2008 Archive
Conventions Bike Project On Track
July 21, 2008
Bikes Belong and Humana will bring 1,000 bicycles to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 25-28. We’ll also bring another 1,000 bicycles to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota,…
In the News: Bicycling for Short Trips
July 17, 2008
With gas prices surpassing $4 per gallon, bicycling has been making headlines all summer as a convenient, affordable transportation option. Bicycle retailers throughout the country are reporting increased sales. Customers are coming to shops…
Survey: Have Gas Prices Increased Your Sales
July 15, 2008
Bikes Belong is committed to putting more people on bicycles more often. Recently, U.S. gas prices have exceeded $4 per gallon, forcing many Americans to reconsider how they get around. We believe bicycling is a simple solution. We want to hear…
U.S. Mayors Support Bicycling with a Resolution
June 29, 2008
At its annual meeting June 20-24, 2008, the U.S. Conference of Mayors voted to adopt a resolution to ensure that bicycling is integrated into national transportation, climate, energy, and health policy initiatives. Bikes Belong’s Tim Blumenthal…
Interbike to Remain in Las Vegas
June 25, 2008
After two years of collecting potential host city data and retailer, manufacturer and industry partner feedback, Interbike management today announced the trade show will remain in Las Vegas, and that they are currently finalizing an agreement with…
