Alabama Bicycle Coalition - AlaBike

15th St Bike Lane protest of DC plan to remove this safety measure and national treasure. finale event!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CdDTaMyaX/

If you are real about a fundamental transition of our streets, you need to challenge the implicit design priorities.

Any inclusive street pyramid🔻 should put nature and human life on top (by Gemeente Utrecht, see comments).

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DbHGMKHCh/

Humans Riding Bikes Are More Energy-Efficient Than Any Other Animal On The Planet - Jalopnik If you want to be as efficient as you possibly can be, build yourself a nice aerodynamic recumbent velomobile with a small e-bike assist motor this summer.

Greetings Alabama Cycling Advocates!

Each year, the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) hosts a National Bike Summit (NBS) in Washington DC.
The NBS hosts bike rides, plenaries, mobile workshops and informative sessions on many topics, as well as a hill walk communicate with Congressional offices.
AlaBike would like to find folks from all seven Congressional districts to attend the 2026 NBS in Washington DC and we have set aside a monetary stipend to encourage folks to register.
When constituents visit, there is always more impact to the message.
I have been to the NBS many times and I always learn something and have a blast in Wash DC. You can ride anywhere there and there is so much to see and do.

Early registration ends Jan 31, so if interested, please contact your AL state coordinator, Jamie Miernik, ASAP. Let's make an impact this year and let Congress know that cyclists in Alabama demand better, safer facilities. The NBS experience will be worth it for any cycling advocate!

U.S. bicycle sales have recovered from the boom and subsequent decline during the pandemic, with the market now generating billions of dollars in revenue. Although traditional bikes still dominate, e-bikes are steadily gaining ground. In the U.S., cycling is about both leisure and transport: nearly half of riders cycle mainly for recreation, while just over half use their bikes for commuting or running errands.

Let's take a closer look at the people behind this trend: the American cycling community!

This Saturday! Join us for a 9 or 19 mile ride and learn a bunch about Huntsville!

Tour de Ville is almost here! We've got rides and routes for everyone! Jump on your bike for a ride through Huntsville. https://bgcnal.com/tourdeville

Riders of all ages and skill levels welcome! Join a relaxing ride through the heart of Huntsville. Tour de Ville is Oct 4 https://bgcnal.com/tourdeville

AlaBike was at the Ride On Brian Smith Memorial ride in Tuscaloosa. Kinda hilly but very quiet low traffic roads.

Forgot to post last week, but AlaBike was at the Cheaha Gran Fondo Challenge! A little rain, no one melted!

Yes!

London bucks the national trend — cycling boom rolls on!💥

The City of London is pedaling into the future with record-breaking momentum:
📈 Cycling up 57% since 2022
🚲🚲 Nearly twice as many bikes as cars on city streets
📈 A 500% increase in cycling since 1999

While others stall, London proves that safe infrastructure, bold policy, and a culture shift can truly transform urban mobility. The future is two-wheeled!

https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/assets/Services-Environment/City-Streets-2025-Summary-Report.pdf

If only the US could be so intentional!

Through design, the Dutch made the cycle lanes a priority — visually and physically.
Bicycle underpasses are an essential part of Dutch cycling infrastructure; built below busy arterials and railways to improve safety and flow of traffic.