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Ride the National Bike Challenge
The National Bike Challenge – May through August 2012 The National Bike Challenge is an opportunity to challenge yourself to ride more often. Record your rides, and add up the miles you’ve ridden, the calories you’ve burned, and the gas money … Continue reading
Cardin-Cochran amendment accepted as part of Senate transportation bill, MAP-21
After several long weeks of intense work from advocates around the country, we are extremely pleased to report that the Cardin-Cochran amendment has been accepted as part of the base Senate transportation bill, MAP-21. This amendment will ensure that local … Continue reading
Three advocacy groups considering merger
SAN DIEGO, CA (BRAIN) Feb 22, 14:40 MT—Three of the U.S.’s most powerful bicycle advocacy groups are considering merging their organizations. Representatives from the Alliance for Biking & Walking, the League of American Bicyclists and Bikes Belong met in San … Continue reading
Act Now on Key Transportation Votes
We need you to help us maintain pressure on Congress for a smart, modern transportation bill. Both chambers of Congress are moving towards floor debates on their versions of the bill, so we are again asking you to take action. … Continue reading
The “I Didn’t See the Cyclist” Defense | Road Rights | Bicycling.com
The “Ignorance is Bliss” Defense By Bob Mionske “I didn’t see the cyclist.” It’s the most common explanation motorists offer after hitting a rider. Even though the cyclist was wearing high-visibility clothing. Or was well-lit. Or was riding in broad … Continue reading
NY/NJ Trail Conference Winter 2012 Meeting in NYC
Thursday, February 9: Annual Winter Meeting in New York City, at The Assembly Hall, Community Church of New York, 40 East 35th Street, New York, NY 10016. Event is Free but advance registration is requested! Click here to RSVP and … Continue reading
Deal Struck for Connection in New York – Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Just a few weeks ago, we posted a story to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) TrailBlog about the imminient completion of the Dutchess Rail Trail in New York, one of the final acts in office of outgoing Dutchess County Executive William … Continue reading
New stats on bicycling’s benefits | People for Bikes
(PeopleForBikes.org – Posted on Nov 8, 2011) Biking is pretty freaking awesome. Odds are you agree with this statement. Besides the fact that it’s fun, why is it awesome? Well, it’s good for our economy, environment, and health. It creates … Continue reading
New Belgium Brewery Awards Bikes Belong $30k Grant
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) Jan. 19, 8:59 am MT — New Belgium Brewery has awarded a $30,000 two-year grant to the Bikes Belong Foundation to support the foundation’s major programs. New Belgium, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a long-time supporter of … Continue reading
Tread Lightly – Responsible Mountain Bike Riding
T – Travel responsibly on designated roads and trails or in permitted areas. R – Respect the rights of others, including private property owners, all recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed. E … Continue reading
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