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Sponsor Spotlight: Dero

By bikeleague | February 3, 2014
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As we prepare for the 2014 National Bike Summit, we’ve reached out to our generous sponsors to ask: What speaks to you about bicycling? What excites you about the Summit? Here, we hear from Bri Whitcraft, Marketing Manager for Dero.

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Report: State Bike Summit Guide

By bikeleague | February 3, 2014
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Hopefully by now you’ve heard about the 2014 National Bike Summit in March. (Register here.) Every year hundreds of advocates come to Washington, DC, to lobby Congress and it’s a great event. What you may not know is that each year at least 27 states hold statewide bike and/or walking summits or conferences.

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Magic Moments at National Bike Summit

By bikeleague | January 31, 2014
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It was a near-surreal moment at the 2010 National Bike Summit when Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood didn’t just make a surprise visit to the Congressional Reception, but rocked the crowd with a tabletop speech that put his unambiguous support behind bicycling. But magic moments have become an annual tradition for the Summit, with each year outpacing the last with rousing speakers and innovative content.

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Take Action for Bike Equity

By bikeleague | January 29, 2014
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An innovative, bi-partisan bill in Congress, introduced by Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ), would take steps to advance equity for bicyclists and pedestrians, and boost funding for bike/ped projects low-income communities. Read more about the New Opportunities for Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Financing Act of 2014.

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Infographic: 2014 Federal Priorities

By bikeleague | January 29, 2014
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The League doesn’t just organize the National Bike Summit one week per year — we have a presence on Capitol Hill all year round, advocating the best policies for bicycling nationwide. In 2014, we’re focusing on four key areas to build a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.

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Forum Preview: Shannon Galpin

By bikeleague | January 28, 2014
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We’re honored that Shannon Galpin, a global visionary in using the bicycle as a tool for women’s empowerment, will be speaking at the 2014 National Women’s Bicycling Forum on March 3. Adeline Bash, from Polar Bottle, interviewed Galpin for this profile piece. Read more…

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What Do Iowa Women Think?

By bikeleague | January 27, 2014
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For presidential candidates, winning Iowa is a game-changer. For the Women Bike movement, understanding the successes and barriers for female riders outside the big cities is just as important. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of both presenting and hearing from women who ride in the Hawkeye State.

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Sponsor Spotlight: FLIR

By bikeleague | January 27, 2014
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As we prepare for the 2014 National Bike Summit, we’ve reached out to our generous sponsors to ask: What speaks to you about bicycling? What excites you about the Summit? Here, we hear from Dan Sincavage, Business Development Manager for FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems.

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Boost Bike Safety in our National Parks

By bikeleague | January 24, 2014
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Right now, there is an important opportunity to speak up for safe bicycle access in Grand Teton National Park. The Park Service is accepting public comments on the Moose-Wilson Road project, a precedent-setting project that has the potential to improve safe access throughout the park system.

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Sponsor Spotlight: Bike New York

By bikeleague | January 23, 2014
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As we prepare for the 2014 National Bike Summit, we’ve reached out to our generous sponsors to ask: What speaks to you about bicycling? What excites you about the Summit? Here, we hear from Ken Podziba, President and CEO of Bike New York. For me, bicycling has always been synonymous with freedom.

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