May, National Bicycle Month

May, National Bicycle Month, Bike to School Day (May 8, 2013) and Bike to Work Day (May 17, 2013) are sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists.

Mission.  To promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.

History. The League was founded as the League of American Wheelmen in 1880. Bicyclists, known then as "wheelmen", were challenged by rutted roads of gravel and dirt and faced antagonism from horsemen, wagon drivers, and pedestrians.

In an effort to improve riding conditions, more than 100,000 cyclists from across the United States joined the League to advocate for paved roads. The success of the League in its first advocacy efforts ultimately led to our national highway system.

Benefits of Bike Riding
People ride bicycles for all sorts of reasons, from better health, to saving money on fuel, and helping the environment. In addition, bike riding is a lot of fun.

Bike Safety - Introduction to Bike Safety 

and Sharing the Road

Danger Rangers Bike Safety PSA

Food Art: Bicycle Built for Two

The song "Bicycle Built for Two" was written in 1892.
The American bicycle history spans over 100 years.

Resource

The League provides education for cyclists, including bicycle safety.To learn more about the League of American Bicyclists, visit their website at http://www.bikeleague.org.