BUMPS

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Bicyclists United with Motorcyclists and Pedestrians for Safety. A local group advocating safety for all the vulnerable users of the roads and highways through changes in laws, infrastructures, and minds.
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  • XLFD

    Interested in motorcycle routes around the area? Interested in enjoying refreshing non-alcoholic beverages for those long bike treks? Curious about bike events in the area? Or do you just want to talk with bikers who ride around Western Michigan and share advice? Check out Coffee Shop Bikers, a new site started by our very own Sheila Johnson. And tell your friends; you can all use it as a network to co-ordinate your tours, and safely get from one place to another.

    http://coffeeshopbikers.ning.com/

    Apr 17, 2010

  • XLFD

    Anybody have any more info than the LDN (p 5) on Tuesday about the car-bicycle accident that happened near the Ludington HS?

    Nov 13, 2010

  • XLFD

    This tragedy happened in our state in Canton.  A young mother was walking her bike across the street, and was struck down by a passing vehicle preparing to turn.  http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20110722/NEWS03/110722002

    How do you miss seeing her crossing this road, walking her bike, when you are slowing for a turn?  And why isn't there any charges against the driver?

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    Jul 27, 2011

  • XLFD

    Pedalled 1144 miles in June, my best June since 2006.

    Jul 2, 2012

  • XLFD

    Just ten minutes ago, I was waiting on my bicycle to cross Ludington at Harrison from the corner with the post office, an old lady in a motor scooter is on the opposite corner wanting to cross over my way.  The walk sign comes up, I head over she starts her scooter going.  From behind her, a truck turns right in front of her, fortunately, she saw what was happening and stopped; I had to stop too to avoid being ran over.

    An LPD Tahoe right behind the truck, who must've seen this truck violate both the lady's and my right-of-way just heads across the street as if it was no big deal.  These are the same kops who stop bicyclists for crossing empty intersections claiming they violated right-of-way rules. 

    May 4, 2015