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November 4, 2013by Liz
This blog is cross-posted from the Advocacy Advance blog, and is authored by Brighid O'Keane. Chambers of Commerce – at the local, regional, state and national level – are organizations of businesses that advocate on behalf of the business community. As advocates, we know that safe infrastructure that gets more people biking and walking in their communities is good for business. If your Chamber... -
November 4, 2013by Liz
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. -
October 30, 2013by Liz
The Rust Belt's revival appears to be pedal-powered. We know that bicycling is a cost-effective solution for many community problems. And many cities across the Rust Belt region -- like Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, South Bend, Morgantown -- have shown they're committed to making biking better in their communities. In our latest round of Bicycle Friendly Community awards,... -
October 29, 2013by Ken
As the NBA season kicks off today, Miami Heat star Lebron James has a new commercial for Nike that highlights his work ethic and commitment to commuting by bike as he prepares to defend his back-to-back championships and MVP awards. He's not alone in MIA... -
October 29, 2013by Adonia
The League's new Equity Initiative Manager explores how the rapid pace at which the face of bicycling is changing in America shows that biking isn't just a healthy way to get around, but a multifaceted world of diverse people who use bikes together.
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October 25, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
The co-founder of innovative programs like LA's City of Lights campaign and the Bicicultures research network, Adonia Lugo has been a leading voice in the burgeoning discussion about bike equity. Now, Lugo will bring that insight and expertise to the League, as our new Equity Initiative Manager. -
October 24, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
In the final section of our Women on a Roll report, we make the case that engaging and elevating female leaders is a critical step in mainstreaming bicycling in the United States. Across the bike world, women are still underrepresented in leadership and membership — despite the fact that we are influential political constituencies and highly engaged in peer-to-peer encouragement. -
October 23, 2013by Andy
“Great place to ride a bike” may not be the first thought that comes into your head when you think of Houston, Texas. What if I told you that Houston has pioneered an online bicycling education program – primarily for the benefit of educating city staff – and that there are monthly in-person Smart Cycling classes and at least 1 League Cycling Instructor certification seminar every year in the... -
October 22, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
A longtime partner of the League, Deb Hubsmith is the founder and director of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership — and, last week, while visiting the doctor for flu-like symptoms, Deb was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) -
October 21, 2013by Liz
Our latest bike education video focuses on "Shifting Gears." This video is one of a series focused on the basics of bicycle riding, which can all be viewed and downloaded for your own uses here. What you need to know about shifting gears: When it is getting harder to pedal, shift into an easier, lower gear. Each revolution will propel the bike a short distance, but it will take less effort to...
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