September 16, 2011

The Lexington at Jackson Hole Hotel & Suites is named a Bicycle Friendly Business by the
League of American Bicyclists
Local Hotel becomes first Bicycle Friendly Business in Jackson Hole!
Washington, D.C. - September 14, 2011 - The League of American Bicyclists announced The Lexington at Jackson Hole Hotel & Suites as a Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB), in a diverse and groundbreaking number of 111 new BFBs. The variety in the type and size of businesses applying for the BFB award shows the many different ways to create a Bicycle Friendly Business. The Lexington at Jackson Hole applied for the designation and has worked hard to increase bicycle friendliness in the workplace. They now join the ranks of the other 252 BFBs.

"We are happy to recognize The Lexington at Jackson Hole Hotel & Suites for their investment in bicycling as a vehicle for improved employee health, social responsibility and economic growth," said League president, Andy Clarke. "Some of the most successful companies in the world are showing that investing in bicycling is not only good for health and sustainability but also the bottom line."

Businesses that strive to become bicycle friendly do more than improve the workplace. They contribute to the community and improve their overall earnings. The Lexington at Jackson Hole Hotel & Suites has been a supporter of the annual LOTOJA bike race, has increased bike storage and parking on their property and encourages their employees to volunteer and support the local pathways organization.

"We are proud of the roadmap that the Bicycle Friendly Business program provides and how The Lexington at Jackson Hole Hotel & Suites used it to transform into a BFB," said Bill Nesper, Director of the League's Bicycle Friendly America program.

The Lexington at Jackson Hole Hotel & Suites and our accompanying Fall 2011 BFBs have taken advantage of the free tools and technical assistance that the League offers. The League guides companies through many simple, effective and creative ways to get businesses and their employees biking and encouraging bicycling in the workplace. When our employees bike, great things happen: "Through cycling, our employees feel more connected to the community and promote a fun and healthy work culture" states Frank Lane, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Lexington at Jackson Hole.

To apply or learn more about the free BFB program, visit the League online at bikeleague.org/businesses

About the Bicycle Friendly America Program
The Bicycle Friendly Community, Bicycle Friendly State, Bicycle Friendly Business and Bicycle Friendly University programs are generously supported by program partners Bikes Belong and Trek Bicycle's One World, Two Wheels Campaign. To learn more about building a Bicycle Friendly America, visit http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/

The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. The League represents the interests of America's 57 million bicyclists, including its 300,000 members and affiliates. For more information or to support the League, visit www.bikeleague.org.