Greetings!
Sincerely,
Andy Clarke
League President
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Calling 50,000 Bicyclists: Are you up to the challenge? |
In 2012, more than 30,000 Americans joined the National Bike Challenge and rode more 12 million miles between May 1 and August 31. Now, the Challenge is back - and this year we're raising the bar. Our goal: 50,000 riders logging 20 million miles! The Challenge is a great opportunity for people who have been cycling for years to increase their riding and also a great place to start for folks just dusting off their bike seats for the first time in years. Read more here, and sign up for the Challenge today!
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Gear up your bike month with promotional resources |
Redesigned magazine Celebrates 10 years of the Bicycle Friendly America program |
Hot off the presses, the latest issue of our American Bicyclist magazine is fully redesigned with a more sophisticated look and engaging content. Plus, we're celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Bicycle Friendly America program. In this issue, we give you an in-depth looks at the program's history, the next generation of our signature initiative, engaging infographics, the longest list of bicycle-friendly award winners ever -- and more! Read the issue online, and, if you're not a member yet, join the League to make sure you get American Bicyclist delivered to your mailbox! |
New Bicycle Friendly Businesses, universities announced |
Today the League announced 63 new Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFB), boosting the number of BFBs to more than 500 nationwide. And that's not the only good news this Earth Day: Last week, the League welcomed 14 new Bicycle Friendly Universities, as well, expanding the program to 58 colleges and universities in 30 states across the United States. Read more about the latest award winners and see the full lists on our blog. |
league jersey now available from primal! |
They're here! Our new League jerseys -- featuring our new logo and branding -- from Primal Wear! When you buy one you're not just riding in style; you're benefiting the League, too! Primal is generously donating 50% of all jersey sales back to the League. Buy your jersey today!
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share your stories in our women & equity survey |
With the launch of our Women Bike initiative and the formation of our Equity Advisory Council, the League is committed to changing the face of bicycle advocacy. To inform this effort, we welcome your input in our Women & Equity survey to gather insight on how to further this goal. Please consider taking our survey today! (Photo: EAC member Eboni Hawkins of Red, Bike & Green - Chicago. Credit Brian Palmer) |
Florida safety summit reinforces need for education
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Secretary Ray LaHood and the U.S. Department of Transportation hosted its first Bike Safety Summit in Tampa, Fla., last week. No. 1 takeaway? Education is a must. Read more on our insights from Florida here.
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women bike showcasing leaders and programs
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defining equity: shared language for shared goals |
The League's recently formed Equity Advisory Council is working to create some working definitions in which to frame the complicated conversation around making biking accessible to all. Recently the group developed some shared definitions around some key terms that kept popping up in our conversations on this topic. We wanted to ensure that, when these terms are used, everyone has a clear sense of their implications, usage and meaning. Read more and provide your feedback here.
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upcoming local and state bike summits |
Things are about to heat up in the state legislature and advocates are gearing up to ensure that bicyclists have a voice in policy-making at all levels. Don't miss a state or local bike summit in your area:
- Oregon Active Transportation Summit: April 24 - 25 in Salem, Ore. Register here.
- Utah Bike Summit: April 26, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Salt Lake City, Utah. Register here.
- Connecticut Bike Walk Summit: April 27, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., New Haven, Conn. Register here.
- Genesee-Finger Lakes Active Transportation Summit: April 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Rochester, NY. Register here.
- Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit: May 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Dover, Delaware. Register here.
- Ohio Women's Bicycling Summit: May 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio. Register here.
- Illinois Bike Summit: May 15, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Normal, Ill. Register here.
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Harrisonburg & Rockingham Bike Walk Summit: September 20 in Harrisonburg, Va. Further details to come!
Are you attending or organizing a bike summit in your city or state? Email [email protected] so we can include your event in upcoming E-news!
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webinar Tomorrow: federal performance measures |
The future of federal transportation policy may be summarized in two words: Performance Measures. The details of these goals will very likely determine transportation priorities well into the future. Join our next Advocacy Advance webinar tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. EDT for the first our series on Understanding and Shaping Transportation Performance Measures. Register today!
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webinar: social media as an advocacy tool |
It was a full house at this year's social media session at the National Bike Summit, so we've partnered with the Alliance for Biking & Walking to host another panel of social media experts to keep the conversation going! Join us Wednesday, April 24, at 2 p.m. EDT for "Social Media as an Advocacy Tool." Register here! |
Bike Law university: Distracted driving |
New laws to combat distracted driving are proposed frequently, including laws against new technologies that are not even on sale yet. Sharing the road is much harder when people are not looking at the road. Effective distracted driving laws and enforcement are key to discouraging this dangerous behavior. We took a look at these types of laws and how they effect safe cycling on our streets. Learn more here.
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getting more moms & families on bikes webinar wrap up |
Two weeks ago we hosted a webinar aimed at "Getting more Moms and Families on Bikes." If you missed it, click here to watch the full recording and access additional resources like the results of the National Family Biking Survey and the Family Biking Guide from the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. |
More than 850 events registered for bike to school day! |
With National Bike to School Day on May 8, there are already more than 850 events registered from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Be sure to check out the "Who's Biking?" Map to see who's planning to ride to school in this nationwide event. Learn more about this Bike Month event here, and register your event today!
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Share this American Bicyclist Update with your cycling friends and fellow bike commuters. The generous support from the League's members make publications like this possible. Join the League today.
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The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. The League represents the interests of America's 57 million bicyclists, including its 300,000 members and affiliates. For more information or to support the League, visit www.bikeleague.org.
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