Paul Selden - Sunrise Rotary February 26, 2013 Yes, there really is a… Bike Friendly Kalamazoo!

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Paul Selden - Sunrise Rotary February 26, 2013 Yes, there really is a… Bike Friendly Kalamazoo!

“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride!” - John F. Kennedy Photo: Paul Selden

Speaking of Bikes… Why? Types of biking Before your next ride Rules of the road What to look for in a bike What is “Bike Friendly Kalamazoo?” About KBC Photo: Paul Selden

Why talk about bicycling? Safety Economic: jobs, tourism, local business Community pride and spirit Maximize potential of existing resources Road to fitness and health Energy independence Environmental appreciation and protection Family, fun, adventure and ice cream!

Safety - #1

Car A turning right: Might see Cyclist 1 Less likely to see Cyclist 2 Many will not yield right-of-way Faster turning speeds increase the chance of a collision Trail/Sidewalk Cautions at Intersections & Driveways Source: LMB.org

Types of bicycling Who is a bicyclist in the group? Raise your hand if you “see yourself” in next slides

Types of bicycling Photo: Zolton Cohen

Types of bicycling Photo: teamlunachix.com

Types of bicycling Photo: LMB.org

Types of bicycling Photo: LMB.org

Types of bicycling Photo: LMB.org

Types of bicycling Photo: Paul Selden

Types of bicycling Photo: Ruth Krueger

What to Look For In a Bike Category - matches intended use Reliability Fit and comfort Local service Easy self-maintenance

Before Your First Ride Local bike shop A-B-C Quick Check Courtesy LMB.org

On Road Repairs Carry a few basics Courtesy LMB.org

Wearing a helmet can reduce risk of head injury by up to 85% Use a bike helmet! Courtesy LMB.org

A bicyclist has the same rights and duties as a motor vehicle when riding on a street or roadway Ride to the right of the roadway Maximum: two abreast Signal Turns Obey Traffic Signals – stop signs and stop lights It’s the Law … and Safer Courtesy LMB.org

Bike Friendly Kalamazoo - Highlights 2011Community Brainstorming Vision: Elevate community’s stature during downturn…using existing resources…to become even more bike friendly 2012Education / Awareness Building Goal- Setting Route Planning Presentations 2013Information portal ( Educational presentations “in a box” Planning county-wide bike system

Kalamazoo Bicycle Club Founded members Annual Bike Camp Annual KalTour ride Near daily group rides in season Grants to many local charities Photo: Paul Selden

Hand Outs & Questions Photo: Paul Selden

Thank You! Photo: Paul Selden

Credits This presentation may be modified or re-used as long as sources/credits are cited Thanks to the League of Michigan Bicyclists ( for providing slides for public re-use Photo credits as noted See org for more information and to download a copy of this presentation template Photo: Paul Selden