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It is August recess, contact your Congressperson

By bikeleague | August 14, 2009

When you think of recess, you may think of kids playing on school playgrounds. But that’s because you’re not a Member of Congress – unless you are, in which case,…

Boston’s challenge: “Change the culture”

By bikeleague | August 13, 2009

Photo credit: Jodi Hilton for The New York Times The League’s Bicycle Friendly Community program recognizes cities that promote and protect bicyclists through the five E’s – education, engineering, encouragement,…

The Blog is Back – League Responds to Attacks on Bike Funding

By bikeleague | August 12, 2009

After a long hiatus, the League of American Bicyclists’ blog is back. As before, the blog will feature contributions from the whole staff. Unlike before, the League now has two…

On Your Right!

By BillN | September 15, 2008

“On your right!” This is what popped into my head this morning as I glided past the rows of morning car commuters crawling along the George Washington Parkway heading into…

In Memorium: Dick Burke

By BillN | March 14, 2008

The bicycle industry lost one of its true leaders with the passing earlier this week of Dick Burke, founder of Trek Bicycles, Inc. Burke’s and Trek’s story within the industry…

Taking Cheap Shots at a Trillion Dollar Proposal

By bikeleague | January 18, 2008

On Tuesday came the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The report of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission…well, maybe not everyone was on tenterhooks but it’s…

A Place for Everyone

By BillN | January 16, 2008

I really do love this time of year. Although often contrived I find it hard to not feel excitement and encouragement at the idea of a new beginning. This New…

You’ve Got It All Backwards!

By BillN | December 13, 2007

I had a most frightening experience the other day.  I almost hit a bicyclist.  It was by sheer luck if not some greater power that I didn’t run over this…

Update: Cyclists Attacked in Lake County, Ill.

By BillN | December 1, 2007

This is an update to a blog entry from October 16. You’ll recall that Mr. Thomas Lynch was alleged to have caused a 16-bike pileup which resulted in numerous injuries…

Not Sharing the Road …

By BillN | October 30, 2007

As I was riding along Route 28 in Rockville several Sundays ago, I was hit in the back wheel by a driver.  The driver obviously wasn’t paying attention and skidded…