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Introducing Our Spring 2021 Community Grants Recipients 

July 2, 2021

We recently awarded $50,000 to eight projects across eight states through our spring Industry Community Grants Program. ...

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The 2021 Outride Research Summit

July 1, 2021

On July 28, tune in for evidence-based ways to advance youth and community well-being through bicycling. While the event is totally free, registration is required. ...

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The Unintended Consequences of Bike Laws

June 25, 2021

In King County, Washington, a coalition of advocates is fighting to repeal a helmet mandate that disproportionately harms BIPOC and homeless cyclists. ...

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PeopleForBikes’ 2021 Mid-Year Legislative Recap

June 23, 2021

A quick update on pro-bike policies from across the U.S. ...

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There's Something for Everyone in the E-BIKE Act

June 23, 2021

Bicyclists and non-riders alike will benefit from the proposed legislation. ...

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Model Electric Bicycle Laws Now in 36 States

June 23, 2021

Two-thirds of U.S. states now define and regulate electric bicycles in three-class system  ...

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Pivot Cycles Is Welcoming Refugees to America

June 17, 2021

The Arizona-based mountain bike company partnered with a local nonprofit to refurbish bikes for families in need. ...

People for Mobility Justice, one of the grantees, will host classes on electric bicycling and bike maintenance, as well as provide safety equipment such as helmets and lights. (Courtesy Photo)
Better Bike Share Partnership Awards $89,970 in Grants

June 15, 2021

The 12 projects utilize everything from community art to electric bikes and span the country from New York to Hawaii. ...

Credit: Capital Bikeshare, Sam Kittner Photography
House Committee Transportation Bill Makes Big Strides for Bikes

June 8, 2021

The $547 billion INVEST in America Act offers promising funding for connecting our nation. ...

Two bikers use Capitol Bike Share in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo credit: Sam Kittner/Kittner.com, courtesy of Arlington County Commuter Services.)
Good Networks Make Better Bike Cities

June 3, 2021

A focus on safe, connected bike networks helped boost these medium-sized cities to top spots in our 2021 City Ratings. ...

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Lessons From Europe

June 1, 2021

These seven European cities are role models when it comes to great bicycling. Here’s what U.S. cities can learn from them. ...

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Five Great Canadian Bike Cities

June 1, 2021

Spread out across provinces, these disparate locales showcase what bicycling north of the border is all about. ...

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Our Top Vacation Spots for Biking

June 1, 2021

From world-class mountain biking to wine tasting tours on two wheels, don’t forget to bring your helmet the next time you pack your bags. ...

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How to Build Big Cities for Biking

June 1, 2021

These six U.S. cities are top of class when it comes to their bike networks, infrastructure and political willpower. ...

Jackson Street in St. Paul, Minnesota, part of the Capital City Bikeway network. Credit: Toole Design © Bruce Buckley
What St. Paul Got Right For Bikes

June 1, 2021

From 2020 to 2021, the Minnesota capital’s City Rating score increased significantly. Here’s why. ...

A female bicyclist and child in Traverse City, Michigan. Photo by Gary Howe.
The Secrets of Small Town Bicycling

June 1, 2021

These four U.S. cities, all with populations under 50,000 people, scored well in the 2021 City Ratings. Here’s what they’re doing right. ...

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5 Strategies Every Bike Advocate Needs

May 31, 2021

Want to advance bicycling locally? It’s time to reconsider how we apply our messaging around bicycling and bike infrastructure. ...

Building fifty one bikes for Los Osos Middle School’s Outride Riding For Focus program. Credit: Outride.
Why Local Bike Shops Should Support Youth Bicycling

May 28, 2021

We spoke with retailers across the country to learn about various initiatives that are boosting business and building community. ...

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Senate Transportation Bill Shows Promise for Bikes at the Federal Level

May 26, 2021

New legislation is promising, but still falls short of answering the demand for safe and connected infrastructure. ...

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‘Spring Back on Bikes’ Is Increasing Youth Ridership

May 24, 2021

A collaboration between the National Youth Bike Council and Atlanta Students Advocating for Pedestrians is providing free bike tune-ups. ...

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