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Highlights from the 2024 Major Taylor International Cycling Convention

By Kevin Dekkinga | July 3, 2024
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Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance for their annual convention, this year held in my hometown of Chicago. The Major Taylor Convention…

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New League Staff: Meet Ally Mabry

By Marlee Townsend | June 27, 2024
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Meet the newest member of the League team: Ally Mabry! While Ally may be new to her role as Graphic Designer at the League, she joins us with talent and…

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Amtrak Agrees to Better Bicycle Access

By Caron Whitaker | June 21, 2024
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We recently asked you to sign our petition to Amtrak asking to make traveling by bike easier for more people. This petition echoed a letter we sent earlier this year…

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Six Beginner-Friendly Summer Safety Tips for Exploring the Great Outdoors

By Marlee Townsend | June 18, 2024
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The summer solstice is right around the corner, which means we’ve got maximum daylight for exploring the great outdoors! From state parks to forest roads, there’s no shortage of trails…

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LCI Spotlight: Helena Howard

By Marlee Townsend | June 14, 2024
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The League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight…

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Trips for Kids goes beyond Trips and Kids: A legacy continued by the League

By AlyssaP | June 6, 2024
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The following story was written by Alyssa Proudfoot Siegel, our former Engagement & Programming Coordinator, and was originally featured in the Winter 2023 issue of American Bicyclist. The year is…

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2024 State Speed Legislation: Letting Locals Lower The Limit

By Jamil Modaffari | May 30, 2024
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In April 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released fatality data from 2022 showing increases in the number of people killed by drivers while biking or walking.  The…

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5 Mental Health Benefits of Riding Your Bike

By Marlee Townsend | May 24, 2024
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Happy Bike Month! Did you know May is also Mental Health Awareness Month? While our daily routines can leave mental health on the back burner, this month is all about…

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Onwards and Upwards: Welcome Diana Hildebrand, Our Newest Coach

By Marlee Townsend | May 22, 2024
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At the heart of the League’s Smart Cycling program lies a mission to train and empower League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) to teach bike education nationwide. But who trains the trainers?…

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The Life and Legacy of Marshall “Major” Taylor: Join our webinar and take action to honor his achievements 

By Lauren Jenkins | May 16, 2024
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Major Taylor was the first superstar of cycling. He was known as the fastest man on a bike and was a global phenomenon at a time when telegrams were the…

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