Bike Industry Praise for Bikes Belong

We have strong, time-tested backing from the U.S. bike industry. Whether retailers or suppliers, members tell us that they appreciate what we do for bicycling. Our members support our efforts because they know our work benefits them and the entire bicycle industry.

Leslie Bohm	"I'm a member because I care about the future of cycling and our business. Bikes Belong helps our industry win at the local and national levels." –Leslie Bohm, CEO of Catalyst Communication, Colorado
Steve Flagg	"By being part of Bikes Belong, I am changing the way Americans look at bicycling. Yesterday many people viewed bicycles as toys. Thanks to the efforts of advocacy, bicycles are now seen in a much bigger light. Today they are a solution for good health, creating friendly communities, and reducing energy costs." –Steve Flagg, CEO of Quality Bicycle Products, Minnesota
Jay Graves	"Bikes Belong has been able to bring together a very diverse industry to work for the greater good. We finally have an organization that is the focal point for the industry to lobby, promote, and advocate on all our behalf." –Jay Graves, Owner of The Bike Gallery, Oregon
Hill Abell	"Bikes Belong is a key component of the bicycle industry's efforts to speak for our common interests and provide financial support to cycling advocates and organizations in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Every retailer and industry supplier who shares the vision of how cycling can transform the health and well-being of the United States should be a member of Bikes Belong." –Hill Abell, Owner of Bicycle Sport Shop, Texas
John Burke	"I'm a member of Bikes Belong because I think the bicycle is a simple solution to many problems. If Bikes Belong was not founded seven years ago, would Congress have passed a transportation bill with $4.5 billion dollars for bicycle facilities? Think about how much that $4.5 billion will do for America, and for the bicycle industry. We need your help." –John Burke, CEO of Trek Bicycles, Wisconsin
Dave Sanborn	"I'm grateful for the great accomplishments Bikes Belong has made over the years. The funds raised and used for bicycling is the single biggest impact on my business. Giving customers a safe place to go have fun riding has increased sales more than anything else." –David Sanborn, Owner of David’s World Cycle , Florida

"BTI’s membership in Bikes Belong is an investment in the future of our sport and our industry. Bikes Belong’s efforts to promote the sport and build the infrastructure are growing the domestic cycling market, ensuring a bright future for our vital industry.
–Preston Martin, Vice President of BTI, New Mexico