Bill Nesper, Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists, and League board member Keshia McCullough pose for a photo during the 2022 TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
We’ve loved riding the TD Five Boro Bike Tour for years — and this could be your year to join us! Join or renew your membership this week for your chance to win 2 VIP entries to this iconic event: bikeleague.org/join-now/ #TDFBBT
Regular physical activity supports daily living activities and independence for people with chronic health conditions or disabilities. Find out more about the benefits of physical activity: bit.ly/3X5kueJ #ActivePeople
Picture of Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear against light green background. Graphic says "Keynote Speakers" in white and red with a white and red logo for the National Bike Summit in the lower right.
More tour news! We will be keynotes speakers at the National Bike Summit, hosted by @bikeleague.org, in Washington, DC. The Summit takes place March 24 - 26.
Register:
bikeleague.org/events/summit/
Cyclists with thumbs up on "Ride 4 Smiles" bicycles. A notification-style graphic is labeled "Reminder! Bicycle Friendly Business applications are due soon! Submit by March 10th."
Thinking about applying for a Bicycle Friendly Business award? Now’s the time! Submit your application by next Tuesday, March 10, to be recognized during National Bike Month in May.
Learn more & apply: bikeleague.org/bfa/business/
#BicycleFriendlyBusiness
Link correction! ⬇️
Learn more about strategies communities can use to support active lifestyles:
www.cdc.gov/physical-act...
Learn more about strategies communities can use to support active lifestyles: www.cdc.gov/healthy-weig... #ActivePeople
Children on bikes ride through a crosswalk next to a sign that reads "School crossing." Photo from Wilmette, IL, a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community. Visual tag is labeled #ActivePeople to note this message is in support of the Active People, Healthy Nation movement: the CDC's national initiative to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027.
When communities have sidewalks, trails, and connected bike routes, it can be easier for people to be physically active every day. These community designs can help make physical activity part of daily life — from getting to school to running errands.
Ah, sorry! It was supposed to be this link: bikeleague.org/league-of-am...
Not to mention, two of the cities with the most BFBs are in Arkansas! Shoutout to Arkansas Moves (formerly Bentonville Moves) for all their work to help more businesses become bike-friendly in Arkansas 🎉
The next Bicycle Friendly Business application round is closing soon! Apply by March 10th to be recognized during #NationalBikeMonth in May 🚲🎉
Learn more at bikeleague.org/business »
There are now 1117 Bicycle Friendly Businesses in all 50 states + DC. See the full list at bikeleague.org/business.
Which states have the most Bicycle Friendly Businesses? According to the stacked bar chart: Florida (146), Arkansas (106), Minnesota (93), California (84), Virginia (55), Wisconsin (48), Colorado (41), Indiana (41), Texas (39), and Pennsylvania (30). See the full list as of February 2026 at bikeleague.org/business.
Today, the League is proud to recognize 65 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses going the extra mile for people who bike. See who they are, and how your business can join them: bikeleague.org/league-of-am...
DC: Join us to ask @mayorbowser.dc.gov to return to a Safety First transportation policy & unfreeze paused bike-lane projects: waba.org/action-page/dc-safety-first/
@ddotdc.bsky.social has downgraded & paused bike lanes that would boost road safety, despite 8 traffic deaths already in 2026. #BikeDC
"In the first full year after installation, that figure jumped to 114,682 rides — a staggering 120 per cent increase. Ridership hasn’t plateaued since. Counts rose another 1.7 per cent in 2023, 5.7 per cent in 2024 and 6.9 per cent in 2025, marking four straight years of growth." 🚲🚴🚲
Love to see it 😍
Woah, that sounds awesome! Wishing you safe travels and happy trails — see you at #BikeSummit26! 🚲🗺️🛤️
We thank the mayor for the kind words, and congratulate the @cityofcleveland.bsky.social on their recent Silver award from the @bikeleague.org We are eagerly anticipating several projects of the Cleveland Moves plan to become a reality this year. The future of mobility in Cleveland is coming soon!
I’m opposed to any plan, especially one that ignores public input, to cut off safe biking routes for Virginians.
