fall 2015 michigan bicyclist magazine

• Cycling the International Velodrome at Bloomer Park

• 5-foot Passing Standard in Grand Rapids • Congratulations to Josh DeBruyn of MDOT • Welcome Skye Felsing & Norm Cox to LMB • And More!

In this issue:

BicyclistM I C H I G A N

PROMOTING BICYCLING AND THE SAFETY OF BICYCLISTS ON MICHIGAN ROADWAYS

Fall/Winter 2015

George Moses: 29 Consecutive Years on

Shoreline Bicycle ToursPage 5

Wayne State University’s The Baroudeur

Page 9

2015 LMB Bicycle Tour Wrap Up

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1 MICHIGAN BICYCLIST | Fall/Winter 2015

Fall weather brings many wonderful days to ride. As I cycle, I give thanks for the color and the bounty available. With every rotation of my pedals, I liberate myself from the isolation of a

motor vehicle and become one with my community—for which I always give thanks. Fall also allows me another opportunity to thank you. LMB thanks its members, donors, the many volunteers who allow us to present four remarkable tours, and tour participants. We also thank you for your interest in LMB, what we do and what we plan to do. LMB’s goal is to make cycling better in Michigan. John Lindenmayer continues to work both chambers, and both sides of the

aisle, to seek legislation needed to improve conditions for cyclists. (The five-foot passing law and vulnerable roadway user legislation are at the top of our list.) We are delighted to announce that Grand Rapids passed an ordinance mandating a five-foot passing law when a motor vehicle overtakes a bicyclist. We ask for your help. Soon, LMB will kick off our annual fundraising campaign. We have created a matching fund to increase the impact of your gift. Please watch your mailbox for more details of our annual fundraiser. The success of our fundraising campaign last year gave LMB a solid financial footing for 2015. It allowed us to increase LMB’s activity on issues important to Michigan bicyclists. We again ask you to support LMB. Your year-end gifts make a difference and they are tax deductible. Please donate to our annual campaign at LMB.org/donate.

“Small Revolutions” Create ChangeSteven Roach – LMB Board Chair

Michigan Bicyclist Copyright © 2015 On the Cover: Yvonne Rucker, center, helps inner-city Detroit youth learn how to cycle at the International Velodrome at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills. Read the full story on page 7.

Photo courtesy: Jeana-Dee Allen Editor, Art & Design: JEANA-DEE ALLEN

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LMB Directors:MEREDITH BEGIN DAVE BOURGEAULT ERICA BRIGGS JIM CARPENTER LINDSEY DESARMO, Secretary AMY DUGGAN NORMAN COX DAVID JONES, Treasurer ANNE READETT, Vice Chair STEVEN ROACH, Chair SARAH COLEGROVE MICHAEL SHEEAN

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Below are two sample letters LMB staff received about the July 2015 Michigan Bicyclist cover image. (Learn more on page 2): “I found the July 2015 edition very informative and well done—congratulations. I did have a concern regarding the picture you chose for the front cover regarding ‘Social Rides.’

I strongly believe that all cyclists should wear a helmet every time they ride. I put a helmet on even if I am taking a short test drive after making an adjustment to my bike. I have a past experience where wearing a helmet saved me from injury and death. My neighbor and I were hit by a drunk driver at 6:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning. We were both wearing helmets. He would have died and my injuries would have been much worse.

All organized rides I ride, either with my bike club or events put on by other bike clubs, require helmets. I understand some social rides may not. Regardless, I believe LMB should strongly encourage safety and exclude any pictures of people riding without helmets. It would be easy for someone to look at the cover of the July issue and say, ‘See helmets are not necessary.’” - LMB Member John Palmer

“Great editorial, John, and thanks for supporting the progress that social bike rides have been experiencing around the state and country. In my work with the Ride of Silence nationally—processing submissions to our memorial is one of the toughest jobs I have— and as the bike guy at MSU, I spend a great deal of time thinking, talking and teaching about bike safety topics. I feel the Lansing Bike Party, as well as other groups mentioned in the article, have demonstrated the huge benefits social bike rides have on cyclists of all levels. Improved safe behavior while cycling is just one of these benefits. I prefer to focus on these rather than simply focusing on one small aspect of bike safety (wearing a helmet).

As we like to say, ‘It’s about the smiles, not the miles!’ Many people—young and old, of all shapes and sizes—are obviously enjoying it! I hope more of your readers will get out and try one of the many social rides around the state. And, if they see something happening that is dangerous, that they will take the opportunity to (politely) talk with the less experienced rider and help them learn!” - LMB Member Tim Potter

Letters to the Editor: Helmets and Social Rides

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Director’s HubWe have received a few letters about the July 2015 cover image on social rides, pictured at right. LMB is very fortunate to have an engaged readership and we want to say, “Thank you”

to all of our readers who have had encouraging conversations about helmet use. I have written this statement, with the support of our Board of Directors, about our reasons behind selecting the cover image:

I want to reaffirm that LMB strongly encourages helmet use and supports helmet giveaways hosted throughout the state. Thank you for your support and for creating an intriguing dialogue about helmet use and safety. Our position remains firm that helmets are required for all LMB bicycle events. Most importantly, I want you to know that I appreciate your dedication to safe bicycling and that you are giving LMB the opportunity to explain the reasons behind the cover image.

Even though helmet use is not required by Michigan law, LMB strongly encourages people to wear a helmet any time they bicycle. The OHSP crash statistics show that in 2014 there were 21 bicyclists who were killed in crashes. Out of those, five were wearing helmets, 10 were not and six are unknown. We agree with you. Helmets play an important role in helping save lives and prevent life-changing injuries. LMB also believes helmets are an important part of the larger safety equation. We advocate for better infrastructure through Complete Streets design, bicycle-friendly laws and policies, bicyclists’ and driver’s education programs and stronger enforcement of laws that relate to sharing the road. All of these play a key role in keeping cyclists safe and preventing crashes from occurring in the first place.

