The document summarizes information about the League of American Bicyclists, an organization founded in 1880 to promote and protect bicyclist rights. The League now has 13 staff members based in Washington DC. Their main activities include education to teach bicycling skills, advocacy to ensure bike infrastructure and protect bicyclist rights, and promotion to encourage more people to bike. The document also discusses barriers to increased biking like funding allocation and a cultural preference for cars over alternative transportation in the US.