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September 3, 2014by Liz Cornish
For many bicyclists, a Learn to Ride class or Bicycle Maintenance 101 is an introduction — a gateway — to the bike movement. Ensuring such classes are inviting, inclusive, and a safe space to learn is essential to the getting more diverse riders on bikes. Understanding that effective, culturally-competent education is one path toward achieving equity, we'll be diving into this discussion at our... -
August 12, 2014by Liz Murphy
When I started the Boise Bicycle Project in 2007, I knew there was a need for bicycle repair and safety education in the community, but I had no idea how expansive that need really was. It’s been a challenging journey to teach my generation (and older) that there are, in fact, rules of the road and methods of riding that make bicycling a safe, effective, and enjoyable form of transportation. One... -
July 29, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
There's a gaping pothole in the path to more women riding: Keeping young women excited about bicycling. Research shows that, at about age 14, many girls abandon their bikes for a variety of reasons: Other girls aren't riding; their friend don't think it's cool; exercising is awkward. How do we keep future female riders in the saddle? Last year, Katie Monroe with the Greater Philadelphia Bicycle... -
March 4, 2014by Alissa Simcox
It was no surprise to learn that Jennifer Laurita received the highest number of nominations for our 2013 Educator of the Year award. During my time with the League, Jenni has been both a pleasure to work with and an important contributor to bike education. -
November 4, 2013by Liz Murphy
Bike educators do the work on the ground to get more people on bikes -- and riding safely and confidently -- every day in communities across the country. To honor and thank those educators who have gone above and beyond in the past year, we're putting out a call for nominations for the 2013 Educator of the Year Award.
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September 23, 2013by Liz MurphyChanging lanes in traffic can be challenging. To help you change lanes with confidence, we've put together a simple instructional video, as part of our larger bike education video series.
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September 23, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
While some studies show women, in general, are more risk-averse than men, that doesn't necessarily mean we're scared of riding. But it does mean, just like driving a car, women want to feel competent and confident behind the wheel(s). That desire is... -
August 12, 2013by Ken McLeod
Austin, Texas, is "putting a bite" in its 3-foot passing law. The City of Austin passed a 3-foot law back in 2009, but -- like many localities and states -- was slow to enforce the law. This year, as part of Austin’s celebration of Bike Month, the City of Austin police department began an enforcement effort using undercover police officers on bikes. -
July 29, 2013by Liz MurphyYou don't need special cycling clothing when you're headed out on a ride. But we've got a few tips for you if you're riding the the cold, the dark or in rain. In our latest edition of our bike education video series, we're looking at "What to Wear" when you're on your bike. Every Monday, we'll be highlighting one of our education videos -- please be sure to watch, share and enjoy!
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July 22, 2013by Liz MurphyWearing a bike helmet improperly is the equivalent to not wearing a helmet at all. To help keep those helmets fitting snuggly, we've produced a how-to video as part of our 19-part education video series. Every Monday, we'll be highlighting one of these videos on the blog -- we've already looked at "fitting and adjusting" your bike and "how to choose a bike." Take a look:
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