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Why I Ride #17: To Save the Climate (and Intrigue the Cats)

By bikeleague | May 17, 2012
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(Geraldine Carter is the Co-Founder and Director of Climate Ride – the largest charity bicycle event that supports green organizations and bicycle advocacy.) Geraldine Carter Simply put, I ride because…

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Walk Score Launches Bike Score

By bikeleague | May 16, 2012
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In addition to the League’s announcement of new Bicycle Friendly Communities, Monday marked the launch of a new resource for cyclists: Bike Score. From the creators of Walk Score and…

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2012 State Rankings Released NEXT Week

By bikeleague | May 16, 2012
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With the announcement of the latest Bicycle Friendly Communities on Monday, we debuted a new map on our website. No longer will residents of the East Coast have to use…

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Lincoln: Bronze BFC Today, Protected Bikeways Tomorrow!

By bikeleague | May 16, 2012
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By Lindsay Plante, BFA Communications Intern This week, Lincoln, Neb., was among the 24 new Bicycle Friendly Communities, winning the bronze designation. The city now joins more than 200 other…

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Why I Ride #16: To Ride in Silence

By bikeleague | May 16, 2012
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(Chris Phelan is the founder of the Ride Of Silence, occurring in communities worldwide tonight at 7 p.m.) Chris Phelan Larry Schwartz ambled down the road on May 4, 2003,…

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Will Congress Stop the Census Bureau from Counting Bike Commuters?

By bikeleague | May 15, 2012
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UPDATE: If you haven’t yet sent a letter to your Senators asking for their support to preserve the American Community Survey, you can do so through the American Planning Association.…

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Take Action: Protect Federal Funding, Support the Cardin-Cochran Agreement

By bikeleague | May 15, 2012
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By Mary Lauran Hall, Communications Coordinator, America Bikes Just two months ago, the Senate passed a transportation bill that included the Cardin-Cochran agreement. This bipartisan compromise would ensure that local…

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How Advocates Helped Durango Go Gold

By bikeleague | May 15, 2012
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By Lindsay Plante, BFA Communications intern For many communities advocacy plays a central role in becoming more bicycle friendly. From the beginning push to continuing motivation, advocacy groups can provide…

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Why I Ride #15: To EmPOWer All Riders

By bikeleague | May 15, 2012
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(Helen Ho is the co-founder of POW! People on Wheels and the Development Director for Recycle-A-Bicycle, in New York City.) Helen Ho I learned to ride my bike, like most…

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AAA Releases New Safety Resources for National Bike Month

By bikeleague | May 14, 2012
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Adding more excitement to Bike to Work Week, AAA has partnered with the League to produce a series of bicycle safety videos, designed to educate both motorists and bicyclists on…

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