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January 15, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
From billion-dollar ballot measures to state legislative change, advocates are winning big dollars for bicycling. Attend the National Bike Summit and, in just one session, you'll walk away with a wealth of potential ideas to fund biking and walking in your community. -
January 15, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
The National Bike Summit unites the voices of bicyclists on Capitol Hill — and it wouldn't be possible without our sponsors. Quality Bicycle Products is a sponsor this year and, in line with our United Spokes theme, we checked in with QBP's Director of Organization Development, Lori Richman on what speaks to her about bicycling and why she attends the Summit. -
January 14, 2014by Liz
At the 2013 National Bike Summit we told Congress that bikes mean business. And had a lot of fun, too. As we finalize plans for the 2014 Summit and Women's Bicycling Forum, we're taking a look back at #NBS13 via Instagram. Don't miss the many photo-worthy moments at the 2014 Summit! -
January 14, 2014by Liz
This blog is cross-posted from the Advocacy Advance site, and was written by Christy Kwan, Advocacy Advance Outreach Coordinator for the Alliance for Biking & Walking. Thanks to generous support from SRAM Cycling Fund, Advocacy Advance will award $100,000 total in Rapid Response Grants in 2014. Rapid Response Grants help state and local advocacy organizations take advantage of unexpected... -
January 10, 2014by Adonia Lugo
Next week will be the 93rd annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board, which means many a bicycle scholar will be descending upon the nation's capital. The League is teaming up with the Bicicultures Research Network to invite researchers to join us on Tuesday night. We'll be at Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café in Dupont Circle from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Look for us in the mezzanine!
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January 9, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
In her recent TEDx talk, Elysa Walk, General Manager of Giant Bicycles USA (and Women Bike Advisory Board member) described "how the simple act of riding a bicycle can make you laugh like a kid again." Watch her inspiring story and call to action — and get ready for more at the National Women's Bicycling Forum! -
January 8, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
Like the movement itself, the National Bike Summit keeps getting bigger and better. This year's agenda share winning strategies, reveals new data and confronts vital challenges we all face in making biking better in our communities. Check out our latest infographic, highlighting some of the main topics at this year's event. -
January 8, 2014by Gail
One word sums it up best: incredible. I am absolutely amazed at your response to the Match Challenge my husband Jim and I proposed at the beginning of December. As long-time supporters of the League, we wanted to inspire members and supporters to give a bit more. Our $100,000 match goal was a big stretch, but we were hopeful we’d raise a few extra dollars for the League’s incredible programs. -
January 7, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
While hundreds will arrive by planes, trains and automobiles, a select, inspirational few will travel hundreds of miles to get to the National Bike Summit on two wheels. This year, 10 women will ride from New York City to Washington, D.C. — highlighting the importance of diverse voices at the biggest bicycle advocacy event of the year. -
January 3, 2014by Liz
More than 34,000 riders can't be wrong: The 2013 National Bike Challenge succeeded in uniting Americans to pedal 18 million miles. But we listened to your feedback and we're working behind the scenes to make the 2014 Challenge even more engaging, dynamic and user-friendly. We're building on that momentum for 2014 -- and bringing you an enhanced platform and more user-friendly interface.
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