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Google Maps Bicycling Directions are Mobile!

By bikeleague | May 12, 2010

Earlier today we recommended you use Google Maps for bicycling directions during Bike Month, and now it’s even easier! Just this afternoon, Google announced an application for Droid mobile phones…

Bike Month – So How Do I Bike to Work?

By bikeleague | May 11, 2010

May is Bike Month, and now is the time to get in shape, be a better employee, help the Earth and have fun commuting to work and/or school and back!…

What the heck are rescissions, and what do we do about them?

By bikeleague | May 7, 2010

As a rule of thumb, if you read this blog, we love you and want to make you happy. But this post is aimed specifically at bicycling advocates and people…

Bike Lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue (updated)

By bikeleague | May 5, 2010

I just rode up to Capitol Hill from the office – we are near the White House and usually I am headed for the House side and choose to ride…

Why Bicycle and Pedestrian Staff?

By bikeleague | May 5, 2010

Bicycle and pedestrian program managers are common in U.S. cities and, along with other transportation planners and bicycling advocates, are a critical part of creating a bicycle-friendly community. Staff help…

IMBA World Summit

By bikeleague | May 4, 2010

Join us May 5-8 in Augusta, GA Despite the Hatfield & McCoy-esque rivalry that developed during cyclocross races and our annual commuter challenge, the League is quite fond of IMBA …

Excited about National Bike Month?

By bikeleague | May 4, 2010

If you are as stoked as we are, tell people about National Bike Month on your blog or website with these banners and images. We’re thrilled to see that our…

TIGER prowls again

By bikeleague | May 4, 2010

Back in February the USDOT announced the recipients of the first round of TIGER grants. They have now opened up applications for TIGER II. Will the sequel be as good as…

Bill Edwards – Coach, Educator and Friend Passes

By bikeleague | May 4, 2010

Bill Edwards — a racer, coach, educator and friend to many cyclists — passed away recently after a long battle with cancer. Bill was instrumental in creating the Cycling Skills…

League Announces Spring 2010 Bicycle Friendly Communities

By bikeleague | May 1, 2010

The League of American Bicyclists is proud to announce 16 new Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC), five renewing BFCs and 19 Honorable Mentions. As we have seen in the last few…