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##### Bicycling IS Freedom

Life is better for everyone when more people ride bikes.

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We’re making biking an easier and safer option for more people, because when more people bike, people are happier and healthier, our communities are safer and friendlier, and our planet is greener. Together, we can help more people know the joy of bicycling.

[Get Involved](https://bikeleague.org/take-action/)

Our Movement Because Everyone Deserves to Get Home Safely

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The League is improving lives and strengthening communities through bicycling. We are more than 200,000 members and supporters strong with more than 1,000 state and local advocacy groups and bike clubs as well as thousands of businesses, universities, and communities together leading the movement to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.

[Learn More](https://bikeleague.org/about/)

Connect To YOUR COMMUNITY Explore The Growing Bicycle Friendly America

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Discover Your Local Bicycling Community

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#### Bike Laws

Bike Laws

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Learn about the laws regulating bicycling in your state and explore the League’s model laws for better bicycling.

[Learn More](/bike-laws/)

#### BFA Award Database

Bicycle Friendly America Award Database

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Discover the communities, universities and colleges, organizations, and businesses that have earned our awards.

[Learn More](https://bikeleague.org/bfa/awards-database/)

#### Local Advocacy

[Local Advocacy](https://bikeleague.org/take-action/policy-advocacy/state-and-local-policy/ "Local Advocacy")

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Connect to the state and local bicycling advocacy groups in your area who are leading our movement at the ground level.

[Learn More](https://bikeleague.org/map)

#### Education Resources

Education Resources

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Better bike skills are only a click away. Find League Cycling Instructors, certification seminars, and instructor-led classes near you.

[Learn More](/take-action/map/)

#### Bike Clubs

Bike Clubs

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Looking for people to ride with in your community? Find League member bike clubs and rides in your area on our map.

[Learn More](/take-action/map/)

Facts & Figures Our Impact

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With your support, the League has accomplished major victories for the rights and well-being of people who bike.

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### 60%

increase in federal funding for bicycling infrastructure and safety

### 155

newly certified League Cycling Instructors in 2021

### 36.5 million

Americans living in Silver-level or above Bicycle Friendly Communities

### 200,000+

League members and supporters in the movement for better biking

What We Do How We Make An Impact

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For your next ride and for generations to come, the League is fighting to build safer roads, stronger and more connected communities, and a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.

[DONATE NOW](https://secure.givelively.org/donate/league-of-american-bicyclists)

### Safer Roads for All

Advocating for the federal funding, technical resources, and bike-forward policies that will create a built environment for everyone that increases bicycling and reduces the dependence on personal cars and trucks.

[Learn more](/take-action/ "Click Here")

### Bicycle Friendly America for All

Supporting the grassroots changemakers making biking better one Bicycle Friendly Community, University, and Business at a time. Our awards program recognizes the local decision makers driving our movement.

[Learn more](/bfa/ "Click Here")

### Education for All

Empowering people through bicycling education to ride safer, feel more comfortable riding, and be confident biking more often. Our education program certifies community-based instructors and offers curriculum for people beginning their bike joy journey.

[Learn more](/ridesmart/ "Click Here")

### Bike Joy for All

Inspiring more Americans to view the bicycle as a simple solution and everyday tool for recreation and for transportation and growing the movement for better bicycling to be increasingly diverse and representative of America.

[Learn more](https://bikeleague.org/join/ "Click Here")

Interactive Learning Resources Make your next ride even better with our bike lessons and tips

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Whether you are ready to teach or ready for some riding tips, our education programs are designed for people of all ages and abilities who want to improve skills, build confidence, or teach others.

### Learn Riding Skills Online

Take our Smart Cycling lessons about how to ride safely with basic, intermediate, and advanced levels for you to test your skills over time.

[Learn more](https://bikeleague.org/ridesmart/)

### Are you a Bicycle Friendly Driver?

Our Bicycle Friendly Driver course and online exam is a great way to brush up your knowledge for when you’re behind the wheel.

