Advocacy and Event Rides
Find articles on organizations advocating for safe bicycling and for those sponsoring great event rides around the world.
Adventure Cycling Association  Join Adventure Cycling Association to gain access to a wealth of information and resources, and to help promote cycling across the United States. Bicycling Advocacy Organizations  Those of us who bicycle owe a great deal to the many organizations around the country that promote cycling, find funding for trails, and encourage communities to welcome cyclists. The organizations in this article are just a few worthy of your attention. Dialed Action Sports Team – BMX Stunts  Through their BMX School Assembly Programs, the Dialed Action Sports Team uses amazing BMX bike stunts and inspirational messages to provide positive role models for students. League of American Bicyclists  The League of American Bicyclists is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. Learn how you can help fulfill this important mission. League of American Bicyclists [offsite link] The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling as a means of alternative transportation, fitness and fun. The web site includes fact sheets and action alerts to help get the word out. Maya Pedal  Among the various organizations recycling bicycles, Maya Pedal stands out for its innovative development of “bicimaquinas,” bicycle-based machines used to assist with a variety of household and farming tasks in Guatemala.
Rails to Trails Conservancy [offsite link] The Rails to Trails Conservancy is dedicated to converting unused railroad corridors into multi-use trails for running, hiking and biking. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy  Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit organization which is working to provide us with more trails nation-wide for cycling, skiing, horseback riding, and more. Read on to learn more about this great organization and how you can help support their mission. Re~Cycle [offsite link] Re~Cycle, a UK-based charity, is dedicated to collecting and shipping used bicycles to less developed countries for use as transportation. This humanitarian effort has improved the lives of countless people across the world. Recycling Old Bicycles  Many of us have old bicycles lying around that we aren’t using anymore. There are many organizations out there which will take your retired steed, fix it up, and find an owner in need of it. Tour de Cure for the American Diabetes Association  One of the annual fundraisers for the American Diabetes Association, Tour de Cure offers rides that give all cyclists opportunities to help. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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