LMB’s mission is to promote bicycling and the safety of bicyclists on the roadways of Michigan. While safety is at the core of our mission, promotion is as well. We would be remiss to ignore the growing social ride

trend that has emerged in Michigan. Social rides are getting more people bicycling. They are encouraging people to ride, including people who are typically underrepresented in bicycling. These rides grow in size every week. As a result of participating in these larger rides, many people subsequently become comfortable at bicycle commuting on their own.

Studies show that collision rates often decline in locations where there is increased bicycle use. “Safety in numbers” in and of itself can help change behavior on the roads. This is just another way that events such as social rides can encourage new ridership and play a role in improving overall safety.

There are social rides happening across the state. These events attract cyclists young and old —many who have stated they are intimidated or uncomfortable participating in other types of organized cycling such as tours, races and club rides.

We selected this particular cover photo after great deliberation. It is divergent from past covers, which have always depicted bicyclists wearing helmets. Ultimately, we found it appropriate in this case for a variety of reasons. The photo realistically captures the unique diversity that social rides embody: age, gender, race, bike type (road, fat tire and comfort bikes are shown riding together) and, yes, even a variety of safety measures (lights, helmets, safety vests, etc). According to the Lansing Bike Party (the group on the cover) approximately half their riders typically wear helmets. As the article points out the organizers “encourage helmet use.” The image also shows two bicyclists wearing fluorescent safety vests, further showcasing the diversity of safety measures at these events.

Social rides are bringing new people to cycling. Jeff Potter states in the article, “These rides attract many who are presently under-served in cycling: families, twenty-somethings, women, and minorities.” Many of these riders may otherwise not even identify themselves as cyclists. LMB welcomes this growth and

sees it as a great opportunity to cultivate new support and diversity to help make Michigan a more bicycle-friendly state.

For many, these social rides serve as an introduction to cycling. That is why LMB distributes safety materials such as our “What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know” booklets and the Share MI Roads pledge to social ride organizers around the state. Our Share MI Roads campaign specifically encourages helmet use and reviews other safety tips to keep cyclists safe. We have also found that there are plenty of safety advocates who regularly attend these events and serve as onsite models of safe riding behavior. In time, many of these riders may recognize the benefits of wearing helmets. Hopefully, many of these events will also serve as stepping-stones to participation in other events. We hope their interest in bicycling and bicycle safety increases and gets them involved in events such as organized bicycle tours or even our annual Advocacy Day.

We value your comments and feedback on the magazine or any of our publications. Thank you for being such an active voice in the cycling community. Contact LMB Communications and Development Coordinator Jeana-Dee Allen, [email protected], if you have a personal story to share about helmet safety. Thank you again for your continued support and for being a part of this great conversation.

Read the Social Rides story at LMB.org/mag.

John Lindenmayer – LMB Executive Director


“[Shoreline West] makes me proud to be a Michigander,” said tour participant Diane Sherman. Every year, League of Michigan Bicyclists encourages people to explore Michigan and participate in four bicycle tours: Sunrise, Michigan Upper Peninsula, or MUP,

Shoreline West and Pedal & Paddle. We are in awe of our beautiful state—with its charming small towns, pleasant temperatures, friendly people, spectacular scenery and handmade goods. Each year we look forward to sharing Michigan with cyclists from all over the U.S. and the world.

The tour season began June 19–21 with approximately 150 cyclists on SUNRISE. Riders choose a variety of route options, from 20–60 miles a day. Alpena is the perfect location for this tour. “There’s local theater, farm to table restaurants, local breweries, birding, hiking, good museums … the whole city is invested in showcasing all they have to offer and making sure visitors have a good time,” said Kyle Kirkby, LMB Membership and Events Coordinator. Alpena is a remote town, but it has lots of amenities and great roads. “Over the last three years we have listened to music in the amphitheater, seen two live shows, visited the uptown shops and restaurants, taken the shipwreck tour before riding out to the lighthouses and spent time

in the marina and parks,” said tour rider Miriam Holmes. Sunrise, like all LMB tours, gives tour participants the opportunity to reminisce and create new memories. “I used to vacation on Long Lake as a kid. I haven’t been to Alpena in 30-plus years—it was great to stay and explore the city again,” said Bryan Ureel.

From July 12–18 more than 175 people cycled the Eastern side of the U.P. on the MICHIGAN UPPER PENINSULA Bicycle Tour. “You cross that bridge and it’s raw—rock outcroppings, trees for miles. It’s you, your bike and the road in a way that’s really peaceful,” said Kirkby. The serenity and hospitality of the Upper Peninsula is delightful. Riders were welcomed by many local businesses, including wood-fired brick oven cinnamon rolls at North Star Bakery in Newberry, an off-the-power-grid local favorite. For many people, this is their first trip to the U.P. and a great way to have a short escape from the everyday. Official MUP blogger Ralph Hennen said, “We’re in the Riders on Sunrise pedal toward the Presque Isle Lighthouse.

Image courtesy 2015 Sunrise file photo.

Exploring Michigan Jeana-Dee Allen – LMB

The sunflower fields are a favorite location for pictures as riders travel from Traverse City to Charlevoix on Shoreline West. Image

courtesy of Chris Torres.

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middle of . . . nowhere-squared. But, hey, isn’t that what this tour is about—getting away from somewhere?” Participants experienced some rain and cooler temperatures, but that did not keep them from enjoying waterfalls, Mackinaw Island or spectacular rural views on a bicycle! Unfortunately, one rider had a crash the last day of the tour, but is recovering well and thanked staff and volunteers for their attentiveness and follow-up communications.

