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The latest news from Philadelphia’s active transportation advocacy scene – and how you can get involved!
BREAKING: Bike Shops in Philly Are Now Considered ‘Essential Businesses’
As bikes are being used by folks in the gig economy to make deliveries and by residents who want to get around without using a motor vehicle (and get outside for exercise), it's critical that people be able to use bikes that are in good repair and fix them when...
ProfiteROLL Postponed — Please Support These Businesses
Our Third-Annual ProfiteROLL is postponed and we'll announce the new date later this week. We are so grateful for the local businesses that lend their support and want to support them back during this difficult time. We know that many small businesses and folks in the...
Important Update for Our Community
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds in our region, we have decided to close the Bicycle Coalition office starting the week of March 16th and have staff work remotely. We have also cancelled our March and April events and will reschedule them for later this Spring....
Tip Your Bike Messenger and Delivery Person
With the inevitable economic downturn coming on from social distancing practices amid a global pandemic, we are beginning to not just see more people working from home, but fewer parties are being booked, people are going out less, and restaurants are 100 percent...
Tips for New Bike Commuters, As Crowdsourced on Instagram
With springtime weather here and the number of Indego rides surging (thanks, coronavirus), there are bound to be some new cyclists on the road. If you're curious about taking the plunge but have some questions, check out our guide for getting started. You can also...
Check Out the Latest T-Shirt Design in Our Artist Series
It's that time of year when you bust out your bike for pleasant springtime rides and rock the newest Bicycle Coalition t-shirt on your ride. We love working with local designers on our Artist Series each year. Each artist that we work with brings a fresh perspective...
Bike Infrastructure Makes Our City and Region More Resilient in Times Like These
Amid growing societal anxiety and recommendations to practice “social distancing,” a friend of ours made the decision to drive their car to work today, from South Philadelphia to West Philadelphia. Part of the so-called ‘interested but concerned’ sect of bicyclists...
Meet Our Members: Matt Ludwig
In honor of our current Member Drive, we're highlighting some of the amazing community members that we're proud to count as Bicycle Coalition members. We hope you'll see yourself in their stories, and learn some great local biking tips from them! Today we're...
Wissahickon Bridge — Still Closed. Here are the Detour Routes
As we reported last week, another vehicle slammed into the Wissahickon Bridge along the trail next to Lincoln Drive, closing the bridge for the foreseeable future. The bridge, which closed on February 28th, remains closed and, unfortunately, we do not have information...
Meet Our Members: Ryan Sullivan
In honor of our current Member Drive, we're highlighting some of the amazing community members that we're proud to count as Bicycle Coalition members. We hope you'll see yourself in their stories, and learn some great local biking tips from them! Today we're...
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