What you missed (if you missed Advocacy Day) and how you can help
May 4, 2023Dear friends and fellow bicyclists, It’s spring at last, and I find myself taking off to ride every chance I get, relishing a little sunshine and warmth after a long Michigan winter. The first few bike rides of the spring remind me how grateful I am for the upcoming warm season, but I also notice...
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Registration Open for LMB Advocacy Day on May 2
April 7, 2023We’re so pleased to invite you to LMB Advocacy Day, at the Capitol in Lansing on May 2, 2023! Join us at the State Capitol on May 2 for a unique opportunity for cyclists of all abilities – casual riders and die-hards alike – to converge on the State Capitol and speak with one voice...
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Nominate an Outstanding Bicyclist for our 2023 Awards
March 24, 2023The League of Michigan Bicyclists wants to honor those who are having an impact on Michigan Bicycling. The award categories, listed below, give you the opportunity to nominate a person, club, team, or organization in your community who is making Michigan a better place to be a bicyclist. New this year: LMB will make a...
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LMB’s position on e-MTBs on Michigan trails
March 22, 2023As you may have heard, the Michigan DNR is considering a policy change to allow Class 1 e-bikes to use natural surface trails on state lands. We heard recently from Chief Ron Olson that they would like to receive a position statement from LMB. Recognizing that opinions vary widely on this topic, we also see...
Read moreBike Lights for Michigan Nights
March 15, 2023Good lighting plays a big part in keeping bicyclists safe on Michigan roads. About 48% of bicyclist fatalities were reported in dark conditions, and Michigan law requires a white front bike light and red rear light for people riding after dark. Unfortunately, not every Michigan bicyclist can afford the lights they need. In partnership with...
Read moreSeeking candidates for the LMB board
February 6, 2023The League of Michigan Bicyclists is seeking to fill up to three openings for our Board of Directors. We are committed to reflecting the vibrant diversity of our members and of the Michigan bicycling community, in line with our vision for a state where bicycling makes life better for everyone. Are you enthusiastic about bicycling in...
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Candidate Survey responses!
October 21, 2022LMB reached out to candidates for the Michigan State House of Representatives and State Senate last month and invited them to answer the following questions. The responses we received are below, with candidates for representative listed first, in order of district, and then candidates for senator. Candidates gave a “yes” or “no” for each legislative...
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Our letter of opposition to SB 1191
October 6, 2022On Wednesday, Oct. 5, LMB communications and advocacy director Matt Penniman hand-delivered a letter to the offices of Senators McBroom, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, regarding the opposition of LMB, the Michigan Mountain Biking Association, and many other regional mountain biking associations, bike shops, youth bicycling organizations, and others to SB 1191. The letter begins: “Chair...
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Shout out the word on safe passing
September 14, 2022Close passes on the road are frightening and dangerous. Too many Michigan drivers are still ignorant of the safe passing laws that LMB fought to get enacted. We’re spreading the word, but we need your help. We scripted and recorded an audio PSA about safe passing with help from WJR, and it’s playing there now....
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Announcing Bike ‘n Banter, a new series of bicycling discussions from LMB and Roots to Rise
September 9, 2022What are you doing on Friday for lunch? Up for a chat? This fall, LMB and Roots to Rise are offering a FREE virtual discussion series that includes four 1 hour “lunch and learn” sessions. You can sign up for one, or for the whole series. The LMB Bike ‘n Banter series has been curated...
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