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Walmart Helps to Boost Bentonville to BFC Status

By bikeleague | October 23, 2012

When we announced our latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities last week, we focused on major U.S. cities — like Los Angeles, Nashville and Miami — making the ranks. But…

Good News, Bad News: Federal Highway Administration Interprets Transportation Bill

By bikeleague | October 23, 2012

The Federal Highway Administration issued guidance today to state departments of transportation on the Transportation Alternatives Program (TA) — a key piece of the new federal transportation bill, MAP-21. The…

Calling All Bike Shops: Come to the National Bike Summit for Free!

By bikeleague | October 22, 2012

As a bike shop owner, your bottom line is high on your priority list. Keeping up sales means making sure you have great product, loyal customers and knowledgeable staff. It…

It Takes a Village to Raise a BFC

By bikeleague | October 19, 2012

As we highlighted yesterday, our latest round of Bicycle Friendly Community awards includes some big names — including Los Angeles, California. League President, Andy Clarke, presented the designation to city…

The Nuts & Bolts of Bike Facilities: Attend an AASHTO Bike Guide Training

By Alison Dewey | October 19, 2012

Ever wonder how your local engineers determine how wide to make your bike lane? Have you pondered why your local planners made your bike path the width that it is?…

New Bicycle Friendly Communities Announced!

By BillN | October 18, 2012

Each new round of Bicycle Friendly Community awards is exciting, but today’s announcement is big. With the addition of major urban centers — including Los Angeles, Miami and Nashville —…

Six Steps to Close the Gender Gap in the Bike Industry

By bikeleague | October 17, 2012

Pat Cunnane Getting more women to ride and elevating female leaders within the bicycle movement isn’t the work of one gender. While women are certainly leading the way — bringing…

League to Launch First LCI Coach Training

By bikeleague | October 16, 2012

The demand for bicycle education is growing rapidly and, across the country, there are more than 3,700 League Cycling Instructors with the classroom knowledge and street skills to get folks…

Show Congress that Bicycling Means Business: Attend the National Bike Summit!

By bikeleague | October 15, 2012

It’s only October, but we’re already planning the 2013 National Bike Summit — and it’s going to be big! Be one of the first and register for the Summit today!…

Do You Know Where Your Candidates Stand on Biking?

By bikeleague | October 12, 2012

Thanks to an Advocacy Advance Rapid Response Grant, advocates at Bike Delaware are going to find out. As you may have read in our Election Guide released last month, Bike…