Time to Go Solo
March 16, 2020Fellow cyclists, this is an unusual – even unprecedented – time in our history of riding together in Michigan. K-12 schools are closed; bars, theaters, gyms, and casinos are closing today; restaurants are ending dine-in service; and groups throughout Michigan are reassessing whether it is safe to gather. At LMB, we canceled our in-person strategic feedback sessions...
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LMB and Coronavirus/COVID-19
March 13, 2020Update: March 16, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. Time to go solo. LMB does not support or endorse any club, team, group, or social rides during this time period. Read our full statement. March 13, 2020 at 4:45 p.m. League of Michigan Bicyclists appreciate your support of our advocacy efforts to make Michigan bicycling better by...
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Our draft strategic plan for 2020-2022
February 28, 2020UPDATE: At the July 2021 meeting, the LMB Board finalized the strategic plan for 2022-2025 based on the draft, developments over the course of 2020 and 2021, and community feedback. Read it here: Long Range Plan, 2022-2025 (PDF) == Approaching our 40th year of existence, LMB is changing with the times. We’re guided by our...
Read moreDollar Per Rider Spotlight: Dirty Donut
February 14, 2020LMB is starting a Spotlight series of feature articles on Dollar Per Rider events. Would you like to be featured? Contact Matt at [email protected]. Plan to provide a short write-up and at least two photos! Dirty Donut by Dan Frazier Like many cyclists, Dan Frazier started cycling to try to lose some weight and get into...
Read moreMicro-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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