Women key in growing biking for transportation

Women key in growing biking for transportation

Post originally published at CarolinaCyclingNews.com From the moment I first stepped out of the metro station in Washington, DC, bikes were everywhere. Bike racks were teeming with parked bikes. Well used bike share stations were often along my path. Ordinary people rode their bikes as they went about their day. One of my favorite moments,…

South Carolina advocates on Capitol Hill

South Carolina advocates on Capitol Hill

Post originally published at CarolinaCyclingNews.com The full day of sessions was packed with information focused on either preparing advocates for meetings with their members of Congress or sharing information to help them succeed as they returned to continue their local efforts. During the lunch session, we had a presentation that aimed to help us communicate…

National Bike Summit in Washington, DC

National Bike Summit in Washington, DC

Post originally published at CarolinaCyclingNews.com This past week I joined over 800 cyclists from 49 states who gathered in Washington, DC for the National Bike Summit. As commuter cyclist and bike racing fan here in Greenville, I arrived looking to learn from leaders in South Carolina bike advocacy and discover how I can best contribute…