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Yes, there really is a… Bike Friendly Kalamazoo!

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

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Yes, there really is a… Bike Friendly Kalamazoo!

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  1. Yes, there really is a…Bike FriendlyKalamazoo! Paul Selden - Sunrise Rotary February 26, 2013

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

  3. 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

  4. 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!

  5. Safety - #1

  6. Trail/Sidewalk Cautions at Intersections & Driveways 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 Source: LMB.org

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

  8. Types of bicycling Photo: Zolton Cohen

  9. Types of bicycling Photo: teamlunachix.com

  10. Types of bicycling Photo: LMB.org

  11. Types of bicycling Photo: LMB.org

  12. Types of bicycling Photo: LMB.org

  13. Types of bicycling Photo: Paul Selden

  14. Types of bicycling Photo: Ruth Krueger

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

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

  17. On Road Repairs Carry a few basics Courtesy LMB.org

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

  19. It’s the Law … and Safer • 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 Courtesy LMB.org

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

  21. Kalamazoo Bicycle Club • Founded 1971 • 250-300 members • Annual Bike Camp • Annual KalTour ride • Near daily group rides in season • Grants to many local charities • www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org Photo: Paul Selden

  22. Hand Outs & Questions Photo: Paul Selden

  23. Thank You! Photo: Paul Selden

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

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