BikeLeague: New resources on women and bicycling

The League of American Bicyclists have recently compiled some very interesting research about women and bicycling in the U.S.:

WOMEN BIKE RESOURCES

Looking for facts and figures? Trying to find the latest research on women and bicycling? Need an idea to kickstart a campaign in your community? Women Bike is committed to being your go-to source of information and best practices in engaging and empowering more women to ride a bike — and rise in the movement. 

Equity panel at the 2012 National Women's Bicycling Summit, photo by Maureen McGinnis (League of American Bicyclists)

WOMEN ON A ROLL

A first-of-its-kind report from the Women Bike program, Women on a Roll compiles more than 100 original and trusted sources of data to showcase the growth and potential of female bicyclists in the United States. It also suggest five key focus areas — the 5 Cs — to increase women's ridership. Download the full report and read the press release.

The direction the League and other national bicycle groups are taking on women and bicycling is potentially groundbreaking. Research shows that woman represent a relatively small percentage of all miles bicycled in America.  The same research suggests that creating communities and transportation networks that encourage more women cyclists will also help carry the bicycle movement to the mainstream of America.