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New Video on the Benefits of Bike Commuting

May 6, 2008

We think everyone should try commuting by bike, at least sometimes. It's good for your health, decreases road congestion, reduces polluting emissions, lessens our dependence on foreign oil, and adds some fun to the start of your day.

To...

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New Bicycle Friendly Communities Announced

May 1, 2008

The League of American Bicyclists has awarded 11 new communities with the prestigious Bicycle Friendly Community designation. Eleven additional communities renewed their designations, with Portland, Oregon, advancing to platinum. Bikes Belong is a lead...

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Complete Streets Bill Now in Both House and Senate

May 1, 2008

Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) took an important step for safer, better designed streets today by introducing the Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2008 into the U.S. House. The bill would make sure that roads built and improved with federal...

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Bikes Belong Publishes 2007 Annual Report

March 21, 2008

Bikes Belong just published its 2007 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive look at all of our projects and grants last year. The 32-page, full-color booklet was mailed to our members today.

A 2007 snapshot

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The Best National Bike Summit Yet

March 14, 2008

The 2008 National Bike Summit, held March 4-7 in Washington, D.C., was the best one yet.

More than 500 people attended this eighth edition, included a record number of suppliers and retailers. Bikes Belong was well represented by more than...

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Bikes Belong Awards $50,000 in Grants

February 11, 2008

Bikes Belong just awarded six grants to grassroots groups in Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington to help build new bike paths and trails. Great facilities like these enable and encourage people to ride their bikes more often and...

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