[Learn more](/ridesmart/bicycle-friendly-driver-training/)

### Tips for Older Adults

Giving everyone the confidence for their next ride is our goal. We’ve put together some considerations for older adults.

[Learn more](https://learn.bikeleague.org/products/smart-cycling-tips-for-older-adults)

[View all Education Programs](/take-action/policy-advocacy/state-and-local-policy/)

Our Blog The Latest News From The League

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### [How a Washington Memo Could Stall Your Bike Lanes](https://bikeleague.org/how-a-washington-memo-could-stall-your-bike-lanes/ "How a Washington Memo Could Stall Your Bike Lanes ") 

Amongst all the news coming out of Washington, we want to make sure you know

[Read More...](https://bikeleague.org/how-a-washington-memo-could-stall-your-bike-lanes/ "Read More...")

Mar 20, 2025

Federal Advocacy

### [From Data to Action: Applications Now Open for the 2025 Lime Mobility Insights Competition](https://bikeleague.org/from-data-to-action-applications-now-open-for-the-2025-lime-mobility-insights-competition/ "From Data to Action: Applications Now Open for the 2025 Lime Mobility Insights Competition")

By Calvin Thigpen, PhD, Lime Director of Policy Research Lime, in collaboration with the League

[Read More...](https://bikeleague.org/from-data-to-action-applications-now-open-for-the-2025-lime-mobility-insights-competition/ "Read More...")

Mar 18, 2025

Bicycle Friendly America

### [Congratulations to our 2025 Advocacy and Education Award winners](https://bikeleague.org/congratulations-to-our-2025-advocacy-and-education-award-winners/ "Congratulations to our 2025 Advocacy and Education Award winners")

We were thrilled to host the annual 2025 Advocacy and Education Awards at this year’s

[Read More...](https://bikeleague.org/congratulations-to-our-2025-advocacy-and-education-award-winners/ "Read More...")

Mar 11, 2025

National Bike Summit

### [Meet the Winners of the League’s 2025 Community Spark Grants](https://bikeleague.org/meet-the-winners-of-the-leagues-2025-community-spark-grants/ "Meet the Winners of the League’s 2025 Community Spark Grants ") 

Today, the League of American Bicyclists is thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2025

[Read More...](https://bikeleague.org/meet-the-winners-of-the-leagues-2025-community-spark-grants/ "Read More...")

Mar 4, 2025

Bicycle Friendly America, Local and State Advocacy

[Read more news](https://bikeleague.org/blog/)

FEATURED Action Slow Roads Save Lives

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Safe roads, slow streets, and thriving communities are what we all want. Roads where people biking, walking, using mobility devices, and driving can all get home safely. Roads designed to prevent crashes and traffic fatalities and mitigate the harm of those few that do occur. Our latest campaign calls on everyone to take action in support of slow roads that save lives.

[Take the Pledge](https://bikeleague.org/take-action/slow-roads-save-lives/)

Benchmarking Bicycling Data Facts & Figures About Bicycling In America

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The League collects and analyzes federal data about bicycling to better understand how we can remove barriers to bicycling.

### 39.3%

Of all bike trips are for social or recreational purposes

### 805.7K

Americans who primary way to commute was biking in 2019

### 30%

Of all bike trips were made by women between 2009-2017

Want to learn more or dive deeper into the stats? Explore our data site, the Benchmarking Project, a collaboration between the League and the [CDC’s Active People, Healthy Nation initiativeSM](https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/activepeoplehealthynation/index.html). This ongoing project can inform your next letter to the editor about a new bike lane, support your advocacy at the state level, or help you make the case for better biking with your city council.

[Find out more](https://data.bikeleague.org/)

Our Members in the Spotlight

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Bicycling is a quality of life issue in Scottsdale. Our citizens demand a high level of service.

### Reed Kempton

Principal Transportation Planner

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