Advocacy Day 2026 Recap: A Big Day for Better Bicycling in Michigan
March 16, 2026Advocacy was present and rolling in Lansing on March 10 as more than 100 bicyclists and advocates from across Michigan gathered for the League of Michigan Bicyclists’ 2026 Bicycle & Trail Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. This year marked our strongest turnout in recent years and a powerful reminder that when Michigan’s bike community...
Read moreCongratulations, 2026 Annual Awardees!
February 15, 2026And the 2026 LMB Awards Go To…🥁 Every year, LMB’s Annual Awards celebrate the unstoppable individuals and organizations who roll up their sleeves to make a difference and go the extra mile to make Michigan a safer and more bike-friendly state. Thanks to your nominations, we’re thrilled to recognize their tireless efforts and achievements. Congratulations to...
Read moreSeeking Law Enforcement Instructors
February 9, 2026Seeking Law Enforcement Instructors for Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Training Programs The League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) is seeking qualified law enforcement professionals to serve as instructors for statewide bicycle and pedestrian safety trainings funded through a FY 2026 grant from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. These trainings are designed for law enforcement...
Read moreA New Chapter for LMB Events
January 17, 2026For more than three decades, the League of Michigan Bicyclists has brought people together through our signature events — long-distance tours, weekend adventures, and skills clinics that helped shape countless summers and sparked lifelong friendships. These rides have meant the world to us, and to the thousands of cyclists who joined us year after year....
Read moreTrails, Teams, and Traction — 2025 Trails Summit
November 3, 2025LMB Events Director Neal Glazebrook attended the Michigan DNR’s annual Trail Summit in Gaylord at the end of October. This year’s summit marked a turning point—a culmination of several years of hard work and collaboration among trail advocates, advisory boards, and partner organizations inside and outside the summit. Efforts both inside and outside of these...
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The Pack That Started It All: Leaf Pile Pedal 2025
November 3, 2025A New Kind of Ride Leaf Pile Pedal proved that you don’t have to head deep into the wilderness to find adventure — sometimes it’s right in your own backyard. Our inaugural bikepacking event carved an adventure through a very urban corridor, blending the comfort of support with the spirit of self-sufficiency. Riders ranged...
Read moreMichigan 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 moreA New Chapter for LMB: Welcome Executive Director Andy Rohrer
September 3, 2025The League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) is turning the page to an exciting new chapter with the appointment of Andy Rohrer as our new Executive Director (ED). When longtime Executive Director John Lindenmayer stepped down last year, LMB’s Education Director, Jeff Carek, stepped up as Interim ED and guided the organization during the search process....
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Shoreline 2025: Riding Coast, Writing Memories
August 11, 2025From August 2–9, riders pedaled the coast and countryside of northern Michigan on Shoreline 2025, LMB’s premier weeklong, pavement-based camping bicycle tour. This year’s event was packed with stunning Great Lakes views, smooth miles (and a few challenging climbs), plenty of ice cream opportunities, and the kind of laughter and camaraderie that makes this tour...
Read morePortage Cyclist Bikes Every Street in the City
July 30, 2025Portage, MI — Have you ever looked down a quiet street and wondered, what’s down there? Portage resident and longtime cyclist Allan Macaulay didn’t just wonder, he went out and rode every single street in the entire City of Portage. Yup. All of them. What started in February 2024 wrapped up triumphantly in April 2025,...
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