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Bicyclists Take to the Streets in Celebration of Bike to Work Day

May 17, 2013

Thousands of people across the country left their keys on the counter this morning, opting instead to grab their bicycle and ride to the office. National Bike to Work Day is one of our favorite times of the year, and it proved its salt again this morning. The League staff was stationed at several pit [...]

Where the Ride Takes Us: Surviving Cancer and Living with Diabetes

May 17, 2013

In honor of National Bike Month, we’re spotlighting how bicycles are tools for personal empowerment, social justice and community development with our “Where the Ride Takes Us” web series. Today’s post comes from Mari Ruddy, who has had type 1 diabetes for 32 years, is a two-time breast cancer survivor, founded the Red Rider Program of [...]

Infographics: Where is Bike Commuting Growing the Fastest?

May 17, 2013

This morning, thousands of Americans will pedal out of their driveways, taking part in National Bike to Work Day. Sponsored by the League, Bike to Work Day is being celebrated in hundreds of communities nationwide, highlighting the health, economic and community benefits of bicycling with local commuter convoys, energizer stations, breakfast rallies and more. The [...]