This year was the 29th anniversary of SHORELINE WEST. During August 2–8, more than 450 bicyclists rode from Montague to Mackinaw City. The tour has two options: seven days to ride 386 miles and three days at 159 miles. It is punctuated with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, resort towns, sunflower fields, historic homes and so much more. “I love Michigan, I love to ride my bike, and this tour was like a trip back in time to the childhood places I knew and loved. It was the most challenging of my (few) bike tours,” said tour rider Beth Flannery, “And, I really enjoyed meeting so many people from all over—that might be the best part of the trip!” (Please see page 5 for a feature on one of our favorite riders, George Moses.)

Tour riders this year had the opportunity to be documented by Mitten State Films. LMB will release a short documentary about the

tour for the 30th anniversary in 2016. The film captures Shoreline West highlights, people who ride on the tour and the sense of accomplishment all riders feel at the end. “It takes a sustained

effort to ride 60-plus miles a day. And, people cheer you through it … It’s like summer camp, but with bikes. [The tours] are a great bonding experience to go through together,” said Kirkby. Please watch for film updates at LMB.org.

The tour wasn’t without surprises. Within the first 24 hours, severe storms and a tornado raked across the Traverse City area—making the initial tour route impassable. LMB staff, volunteers and former Shoreline SAG coordinator Mary Dougherty worked to reroute the cyclists. Participants had to forego the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park for a more inland pass through Interlochen. All arrived safely in Traverse City.

From September 18–20 LMB held PEDAL & PADDLE. There were more than 50 partici-pants cycling and canoeing/kayaking through Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties. “It’s a great tour because of the ‘paddle’ aspect,” Kirkby said. Participants float down the Portage River (about 2.5 hours) and the Rocky River (about 1.5 hours). Pedal & Paddle is a great option for people who want a more leisurely tour or have never been on tour before. ”The tours are diverse riding experiences—whether you’re a beginner or seasoned rider. You cycle through beautiful, remote, wild areas. You visit scenic, tourist towns with lovely little houses. There is also a variety of things to enjoy—from cherry turnovers, festivals and events, Michigan history, local museums and

more. There are all kinds of opportunities to experience Michigan by bicycle,” she said. Bicycle tours help support the mission of LMB: to promote bicycling and the safety of bicy-clists on Michigan roadways. When riders sign up for tours, they support our advocacy and education work at the State Capitol, through-out Michigan and nationwide. “We put in a lot of background infrastructure to make sure routes are safe. Our rides are symbols of what safe looks like,” Kirkby said. The tours also serve as an opportunity to educate cyclists by providing them with our “What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know” booklets. MUP partici-pant David Lombardo said, “Even though I am from Wisconsin, there is a lot of good infor-mation for all cyclists anywhere. It made me take a look at what my state is doing for the bicycle community. After all, we are all trying to improve conditions for bicyclists.”

We would like to extend a special thank you to all the volunteers and riders who make the tours possible. Shoreline West rider Joy Dvorak said, “One of the most incredible highlights of the ride were the long-term volunteers who were the backbone of the tour.” The tours would not be possible without all of their hard work and dedication to bicycling. We would like to say a heartfelt, “Thank you!” to all of you. Because, it is a priceless experience to view Michigan on bicycle and you make it happen. Shoreline West rider Bryan Ureel said it best: “I like exploring the countryside on a bike. I can see, feel and touch the land and sky. There is no better way to see this country than on a bike!” Thank you for making these memories happen.

Cycle with us next year as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of MUP and the 30th of Shoreline West! Early registration begins December 1. Watch LMB.org and your inbox for updates.

Participants camp near the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge during the MUP Bicycle Tour. Image courtesy Bill Wilkes.

Participants kayak down the Rocky River during Pedal & Paddle. Image courtesy of Cynthia LeVine.


In the beginning, the tall, white-haired man was a casual cyclist who only rode his mountain bike around his neighborhood and had never dreamed of going on a bicycle tour. But a friend convinced Moses to accompany him on a long ride along the waters under the heavens many, many years ago.

And, behold, it was very good.

The event League of Michigan Bicyclists had created—a 300-mile bike tour up the Lake Michigan coast from Three Oaks to Traverse City—was so good, in fact, that George Moses, a 72-year-old magazine publisher from Brighton, has ridden a Shoreline Bike Tour every year since their genesis with that inaugural edition in 1987. With 29 consecutive Shorelines, you could say he’s attained an exalted status among his fellow cyclists.

Why does he ride LMB’s largest and longest tour every summer?

“I like the charming towns we ride through and camp in, Michigan’s beautiful western shoreline and beaches, Bubba’s Pampered Pedalers service and the simple rhythm of riding up the coast with my friends,” Moses said. “LMB staff members and volunteers really care about bicycling and all of us on the tour.”

LMB Executive Director John Lindenmayer presented George with a Certificate of Appreciation that included a complimentary registration for the 2016 West Tour during Shoreline West 29.

“It’s a great pleasure to have George ride with us year after year,” said Lindenmayer. “We have many repeat riders, but none like George. He always brings a genuine smile and is quick to share interesting stories from the road.”

Moses was joined on the ride for the fifth straight year by his daughter, Kim-Nora, a 52-year-old resident of New York City who serves as a volunteer at the Central Park Zoo and for environmental causes.

George and his wife Melanie—“my biggest supporter”—have been married for 42 years and are business partners as well. They publish The Marketeer, a 100-page monthly shopping magazine that covers Livingston County.

The proud Michigan State University alumnus and avid photographer, who grew up in Detroit and graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1960, said he doesn’t mind the inevitable Biblical Moses jokes. “At the age of 72, I’ve heard them all,” he added, and offered up a couple of his favorites:

• God to Moses: “Take these two tablets and call me in the morning.”

• Don’t give up! Moses was once a basket case.

