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National Bike Month
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April 16, 2018by League StaffNational Bike Month is coming up in May, and we want to help your business get ready to celebrate! Bike Month is a great time to support your existing bike commuters and to help new bicyclists try bike commuting for the first time.
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April 24, 2016by League StaffNational Bike Month is almost here! Read on for dates of important #BikeMonth events and tools to use to make your May better.
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May 27, 2015by Liz Murphy
This May, we're asking the question, "With so many reasons to ride, what's yours?" The beauty of the bicycle is that it means many things to many people, so we wanted to highlight some of those many reasons this National Bike Month. Today, we heard from Andrew Siegel, of Dover, Delaware, who rides because it keeps him connected to his brother. Here's his story... -
May 20, 2015by Liz Murphy
National Bike Month is 20 days in, and we've seen such a great response online and in print. There have been numerous articles, TV pieces and radio spots from across the country covering the two-wheeled celebration this May. We've also seen great coverage of the Bicycle Friendly State ranking, which served as a great lead-out to the many great events advocates and organizers like yourselves... -
May 19, 2015by Liz Murphy
This May, we're asking the question, "With so many reasons to ride, what's yours?" The beauty of the bicycle is that it means many things to many people, so we wanted to highlight some of those many reasons this National Bike Month. Today, we heard from Robert Lype, of Fairbanks, Alaska, who rides because it helps him see the world from a different point of view. This, in turn, strengthens his...
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May 13, 2015by Liz Murphy
This May, we're asking the question, "With so many reasons to ride, what's yours?" The beauty of the bicycle is that it means many things to many people, so we wanted to highlight some of those many reasons this National Bike Month. Today, we heard from Meg Anderson, of Springfield, OH, who rides to feel younger, and also... -
May 13, 2015by Ken McLeod
In 2014 the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) invited states to endorse its new design manual for urban streets – the Urban Street Design Guide (USDG). Eight states endorsed the USDG with 7 of those states ranking in the Top 10 of our rankings. Tennessee is the only state outside of our Top 10 to endorse the NACTO USDG, and the only state in the South to endorse the... -
May 12, 2015by Liz Murphy
This May, we're asking the question, "With so many reasons to ride, what's yours?" The beauty of the bicycle is that it means many things to many people, so we wanted to highlight some of those many reasons this National Bike Month. Today, we heard from Chelsea Roadman, who works in the University of Auburn's Parking Services Department, and rides to inspire other students. Plus, she's got a... -
May 11, 2015by Liz Murphy
This May, we're asking the question, "With so many reasons to ride, what's yours?" The beauty of the bicycle is that it means many things to many people, so we wanted to highlight some of those many reasons this National Bike Month. Today, we heard from Mari Lynch, of Monterey County, CA, who was featured on her local radio station about why she rides. -
May 11, 2015by Liz Murphy
During last week's #BikeChat we took a look at the state of family biking, in light of Bike to School Day on May 6! We heard some great insights and tips from veteran family bikers and also from others who are more nervous about giving it a try. Read on to learn more. And mark your calendars for next week's #BikeChat as we break down the 2015 Bicycle Friendly State ranking!
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