Congrats 2024 Trailblazing Grant Recipients!
August 29, 2024We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our first-ever Trailblazing Grants for 2024! Congratulations to the following outstanding organizations: Swedetown Trails Northern Michigan Mountain Biking Association (NMMBA) Noquemanon Trails Network Council (NTN) Motor City Mountain Biking Association (MCMBA) Munising Bay Trail Network (MBTN) Mid-Michigan Mountain Biking Association (MMMBA) These grants are designed to...
Read moreLight Love Success: Brightening Rides in Chocolay
August 26, 2024Launched in 2023 with support from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) and the DALMAC Fund, our Light Love program is lighting up Michigan’s roads and trails. Through this initiative, LMB distributes bike light sets and educational materials on the benefits of active lighting for both bicyclists and pedestrians, helping those in...
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....
Read moreMMBA Advocating for Mountain Biking: Pushback Against Thunder Valley Land Use Order
July 18, 2024Earlier this month, the NAW board voted to close the Thunder Valley trails to bikes, leaving them open for hiking and equestrian use. Neal Glazebrook, Events Director and one of our MMBA Leads, was the only board member to vote against this decision. He spoke out, emphasizing that if trails are to be separated...
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State of the Bike: Advocacy, Awards, and Action
May 21, 2024We are so grateful for all of the passionate bicyclists who were able to join together last week at the Capitol for our Bicycle and Trail Advocacy Day! In this message, I’d like to fill you in on what happened, celebrate the winners of our Annual Awards, share the impact on our lawmakers, and ask for...
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Join us for Advocacy Day on May 14
May 3, 2024Photo: David Marvin Bicycle and Trail Advocacy Day is coming soon on May 14, where we’ll gather at the Capitol, meet with legislators, and ask them to pass laws that improve life through bicycling. I’m writing to give you a quick update on where things stand with our plans for the day and priority issues....
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