of the League’s co-authored release of the AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit. The resources below, including the interactive map, have…

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What Kind of Bike Are You? Take Our Quiz and Find Out!

By Marlee Townsend | May 9, 2025
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Ok, I’ll admit it. For whatever reason, I love taking those silly Buzzfeed-style quizzes that tell you something vaguely amusing about yourself. Maybe it’s the ego boost, or maybe it’s…

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Bike/Train Travelogue: Car-Free at Bike Expo New York

By Ken McLeod | May 9, 2025
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This photo journal was originally posted in 2018, but we’re re-sharing this train/bike travelogue in celebration of National Train Day!

This past weekend I had the opportunity to represent the League of American Bicyclists at Bike Expo New York in support the Five Boro Bike Tour. It was great to meet hundreds of people over two days who were excited to ride through New York City in streets free of motor vehicles.

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NYBC: Bicycle Programs Are the New Student Movement

By Bike League | May 8, 2025
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This guest post was written by Joshua from the National Youth Bike Council. The latest movement started by post-secondary students has an unorthodox approach: on-campus bicycle programs, offering DIY repair…

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68 New and Renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses Recognized Ahead of Bike to Work Week

By Marlee Townsend | May 8, 2025
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Washington, D.C. — As the nation prepares for Bike to Work Week, the League of American Bicyclists is proud to announce the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) awards, recognizing…

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