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Cycling Organizations
and Advocacy Groups

Pittsburgh Region

 

Pennsylvania

  • Bicycle Access Coalition
    The Bicycle Access Council is a non-profit advocacy organization that serves as a forum for Pennsylvania bicyclists and as an ombudsman for bicycling issues. Its objective is to make bicycling on roads throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania safe, respectable and a transportation choice by educating its members and the motoring public.
  • Pennsylvania Cycling Association
    The Pennsylvania Cycling Association is dedicated to the betterment of competitive cycling throughout the state of Pennsylvania through their affiliation of member clubs and the season-long PA BAR Series. On their website you will find a list of member teams and an event calendar for their races.
  • Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: Bike Safe
    Includes the Pennsylvania Bicycle Driver's Manual, a directory of bicycling resources by region, listing bicycle shops, tours, books, groups, and a collection of statewide bicycle routes.
 

Nearby States

United States

  • Active Transportation for America
    A Case for Increased Federal Investment in Bicycling and Walking
  • Adventure Cycling Association
    Adventure Cycling Association is America's premier not-for-profit organization dedicated to bicycle travel, with nearly 40,000 members nationwide. It offers many programs for cyclists, including a national network of bicycle touring routes and organized trips. They publish Adventure Cyclist magazine and offer maps of many bike routes.
  • Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
    Frequently asked questions (what's the best helmet to buy), latest statistics, news.
  • League of American Bicyclists
    The League of American Bicyclists was founded in 1880 as the League of American Wheelmen. It promotes cycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a more bicycle-friendly America.
  • National Bicycle Greenway
    The primary objectives and purposes of the National Bicycle Greenway are to gather and coordinate the resources needed to create and maintain a coast-to-coast network of multi-use transportation and recreational bicycle trails, as well as engage in related activities that educate the public regarding a healthful, environmentally sound lifesytle.
  • National Center for Bicycling and Walking
    For 21 years, the National Center for Bicycling and Walking (founded as the Bicycle Federation of America) has been working for more bicycle-friendly and walkable communities. The NCBW offers information support, training, consultation services and resources to public agencies, non-governmental organizations and advocates, maintains the Internet Support Center and organizes the biennial Pro Bike/Pro Walk Conference and other special meetings.
  • Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
    The PBIC is a clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility. The PBIC serves anyone interested in pedestrian and bicycle issues, including planners, engineers, private citizens, advocates, educators, police enforcement and the health community.
  • USA Cycling
    USA Cycling is a family of organizations that promote and govern different disciplines of the sport (mountain, road, track, cyclo-cross, bmx, collegiate). It is the official cycling organization recognized by the US Olympic Committee and is responsible for identifying, training and selecting cyclists to represent the United States in international competitions.