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Having a sports devotee as the Secretary of the Interior can only be good news, and this week REI chief executive Sally Jewell, a reported mountain bike enthusiast, was nominated by President Obama to head up the Interior Department.
“As the CEO of REI, she’s done an excellent job of blending and balancing recreation and conservation interests,” said Tim Blumenthal, president of Bikes Belong and People for Bikes. “She understands mountain biking, the importance of easy bike routes for people of all ages, and the value of the recreation tourism economy. Her experience and outlook should help improve bicycling on public land and this will benefit bicycling and the bike industry.”
Given that Secretary of the Interior rarely undergoes the scrutiny of other cabinet positions it seems likely Jewell will get the job.
[Via Bicycle Retailer: Jewell is a good pick for the job, say advocates]