FeaturesBecome a League Board Member! (8.19.08) If you are interested in serving on the League Board of Directors, or if you know someone who would be a good representative for cyclists in your region, the Nominating Committee is now soliciting recommendations for candidates for the 2009 board elections for Regions 1, 4 and 6. Click here to learn more. Serve as a State Ambassador ! (8.21.08) League state ambassadors will work with board members and staff to provide closer liaison between the regional director and League members, volunteers and affiliated organizations identify issues, challenges, and opportunities for the League to address in relation to its member services and programs; promote member participation in the League; promote League membership, services and programs to people and organizations in their state; and assist their regional director in recommending regional events and award recipients for the national office. We welcome applications – please send a cover letter and resume – through September 15; please send your nomination to bikeleague@bikeleague.org and make reference to “state ambassador” in the subject line of your e-mail. Making News Nationally (07.28.08) League President Andy Clarke was featured on CBS News Sunday Morning and on NBC Nightly News -- twice! -- recently. Bicycle Friendly Business Program Launched See You at the Conventions (07.30.08) Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) announced that attendees of the upcoming Republican and Democratic national conventions will have access to 1,000 free bikes, supplied through a partnership with Humana Inc. and Bikes Belong. |
Gas prices got you back on your bike? The League can help! Click here to go to our New & Returning Commuter page, with tips for riding, reminders about how to be a responsible cyclist, and techniques on being safe in the saddle. |
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AdvocacyLearn more about the National Bike Bill (passed by the House) and the Complete Streets Bill (now in House and Senate) Click to see John Pucher, of Rutgers University, inspiring cycling-related publications. The Congressional Bike Caucus has its own site! |
COMMUNITIES BFC Program Expands Eleven New Communities awarded Bicycle Friendly Community designation Portland, OR Reaches "Platinum" first large city to achieve designation The Next Deadline for the BFC program is August 15, 2008 |
Events
BikeEd 2009 Save time in June 2009 to learn about bicycling education and network with your peers. |
EducationLCIs: New Polos and Tech Ts available! Order yours today.
Group Riding Curriculum Learn more! |




