LMB’s position on e-MTBs on Michigan trails
March 22, 2023 4:54 pm Comments Off on LMB’s position on e-MTBs on Michigan trailsAs you may have heard, the Michigan DNR is considering a policy change to allow Class 1 e-bikes to use...
Author Archives for Matt Penniman
Bike Lights for Michigan Nights
March 15, 2023 5:17 pm Comments Off on Bike Lights for Michigan NightsGood lighting plays a big part in keeping bicyclists safe on Michigan roads. About 48% of bicyclist fatalities were reported...
Seeking candidates for the LMB board
February 6, 2023 7:41 pm Comments Off on Seeking candidates for the LMB boardThe League of Michigan Bicyclists is seeking to fill up to three openings for our Board of Directors. We are committed...
Candidate Survey responses!
October 21, 2022 3:53 pm Comments Off on Candidate Survey responses!LMB reached out to candidates for the Michigan State House of Representatives and State Senate last month and invited them...
Our letter of opposition to SB 1191
October 6, 2022 10:29 am Comments Off on Our letter of opposition to SB 1191On Wednesday, Oct. 5, LMB communications and advocacy director Matt Penniman hand-delivered a letter to the offices of Senators McBroom,...
Shout out the word on safe passing
September 14, 2022 4:55 pm Comments Off on Shout out the word on safe passingClose passes on the road are frightening and dangerous. Too many Michigan drivers are still ignorant of the safe passing...
Announcing Bike ‘n Banter, a new series of bicycling discussions from LMB and Roots to Rise
September 9, 2022 5:26 pm Comments Off on Announcing Bike ‘n Banter, a new series of bicycling discussions from LMB and Roots to RiseWhat are you doing on Friday for lunch? Up for a chat? This fall, LMB and Roots to Rise are...
What now? The next steps for safer bicycling
August 6, 2022 9:48 am Comments Off on What now? The next steps for safer bicyclingIt’s hard to sit with the heaviness that settles in after a tragic event. We feel helpless, like no action...
On the tragic crash in Ionia County on July 30, 2022
August 1, 2022 1:25 pm Comments Off on On the tragic crash in Ionia County on July 30, 2022The bicycling community is heartbroken for the families of Edward Erickson, 48, of Ann Arbor, and Michael Salhaney, 57, of...
Thanks to you, we’re closer than ever
June 24, 2022 2:46 pm Comments Off on Thanks to you, we’re closer than ever(left to right) Matt Penniman, Communications and Advocacy Director at the League of Michigan Bicyclists; Jim Santilli, CEO of the...