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Two Epic Rides to the National Bike Summit #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 23, 2012
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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…

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A Beautiful Day for a Pedicab Ride #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 23, 2012
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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…

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Sen. Cochran Recognized by Mississippi Advocates #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 22, 2012
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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…

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How Cycling Can Save States #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 22, 2012
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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…

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Bike Champion Blumenauer Meets Portland Peddlers #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 22, 2012
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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…

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League Honors Congressional Bike Champions #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 22, 2012
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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…

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Tweet Congress TODAY During #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 22, 2012
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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…

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What Makes D.C. A Unique Cycling City? #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 22, 2012
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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…

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I Bike, I Vote: Bike Summit Delegates Hone Message to Congress

By bikeleague | March 22, 2012
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Standing-room only crowds attended three National Bike Summit panel sessions called, “I Bike, I Vote: Here’s My Ask,” to hear about the official Summit request of Congress and learn how…

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Repost from IMBA: Mark McKinnon’s Keynote #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 22, 2012
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Our partners at the International Mountain Bicycling Association posted a great blog summarizing the insight from last night’s keynote speaker, Mark McKinnon. Check it out! Political consultant, Mark McKinnon  

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