eMTBs as Tools: How Electric Mountain Bikes Are Changing the Way Land Managers Work
October 19, 2026
From California State Parks to the U.S. Forest Service, bike brands are putting electric mountain bikes in land managers’ hands, helping crews cover more ground and maintain more trails with less fatigue.
California SB 1167 Signed Into Law, Protecting Electric Bicycles and Addressing Public Safety Concerns With E-Motos
September 30, 2026
The bill marks a significant step forward for protecting consumers, preserving access to legal e-bikes, and creating much-needed rules for higher-powered electric mobility devices in California.
What Gets Measured Gets Done: How One California School is Building a Bike Culture
September 29, 2026
As Mill Valley, California, works to build a culture of biking, the city is involving its youngest residents.
Bicycles and E-Bikes Left Off China Tariff Relief List
September 28, 2026
Following an official state visit to Washington, D.C., by President Xi Jinping of China, the U.S.-China Board of Trade released a list of products imported from China recommended for consideration for future tariff relief. Bicycles, e-bikes, and bicycle parts are not on the list.
2026 Bike Industry Trade and Tariff Updates
September 28, 2026
Following an official state visit to Washington, D.C., by President Xi Jinping of China, the U.S.-China Board of Trade released a list of products imported from China recommended for consideration for future tariff relief. Bicycles, e-bikes, and bicycle parts are not on the list.
2026 Is Already a Big Year for Bike Access and Recreation Policy
September 18, 2026
PeopleForBikes is racking up wins on recreation, trail funding, and liability reform — including more than 9,500 miles of potential trails opened to Class 1 eMTB access in play for 2026.
How the Bike Industry Helped Transform a World Cup Course Ahead of an Olympian’s Hometown Race
September 15, 2026
When Soldier Hollow's mountain bike track needed last-minute upgrades, five people and a dozen brands closed the gap before the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.
Regulatory Update: CPSC Adds Two Commissioners, Considers Battery Safety Rule, and Related News
September 4, 2026
Several developments in the federal regulatory space related to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) could impact the U.S. bicycle industry.
When the Cycling Classic Came Back to Philadelphia, It Found Something New
September 3, 2026
I lived two blocks from the top of the famous Manayunk Wall until 2011. On Sunday, five women from a club that didn't exist back then raced through my old neighborhood.
Traffic Gardens: Turning Empty Spaces Into Places Where Kids Learn to Ride
August 26, 2026
Communities nationwide are converting unused pavement into kid-sized street networks that teach bike skills before kids ever hit the road.
PeopleForBikes Coalition Members Are Building What Makes Biking Possible, and Your Brand Can Too
August 10, 2026
Endura, BikeReg, and Trek are activating their customers and employees in support of safe, fun, and connected places to ride nationwide.
PeopleForBikes Partners With The Coffee Ride to Fund Safer Streets, One Cup at a Time
August 5, 2026
A portion of all sales of the Boulder, Colorado, coffee roaster’s new Better Biking Blend and Quick Brew Coffee now supports the PeopleForBikes Foundation's work to build safe, connected places to ride.
Bikes Are Good for You — PeopleForBikes Is Committed to Proving It
August 4, 2026
Riding a bike is one of the simplest, most accessible ways to improve your physical and mental health. PeopleForBikes signed on to America's Outdoor Era Commitment, and we're putting that belief into measurable action.
Own Your Backyard: Meet Your Members of Congress During the August 2026 Recess
August 4, 2026
PeopleForBikes developed talking points to help you engage with your members of Congress as they return from Washington, D.C., to their congressional districts to meet with constituents this August.
Congress Has a Chance to Invest $1.9 Billion a Year in Trails and Public Lands. Here’s Why Riders Should Care.
August 4, 2026
The America the Beautiful Act is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for trails, public lands, and outdoor recreation in a generation. Here's what's at stake and why it matters for every rider across America.
Six Years Later, the Final Mile Is Still Paying Off
August 3, 2026
Austin, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, and Providence prove what happens when a two-year sprint leads to lasting change in safe, connected bike networks.
Your Brain Is Better on a Bike — and the Evidence Is Getting Hard to Ignore
July 27, 2026
Notes from my first Outride Day.
Meet the Great Cities for Biking Investing in Youth Riders
July 16, 2026
High-scoring communities in this year’s City Ratings aren’t just building connected bike networks — they’re growing the next generation of riders, one confident kid at a time.
Why the Ride to School Matters More Than You Think
July 10, 2026
Connected bike networks do more than get kids to class. They build the habits, confidence, and independence that create riders for life.
The BOLT Coalition Just Mapped the Future of Long-Distance Biking in America. Now It’s Time for Your Input.
July 7, 2026
More than a decade of advocacy turned into a nationwide trail map with the formation of the BOLT Coalition. Now, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are asking riders, trail stewards, and communities to weigh in, and your voice matters.