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E-Bikes: What you should know

By bikeleague | February 9, 2018
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The rise of the e-bike market has generated lots of excitement and also lots of questions. At the 2018 National Bike Summit, we are hosting a panel of industry experts to address these questions.

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Carrollton, GA, “The Friendly City” becomes a Bicycle Friendly Community

By Ken McLeod | February 5, 2018
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Carrollton’s BFC application was an unexpected pleasure. We look forward to more communities like Carrollton who bring energy and unique stories about how bicycling developed in their community.

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Bike Access for Tappan Zee Bridge

By bikeleague | February 2, 2018
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An essential part of our mission is working closely with state and local bike advocacy groups. The League and 18 other groups co-signed a letter requesting improved access to the Shared Use Path on the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo / Tappan Zee Bridge.

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New Belgium Brewing’s Kim Jordan delivers Summit Keynote

By bikeleague | January 31, 2018
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Kim Jordan, co-founder of New Belgium Brewing will be delivering the keynote address at the 2018 National Bike Summit. New Belgium has been a long-time supporter of bike advocacy.

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Oceano Elementary School: Bicycle Friendly Business

By bikeleague | January 26, 2018
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Oceano Elementary School was honored this year as the only school designated as a Gold level Bicycle Friendly Business in the United States. The League asked us to share some stories on why we received this important recognition.

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New Jersey passes drivers’ education bill with bike safety info

By bikeleague | January 22, 2018
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Over the last two months League staff have worked with the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition to promote a law to improve driver education in New Jersey.

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2018 Insurance Recap for Bike Clubs and Advocacy Groups

By Kevin Dekkinga | January 21, 2018
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The League is proud to be working with American Specialty Insurance to provide a low-cost insurance option to all of our member bike clubs and advocacy groups.

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Most Amazon HQ2 finalists are Bicycle Friendly Communities

By bikeleague | January 18, 2018
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When Amazon announced its HQ2 finalist cities, we weren’t at all surprised to find that most of them have been recognized as Bicycle Friendly Communities by the League.

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The Rise of Women in Bike Advocacy Leadership

By bikeleague | January 4, 2018
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This piece is an excerpt from the free digital report “The Surprising Promise of Bicycling in America” by Jay Walljasper in collaboration with Melissa Balmer of PedalLove.org

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A look back at 2017

By bikeleague | December 31, 2017
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Thanks to all who have followed and supported the League during 2017! It’s been a productive year, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

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