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October 31, 2017by League StaffThe League Board of Directors elected new officers last weekend and appointed Bill Nesper as Executive Director. Ralph Monti was unanimously chosen for the position of Board Chair.
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June 30, 2015by League Staff
After 12 years as President of the League of American Bicyclists, Andy Clarke has informed the organization’s Board of Directors that he is stepping down from his position to pursue other opportunities. “It’s the right time for me to move on and allow fresh ideas and new leadership to take the League forward,” Clarke said. In a letter to the League board, Clarke said: “I have enjoyed the immense... -
August 29, 2014by Lili Afkhami
The League's Development Director, Lili Afkhami, shares her transformative cycling story, reflecting on her journey from being unable to walk up a flight of stairs to triumphantly finishing a half-Ironman triathlon — and urging riders of all backgrounds to never allow anyone to steal your joy in biking. -
July 30, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
It's hard to believe that it was less than two years ago that the League launched Women Bike, the first national advocacy program aimed specifically at closing the gender gap in bicycling. In that time, the interest and support for the initiative has been overwhelming and we're excited to advance the conversation even further by hiring a dedicated, full-time staff member. Meet Liz Jones, our new... -
December 6, 2013by Liz Murphy
Yesterday we welcomed Steve Clark to staff, and today we are introducing Amelia Neptune, our new Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist. We're excited to welcome Amelia to staff! She'll be managing the Bicycle Friendly Business and Bicycle Friendly University programs.
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December 5, 2013by Liz Murphy
The League is excited to announce a new member of our staff: Stephen Clark. A longtime bike advocate, Steve is our new Bicycle Friendly Community Specialist, and he'll be traveling across the country visiting communities to help them become more bike friendly. So what's Steve's story? Here's a quick Q&A on Steve's biking background... -
October 29, 2013by Adonia Lugo
The League's new Equity Initiative Manager explores how the rapid pace at which the face of bicycling is changing in America shows that biking isn't just a healthy way to get around, but a multifaceted world of diverse people who use bikes together. -
October 25, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
The co-founder of innovative programs like LA's City of Lights campaign and the Bicicultures research network, Adonia Lugo has been a leading voice in the burgeoning discussion about bike equity. Now, Lugo will bring that insight and expertise to the League, as our new Equity Initiative Manager. -
October 8, 2013by Liz MurphyAs the national voice for America's bicyclists, the League is based in Washington, D.C., but our staff is constantly on the road to make biking better in your community. We attend conferences and Summit from coast to coast to share our knowledge, listen and learn. We present workshops on how to get funding for bike projects, visit leaders to advance our Bicycle Friendly Community program — and...
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September 13, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
As the national voice for America's bicyclists, the League is based in Washington, D.C., but our staff is constantly on the road to make biking better in your community. So how have we been serving you — and where will we be next? Here's this week's recap and a look ahead...
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