National Bike Month has officially begun!
And it is so much more than 31 days in May. It's a celebration of bikes; a reminder to get rolling again; a gateway to riding more often; a time to evangelize the beauty of bikes; and much, much more. Since 1956, the League has sponsored and recognized May as National Bike Month. And as we prepare to celebrate the first day of May, we've got an opportunity to do something together: You've got just a few more hours to join our first virtual "Happy Bike Month" of the year! With the click of a button, you'll be able to auto-schedule a pre-written Bike Month celebration message on your Facebook, Twitter, and/or Tumblr feeds. The messages will ring out all at the same time today at noon EST! It's not too late!
What other dates this month should you keep in mind?
Images by Pamela Palma Photography
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WITH SO MANY REASONS TO RIDE, WHAT'S YOURS?
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The momentum is building: With growing cultural awareness around health and wellness, sustainability and economic savings, bicycling is being seen by new and broader audiences as a simple solution to many complex problems, from reducing obesity rates to increasing mobility options.
This year, we want to hear from you. What's your 'why'? With so many reasons to ride, what's yours? We'll be sharing submissions on our blog throughout the month of May!
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FREE TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR BIKE MONTH BETTER!
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The League has got you covered for all your National Bike Month needs. Last week, we shared free tools you can use to create the best Bike Month yet, including:
- Print-ready posters and web buttons and banners
- Facebook cover photos, Twitter avatars and other social media image
- Free, professional education videos
- Guides for Bike Month events and Hosting a Women's Forum
- Data on bike commuting from all 50 states
- Fun and informative material to share, including Bike Month Bingo and Overcoming Commuting Concerns
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SHOW YOUR LOVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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Show your Bike Month love by taking a moment today to upload our Bike Month Facebook timeline cover photo and avatar image, and freshen up your blog or website with a banner or a button. PLUS check out our handy social media promo kit with plug-and-play statistics, sample Tweets, Facebook posts, infographics and more!
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BIKE MONTH RAFFLE: NEW WHEELSET FROM ROLF PRIMA
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 Rolf Prima built a one-of-a-kind VCX Disc wheelset for the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, and, boy, did it get attention! With all the interest in buying the wheelset, they knew they could do something more than just sell it outright. We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Rolf Prima to raffle off this gorgeous wheelset, with proceeds going to support bike advocacy!
During the month of May, Rolf Prima is selling raffle tickets to win this one-of-a-kind set. It costs $10 per raffle entry, with free entries when you buy three or more. All proceeds go to the League to support the movement to create a bicycle-friendly America for everyone! Buy your raffle entries here.
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT: BIKE TO THE ZOO DAY IN HONOLULU
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 The City and County of Honolulu is hosting its 7th annual Bike to the Zoo event on May 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those who ride their bikes to the zoo receive free admission. The Hawaii Bicycling League is providing a free bike valet. Learn more about all of the events happening in Hawaii this month here. And if you're planning an event or outing in your community, we want to hear about it! Tell us via this form and it will appear on our interactive map during the month of May!
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MAKE OUR MONTH: BECOME A MEMBER!
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 Do you look forward to National Bike Month? Are these resources helpful to you? Become a League member and support this important work and more. Your membership dues power all of our time-tested programs: the bike-boosting Bicycle Friendly America; our deep understanding of federal transportation policy and how it's made; the Smart Cycling bike education program; our equity and outreach programs; and our support for local clubs and advocacy organizations in all their efforts to make your ride better. JOIN TODAY!
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