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October 12, 2012
by Carolyn Szczepanski
Thanks to an Advocacy Advance Rapid Response Grant, advocates at Bike Delawar
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October 12, 2012
by Darren Flusche
The latest release of data from the American Community Survey proves what we already know: more people ride in communities that make strategic investments in bicycling.
So it's no surprise that League-designated Bicycle Friendly Communities are leading the pack when it comes to biking to work.
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October 11, 2012
by Carolyn Szczepanski
After months of emails and phone calls, I finally met Robin Bylenga in person at Interbike. A whirlwind of energy and passion, Bylenga wasn't just there as the owner of Pedal Chic, a women's-focused bike boutique in Greenville, South Carolina.
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October 10, 2012
by Carolyn Szczepanski
For a short time on Sunday, streets were liberated from automobiles in Los Angeles and Atlanta -- and thousands of residents flooded into their reclaimed public space.
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October 9, 2012
by Carolyn Szczepanski
Maria Boustead doesn't call herself a cyclist -- despite the fact that she rides 15+ miles per day. In fact, she started her company, Po Campo, because she recognized a growing market of women just like her; women who want to ride their bikes without the obvious baggage of being a cyclist.
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October 5, 2012
by Carolyn Szczepanski
Safe, diverse, accessible and fun.
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October 3, 2012
by Carolyn Szczepanski
You may know Kimberly-Clark Corporation for its iconic products like Kleenex and Huggies, but K-C played a central role in the creation of a new brand known by bicyclists across America: the National Bike Challenge.
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October 3, 2012
by Carolyn Szczepanski
In the July/August issue of our magazine American Bicyclist, advocates at the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition gave us an inside look at their work with Spanish-speaking day laborers to create a new PSA campaign.
Continuing our effort to share insight and best practices from innovative campaigns nationwide, our latest issue includes an article that delves into the efforts of Local Spokes, a...
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October 2, 2012
by Carolyn Szczepanski
I'm embarrassed to admit that, several months ago, I couldn't name a single professional female bike racer. (In my defense, I could only name one male racer: Lance Armstrong.) I'm a car-free, all-seasons bicycle commuter who loves a good recreational century ride on the weekend, but, even working at the heart of American bicycle advocacy here at the League, the racing world felt like a parallel...
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October 1, 2012
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