Category Archives: advocacy

MTB Worlds Riders Fund by R Scott Tedro – GoFundMe

Posted on August 9, 2013 by aa

Sho-Air International has pledged to donate $100 of assistance to each rider representative making the trip to South Africa to compete in the MTB World Championships August 26th through September 1st. We are encouraging all in and out of industry … Continue reading →

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League of American Bicyclists * Bicycle Friendly States

Posted on May 7, 2013 by aa

Bicycle Friendly State Program ranks states annually based on their level of bike-friendliness. States receive feedback, technical assistance, training and further encouragement to improve their bicycling legislation, projects, and programs. The Bicycle Friendly State Program is generously supported by program … Continue reading →

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It’s National Bike Month – Let’s Roll Together

Posted on May 4, 2013 by aa

The road shouldn’t feel like the Wild West. Watch People for Bikes’ National Bike Month video, and then make the promise to travel with compassion. Two wheels or four — let’s roll together.

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Niner auctions six new S.I.R. 9 29ers for IMBA

Posted on June 25, 2012 by aa

If you’re in the market for a steel 29er, Niner Bikes is auctioning off a fleet of specially painted S.I.R. 9’s to benefit IMBA. People are bidding on six special edition Niner S.I.R. 9 framesets to raise money for IMBA. … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu: House Aims to Eliminate Local Funds for Biking and Walking

Posted on June 11, 2012 by aa

Take Action! (League of American Bicyclists – June 11. 20012) Ask Your Member of Congress to Protect Funding in the Transportation Bill The U.S. House and Senate are negotiating right now to produce a final federal transportation bill and 20 years … Continue reading →

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Law Protects New York Bicyclists from Passing Motor Vehicles

Posted on June 2, 2012 by aa

But does anyone beside cyclists really know about it? Beginning on November 1, 2010, bicyclists throughout New York could breathe a little easier when cycling down the state’s roadways. In August 2010, then Gov. David Paterson signed into law a … Continue reading →

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Americans Support Federal Funding For Biking and Walking

Posted on May 15, 2012 by aa

Ask Your Member of Congress to Protect Funding in the Transportation Bill (bikeleague.org) Senators and Representatives are meeting now to create a final transportation bill, and we need your help to protect the funds that the Senate designated for local … Continue reading →

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Bike Score arrives, analyzing the most bike-friendly cities

Posted on May 14, 2012 by aa

(GeekWire – May 14, 2012) You’ve heard of Walk Score, which assigns a ranking of 0 to 100 to homes and apartments based on how close they are to schools, transit, restaurants and more. Now, the folks behind that Seattle startup are rolling … Continue reading →

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National Bike Month is officially here!

Posted on May 5, 2012 by aa

With longer, milder days, May is a perfect time to recognize bicycling for the multitude of benefits it provides – improving our health, economy, and environment. Here are three ways to make the most of this year’s National Bike Month: … Continue reading →

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May is National Bike Month

Posted on May 1, 2012 by aa

National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school; to save money or time; to preserve your health or the environment; to … Continue reading →

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