The bicycle is a simple solution to some of the world’s most complicated problems.-->

The bicycle is a simple solution to some of the world’s most complicated problems.

There is an old proverb that says “may you live in interesting times.” And I believe we do. For the first time in our nation’s history, the average American child has a shorter life expectancy than his or her parents. Inactivity and obesity are compromising our health. Global warming is threatening our future. Congestion is eroding our patience and our mobility. These are truly interesting times.

Looking at these pressing issues; global warming, escalating obesity, increasing congestion - there is one common answer. The bicycle is a cure to much of what ails us. Its is an elegant, yet simple solution to many complex problems.

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A Trek Commitment

One World, Two Wheels, a Trek Commitment is just that; a pledge by Trek and its dealers to make the world a more bike friendly place.

The goals of the program are to:

  • Give $1 million to the Bicycle Friendly Community program of the League of American Bicyclists to increase the number of Bicycle Friendly Communities in the U.S.
  • Give $600,000 to the international Mountain Bike Association for their Trail Solutions Program.
  • Increase the number of trips taken in the U.S. by bike from the current 1% to 5% by 2017.

There is a lot of compelling evidence to support why more trips can and should be taken by bike. You’ll read about some of them on this website. From traffic congestion to pollution to global warming, there are many reasons for us to ride, especially for trips under two miles.

The world isn’t going to change itself. It’s time to get involved.

Welcome to One World, Two Wheels. We hope we can inspire you to “Go by bike!”

Rebecca Anderson

About: Rebecca Anderson

After a two-decade-long career in non-profit management, Rebecca Anderson was hired by Trek Bicycles as Director of Advocacy to lead the One World, Two Wheels effort. Over her career, she has raised millions of dollars for various non-profits, including arts agencies, a hospital foundation and child advocacy groups. Along the way, she discovered bike racing and eventually became a category 1 rider on an elite race team. A multiple-time state champion, she’s now retired from professional racing, but continues to help manage a pro development squad.

Rebecca has also served as President of the Wisconsin Cycling Association, and continues to serve on their board of directors. She plans to race again in the WCA Masters 1,2 category in 2008, and will get fit by getting dropped on the Trek World Championship lunch ride.

A Wisconsin native, Rebecca earned a degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1988.

You can contact Rebecca at:

info@1world2wheels.org