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Join Us for a Special Screening of Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution in Hickory at the Summit

As part of the NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit, we are proud to present a special screening of the Academy Award–nominated documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution.

This powerful film traces the early days of the disability rights movement, beginning with a groundbreaking summer camp that empowered a group of teenagers to challenge barriers and demand equity. Their story illustrates how grassroots action can create lasting change in accessibility, inclusion, and civil rights.

The screening will take place on Sunday, September 7, from 7:30 to 9:45 PM at Atriax Architects (703 Main Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602), with overflow viewing available at the DeFeet Clubhouse (706 Main Ave NW, Hickory, NC).

Shuttle service will run from the Summit hotels to the DeFeet Clubhouse from 4:30–9:30 PM, with an additional stop at Atriax Architects beginning at 6:30 PM.

This event is free and open to all Summit attendees and members of the public.

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Looking for a way to get to Hickory for this year’s Summit?

Photo Credit: Hillsborough Photography

The NCDOT Piedmont Pass and Mountaineer bus routes can help get you there!

NCDOT’s Piedmont Pass and Mountaineer intercity bus routes offer affordable travel from Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, and more. Both routes serve the Newton stop which is 10 miles from our venue, and a cab or Uber/Lyft service can be utilized for that last stretch.

Traveling with your bike?
Folding bikes are welcome onboard, and boxed bikes can be stowed underneath with no problem.

Check the latest schedules online!
Times are most accurate on the Greyhound ticketing site. Look for the Piedmont Pass or Mountaineer routes when booking.

Plan your trip today and join us in Hickory, September 7–9, for the 2025 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit!

Opportunity for North Carolina Communities: 2025 Bike Amenity Packages Available

The NC Division of Public Health is offering a limited number of bike amenity packages to communities across North Carolina. Each package includes one outdoor public work stand and two bike racks to support safe, active transportation and promote physical activity. Partial awards may be granted based on availability.

The public work stands are ADA-compliant, self-service repair stations equipped with tools for bicycles and other wheeled devices. These amenities are intended to enhance access to active routes such as bike lanes, greenways, and multi-use trails that connect people to everyday destinations like schools, libraries, workplaces, parks, grocery stores, and pharmacies.

Priority consideration will be given to communities serving historically marginalized populations that can clearly demonstrate how these amenities will increase physical activity opportunities.

Awardee Requirements:

  • Pick up amenities within 4 weeks of award notice
  • Install amenities within 8 weeks of receipt

Application Deadline: July 21, 2025, by 5:00 PM

For more information and to apply, click here.

This is a valuable opportunity to support safer, healthier communities through better biking infrastructure. We encourage eligible communities to apply.

Welcome our summer intern, Nhi Huynh!

We’re excited to welcome Nhi Huynh as a summer intern with BikeWalk NC! As part of her time with us, Nhi will be supporting our communications and outreach efforts while deepening her understanding of sustainable and equitable transportation advocacy.


Hi everyone,

My name is Nhi, and I’m a senior at Davidson College, pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Art History. With my strong passion for sustainability, art, and social activism, I have been involved in environmental advocacy, particularly in climate policy and urban planning. I currently serve as a Sustainability Scholar with the Sustainability Office at Davidson College, where I focus on creating strategies to engage the campus community in sustainability initiatives.

I am excited to learn about the principles of safe and equitable human-powered transportation, especially for avid walkers like myself that actively seek out ways to avoid using cars. Through this internship, I hope to learn how organizations like BikeWalk NC advocate for pedestrians and cyclists, ensuring that we are both safe and informed about our rights. Additionally, this will be my first internship in the U.S. as an international student, so I’m looking forward to getting a feel for the work environment here and how things operate in a new setting!

I’m passionate about art, fashion, social media, and communications. For my Senior project, I plan to launch a sustainable fashion show on campus, showcasing clothes using recycled materials salvaged from landfills and waste. I’ll be asking college friends to volunteer as models for the event. Outside of school, you can usually find me sipping coffee at a local café, thrifting for unique vintage pieces, or hopping on the bus to Charlotte to explore the city with friends. I also really enjoy spending time in nature and would love to work in biodiversity & conservation at some point in my future career.

After spending some time looking at the Bicycle Safety Quiz that BikeWalk NC has to offer on their website, I realized there are still common mistakes I make when it comes to understanding street rules or my rights & responsibilities as a traffic commuter. Taking the quiz helped me refine my understanding and really opened my eyes to how much more there is to learn about advocating for myself on the road. During my time with BikeWalk, I hope to spread awareness and share this knowledge with my peers, contributing to a more informed and safety-conscious community of road users.

From Washington to Your Streets: How Federal Policy and Design Manuals Are Shaping the Future of Biking

We’re honored to welcome Ken McLeod, Policy Director at the League of American Bicyclists, as one of our keynote speakers at the 2025 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit, taking place this September in Hickory.

Ken is a leading national expert in bicycle policy, design standards, and advocacy. Since joining the League in 2012, he has worked to advance legislative and regulatory reforms that prioritize safety and expand access for people who bike. He manages the Bicycle Friendly State program, oversees the League’s data platform at data.bikeleague.org, and provides strategic guidance to local and state advocates across the country.

A licensed attorney in Virginia, Ken earned his J.D. from William & Mary Law School and a B.A. from Pomona College. Outside of policy work, he serves as Chair of the Roanoke Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and enjoys riding (and climbing) in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

At the Summit, Ken will lead two sessions:

Monday, Sept. 8 – Headwinds and Tailwinds in National Cycling Policy
With a change in administration there have been many changes to federal policy related to bicycling. The League of American Bicyclists is working hard to ensure that bicycling continues to receive federal investment and that our national crisis in traffic safety is addressed. In this plenary session, the League’s policy director will provide an update on all that is happening in DC and discuss how the bike movement can weather turbulent times.

Tuesday, Sept. 9 – Manuals, Acronyms, Design Guides, Oh My!
Over the last two years, three major technical manuals and guides that impact how streets are designed have received updates. For the first time ever, protected bike lanes are included across the board and numerous other changes reflect the normalization of planning, designing, and building for safer bikeways. Attend this session to learn how these technical changes can lead to better biking in your community.

Don’t miss your chance to hear from one of the foremost voices in bike policy. Register now for the 2025 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit!

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