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City Cycling Book Examines How to Get More Women Biking

By bikeleague | June 13, 2012
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There’s no question that John Pucher (Rutgers) and Ralph Buehler (Virginia Tech) are two of the most prominent researchers on bicycle issues here in the U.S. So it’s no surprise…

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New Study: What Can We Learn From D.C. Bicyclists?

By bikeleague | June 12, 2012
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Washington, D.C., is a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community, with great local advocacy groups (WABA, F.A.B.B.), several top notch bicycling-related blogs (Greater Greater Washington, WashCycle), some of the highest bike commuter…

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Bicycle Friendly Communities Workshops: Yes, We Were Impressed!

By bikeleague | June 12, 2012
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Bill Nesper and I were recently invited to host separate Bicycle Friendly Community workshops in Rockhill, S.C. and Salisbury, Md. If you live and cycle on the east coast, both…

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Take Action: House Aims to Eliminate Local Funds for Biking & Walking

By bikeleague | June 11, 2012
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The U.S. House and Senate are negotiating right now to produce a final federal transportation bill and 20 years of progress on biking, walking and Safe Routes to School could…

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Bike Advocacy on the Move in Ohio

By bikeleague | June 11, 2012
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By Lindsay Plante, BFA Communications Intern Bicycle advocacy is on the move in Ohio. Last month, the League released its 2012 Bicycle Friendly States Ranking and the Buckeye State came…

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Friday Funday: Tricked-Out Rides, Pumped-Up Community

By bikeleague | June 8, 2012
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When you think “bike club,” I’m sure there’s an image that comes into your mind. So you can imagine how surprised I was when I found a bike club that…

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Challenge Recap Week 6: Why I Ride

By bikeleague | June 8, 2012
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Last week, we bid farewell to National Bike Month 2012 — a full 31 days of events and energy encouraging cycling in communities from coast to coast. Lucky for us,…

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Two Words Every Bicyclist Should Know: Cardin-Cochran

By bikeleague | June 7, 2012
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Even if you’re not from Mississippi or Maryland, you may know the names Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Thad Cochran (R-MS). The two U.S. Senators were instrumental in hammering out a…

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Bridging the Hudson in Upstate New York

By bikeleague | June 7, 2012
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By Matt Wempe Bridges are a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Advocates must take advantage of the chance to ensure bicycle and pedestrian access to connect communities and complete transportation networks people rely…

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Become a Bicycle Friendly Business: Deadline June 22

By bikeleague | June 6, 2012
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Here at the League, we like to practice what we preach. So a couple of weeks ago, we sat down with the scorecard for the Bicycle Friendly Business program —…

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