National Bike to Work Day is tomorrow, and guess who's going to be arriving at his workplace on two wheels? Atlanta Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff is joining thousands of other Atlanta bike commuters, although his commute is a bit longer than most - 40 miles to Flowery Branch, home to the Falcons Practice Facility (the average Atlanta bike commute is about five miles, according to our bike counts). 

Join the fun on Facebook by joining the Bike Commuters of Atlanta group or by checking out Bike to Work Day 2012 with all the details - Energizer Stations to refuel and Bike Trains to add a social element to your morning commute. Read more about Dimitroff's journey below.

An overwhelming majority of Americans support federal funding for biking and walking. So should Congress. Take Action!

Just two months ago, the Senate passed a transportation bill that included the Cardin-Cochran agreement. This bipartisan compromise would ensure that local governments and school systems are able to access much-needed funds to make bicycling and walking safer and more accessible.

Funding for biking and walking has popular support—a recent national survey found that 83 percent of Americans support maintaining or increasing federal funds for sidewalks and bike lanes.

Will you tell Congress that Americans support biking and walking funding? Take Action here.

Thanks to all the riders, volunteers, and sponsors of the 5th Annual BeltLine Bike Tour! Over 400 rode the current and future Atlanta BeltLine on our 5th annual tour. So glad you could join us, and we're already looking forward to next year and all the progress we hope to see on the Atlanta BeltLine between now and 2013! We'll send out a survey so we can get your feedback and continue to improve this ride within the next week. Please upload your photos to the event page.

Special thanks to Chris Hrubesh for these wonderful videos...

The cycling community was recently saddened to learn of the tragic death of cyclist, father, and esteemed community member Paul Taylor, while riding on North Decatur Road in DeKalb County. While biking is on the rise across Atlanta, too many streets lack safe accommodations or even reasonable speeds, and are unsafe for any mode of travel, especially those of us on bikes and on foot. 

Our deepest condolences go out to Mr. Taylor’s family, friends and colleagues. Oak Grove United Methodist Church has announced that a memorial service for Mr. Taylor will be held Thursday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. Paul Taylor’s Obituary: Click here.

Bike Emory and others are planning a memorial ride as well - please stay tuned for details. 

Click here for news coverage of the crash and the surrounding roadway conditions.

ABC plans to call for a roadway safety conversion of North Decatur - see attached for possibilities - and is a founding member of  Complete Streets DeKalb, a group working for a Complete Streets policy in DeKalb County. We hope you'll join us in building safer streets for all.

In celebration of National Bike Month, ABC is offering a series of classes in neighborhoods, free to neighborhood residents! The first class is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, from 10am-3pm at The Frazer Center for residents of Lake Claire, Candler Park, Kirkwood, and Edgewood. 

Many of us would love to bike for fun, fitness, or to get places, but aren't sure how to do so safely. This concise and comprehensive class covers everything you need to know about biking safely and confidently around metro Atlanta. It includes bike handling skill drills and an instructor-led ride with feedback to reinforce what you learn in class.

Whether you are new to urban cycling and want to gain confidence riding in the street, a trail rider who would like to bike around the neighborhood with your kids, a bike commuter looking for tips on crash avoidance, or a bike enthusiastic interested in leading your own rides, this class has something for everyone. Read more for details, or register here: http://lakeclairebikeclass.eventbrite.com.