2005 Archive
Bicycling Making Headlines Nationwide
October 26, 2005
When gas prices rose to record levels in August, national media interest in cycling skyrocketed and has remained strong all fall. Bikes Belong has been an often-cited source on sales and participation trends. We’ve talked about anecdotal reports…
Interbike Auction Boosts Safe Routes to School
October 14, 2005
A silent auction at Interbike raised $10,475 for the League of American Bicyclists’ important work on Safe Routes to School. Nineteen items were offered, including Trek Travel trips, a Specialized Stumpjumper, a Cycleops trainer, Rock Shox forks,…
BikesPAC Event Raises $15,000 for Political Action
October 14, 2005
At Interbike on September 29, Bikes Belong hosted a successful fundraiser for BikesPAC, the bicycle industry’s political action committee. More than 80 people attended, contributing close to $15,000 to further the bicycling agenda in Washington,…
First Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community Announced
October 14, 2005
In October, the League of American Bicyclists awarded Davis, California, the coveted platinum Bicycle Friendly Community designation. Davis is the first city to achieve this level. Bikes Belong is the primary sponsor of the Bicycle Friendly…
Bikes Belong Publishes Bicycling Booklet
October 04, 2005
Bikes Belong has published a colorful, new, 16-page booklet entitled "Bicycling/Moving America Forward," which portrays bicycling and highlights its benefits to the economy, communities, health, families, and quality of life. Packed with useful…
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