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Riding to Learn: A tour of DC’s infrastructure by bike is the way to go

By bikeleague | April 6, 2012

Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m not a big cyclist. Now, don’t get me wrong, I ride my bike every day. I ride to work, I ride to the grocery store,…

The ABCs of a BFU: How Michigan Became a Bike Friendly Campus

By bikeleague | April 6, 2012

Last month, the League announced its latest round of Bicycle Friendly University awards and the news took flight on Twitter. Students and staff tweeted the good news and, yes, a…

Bike Advocacy Roundup: Safe Passing and More

By bikeleague | April 5, 2012

Spring has sprung and that means crunch time for many state legislatures. Across the country, bicycle advocates have their eyes and ears turned toward their state capitol to ensure policymakers…

Help Us Chart our Bike Future: Take the Survey on Unification

By bikeleague | April 4, 2012

In late February, we announced a “New National Plan to Transform Bicycling” — the potential unification of the League, Bikes Belong and the Alliance for Biking & Walking into one,…

Bicyclists: A Powerful Political Lobby

By bikeleague | April 4, 2012

No doubt the past year has been tough for bicycle advocates at the federal level. Time and again a small but vocal cadre of Congress members have pushed to eliminate…

Get Ready for National Bike Month!

By bikeleague | April 3, 2012

It’s almost time for the best 31 days of the year: National Bike Month. May has long been the month of bicycle love. It started with the Cycle Trade Association,…

Now Online: Photos from the 2012 National Bike Summit #NBS12

By bikeleague | April 2, 2012

The 2012 National Bike Summit was an inspiring whirlwind of speakers, workshops, networking and, of course, meetings with elected officials on Capitol Hill. Luckily, photographer Chris Eichler was there to…

The Race to Support Advocacy

By bikeleague | April 2, 2012

Cyclocross champ Tim Johnson takes the Pennsylvania Avenue bike lane to the US Capitol Building. (Photo: Bikes Belong) Tim Johnson is starting a conversation. When the cyclecross racing superstar rode…

House passes 90-day extension; Bill moves to the Senate

By bikeleague | March 29, 2012

Breaking news: The House voted 266-158 to extend the current transportation bill for another 90 days. For the full story, visit The Hill. Update: The Senate then followed the House…

Georgia Legislators Have Bikes on their Mind

By bikeleague | March 29, 2012

How could they not, after more than 1,500 cyclists rallied on the steps of the capitol building on Tuesday! The Georgia Rides to the Capitol event hosted by Georgia Bikes!…