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 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
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
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
Use a bike helmet! Wearing a helmet can reduce risk of head injury by up to 85% Courtesy LMB. org
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
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
Kalamazoo Bicycle Club • • • Founded 1971 250 -300 members Annual Bike Camp Annual Kal. Tour ride Near daily group rides in season • Grants to many local charities • www. kalamazoobicycleclub. org 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 (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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