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National Advocacy Groups

Organizations Serving the Entire Country

Get to know these great national advocates!

To be a true “Alliance” we know we can’t do everything on our own. So we’re proud of the partnerships we have with many great national organizations and also want to highlight the important works of other national champions working hard to make the walking, biking and outdoor world a better place for everyone.

National Organizations who walk the walk & bike the bike

League of American Bicyclists (LAB)

Safe Routes Partnership

PeopleForBikes

Rails to Trails Conservancy

Adventure Cycling

BikeMN has also partnered with Adventure Cycling Association from our beginning. They manage and advocate for the National Bike Route system and worked closely with BikeMN, MnDOT, and others to help plan and implement the Mississippi River Trail and North Star Bicycle Route. They work to inspire, empower, and connect a growing community of bicycle travelers and are, dues paying membership wise, the largest national organization. They provide maps and information on bicycle travel, lead rides, and also advocate at the state and national levels. 

International Mountain Bike Association

All Bodies On Bikes

All Bodies on Bikes is a movement to create and foster a size inclusive bike community.

All Bodies on Bikes hosts social bike rides where everyone is welcome to move their bodies joyfully at a pace that is comfortable and safe for them.

Join us in our efforts – all are welcome.

America Walks

Bike & Build

Bike & Build engages young adults in service-oriented cycling trips to raise awareness for the affordable housing cause. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that fosters a sustained connection to community. We advocate for the need for affordable housing in thousands of communities across the country. 

Complete Streets Coalition

A Complete Streets approach integrates people and place in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of our transportation networks. This helps to ensure streets put safety over speed, balance the needs of different modes, and support local land uses, economies, cultures, and natural environments.

The National Complete Streets Coalition, which launched this movement in 2004, promotes the development and implementation of Complete Streets policies and professional practices.

Climate Ride

Climate Ride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that mobilizes people to protect our planet through life–changing adventures. We organize charitable biking, running, and hiking events to raise awareness and support sustainability, active transportation, and environmental causes. Visit our events page for more information on the latest event offerings.

Transportation for America

Black Girls Do Bike

Melanin Base Camp

Increasing the visibility of outdoorsy black, indigenous, people of color, representation in the media, and in the stories they tell about the Outdoors. 

Whether you bike, climb, hike, or paddle, Melanin Base Camp is your own home too. Join us as we work together to increase representation and opportunities for people of color in outdoor adventure sports.  #diversifyoutdoors!

Bikepacking Roots

Bikepacking Roots supports and advances bikepacking, the growth of a diverse bikepacking community, and access to and the conservation of the landscapes and public lands through which we ride.

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Midwest Dirt Legion

Diversify Outdoors

We are a coalition of social media influencers – bloggers, athletes, activists, and entrepreneurs – who share the goal of promoting diversity in outdoor spaces where people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse identities have historically been underrepresented. We are passionate about promoting equity and access to the outdoors for all, that includes being body positive and celebrating people of all skill levels and abilities.

Radical Adventure Riders

Founded in 2017, Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) mission is moving towards enhancing gender inclusivity and racial equity in the bicycle and outdoor adventure scene. RAR does this by providing connection, education, resources, and support for the community and industry.