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Happy Bike to Work Day

By bikeleague | May 21, 2010

It’s here. Enjoy it. Photo from Arizona DOT Do you have great photos from Bike to Work Day you’d like to share? We’d love to see them and post some…

TIME recognizes walkable communities advocate Dan Burden

By bikeleague | May 20, 2010

In their Innovators series, TIME Magazine calls workability guru, Dan Burden, one of the top six civic leaders: He knows that slimmer roads are “leaner, safer and more efficient,” and that…

The good and the BADD

By bikeleague | May 20, 2010

In January, Jim Rogers, a cyclist well known in Nevada County, California was killed in a crash with a motorist who was reportedly on her cell phone at the time.…

Kerry and Lieberman Introduce the American Power Act

By bikeleague | May 20, 2010

The League, along with its partners in the America Bikes Coalition, would like to thank Senators Kerry (D-MA) and Lieberman (I-CT) on the introduction of the American Power Act. We…

How Does Your State Rank in Bicycle Friendliness?

By bikeleague | May 19, 2010

To coincide with Bike to Work Week, the League of American Bicyclists is excited to announce our third annual Bicycle Friendly State (BFS) rankings. “We are delighted to report that…

Google Bike Doodle – Vote Now!

By Alison Dewey | May 18, 2010

Google Bike Doodle – Vote Now! Google is taking votes for their upcoming Google image. In the spirit of Bike to Work Week, vote now and put bikes, wind-power, composting…

Bike paths and real estate

By bikeleague | May 18, 2010

As we pointed out in our report, The Economic Benefits of Bicycle Infrastructure Investments, studies have shown that real estate property values increase with proximity to bicycle paths. People enjoy…

Off to work we go…

By bikeleague | May 17, 2010

Happy bike to work week, everybody. Here are two videos to get you inspired. Neither has much audio to speak of, so I suggest you hum your favorite tune while…

Bike to Work Week is this May 17-21st!

By bikeleague | May 15, 2010

Bike to Work Week begins this Monday, May 17 and carries through to Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 21. Are you ready to ride and encourage others to…

How to Start a Bicycle Club

By BillN | May 13, 2010

May is National Bike Month; and in that spirit, we encourage you to support and maybe even join a bicycle club in your area! If you’re not involved in a…