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Smart Cycling
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August 20, 2018by Alison DeweyThe League is thrilled to announce that its network of League Cycling Instructors has now surpassed 6,000!
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July 8, 2016by Gail Copus Spann
For the past few months I have been Vice Chair of the Board and, under the leadership of Karen Jenkins, our Chair, it has been a very productive time for the whole board. My passion for cycling and for the League’s long history has kept me energized and grateful for the amazing work we do. I have a strong focus on education and for our Smart Cycling program in particular. -
November 18, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
The seaside city of Portland, Maine has become home to thousands of immigrants from all over the world. Many come to the United States on temporary visas and then seek asylum — with some asylum seekers living in shelters, and most scraping by on very little money. Two years ago, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine began receiving requests to donate bikes left over from its annual swap to asylum... -
September 10, 2015by Liz Murphy
Earlier this year, the Kansas City Metro Bike Club released a PSA on the importance of sharing the road and safety for all on Kansas City roadways. We caught up with Steve White, President of KCMBC, to talk about the PSA's reception in the community and also about how bike clubs can get involved in advocacy. -
September 3, 2015by Liz Murphy
The League has been teaching and certifying League Cycling Instructors for decades. With more than 3,500 LCIs across the country, the League's bike education curriculum is ubiquitous. We're highlighting some of the great work our LCIs are doing in communities from coast to coast. Tom Pogson, a Kodiak Island, Alaska, resident, has been an LCI since February 2014. We asked him a few questions to...
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October 17, 2014by Liz Cornish
This past year, Women Bike Mini-Grant recipient Marin County Bike Coalition (MCBC) hosted a learn to ride program for women living in the Canal Area of San Rafael. They dubbed the program Latina Women on Wheels. They felt it important to empower this group of women by helping them gain access to independent transportation. They knew that in order to be successful, they would have to align... -
September 17, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
In this LCI Corner, educators Jason Tanzman and Hannah Geil-Neufeld from Cycles for Change in the Twin Cities share how their efforts are matching the needs of many women, low-income residents and immigrants through their Bike Library and Learn to Ride programs. Read more! -
August 11, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
Last summer, we awarded our first round of Women Bike Mini-Grants, and, to make sure these leading edge initiatives can serve as inspiration for other groups across the country, we're rolling out the step-by-step Toolkits produced by each grantee. Last week, Katie Monroe, the Bike Share Outreach Manager for the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, shared how she made her "Girl Scouts on... -
July 31, 2014by Liz Murphy
Whether you're an educator yourself or simply a bicycle enthusiast, our LCIs have so much knowledge and inspiration that we want to share their stories. In this edition of LCI Corner, Maria Sipin, #womentalkbikes co-host and LCI #3846, gives five helpful tips for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. -
July 29, 2014by Alissa Simcox
During my time with the League, one piece of feedback has remained consistent: It's difficult to get people to commit to 9 hours of bike education. So today, we're proud to introduce our brand-new Smart Cycling Quick Guide! Over the past few months, I've explored ways in which we can create an entry-level guide that can be used to market the Smart Cycling program. This exploration, combined with...
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