After sharing these groaners, Moses—the one who used to deliver more than “75 thick copies” of The Detroit News on his Schwinn Cruiser and now racks up 1,000 to 1,500 miles every year on his navy blue Trek 5500 carbon fiber road bike, “getting positive exercise without being in a gym”—proposed an 11th Commandment: “Thou shalt not ride three abreast.”

Then the self-described optimist, white-haired but still youthful, added one more bit of wisdom that, not surprisingly, touched on an activity close to his heart.

“I decided when I was a kid that I was never going to grow up,” saith George Moses, humble Shoreline West legend. “So I guess I still have that childlike feeling of the joy of living—and there’s nothing better to connect you with your childhood than riding a bicycle. I look forward to the West Tour all year.”

Wise man indeed, that Moses. Our Moses. After all, riding your bike along a beautiful, blue Great Lake for a week sure beats wandering around a scorching desert for 40 years.

Moses Exultant After 29th Consecutive Shoreline Bicycle TourRon Campbell – Veteran Shoreline West Rider

From left, George Moses and his daughter Kim-Nora Moses ride with Jodi and Howard Ring on the 29th annual Shoreline West.

All images courtesy of Melanie Moses.

George Moses, right, and his daughter Kim-Nora after finishing another Shoreline West.

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As drivers, cyclists are required by law to follow the rules of the road. Traffic laws are based on the rules of movement, which establish right-of-way for vehicles traveling at different speeds and trajec-tories.

Having been developed in 1903, rules of movement are second nature to most people. They create the predictability and priorities that establish order on the roadway. Predictability is knowing what to expect other people to do:•Drive on the right.•Pass on the left.•Select a lane position that serves

your destination—as when using left, through and right turn lanes.

Priorities designate how to solve the conflicts that occur when the paths of two people meet.•First-come, first-served designates

the first person in position as having right-of-way. When overtaking someone, the lead person has right-of-way and the person approaching from behind has to slow down and wait to pass until it is safe to do so. It doesn’t matter which vehicles are involved—cars, motorcycles, farm equipment, horse and buggy, bicycles—all drivers are required to abide by the first-come, first-served rule.

•Yield to the right when conflicts occur, such as four-way stops .

•Yield when making a lateral move, as when changing lanes.

•Yield when entering a roadway from a driveway, parking lot or from a smaller road onto a busier one.

•Yield before crossing through traffic, as when turning left. Traffic includes all oncoming road traffic, as well as sidewalk and side path traffic.

The rules of movement work without any traffic controls—no signs, signals or lane lines are necessary. When every-one follows the same system, everyone travels safely. Crashes happen when the rules of movement are violated. Failing to follow a rule of movement increases your risk of a crash.

As a cyclist, riding defensively includes following the rules of movement. Ride predictably. Ride on the right. Do not ride facing traffic. Do not pass a line of cars on the right. You have violated the pass on the left rule and failed to yield to the motorists’ right-of-way in being first to arrive at the intersection. Get in line with the other drivers and wait your turn. (Position yourself on the left side of the lane behind the drivers, where you can see and be seen by oncoming traffic.) At intersections, move to the left, center or right of the lane to indicate your intend-ed direction. If turn lanes are provided, use the appropriate one. Do not ride straight through an intersection in a right turn only lane.

Yield as required. Obey traffic signals and stop signs. At four way stops, yield to the right. Be sure you are in the portion of the roadway that allows you to navigate an intersection without crossing in front of moving traffic coming from behind.

To ride with comfort and confidence, learn cycling strategies based on the rules of movement. Everyone, no matter how much or how little expe-rience they have had, can benefit from taking a traffic cycling course. CyclingSavvy is an established, research-based program utilizing the rules of movement to provide a toolkit for cycling wherever you want to go on existing infrastructure.

Learn more about CyclingSavvy and class offerings: cyclingsavvy.org or contact Sue at [email protected].

Rules of Movement with CyclingSavvySue Kropscott - LMB Member and CyclingSavvy Instructor

For Community

Given a choice to drive, bicycle or walk someplace, I would choose to walk—all things being equal. However, all things are not equal. That is why I am pleased to join LMB’s board. Let me take a step back for a

moment. Walking, while an unequaled choice in what it does for the individual and for society, will only take you so far in so much time. Walking for daily transportation demands a compact, mixed-use environment that, quite frankly, does not exist much in Michigan. That is where my next favorite mode of travel, bicycling, becomes invaluable.

The simple act of bicycling leads directly to a more livable community. On a bike, the world shrinks and relationships are built. Casual conversations are struck up with fellow bicyclists. Your personal neighborhood is greatly expanded as you develop an acute awareness of your community’s rhythms on your daily trips. You become an integral part of the community because you are exposed in a very vulnerable way to the environment. Gone is your protective, sound deadening armor of steel and glass. You have a greater understanding of your world—its beauty, idiosyncrasies and failings. Your bike spurs you into becoming an engaged citizen.

That is why the bicycling community has such a peculiar reputation in the political world. We don’t all agree on what to do, but we all agree that we have to make things better. We see the need and are willing to invest in making changes. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of a group like that?

It has often been said that pedestrians are the key indicator species used to determine a healthy, vibrant community. I would like to offer another diagnostic tool, one that predicts the future. Next time you visit a community, take a look around and see how many different types of bicycles you can find. Do you see a lot of commuter bikes with fenders and lights? That’s a good sign. Hey, look over there—behind the trees, on the trail—is that a tandem recumbent? When you see a fixie with spoke covers and a polo mallet strapped to the fame, you know a tall bike has to be around the corner—just as you know the community is turning a corner towards a brighter future.

Send Norm a welcome note at [email protected].

