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This year National Bike Month could hardly come at a more auspicious moment. Consider the timeliness of enjoying the simple pleasure of a bike ride: Gas prices are inexorably rising…

Back in January, we told you that distracted driving had a new enemy and that her name was Oprah. Now to close out Distracted Driving Awareness Month Oprah has declared today…

With funds from the American Reinvestment and  Recovery Act and Tiger Grants, rumble strips may be coming to a road near you. The League of American Bicyclists is working with Adventure Cycling…

The New York Times reported today on new cycling counts in New York City that estimate the number of daily New York City cyclists at 236,000. As it happens, this…

Every time I get to teach a class, either school children, novice road cyclists, or future instructors, I remember why I love this job. I get out in the fresh…

District of Columbia DOT head Gabe Klein and US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood talk bikes on NRP — right now. The audio will be available online after 7:00pm EST. A…

To raise awareness about the dangers of driving while distracted, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted their distracted driving policy statement and frequently asked questions on their website.…

I would tell you that League President Andy Clarke and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood participated in a great Safe Routes to School event in Indianapolis today a few days…

Yesterday was Earth Day and May is National Bike Month, so I’m sure many of you are thinking about how you could positively contribute to mother Earth and drive less,…

Earth Day news from the bike blogosphere. Denver celebrates Earth Day by  launching a 400 bicycle bike share program (BikeDenver) Bike backlash from business turns to can’t beat’em join ’em…