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A Recap of the 2022 Outride Summit

November 10, 2022

The annual gathering, which took place from October 25-26, focused on how to change the lives of youth and communities through bicycling.

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Northwest Arkansas Schools Go Big on Bikes

October 13, 2022

The state's northwest corner is taking a holistic approach to nurturing cycling among students and teachers.

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The Cycle Effect Gets Latina Youth Riding

October 12, 2022

The Colorado-based nonprofit uses culturally relevant, bilingual programming to get more young women into mountain biking.

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The Case for Guaranteed Basic Mobility

October 12, 2022

It’s time to reframe how we think about transportation and mobility — the ability to move freely and participate in society is a basic right.

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Transforming Old Tires Into Bike Lane Barriers

October 11, 2022

In Memphis, a workforce development program is using old car parts to carve out space for bicycling.

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Vote for Better Bike Infrastructure

September 22, 2022

This November, your vote is needed to pass important bike initiatives in all 50 states.

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Charging Ahead on Micromobility Policy

September 21, 2022

Industry, advocacy and research organizations joined forces to devise a set of principles guiding the implementation of funding and policy for micromobility.

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2022 State Legislative Wins for Electric Bicycles

September 21, 2022

States across the country are getting serious about electric bicycles. Check out a recap of this year’s legislative wins so far.

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The Power of A Bike Park

September 19, 2022

In El Paso, Texas, the Desert Downs Bike Park is breaking down barriers to entry, showcasing the positive economic, health, and community-building benefits of biking.

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Tap Into More Bike Infrastructure Funding

September 15, 2022

The League of American Bicyclists and Safe Routes Partnership collaborated on state-specific fact sheets for the Transportation Alternatives Program.

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Marley Blonsky Takes On Size Inclusion in Bicycling

September 9, 2022

A Q&A with the co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes, an advocacy group that empowers folks of all shapes and sizes to ride joyfully.

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Parking Reform is Key to Building Bike-Friendly Cities

August 31, 2022

In order to build safe, convenient bike networks, we need to rethink how we allocate public space and specifically, how we prioritize parking.

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What IS in the Inflation Reduction Act for Bikes?

August 16, 2022

While it neglects to consider several incentives that center bikes as climate action, the IRA still advances much needed climate policy for the U.S.

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The Urban Wilderness Transforming Knoxville

August 15, 2022

The home of the University of Tennessee is becoming one of the best cities in the Southeast for biking thanks to its redefinition of "wilderness."

The Downieville Grocery Store is the main stop for rest and provisions when you get back from a ride. (Photo credit: Ken Etzel)
The Lost Sierra Route

August 10, 2022

In Northern California, a planned 600-plus-mile trail will connect 15 mountain towns, bringing economic revitalization alongside new mountain bikers.

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You Can Advocate for Bikes in the Inflation Reduction Act

August 3, 2022

Take advantage of our collection of resources to advocate for critical bike policy in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

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Oakland Youth Are Biking Towards a Better Future

July 31, 2022

The California Field School uses the bicycle as a tool for teaching youth about history, the environment and community throughout the state.

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Inflation Reduction Act Falls Short in Prioritizing Bikes

July 28, 2022

PeopleForBikes continues to fight for a federal e-bike tax credit despite a big loss in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

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Exploring Climate Action Solutions With Electric Bicycles

July 22, 2022

Attendees at the Electric Bicycle Summit discussed ideas on how to improve the connection between riding an electric bicycle and fighting climate change.

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Want to Save Americans Money at the Pump? Invest in Bikes

July 21, 2022

The Biden administration and Congress could quickly lower transportation costs for Americans by investing in bike infrastructure and e-bike purchase subsidies, as well as fight inflation by relieving Section 301 tariffs on bicycle imports.

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