Norman Cox - LMB’s Most Recent Board Member

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“Boom, boom, boom...” is what you hear in repetition as 13 inner-city Detroit youth cycle around the wood, resin and steel track at the International Velodrome at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills. It is the resonating sound of dedication, conquered fears, teamwork and a community being built. Their interest in cycling came from volunteers Yvonne Rucker and Myrna Capela who take students to the track four days a week, every week from May–September.

“If you ask the students what they want, they want to be ‘the world’s greatest cyclists,’” Rucker said. “After that, they want a cycling outfit.” The students arrive in street clothes and sneakers to pedal around the track, but this doesn’t dampen their determination to succeed. They ride alongside adults at “the blue line” and compete in races.

The Velodrome opened in 2002 and is an outdoor, 1/8 mile oval track—with banking from 13–44 degrees. There are four lines on the track and an apron (a shallow, blue area— where beginners start). The lines range from least to most difficult: black, red, blue and yellow. Cyclists can bring their own gear or

have everything provided for them. There is a fee to use the track, but anyone 18-years-old and younger can use it for free.

For Rucker, a full time cycling advocate, and Capela, a substitute teacher and single mom of two boys, it is about giving Detroit students access to an elite level sport, and giving them a space where they are treated as equals. “It’s difficult with other sports because you can spend so many hours sitting on the sidelines. Cycling keeps them active and engaged the entire time,” Capela said. “It’s amazing watching them experience cycling. It is a sport that is all up to them: how well they do, how fast they go. I watch them on the bike and I get a clear sense of them overcoming their own obstacles.”

LMB lifetime member and regular velodrome volunteer, Bruce Carlson said he’s seen the students develop confidence, learn to look out for each other

and understand the importance of being active. Students are expected to learn how to use the equipment and tools at the track. “The kids are mixed in with the adults, so they are treated like adults here,” Carlson said. “It’s fun to see those changes. When they first got here, it was a lot of ‘I don’t have this… that…’ And, now they know what to use.” For as often as Rucker and Capela are there for the students, “Coach Carlson” and “Coach Dale” (Dale Hughes—Velodrome designer, builder

Jeana-Dee Allen – LMB

Velo-Dreaming

Myrna Capela, left, and Yvonne Rucker at the track with 13 students, 9–15-years-old.

All the students who ride the Velodrome want to be able to make it to the top. All images courtesy of Jeana-Dee Allen.

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5-Foot Safe Passing Standard in Grand Rapids and Beyond

On September 22 Grand Rapids passed a mandatory 5-foot safe passing distance ordinance. This means that motorists must keep at least five feet between the right side of their vehicle and the cyclist they are passing. Grand Rapids is the first city in Michigan to have a mandatory safe passing distance.

The ordinance is just one recommendation from a partnership between the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan Department of Transportation, Alta Planning and Design and the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition, or GGRBC. It is part of a 3-year, grant funded

project to increase cycling safety and education in Grand Rapids. The city is hoping to achieve the status of the “most bicycle-friendly place in the U.S.” Their comprehensive efforts to have laws that educate drivers and cyclists are only the beginning.

“We placed the emphasis on safety and mutual respect, including cyclists respecting cars. A cyclist should be treated like any other slow moving vehicle,” said GGRBC Interim Executive Director Jay Fowler. He described a recent situation where farm tractor was driving downtown. “All the traffic slowed down and moved to the other lane to pass,” he said. Similar to farm vehicles, cyclists need five

feet because it creates an additional margin of safety with minimal conflict, he said.

An original proposal requested a 3-foot clearance, but GGRBC (at the recommendation of LMB) increased the request to five feet. LMB has been advocating for a statewide five-foot safe passing distance since late 2014. We are currently working with State Representative Mike Callton (R-District 87) to collect cosponsors. We expect the bill to be introduced this fall in conjunction with the reintroduction of our vulnerable roadway user legislation. Michigan law currently makes no mention on how to pass bicyclists. At least 32

and weekly volunteer) are also there, teaching them about cycling.

The greatest issue is that students have to be transported to the track. “I drive 72 miles [round-trip] to give kids in Detroit a chance to cycle,” Rucker said. Both women know that if they didn’t drive students, they wouldn’t have the opportunity to ride the track. Capela said the students have very little opportunities in their neighborhoods. “There are no summer camps, clubs or any other activities except for television,” Capela said. They wanted to provide an alternative. “Velodrome cycling is an Olympic sport. There’s no brakes, no gears —it’s an elite level of cycling. I want to remove ‘can’t’ from the sport and make it accessible,” Rucker said.

Rucker and Capela teach the students to be athletes and to make healthy decisions. Their time at the track always begins with them sharing a meal. “A lot of the students might not have eaten for most of the day and I don’t even want to think about that,” Capela said. Both women work together to teach the students about proper nutrition. “You can’t build muscle off of crackers. You have to have protein. For the work that this takes—riding sideways—you need high quality food,” she said. Once they are on the track, it’s all about focus. Capela described one student’s first experience on the velodrome: “His eyes were

wide as an owl and he didn’t want to stop. He’s really been working hard to conquer his own fear and go fast. Swirling around that track, he’s really conquering something in himself.” All the students begin on the “apron” and look up to those riders who get to the top of the track. They all help each other and encourage fellow riders from the infield. Some students will spend the majority of the season on the apron, but eventually it clicks. It’s exciting to hear them fall into the rhythm of the track and keep the same, booming pace as velodrome regulars. “It’s like riding on a roller coaster. But, this is something you can control. It’s an adrenaline rush and they want to do it again and again,” Capela said.

Both women encourage the students to never be defeated. “If you are someone who can make a commitment, you can go anywhere —do anything. You just have to have the commitment and the faith,” Capela said. “They don’t want to miss out on anything,” she said.

“Cycling has translated into a reason to help out and do better in school. They want to be out there and they know this is it.”

