Michigan Makes History: Major Taylor Day Proclaimed
September 11, 2025The League of Michigan Bicyclists is excited to share a long-awaited victory with our friends at Major Taylor Michigan Cycling Advocacy (MTMCA): Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially proclaimed September 15 as “Major Taylor Day,” — making Michigan the first state in the nation to officially honor cycling legend Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor. As the first Black...
Read moreLMB Joins Lansing’s 18th Annual Ride of Silence
May 23, 2025On a rainy Wednesday evening, May 21, LMB participated in the Greater Lansing Ride of Silence, co-hosted by the Tri-County Bicycle Association Advocacy Committee and MSU Bikes. Now in its 18th year, Lansing’s Ride of Silence is part of a global movement, with over 300 events worldwide honoring bicyclists who have been killed or injured...
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Advocacy Day 2025 Recap: Bikes, Policy, and Progress
May 15, 2025The forecast said rain, but we brought sunshine and spokes to Lansing! 🚲🌤️ Bicycle & Trail Advocacy Day at the Capitol on May 13 was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together when we ride with purpose. We kicked off the day in true LMB fashion, with a morning ride from the LMB...
Read moreEnhancing Michigan Bikeability, One Audit at a Time
November 1, 2024As the service term for MI Healthy Climate Corps (MHCC) members comes to an end on November 15, we’re proud to share the meaningful work accomplished by our MHCC member, Joanie Towarnicky, here at the League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB). Joanie has conducted 11 bike audits in seven Michigan communities—Saginaw, Brighton, Berkley, Flint, Kalamazoo, Lansing,...
Read moreAudit Insights for Safer Streets
September 25, 2024Our MI Healthy Climate Corps member, Joanie Towarnicky, has been hard at work conducting bike audits across Michigan with the help of 55 volunteers, using the AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit to identify areas for improvement to make our roads safer for cyclists. Last month, we shared a ‘win’ in Saginaw Township, where MDOT responded...
Read moreThe Next Mile: Where We’re Going After the Election
August 26, 2024“Where do we go from here?” 2024 is an election year. No matter who you’re planning to vote for or who comes out ahead, the landscape will look different next year. LMB is a “bikepartisan” 501(c)(3) organization, and we don’t take sides in electoral politics. We do hope for elected leaders who support...
Read moreThe Next Mile: Where We’re Going on State Road Policy
August 7, 2024“Why are the roads so dangerous? And why are drivers going so fast?” If you’ve tried to go somewhere on a major road by bike recently, you’ve probably asked these questions. At LMB, we’ve got a vision for where we’re going: a future where bicycling serves as an everyday option for more people...
Read moreThe Next Mile: Where We’re Going on E-bike Incentives
August 7, 2024“Why is gas so dang expensive? Isn’t there any alternative?” If you’ve filled up a car or truck in the last few weeks, you’ve probably asked these questions. At LMB, we’ve got a vision for where we’re going: a future where our transportation system is more equitable and environmentally sustainable, and bicycling makes...
Read moreThe Next Mile: Where We’re Going on Mountain Bike Trails
July 26, 2024“Where are we now? And why is the trail ahead so rough?” If you’ve ever set out to explore new terrain on a mountain bike, you’ve probably asked these questions at some point. At LMB, we’ve got a vision for where we’re going: a future where our streets and trails are safe and accessible, and...
Read moreThe Next Mile: Where We’re Going on VRU
July 23, 2024“Where are we, anyway? And… where are we going?” If you’ve ever been on a long ride through unfamiliar territory, you’ve probably asked these questions at some point. At LMB, we’ve got a vision for where we’re going: a future where our streets and trails are safe and accessible, and bicycling makes life better for everyone....
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