Yes, there really is a… Bike Friendly Kalamazoo!
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Paul Selden - Sunrise RotaryFebruary 26, 2013
Yes, there really is a…Yes, there really is a…
Bike FriendlyBike FriendlyKalamazoo!Kalamazoo!
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“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride!”
- John F. Kennedy
Photo: Paul Selden
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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 KBCPhoto: Paul Selden
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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!
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Safety - #1
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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
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Types of bicycling
• Who is a bicyclist in the group?
• Raise your hand if you “see yourself” in next slides
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Types of bicycling
Photo: Zolton Cohen
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Types of bicycling
Photo: teamlunachix.com
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Types of bicycling
Photo: LMB.org
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Types of bicycling
Photo: LMB.org
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Types of bicycling
Photo: LMB.org
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Types of bicycling
Photo: Paul Selden
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Types of bicycling
Photo: Ruth Krueger
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What to Look For In a Bike
• Category - matches intended use
• Reliability
• Fit and comfort
• Local service
• Easy self-maintenance
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Before Your First Ride
•Local bike shop
•A-B-C Quick Check
Courtesy LMB.org
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On Road Repairs
Carry a few basics
Courtesy LMB.org
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Wearing a helmet can reduce risk of head injury by up to 85%
Use a bike helmet!Use a bike helmet!
Courtesy LMB.org
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• 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
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Bike Friendly Kalamazoo - Highlights
2011 • Community BrainstormingVision: 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
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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
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Hand Outs & Questions
Photo: Paul Selden
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Thank You!
Photo: Paul Selden
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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