Want to hear from the students? Visit LMB.org to see a short video on their weekly visits to the velodrome. They are seeking donations for food, bottled water and assistance with transportation. Contact Yvonne Rucker at: bikevon.org or [email protected].

LMB lifetime member Bruce Carlson supports students every week as they get fitted with cycling gear. They learn about

bicycle maintenance and how to cycle safely.

See Safe Passing, page 13

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One mountain biker, six staff, 300 volunteers, four bike shops and the entire city of Detroit… that’s what it took to create The Baroudeur. It is a one day, road cycling event to raise funds for scholarships at Wayne State University, or WSU. The inaugural event held on August 22 was the invention of WSU president M. Roy Wilson. A series of community partnerships made the initial event a widespread success. The ride had four options: 20 miles to Belle Isle, 50 miles to Palmer Park, 62 miles (a metric century) to Old Michigan Central Station and 100 miles to Grosse Ile. It raised approximately $10,000 to provide scholarships to underrepresented students. “It couldn’t have gone any better,” said Matt Lockwood, Tour Director, mountain biker and WSU Director of University Communications. The event involved one year of planning and drew more than double the anticipated participants. “We thought about 500 would result in a successful first year event, but were all amazed to get so many [1,100] registered,” Lockwood said. For anyone interested in starting a ride, Lockwood had a few suggestions to consider: First, touch base with police departments as soon as possible. “They all have different ways of doing things and you want them to be involved,” he said. Second, engage as many bike shops as possible. Third, there are a lot of start up costs, such as signage. Your future

events will be more economical because those expenses have been incurred. Fourth, leave registration open for the day of the event and have a reliable system in place. “We had several hundred people contact us about wanting to register after the deadline. These were all participants that could help with scholarship funds,” he said. Lastly, spend a year dedicated to planning. “Somehow it still felt like they were ironing out details until the last minute. It was not possible without a lot of people in the University. We met every Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Then, less than a month after the ride was finished, we started planning the event for next year,” he said.

The ride was created in the true spirit of a baroudeur. It means “warrior” in French, but also describes cyclists who break away from the peloton and find success in creating their own path. A group of “warriors” (the WSU mascot and what students and alumni are referred to) banded together to create the fundraising event. Initially, “there were a few naysayers, but I felt like it was a possibility. WSU has a lot of resources. I wanted the ride to be in the city of Detroit, so I volunteered to direct it,” Lockwood said. Creating The Baroudeur was a community effort and would not have been possible without lots of help. The ride was modeled after other fundraisers such as the Michigan State University Gran Fondo. They also had 300 volunteers and help from local bike shops,

including: Metropolis Cycles, Motorless City Bicycle Company, The Hub of Detroit and Wheelhouse Detroit. The Baroudeur was also mentored by LMB and participated in our $1 Per Rider program—Learn more on page 10 or at LMB.org/$1. Lockwood said it’s important that The Baroudeur gives back to our state. “We connect with the mission of LMB. As an educational institution, WSU supports cycling education in Michigan,” he said.

The Baroudeur has also added to the ever-growing bicycle network in Detroit. Starting in June 2015, Rob MacGregor, WSU Senior Director of Planned Giving, organized training rides on Wednesday nights. The rides were so popular that they have continued as a regular event. “There is a real cycling culture taking over in Detroit. I started working here in 2010. It was rare to see someone riding a bike in Midtown. Now, it is uncommon to NOT see someone riding,” Lockwood said. The Baroudeur has continued to build on the momentum of Detroit as a cycling city. “I met people from Ohio, Grand Rapids and all over. They came to Detroit to experience the city on bicycle and put some dollars into the economy,” Lockwood said, “I wanted to get people on campus and experience the beautiful architecture and urban landscape. Detroit is a comeback city and I wanted people to see development and see Detroit as the accomplished city it is.”

The Baroudeur (“baRudœR”)Jeana-Dee Allen – LMB

Image courtesy of Wayne State University.

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LMB’s Share MI Roads campaign has had a great 2015. We have received financial support from the DALMAC Fund, Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society and AAA Michigan. Their generous contributions are helping extend the reach of our campaign to educate motorists and cyclists. These funds have helped us promote our online safety pledge. We are in the process of developing an interactive, online education platform that will test participants’ knowledge of how to safely share the roads. Learn more and take the pledge at: ShareMIRoads.org.

Honoring CyclistsMark Hagar – Ride of Silence Senior Outreach DirectorWhat is it?

The $1 Per Rider Program is a way for bicycle event organizers to help create a more bicycle-friendly Michigan. The program provides essential funding to support LMB’s mission to promote safe bicycling in Michigan.

How do events participate?When you submit your event to the Ride Calendar, simply select the $1 Per Rider category. Then, LMB will follow up to confirm your commitment to being part of the program.

What kind of donation is required to participate?Just like it sounds, $1 per rider. (i.e 100 riders = $100…750 riders = $750)

How does it work with my event’s budget?Most events simply add $1 to the registration fees. (i.e. $25 > $26). Since we do give additional exposure to $1 Per Rider events, some event organizers factor their donation into their advertising budgets.

Are there any rewards for participating?Events receive enhanced listings in LMB’s website, e-news, Ride Calendar and are eligible for free website banner advertisements. The $1 Per Rider events are also printed on a stand-alone page within the Ride Calendar.

Submit your event:LMB.org/ridecalEvent submissions must be received by 10/26/2015 in order to appear in the print version of the 2016 Ride Calendar. (Events submitted after the 26th will be included on the web version.)

Share MI Roads: Thank You to Our Partners

On May 20th—the same day as the LMB’s Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy Day—more than 1,000 cyclists across the state joined our brothers and sisters worldwide, in the 2015 Ride of Silence, or RofS. It is an event to honor and celebrate the lives of family and friends injured or killed when riding on public roadways. It also raises awareness that cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, not only here in Michigan, but globally.

