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March 29, 2013by KatieIt's been three weeks since the conclusion of the 2013 National Bike Summit — but the buzz is still rippling across the country. With 750 people in attendance, and our most diverse and exciting program yet, there was a discernible shift in tone from Summits past.
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March 29, 2013by Carolyn SzczepanskiTo achieve her dream of waving the Afghan flag at the Olympics, 16-year-old Salma Kakar rises before dawn, to train under the cover of darkness. For the new Afghan Women's Cycling Team, participating in the sport is a direct — and perilous — challenge to the prohibition against women cycling. "These women are literally risking their lives to ride bikes," says Shannon Galpin.
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March 28, 2013by Carolyn SzczepanskiThey're here! We're just five weeks out from National Bike Month and excited to debut our posters for May 2013. Yep, you read that right; instead of just one, we have four options for you to choose from or use as a set.
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March 28, 2013by KenThe "Vulnerable Road User" concept is a new and powerful tool — and it's taking root throughout the country. Recent legislative successes include the “Access to Justice for Bicyclists Act of 2012” in Washington D.C., the recent endorsement of a vulnerable user ordinance by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors (read more about that campaign here) and a statewide law in Utah. While VRU...
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March 27, 2013by Carolyn SzczepanskiChallenge or charity. Fitness or friendship. There are so many motivations to start riding.
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March 26, 2013by Carolyn SzczepanskiBefore there were hundreds of women's bicycling blogs; before there was a growing number of books and zines and publications showcasing the diversity of bicyclists, there was Momentum magazine. Established in 2001, Momentum has become a growing voice for the cycling lifestyle, putting particular emphasis on women and families and folks who ride for transportation. Amy Walker was one of the key...
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March 26, 2013by CaronToday 69 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to set a national goal to reduce bicyclist deaths. The bi-partisan letter, led by Reps.
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March 26, 2013by LizCross-posted from the Advocacy Advance blog
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March 25, 2013by Carolyn SzczepanskiAs a bicycle commuter, Adonia Lugo noticed a clear shift in cycling when she moved from Portland to Los Angeles in 2007. For the innovative scholar, that distinction led to a whole new approach to bicycle advocacy.
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March 25, 2013by AndyAll of a sudden, history seems to be the "in" thing.
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