National Bike Summit

It’s been just one week since a record breaking crowd of more than 420 advocates — both male and female — gathered for the National Women’s Bicycling Forum. And already the third annual event has stoked some great conversation about how to approach women’s cycling advocacy.

Right out of the gates, Women Bike has exceeded expectations. This year, at the third annual National Women’s Bicycling Forum, we once again grew our audience, defied a winter storm and lived up to the theme — United Spokes: Moving Beyond Gridlock.

The League is currently hosting the 2014 National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C. — uniting the voices of bicyclists on Capitol Hill. Maybe you’re here in D.C. with us. Maybe you weren’t able to make it — but you still want to be involved. Either way, make sure Congress hears bicyclists’ voices loud and clear today.

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx acknowledged that he has big shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of his bike-friendly predecessor Ray LaHood. But, in his first appearance at the National Bike Summit, the former Charlotte mayor emphasized his support for bicycling.

At the 2013 National Bike Summit, Douglas Meyer from Bernuth and Williamson unveiled new research on the perceptions of bicycling on Capitol Hill. This morning, at the 2014 Summit, Meyer was back with intel from the local level, revealing the results of 40 interviews with mayors and top city administrators from across the country.

A testament to the growing number and influence of bicyclists nationwide, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation will address the National Bike Summit for the sixth consecutive year. Following in the footsteps of Ray LaHood, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will share remarks with the more than 700 attendees of the Summit on Tuesday, March 4, at 1 p.m.

We’re just one week away from the start of the 2014 National Bike Summit and we want everyone to be prepared to make “the asks” on Capitol Hill. So here’s the legislation we’ll be focused on when we meet with our members of Congress — and background on what these bills do.

Here, we hear from Jim Sayer, Executive Director of Adventure Cycling Association: Bicycling is really part of my soul. I know that even more now that I fractured my lower leg and the doctor told me to stay off the bike for 6-10 weeks – I am going through withdrawal! But bicycling … how do I love thee, let me count the ways…

There are only 20 days left until the 2014 National Bike Summit and Women’s Forum — and already hundreds of bicyclists have already signed up for the big event. Here are just a few of the inspiring and insightful speakers you’ll hear from at the premier annual gathering for bicycle advocacy. Click here for the full program and agenda!

As we prepare for the 2014 National Bike Summit, we’ve reached out to our generous sponsors to ask: What speaks to you about bicycling? What excites you about the Summit? Here, we hear from Mike Blang, National Sales Manager for Saris Cycling Group.