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Meetings with Congress give bicyclists an opportunity to talk about what bicycling means for their communities in personal terms.

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…

When I spotted Karen Brooks after the National Women Cycling Forum on Tuesday afternoon, she was still wearing her wool jersey — and a tousled look of accomplishment. As the…

Last year at the National Bike Summit, the weather was gray, gusty and rainy. This year was different. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom and yesterday’s Lobby Day was…

As soon as he caught sight of the neon bike pins on the lapels of his Mississippi constituents, Senator Thad Cochran smiled. “I remember my first bike like it was…

Local control of federal bicycle and pedestrian funding means state advocates and support will be more important that ever. Summit attendees at the “How to Save Cycling at the State…

We hope that Congressman Earl Blumenauer, one of Congress’s most vocal champions for bicycling for years, feels like he has a little bit more company these days. Yesterday, he shared…

Today the League of American Bicyclists presented Leadership Awards to 13 members of Congress for their strong support of healthy, active transportation options for all Americans. Bike Walk Mississippi presenting…

Maybe you’re here with us in Washington, D.C., at the 2012 National Bike Summit. Maybe you weren’t able to make it — but you still want to be involved. Either…

The National Bike Summit is certainly centered around the ask. We gather in Washington, D.C., so we can meet our members of Congress face-to-face and tell them how important bicycling…