How PeopleForBikes’ Committees Are Delivering for the Bike Industry in 2026
January 27, 2026
From defending the industry from trade and tariff threats to fueling faster, smarter decisions with better industry data, leaders across PeopleForBikes’ industry committees are working together to support bike businesses this year.
New Jersey Passes Most Restrictive E-Bike Law in the U.S.
January 21, 2026
The law sets New Jersey up to become the most unfriendly state for bicycling in the country by requiring registration and a driver's license to ride all e-bikes in the state with an additional insurance requirement for Class 2 and 3 e-bikes.
The Best New U.S. Bike Lanes of 2025
January 12, 2026
New bike infrastructure built in cities from coast to coast last year highlights nationwide momentum for transforming our streets and communities into safer, more livable spaces.
Own Your Backyard: How Industry Partnerships Transformed Youth Cycling in Payson, Arizona
December 17, 2025
Industry leaders from SRAM, Trek, Shimano, Giant, and Outride worked alongside educators and local visionaries to build something truly special.
Last-Minute Bill Jeopardizes Safe and Legal E-Bike Use in New Jersey
December 15, 2025
A bill first introduced in the New Jersey legislature on November 6 looks to change state laws regarding electric bicycles, posing significant hurdles to safe and legal ownership and ridership.
The Secret Behind Happy Communities
December 4, 2025
PeopleForBikes President and CEO Jenn Dice unpacked why the world’s happiest countries are also the ones that ride bikes and how we can spread that same happiness across the U.S. at TEDxFargo this summer.
Riding Together: How El Tour de Tucson Boosts Participation, Community, and the Local Economy
December 3, 2025
With more than 11,000 participants — 60% of them first-timers — the 2025 El Tour de Tucson proves that large-scale bike events fuel rider growth, community connection, and economic impact.
America’s Natural Advantage: Federal Lands, Outdoor Recreation, and the Power of Public Investment
December 1, 2025
A new report from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable shows that when America protects and invests in outdoor access, we fuel economic growth, healthier people, and stronger communities.
Bipartisan BIKE Act Introduced to Expand Youth Bike Education Nationwide
November 25, 2025
The new legislation aims to make bike safety education a standard part of youth learning nationwide — helping kids develop safe riding skills, build confidence on a bike, and create safer roads for everyone.
Voters Approve Nearly $2 Billion to Support Better Biking in 2025
November 25, 2025
PeopleForBikes' VoteForBikes campaign tracked and supported an impressive amount of funding on pro-bike ballot measures across the U.S. this year.
A $10,000 Investment is Transforming the Way St. Louis Moves
November 17, 2025
In partnership with the local nonprofit Trailnet, PeopleForBikes’ $10,000 investment is supporting a citywide campaign to build a safe, connected bike network for people of all ages and abilities.
How Slow Streets Programs Strengthen Low-Stress Bike Networks
November 6, 2025
CalBike’s Slow Streets Toolkit offers guidance for advocates and planners to design safer, low-traffic streets that support biking and community connection.
PeopleForBikes Hosts Virtual Advocacy Training for NICA Coaches and League Directors
November 6, 2025
By helping NICA leaders advocate for more safe and connected places to ride in their communities, more youth can access the joy and benefits of biking.
Bike Industry Updates on New Trump Administration Tariffs
November 3, 2025
On Saturday, November 1, the administration released a Fact Sheet outlining the terms of a trade and economic deal with China. While the Fact Sheet refers to the results of discussions as an “agreement,” a number of details still remain to be defined.
Where People Ride Bikes, People Buy Bikes
October 28, 2025
Data from 500+ U.S. cities shows a direct link between accessible places to ride and bike shop revenue.
If Americans Are Riding, Why Aren’t They Buying?
October 28, 2025
While bike sales lag behind, rising service and gear purchases confirm ridership is healthy.
2025 Marks a Record-Setting Year for Expanding Electric Mountain Bike Access
October 27, 2025
PeopleForBikes helped open 17,686 new miles of trails to Class 1 eMTBs across the United States in 2025, the biggest single-year expansion to date.
Solutions to the E-moto Problem
October 9, 2025
Electric bicycles are under increasing scrutiny, often for the wrong reasons. In this three-part series, PeopleForBikes separates fact from fiction to protect the future of electric bikes in America, clarify what qualifies as a legal electric bicycle, and call out bad actors mislabeling high-powered motor vehicles as “e-bikes.”
What PeopleForBikes Is Doing for You
September 29, 2025
A message from Jenn Dice + the PeopleForBikes Team
CPSC Update from PeopleForBikes — Understanding the Prospects for Federal Lithium-Ion Battery Regulations
September 26, 2025
Federal safety standards for lithium ion batteries in electric bicycles and e-mobility devices are moving forward but remain unsettled. Congress and the CPSC are both pursuing new rules, and adoption of UL standards is likely. PeopleForBikes recommends manufacturers prepare now to ensure safety and compliance.