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More March Madness: New Bicycle-Friendly Universities Announced

By bikeleague | March 28, 2012

The NCAA basketball tournament is down to the Final Four, but the bracket of Bicycle Friendly Universities (BFU) is expanding. Today, the League advanced nine new universities to the elite…

Experts Share Bikeshare Tips #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 28, 2012

In conjunction with the National Bike Summit, dozens of city transportation officials, transit managers, representatives from FHWA and FTA, and bike share experts gathered to discuss the present and future of what is set to be this year’s most exciting story: Bike Share.

Video: Streetfilm on the 2012 Bike Summit!

By bikeleague | March 27, 2012

A big thank you to Streetfilms for joining us at the 2012 National Bike Summit last week — and compiling some excellent insight on the importance of federal funding for…

Free Webinar: Empowering Women to Bicycle for Transportation

By bikeleague | March 27, 2012

One of the most talked-about events at last week’s National Bike Summit was the Women Cycling Forum, an event sponsored and moderated by the League. Forum panelists (from right): Elysa…

Hill Visits Inspire Advocates and Members of Congress #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 26, 2012

Meetings with Congress give bicyclists an opportunity to talk about what bicycling means for their communities in personal terms.

Scenes from the National Bike Summit #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 23, 2012

Over the past four days, photographer Chris Eichler has worked tirelessly — and possibly slept less than even the League staff — to capture the inspiring scenes of the 2012…

Two Epic Rides to the National Bike Summit #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 23, 2012

When I spotted Karen Brooks after the National Women Cycling Forum on Tuesday afternoon, she was still wearing her wool jersey — and a tousled look of accomplishment. As the…

A Beautiful Day for a Pedicab Ride #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 23, 2012

Last year at the National Bike Summit, the weather was gray, gusty and rainy. This year was different. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom and yesterday’s Lobby Day was…

Sen. Cochran Recognized by Mississippi Advocates #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 22, 2012

As soon as he caught sight of the neon bike pins on the lapels of his Mississippi constituents, Senator Thad Cochran smiled. “I remember my first bike like it was…

How Cycling Can Save States #NBS12

By bikeleague | March 22, 2012

Local control of federal bicycle and pedestrian funding means state advocates and support will be more important that ever. Summit attendees at the “How to Save Cycling at the State…