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Now Online: Photos from the 2012 National Bike Summit #NBS12

By bikeleague | April 2, 2012
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The 2012 National Bike Summit was an inspiring whirlwind of speakers, workshops, networking and, of course, meetings with elected officials on Capitol Hill. Luckily, photographer Chris Eichler was there to…

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The Race to Support Advocacy

By bikeleague | April 2, 2012
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Cyclocross champ Tim Johnson takes the Pennsylvania Avenue bike lane to the US Capitol Building. (Photo: Bikes Belong) Tim Johnson is starting a conversation. When the cyclecross racing superstar rode…

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House passes 90-day extension; Bill moves to the Senate

By bikeleague | March 29, 2012
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Breaking news: The House voted 266-158 to extend the current transportation bill for another 90 days. For the full story, visit The Hill. Update: The Senate then followed the House…

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Georgia Legislators Have Bikes on their Mind

By bikeleague | March 29, 2012
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How could they not, after more than 1,500 cyclists rallied on the steps of the capitol building on Tuesday! The Georgia Rides to the Capitol event hosted by Georgia Bikes!…

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More March Madness: New Bicycle-Friendly Universities Announced

By bikeleague | March 28, 2012
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The NCAA basketball tournament is down to the Final Four, but the bracket of Bicycle Friendly Universities (BFU) is expanding. Today, the League advanced nine new universities to the elite…

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Experts Share Bikeshare Tips #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 28, 2012
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In conjunction with the National Bike Summit, dozens of city transportation officials, transit managers, representatives from FHWA and FTA, and bike share experts gathered to discuss the present and future of what is set to be this year’s most exciting story: Bike Share.

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Video: Streetfilm on the 2012 Bike Summit!

By bikeleague | March 27, 2012
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A big thank you to Streetfilms for joining us at the 2012 National Bike Summit last week — and compiling some excellent insight on the importance of federal funding for…

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Free Webinar: Empowering Women to Bicycle for Transportation

By bikeleague | March 27, 2012
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One of the most talked-about events at last week’s National Bike Summit was the Women Cycling Forum, an event sponsored and moderated by the League. Forum panelists (from right): Elysa…

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Hill Visits Inspire Advocates and Members of Congress #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 26, 2012
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Meetings with Congress give bicyclists an opportunity to talk about what bicycling means for their communities in personal terms.

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Scenes from the National Bike Summit #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 23, 2012
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Over the past four days, photographer Chris Eichler has worked tirelessly — and possibly slept less than even the League staff — to capture the inspiring scenes of the 2012…

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