2015 was a banner year in Michigan, as well as worldwide. The past few years saw a decline in locations statewide, but in 2015 we came roaring back, leading the world with 28 RofS sites. (MI–28, Quebec–24, CA–23, IL-22, TX–18, FL-17.)

Where did we ride worldwide this year? In 340 confirmed locations, on all seven continents: Antarctica, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, the Philippines, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the Ukraine and the U.S.A.

Where did we ride in MI? Adrian, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Battle Creek, Bay City, Boyne City, Cadillac, Detroit, Lansing/East Lansing, East Tawas, Flint, Grand Rapids, Grayling, Grosse Pointe, Harbor Springs, Holland, Ionia, Jackson, Lapeer, Manistee, Marshall, Menominee—the only RofS in the world that travels through two states, crossing into Marinette, WI, Muskegon, Port Huron, Portage/Kalamazoo, Royal Oak, Spring Lake/Grand Haven, Traverse City and Westland.

More information at rideofsilence.org or email [email protected].

More than 200 people participated in the 2015 East Lansing to Lansing Ride of Silence. Image courtesy of Ariniko O’Meara.


Legal Decisions Affecting Bicyclists

Some important legal decisions that may impact bicyclists have recently been decided by Michigan courts. A few could have long-term and significant impact on our rights as two-wheel enthusiasts. Take a look.

BICYCLIST ON SIDEWALK HIT BY CAR Issue: Comparable Negligence: Is riding a bicycle on a sidewalk against the flow of traffic considered negligent?

Facts: A bicyclist was riding on the sidewalk on 12 Mile Road. At the intersection of Bunker Hill, a subdivision street, the bicyclist had the walk signal and hence the right of way. The automobile driver was driving southbound on Bunker Hill and turning right onto 12 Mile. The driver pulled out past the stop sign to see oncoming 12 Mile traffic coming travelling westbound. In doing so, he crashed into the bicyclist who was thrown from his bike. He suffered three broken teeth and a severe lip cut along with injuries to his right hand, back, right arm and left knee.

The driver contended that he stopped completely for 3–4 seconds and had his turn signal on. The driver further argued that the bicyclist was going against the flow of traffic —eastbound—and that the cyclist should have been going westbound. Because, the 12 mile sidewalk the bicyclist was riding on was located on the north side of the street. The driver also claimed that bicyclist was riding in a negligent, distracted and inattentive manner and that his comparable negligence was more than 50 percent. (Note: It is not reported how the bicyclist was riding in an allegedly “negligent, distracted and inattentive manner” other than “against the flow of traffic.”)

Outcome: Although the jury awarded bicyclist $150,000 for his injuries, he was

found 35% at fault and the jury award was reduced to $97,500.

Author’s Comment: This is a bad outcome. No Michigan statute requires bicycle riding

(or walking), in a certain direction on a sidewalk. Obviously, the driver did not look both ways and only looked at traffic coming from the left when he was turning right. See MCL 257.649; MCL 500.3135(2)(b).

BICYCLIST RIDES IN FRONT OF CAR AND IS INJUREDIssue: Comparable Negligence: Is a bicyclist who rides in front of stationary car more than 50% at fault for his injuries?

Facts: The automobile driver was in the process of exiting a bank parking lot. When he approached the sidewalk, he stopped his vehicle. He then drove across the sidewalk, stopped on the apron of the exit and waited for oncoming traffic to clear on the one-way, northbound traffic. The bicyclist was riding his bike southbound on the sidewalk. The bicyclist saw the driver stop on the apron when he was 60 feet away, but continued riding. At about the time the bicyclist attempted to ride his bicycle around the front of the motor vehicle from the passenger side (south side), the oncoming northbound traffic cleared. The driver attempted to pull out onto the road and collided with the bicyclist.

The driver argued that he was not negligent and did not violate MCL 257.652 by failing to yield the right-of-way and argued that bicyclist was more than 50% at fault for the crash. Driver also argued that the sidewalk was “located behind the vehicle” and that the bicyclist approached from the right side while the driver was watching the one-way traffic coming from the left side, waiting for it to clear. The responding police officer testified that it is not reasonable for a bicyclist to travel in front of a vehicle that is waiting to pull out onto the road when oncoming traffic clears. The bicyclist argued

that driver violated MCL 257.652 because he failed to yield the right-of-way when he “attempted to properly navigate the apron area.”

Outcome: The appellate court agreed with the driver’s position. The court noted that the driver had come to a full stop and waited for oncoming, one-way traffic to clear before attempting to pull out onto the road. The court also stated that even if the driver violated the right-of-way statute, he had an adequate excuse under the facts and circumstances because “plaintiff darted unexpectedly in front of the driver’s vehicle” and the driver would not be expected to anticipate that a cyclist was present, that a cyclist would enter the exit area of the parking lot from the right side, or that a cyclist would ride his bicycle directly in front of his vehicle. The court concluded that the bicyclist was more than 50% at fault and under MCL 500.3135(2)(b) damages were not be assessed.

Author’s Comment: This is a questionable outcome. Right-of-way rules apply regardless of whether or not a one-way street is involved. It is unknown whether the driver was asked if he looked right at any time, or if he saw the bicyclist approaching either before or after he pulled out onto the apron.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUE A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY FOR INJURIESIssue: Is strict compliance with all elements of the statute, including notice rules, required when suing governmental entities?

Facts: Plaintiffs were injured in an automobile crash with a state-owned vehicle. Shortly after the crash, plaintiff’s attorney filed a notice of intent to sue the state with the clerk of the Court of Claims. The filed notice stated that “Attorney …, on behalf of [Plaintiff’s], intends to file a claim against the State of Michigan.” The notice was signed by the attorney and notarized. Plaintiff’s filed their complaint and the State of Michigan moved for summary disposition asserting that the notice was inadequate, because MCL 600.6431(1) required the claimants to personally sign the notice of intent.

