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National Bike Challenge launches!

By bikeleague | May 1, 2017
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The League of American Bicyclists and presenting sponsor, 3M, are excited to announce the launch of the sixth annual National Bike Challenge, coinciding with the start of Bike Month.

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Introducing Bike Walk Action

By bikeleague | May 1, 2017
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As Congress debates an infrastructure bill and a budget that cuts transit and other multi-modal programs, the bike movement needs to have a strong voice in DC.

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Partnership Launches Online Benchmarking Report

By bikeleague | April 26, 2017
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APHA and ITE, in partnership with the League, have created an interactive website based on The Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2016 Benchmarking Report.

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Teaching a Blind Student to Ride

By bikeleague | April 21, 2017
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As a cycling instructor for GetAbout Columbia, I was asked if I would be interested in teaching Gretchen — a woman who is blind — to ride a bicycle. Without hesitation, I said that I would.

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

By bikeleague | April 12, 2017
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During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the League would like your support to continue our work to create strong laws and strong enforcement that is directed at distracted driving.

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Bicycle Friendly Bakeries

By bikeleague | April 7, 2017
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Some things pair particularly well with riding bicycles. Beer. Coffee. Baked goods.

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Bicycle Friendly Business Program Recognizes Firsts

By bikeleague | April 3, 2017
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The League welcomes 59 new and renewing businesses to its Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) program. There are now over 1,300 BFBs nationwide.

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National Bike Summit presentations and photos

By bikeleague | March 31, 2017
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Selected presentations from the Summit as well as all photos are now available online.

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The President’s budget: What does it mean for us?

By Caron Whitaker | March 19, 2017
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The Trump White House released its “skinny budget” last week which includes significant cuts to non-defense discretionary funds, including a 13% cut to the US DOT.

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Looking back at a great National Bike Summit

By bikeleague | March 17, 2017
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Thanks to our members and supporters the 2017 National Bike Summit hosted last week in Washington, DC was a big success!

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