National Rides The following section contains information regarding ride schedules for national and other local cycling clubs. There is also an interesting section containing information on how to join other national groups like Rails to Trails and the League of American Bicyclists. Please check back often as new sites will be added.

	Support the League of American Bicyclists today	The League`s Key Programs:
.......               ..	The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. The League represents the interests of the nation`s 42 million cyclists. With a current membership of 300,000 affiliated cyclists, including 40,000 individuals and 600 affiliated organizations, the League works to bring better bicycling to your community. The League recently honored 13 communities with its prestigious Bicycle Friendly Community designation. The communities have been recognized for their longstanding commitment to providing safe accommodation and facilities for bicyclists, and for their efforts to encourage bicycle travel for transportation and recreation. Portland, OR received the gold-level designation; Folsom, CA was granted the silver-level award; and 11 communities around the nation shared the bronze-level honor. They join 14 communities given the designation in May, 2003. If you care about bicycling, become a League member today.	Bicycle Friendly Communities Program Changing the look of America, town by town, city by city by encouraging communities to provide better facilities for cyclists and publicly rewarding them for doing so.  Bicycle Safety and Education Providing materials and training courses to help people feel more secure about getting on their bikes.  National, State and Local Bicycle Advocacy Leadership at the national, state and local levels.  Bike Month National sponsorship of Bike Month and Bike to Work Day.

For more information, visit: www.Bikeleague.org.

....	Support Pennsylvania Rails To Trails
Northwestern Pennsylvania plays host to some of the most scenic and fascinating rail trails in the country. To our North lies the Oil Heritage Region, which boasts such magnificent facilities as the Allegheny River, Samual Justus, and Sandy Creek trails. As well as developed trails like Lake Wilhem, and Oil Creek.	To our South is the awesome Allegheny Highlands trail, which is projected to tie in to Maryland and Washington, DC on a route that will encompass some 300 miles. And to our West lies dozens of Amish roads laden with shops and bed and breakfasts aimed at cyclists. To our East is the exciting Butler/Freeport trail system. And all within an hours drive of Lawrence county

>> Click here for A complete list of official contacts for PA trails

>> Click here for An interractive map of the entire PA system

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Support the Rails To Trails Conservancy The growing popularity of outdoor recreation activities, such as cycling, inline skating, walking and running, combined with the loss of community open space, has increased the need for quality recreational facilities such as rail-trails. Rail-trails provide places for cyclists, hikers, walkers, runners, inline skaters, cross-country skiiers and physically challenged individuals to exercise and experience the many natural and cultural wonders of the nation's urban, suburban and rural environments. Rail-trails not only serve as independent community amenities, they also enhance existing recreational resources by linking neighborhoods and schools to parks, waterfronts, recreational centers and other facilities. There is no doubt about the strong link between exercise and good health. By providing a place for so many types of recreational use, rail-trails can greatly help to improve public health.

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	The Bicycle Friendly Community Campaign is an awards program that recognizes municipalities that actively support bicycling. A Bicycle-Friendly Community provides safe accommodation for cycling and encourages its residents to bike for transportation and recreation. The League of American Bicyclists administers the Bicycle Friendly Community Campaign.

2 free issues of Bicycling magazine.......	Safe Routes To School Program.......	Support The League.......	Write Congress

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