Forcing bikes to share walkway space with pedestrians or roads with cars is dangerous, and ripping up existing biking routes to do it is nonsensical.
Technically, this would require a public input process, but we’ve all seen what happened to the East Wing of the White House.
A little more info and how to get involved here: waba.org/2026/02/13/f...
Interested in how Congress is considering, or not considering, bicycle safety in Autonomous Vehicle regulation?
I wrote this blog to recap a recent Senate hearing and highlight two keys for bicycle safety in future legislation bikeleague.org/hit-the-road...
We’ve heard now from several reliable sources that federal agencies may remove a substantial chunk of the 15th St NW protected bike lanes near the National Mall in February, possibly as early as next week.
Did you know kids need at least 60 mins of activity every day? When it’s too cold and gloomy to play outside, don’t worry: movement can still happen indoors! Check out this video for simple, fun ways to get kids (& adults!) moving, no equipment needed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=99Gr... #ActivePeople
2026 AARP Community Challenge Flyer. "A GRANT PROGRAM TO MAKE COMMUNITIES MORE LIVABLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH TANGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS THAT JUMP-START LONG-TERM CHANGE. APPLY FOR A 2026 GRANT TODAY! Eligible applications will be accepted from: January 7 - March 4 at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT Learn more and apply: AARP.org/CommunityChallenge"
AARP Community Challenge grant flyer. "In 2026, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities: FLAGSHIP GRANTS, CAPACITY- BUILDING MICROGRANTS (including Bike Audits!), and DEMONSTRATION GRANTS." Find more info at aarp.org/communitychallenge.
Did you know the #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program can fund bike audits? Each Bike Audit Microgrant comes with technical assistance from the League of American Bicyclists (that's us!).
📌 Learn more about the 2026 AARP Community Challenge and apply by March 4: spr.ly/6181Cq67b
This technology could have saved Magnus’s life. We’re proud to stand behind legislation that honors him by making cycling safer for all.
The Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act has passed out of subcommittee and will head to the full committee next. Grateful to @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social, Rep. Joe Neguse, and @thewhiteline.bsky.social for their leadership, and to everyone who spoke up in support.
Great article about LCI and advocate Marco Speeks! If you need some inspiration to keep riding through the winter months, check it out ⬇️
Applications are open for America Walks’ Walking College! This online program helps community champions boost their skills and knowledge to create safer, more walkable, and vibrant streets. Apply by February 15: americawalks.org/programs/wal...
#ActivePeople @americawalks.bsky.social
Very cool opportunity with @bikeleague.org for local, county, or regional government leaders and staff. My KC peeps, who here locally needs to hear about this (assuming they haven't already)? bikeleague.org/applications...
2026 AARP Community Challenge Flyer. "A GRANT PROGRAM TO MAKE COMMUNITIES MORE LIVABLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH TANGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS THAT JUMP-START LONG-TERM CHANGE. APPLY FOR A 2026 GRANT TODAY! Eligible applications will be accepted from: January 7 - March 4 at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT Learn more and apply: AARP.org/CommunityChallenge"
AARP Community Challenge grant flyer. "In 2026, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities: FLAGSHIP GRANTS, CAPACITY- BUILDING MICROGRANTS (including Bike Audits!), and DEMONSTRATION GRANTS." Find more info at aarp.org/communitychallenge.
Did you know the #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program can fund bike audits? Each Bike Audit Microgrant comes with technical assistance from the League of American Bicyclists (that's us!).
📌 Learn more about the 2026 AARP Community Challenge and apply by March 4: spr.ly/6181Cq67b
Learn more about what’s at stake as Congress decides the future of federal funding for trails, walking and biking: www.keepamericaactive.org.
"1000+ organizations, businesses, and elected leaders from all 50 states are sending a clear message to Congress: walking and biking is essential"
The federal programs that fund America's essential walking and biking infrastructure are at risk. That’s why we joined 1,000+ other leaders, organizations and businesses in sending a message to Congress that our country’s walking and biking infrastructure is essential.
