Micro-Grant in Action: Norte!
April 24, 2019Norte! is a Traverse City-based organization working to build a stronger, better-connected community. This year, they were awarded funding to help with their Grand Traverse Advocate Academy. Thank you to Gary Howe, for telling their story. “The Grand Traverse Advocate Academy is a call to community action. It’s aimed at fellow citizens who see missing...
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Micro Grant In Action: Carver Camp
April 12, 2019Carver Camp is an organization where underserved children from Detroit get the chance to explore the great outdoors. They received a Micro-Grant fund to provide bicycles that will serve their campers for many years. Thank you to Pete Houk of Carver Camp for telling their story: “It was another glorious summer at Carver Camp in...
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Become an LMB Fundraiser
January 25, 2019Facebook fundraisers give you an easy way to accept donations from your network of friends and family to help you raise money for LMB. Donations are handled directly through Facebook. Every dollar makes a difference and we are so grateful for your support. We’ve pulled together some resources for you to lean on as you...
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2018 Year-End Campaign
December 7, 2018Fellow Cyclist, You have a lot to be proud of this year. With your fantastic support, participation, and encouragement, 2018 has been one of the best years ever for the League of Michigan Bicyclists. None of this would have been possible without the sustained, persistent advocacy of bicyclists and supporters like you. We need your...
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Welcome to the new LMB.org!
November 30, 2018Our website has always been a place anyone can go to find a ride to join, sign up for a tour and other events, buy LMB gear, or to learn more about LMB and the latest efforts to make Michigan bicycling better. And while the look of our website has changed, it still has all...
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Joint Statement by LMB and Bike Law Michigan Regarding Local Five-Foot Passing Ordinances
October 1, 2018Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Twp, Muskegon, Norton Shores, Oshtemo Twp, and Portage have all adopted five-foot passing ordinances. On June 29, 2018, Governor Snyder signed PA 279 and 280 of 2018 into law, making three feet of space the statewide standard for safe passing. The new law put into question whether the new...
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Michigan’s Safe Passing Law FAQ
July 23, 2018Last Update: 8/7/2018 On June 29, 2018, Governor Snyder Signed HB 4265 (Hughes), 4185 (Bizon), and 4198 (Alexander) into law. PA 279 and 280 of 2018 require motorists to give three feet of space as they pass bicyclists on the roadways. PA 277 of 2018 improves drivers education in Michigan to put a greater emphasis...
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E-bikes Set For Hearing
September 5, 2017Three bills regarding electric-assist bicycles, or e-bikes, are scheduled for a hearing in front of the House Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee tomorrow, September 6, 2017, at noon in Lansing. The bills, HB 4781, 4782, and 4783, will make amendments to the Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC) to establish three definitions and classifications for e-bikes and will outline conditions for lawfully operating...
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Bikes and Beers
July 20, 2017LMB and Kalamazoo Valley Ambucs have been chosen as the charity recipients of Michigan’s first Bikes and Beers event, sponsored by National Bikes and Beers and Bell’s Brewery. We invite you to try out Bikes and Beer’s 15 or 30-mile route and attend the Bell’s Brewery after party hosted at Bell’s. A percentage of the profits from the event’s registrations...
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Michigan Laws Pertaining to Bicyclists
December 16, 2011The following is a summary of the Michigan Compiled Law (MCL), Motor Vehicle Code (MVC) and Administrative Rules pertaining to bicyclists. Local ordinances may not supersede the MVC, MCL or Administrative Rules unless explicitly specified in statute. For more details concerning the following laws and penalties, please review the complete MVC at the Michigan State...
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