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August 11, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
Last summer, we awarded our first round of Women Bike Mini-Grants, and, to make sure these leading edge initiatives can serve as inspiration for other groups across the country, we're rolling out the step-by-step Toolkits produced by each grantee. Last week, Katie Monroe, the Bike Share Outreach Manager for the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, shared how she made her "Girl Scouts on... -
July 31, 2014by Liz Murphy
Whether you're an educator yourself or simply a bicycle enthusiast, our LCIs have so much knowledge and inspiration that we want to share their stories. In this edition of LCI Corner, Maria Sipin, #womentalkbikes co-host and LCI #3846, gives five helpful tips for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. -
July 29, 2014by Alissa Simcox
During my time with the League, one piece of feedback has remained consistent: It's difficult to get people to commit to 9 hours of bike education. So today, we're proud to introduce our brand-new Smart Cycling Quick Guide! Over the past few months, I've explored ways in which we can create an entry-level guide that can be used to market the Smart Cycling program. This exploration, combined with... -
July 14, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
With more than 3,500 certified League Cycling Instructors nationwide, we have the privilege of working with hundreds of leaders who are delivering our Smart Cycling program and innovating bicycle education in exciting ways. Whether you're an educator yourself or simply a bicycle enthusiast, our LCIs have so much knowledge and inspiration that we want to share their stories. In this first edition... -
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.
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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. -
August 5, 2013by Liz Murphy
Identification, cell phone, cash, bike lock -- check. These are the basics you should bring with you when you head out on your bike. As part of our release of a series of education videos, we're highlighting one of these 19 videos every Monday on the League blog. This Monday, we're taking a look at "What to Bring" when you head out on your bike. -
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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July 15, 2013by Liz Murphy
To start off the week and to showcase our new education videos — free resources for advocates, clubs retailers, and the public — we'll be highlighting one of our 19 videos for you to view, share and enjoy. This week: Fitting and Adjusting your Bike. Click here to view -- and share!
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