League of American Wheelmen

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The League of American Wheelmen first began in New Port, R.I. in 1880 and was the governing body for bicycle racing at that time. The organization continues to survive as the League of American Bicyclists providing cycling education for adults and children. It also sponsors the biennial "Bicycle Educators Leaders Conference" and the "Safe Routes to School" program.

From the description of League of American Wheelmen ephemera, 1894 [manuscript]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 317495369

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Active 1971

Active 1997

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