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The Pursuit of Diamond Status: Boulder and Davis Say “I Do”

By bikeleague | December 20, 2012

Andy enjoying Boulder B-cycle Earlier this month League President, Andy Clark, and I traveled to Boulder, Colo., and Davis, Calif. — but I was transported back to my college years…

How the League Celebrates the Holidays

By bikeleague | December 19, 2012

This holiday season, the League wanted to give back to our community here in the nation’s capital. So before our office festivities on Monday, we packed our panniers, messenger bags…

We’re Halfway There!

By bikeleague | December 18, 2012

Help the League this month by simply doing what you love: Riding your bike! In December, the League is the beneficiary of CLIF Bar’s 2 Mile Challenge, an online initiative…

Bikeyface Cartoon Illustrates Traffic Laws

By Ken McLeod | December 17, 2012

You know the rules of the road when you’re out riding. Maybe you even teach bike skills as a League Cycling Instructor. But do you know all the bicycling laws…

Happy Birthday, JK Starley: Inventor of the Modern Bicycle

By bikeleague | December 14, 2012

Whether you bomb down hills on a sleek road bike or cruise to work on a sturdy Dutch commuter, all stripes of cyclists can probably all agree: The bike is…

Why I Attend the National Bike Summit: “One of The Highlights of My Year”

By bikeleague | December 13, 2012

Last week, we met Diane Lees  to hear why the Ohio bike shop owner and radio host attends the National Bike Summit. This week, I spoke with Karen Brooks, editor…

Deadline TOMORROW for National Bike Summit Proposals

By bikeleague | December 12, 2012

We need your knowledge and expertise to show Congress and the nation that Bicycling Means Business. We’re looking for the very best speakers to present their insight and expertise at…

Sharing the Road: Yolanda Cade to Keynote National Bike Summit

By bikeleague | December 11, 2012

She’s interviewed President Barack Obama, directed communications for the federal Transportation Security Administration and been named one of the most powerful women in the state of Georgia. Yolanda Cade oversees…

Bicycles Play a Major Role in Disaster Recovery

By bikeleague | December 11, 2012

Six weeks after Hurricane Sandy crippled the Northeastern coast, impacting the lives of millions of Americans, some are still recovering from its effects. Amidst the chaos of the storm, many…

In Sandy’s Wake, Advocates and Giant “Ride NYC Forward”

By bikeleague | December 10, 2012

Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling up to New York City to help Recycle-a-Bicycle celebrate it’s 18th birthday. But their incredibly cool event was more than a fundraiser…