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The League of American Bicyclists |
The League was founded as the League of American Wheelmen in 1880. Bicyclists, known  then as "wheelmen", were challenged by rutted roads of gravel and dirt and faced antagonism from horsemen, wagon drivers, and pedestrians.
In an effort to improve riding conditions so they might better enjoy their newly discovered sport, more than 100,000 cyclists from across the United States joined the League to advocate for paved roads.
For more information visit the League of American Bicyclists website.
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