© 2015. Todd E. Briggs and Sarah W. Colegrove. Todd and Sarah are lawyers in private practice. In addition to helping athletes injured in bicycle and sports-related accidents, they concentrate in the areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, commercial litigation, probate and estate planning law. Todd and Sarah are competitive cyclists, triathletes and adventure racers. Sarah also serves on the LMB board. 660 Woodward Ave., Suite 1523 Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 964-2077 | [email protected]

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Outcome: MCL 600.6431 requires the claimant to personally sign a notice of intent to sue. The notice provision provides that no claim may be maintained against the state unless the claimant, within one year after such a claim has accrued, files in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Claims either a written claim or a written notice of intention to file a claim against the state, which claim or notice shall be signed and verified by the claimant before a notary. Strict compliance with governmental liability statutes is required.

Author’s Comment: It is highly unlikely that the State was prejudiced in any manner, because claimant’s attorney signed the intent to sue rather than the claimant. Be that as it may, bicyclists beware. If you are injured by a defective road condition, notice rules apply and must be followed exactly.

PEDESTRIAN FALLS IN PARKING AREA ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYIssue: Can a pedestrian who is injured by a fall that is caused by faulty condition of the highway sue a governmental agency for failing to maintain that highway?

Facts: The plaintiff, a pedestrian, fell and was injured in a parallel parking lane of a public highway. Plaintiff alleged that the State of Michigan failed to maintain the highway in reasonable repair and that the condition

that caused her injury was located within an area of the improved portion of the highway that was designed for vehicular travel.

The State of Michigan alleged that the area where plaintiff fell was not designed for vehicular travel. The State’s engineer asserted that the portion of the highway that was designed for “through traffic” measures 11 feet on either side of the center line of the highway, and that 11 feet meets the federal and Michigan Department of Transportation’s standards. The engineer also testified that everything that falls outside the 22 feet from the center of the highway was either a buffer zone or a parallel parking lane, and concluded that parallel parking lanes are not “designed for vehicular traffic.”

Outcome: The Court of Appeals disagreed with the engineer’s conclusion that the governmental liability statute regarding defective highways (MCL 691.1402) applies only to that portion of the roadway designed to sustain the heaviest regular travel. The court further stated that the statute does not limit the state’s duty to repair and maintain highways only to the improved portion of the highway designed as a thoroughfare. The statue limits the duty to the “improved portion of the highway designed for vehicular travel—any vehicular travel, not

just the heaviest, most continuous or fastest vehicular travel.”

Importance to the Biking Community: This decision was appealed by the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Supreme Court has granted leave to hear and decide this case. The court will likely decide whether governmental entities, who have authority over roads, have any duty to repair a defect in the surface of a public roadway, when the defect is located outside the “travel lanes” designated for use by motor vehicles. If the answer is “no” the duty to maintain roads in Michigan may not apply to sections of public roads designated for non-vehicular travel, such as BIKE LANES. A person who sustains injury due to a defect in a bike lane, even if the governmental agency fails to keep that bike lane “in reasonable repair and in a condition reasonably safe and fit for travel” will have no legal recourse.

We are anxiously awaiting the outcome of this case, and we will report its outcome in a future article. Until then, be safe and enjoy the fall bicycle season. If you ever have any questions about any of our articles or a legal issue you are facing, do not hesitate to email or call us.

Hi, I’m Skye Felsing! I grew up in the Lansing area and have lived in and around Lansing my whole life. I studied Social Studies and History at Michigan State in the hopes of becoming a social studies teacher. After I graduated, I got married and my husband and I spent seven months teaching English in Thailand and traveling around Southeast Asia. The experience was incredible and helped fuel our love for travel. Over the years, my husband and I have fallen in love with bicycle touring and have biked more than 6,000 miles. Our first tour was a 250 mile loop around northern Michigan. We enjoyed the feelings of freedom, accomplishment

and appreciation for nature. Since then, we have bicycled around Lake Michigan, along the west coast of the U.S. and along the Natchez Trace Parkway. This past summer, we biked across the U.S. from Everett, WA to Washington, D.C. The cross-country tour was, by far, the most difficult, but also the most rewarding and eye-opening. We encountered many obstacles on the roadways and I am excited to be part of a team that seeks to improve Michigan’s roads for bicyclists. Biking has become one of my biggest passions, and I hope to use my experiences to bring the joy of biking to others!

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LMB is pleased to share that Josh DeBruyn, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the Michigan Department of Transportation recently received MDOT’s Director’s Award—the department’s highest honor for outstanding service.

Josh is a long-time LMB member and a tireless advocate for advancing bicycling across Michigan. He’s spearheaded numerous efforts to promote Michigan bicycling during his tenure at MDOT, including designating three US Bicycle Routes in Michigan—USBR 10, 20 and 35.

“He’s been an invaluable resource to LMB over the years and a wonderful asset to local communities, clubs and organizations working to improve bicycling,” said LMB Executive Director John Lindenmayer. “We are thrilled Josh received this honor and that his peers appreciate the significant advancements Michigan has made around non-motorized transportation under Josh’s leadership.”

other states have adopted laws that explicitly mention bicyclists. A statewide 5-foot passing law will improve bicycle safety and provide new opportunities to educate motorists and bicyclists.

Fowler said the opportunity for community education has been the most important part of the process. “Without the law, what would you teach people? It sets a standard and gives us something to educate people from and integrate into the curriculum,” he said. “We hope other cities follow our lead and adopt a similar requirement. Or, better yet, that the state would pass a law.”

Contact Jay Fowler at [email protected]. Please watch your email for updated action alerts on LMB’s efforts.

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