Pedaling to a Town Near You: Bicycling Stamps Now Available

Today’s the day, folks! We are pleased to announce that the set of four Bicycling (Forever®) stamps are now available nationwide!

The stamps will be officially dedicated at 11 a.m. at the Minneapolis Central Library in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We’ve got a bunch of fun things planned for the First Day of Issue ceremony; we can hardly wait!

If you’re in Minneapolis this morning, see if you can spot the bicyclists riding around town with the stamp images! They’re taking off from the Minneapolis Post Office at 8 a.m. and will be riding a circuit around the farmer’s market at Nicollet Mall. There will also be some exciting bike demonstrations during the ceremony. You won’t want to miss it!

The Bicycling stamps are being issued as Forever^® stamps in self-adhesive sheets of 20 (4 designs). Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate.

Ditch the Car, Grab a Bike

Our Go Green tip of the day: Ride a bike! Now that the weather’s getting nicer, riding your bike to work or the store will be even more enjoyable. Not only will you save money on gas, you’ll get some exercise, too! Look up community bike trails and make your next family outing a bike trip. You’ll be amazed at how easy living eco-friendly can be!

Later this year, the U.S. Postal Service will honor one of the most popular outdoor activities in the country with a set of four stamps. Each of the colorful Bicycling (Forever®) stamps features a different kind of bike and rider: a young child just learning to ride with training wheels, a commuter pedaling to work, a road racer intent on the finish line, and an airborne BMX rider. Whether riding along a lakeside path or through the bike lanes of a bustling city, bicycling is therapeutic and just plain fun!