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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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Cycling for Change: Recapping the first League Cycling Advocate Workshop 

By Anna Tang | May 14, 2024
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In March, the League of American Bicyclists kicked off our new League Cycling Advocate (LCA) Workshop, a three-day course that certified nearly 50 LCAs in the basics of what it means…

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Lead the Movement for a Bicycle Friendly America: Join Our Board of Directors

By Lauren Jenkins | May 9, 2024
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The League of American Bicyclists thrives thanks to the dedication of its members. We’re grateful for everyone who has joined us to support our mission to build a Bicycle Friendly…

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56 Bicycle Friendly Businesses Recognized During Bike Month

By Marlee Townsend | May 9, 2024
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What does the company at the top of the Fortune 500 list have in common with a rural soup kitchen? As of today, they’re both officially Bicycle Friendly Businesses! Ahead of…

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Gear Up for the 2024 National Youth Bike Summit

By Bike League | May 7, 2024
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Calling all youth cyclists! Grab your helmets and head to the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, for the 2024 Youth Bike Summit (YBS2024), which will be held June 14-16. The Youth Bike…

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A Rare Opportunity to Weigh in on E-Bike Safety Rules

By Ken McLeod | May 6, 2024
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Earlier this month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) related to mechanical hazards of e-bikes. There are no new rules proposed in…

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Get in the saddle this Bike Month

By Lauren Jenkins | May 1, 2024
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May is National Bike Month, which means it’s time to share your love of biking! Did you know that just getting on your bike is one of the best ways…

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LCI Spotlight: Jamie Miernik

By Marlee Townsend | April 24, 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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Why Public Agencies Make Great Bicycle Friendly Businesses: Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission

By Marlee Townsend | April 22, 2024
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Communities and organizations often use the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program as a way to set local benchmarks and receive actionable feedback around bicycling improvements they could make for everyone’s…

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