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How the League Celebrates the Holidays

By bikeleague | December 19, 2012
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This holiday season, the League wanted to give back to our community here in the nation’s capital. So before our office festivities on Monday, we packed our panniers, messenger bags…

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We’re Halfway There!

By bikeleague | December 18, 2012
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Help the League this month by simply doing what you love: Riding your bike! In December, the League is the beneficiary of CLIF Bar’s 2 Mile Challenge, an online initiative…

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Bikeyface Cartoon Illustrates Traffic Laws

By Ken McLeod | December 17, 2012
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You know the rules of the road when you’re out riding. Maybe you even teach bike skills as a League Cycling Instructor. But do you know all the bicycling laws…

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Happy Birthday, JK Starley: Inventor of the Modern Bicycle

By bikeleague | December 14, 2012
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Whether you bomb down hills on a sleek road bike or cruise to work on a sturdy Dutch commuter, all stripes of cyclists can probably all agree: The bike is…

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Why I Attend the National Bike Summit: “One of The Highlights of My Year”

By bikeleague | December 13, 2012
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Last week, we met Diane Lees  to hear why the Ohio bike shop owner and radio host attends the National Bike Summit. This week, I spoke with Karen Brooks, editor…

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Deadline TOMORROW for National Bike Summit Proposals

By bikeleague | December 12, 2012
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We need your knowledge and expertise to show Congress and the nation that Bicycling Means Business. We’re looking for the very best speakers to present their insight and expertise at…

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Sharing the Road: Yolanda Cade to Keynote National Bike Summit

By bikeleague | December 11, 2012
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She’s interviewed President Barack Obama, directed communications for the federal Transportation Security Administration and been named one of the most powerful women in the state of Georgia. Yolanda Cade oversees…

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Bicycles Play a Major Role in Disaster Recovery

By bikeleague | December 11, 2012
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Six weeks after Hurricane Sandy crippled the Northeastern coast, impacting the lives of millions of Americans, some are still recovering from its effects. Amidst the chaos of the storm, many…

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In Sandy’s Wake, Advocates and Giant “Ride NYC Forward”

By bikeleague | December 10, 2012
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Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling up to New York City to help Recycle-a-Bicycle celebrate it’s 18th birthday. But their incredibly cool event was more than a fundraiser…

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Setting the Tone for Biking in Congress’ First 100 Days

By Caron Whitaker | December 10, 2012
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I’ve just finished my first week at the League and already I’m immersed in planning for the National Bike Summit — which is great, because getting more involved with the…

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