Features

See You at the Conventions (07.30.08) Congressman Earl ChallengeBlumenauer (D-Ore.) announced that attendees of the upcoming Republican and Democratic national conventions will have access to 1,000 free bikes, supplied through a partnership with Humana Inc. and Bikes Belong. Blumenauer was joined by Representatives James Oberstar (D-MN), Zack Wamp (R-TN) and Thomas Petri (R-WI). They issued a “bike-sharing challenge” to convention goers: take 10,000 trips and ride 25,000 miles on the free bikes.

Making News Nationally (07.28.08) League President Andy Clarke was featured on CBS News Sunday Morning and on NBC Nightly News -- twice! -- recently.

Bicycle Friendly Business Program Launched
(06.17.08) The League launched the new Bicycle Friendly Business program in Portland, Ore. recently. This program will assist companies that promote cycling programs and recognizing those who lead the way. Click here to learn more.

Become a League Board Member! (8.19.08) If you are interested in serving on the League Board of Directors, or if you know someone who would be a good representative for cyclists in your region, the Nominating Committee is now soliciting recommendations for candidates for the 2009 board elections for Regions 1, 4 and 6. Click here to learn more.

Fueled by Food

Gas prices got you back on your bike? The League can help! Click here to go to our New & Returning Commuter page, with tips for riding, reminders about how to be a responsible cyclist, and techniques on being safe in the saddle.

Advocacy

Learn more about the National Bike Bill (passed by the House) and the Complete Streets Bill (now in House and Senate)

Click to see John Pucher, of Rutgers University, inspiring cycling-related publications.

The Congressional Bike Caucus has its own site!


COMMUNITIES

BFC Program Expands
now includes State recognition

Eleven New Communities awarded Bicycle Friendly Community designation

Portland, OR Reaches "Platinum" first large city to achieve designation

The Next Deadline for the BFC program is August 15, 2008


Events

Bike WeekNational Bike Summit Mark your calendars for 2009: March 10-12.

BikeEd 2009 Save time in June 2009 to learn about bicycling education and network with your peers.


Education

LCIs: New Polos and Tech Ts available! Order yours today.

Bike WeekLCIs: Get Your Jerseys and Jackets Today!

Group Riding Curriculum Learn more!

Safe Routes to School

Enjoy the Ride Video