Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Advocacy"
Women, Beauty, and the Media
One of my friends posted this on Facebook. Please take the time to watch it. It is very interesting and makes an important point about a real problem. I admit, I sometimes see pictures of women and think, “Why can’t I be like that? Why can’t my legs be skinny or my arms look like a 20-year-old’s?” Well, there are a few reasons. The reasons I can’t control are: My metabolism noticeably … Read entire article »
Filed under: Bike Culture
Michigan House Bill No. 4684 Introduced May 26 Endangers Mountain Bike Trails
The Back Country Horseman, Michigan posted a copy of House Bill No. 4684 on their website. This bill seeks to amend the “Right to Ride” bill that was passed, last year. Under the current legislation, equestrians many not ride on trails in Michigan state parks and recreation areas unless otherwise granted in writing. Conversely, they may ride in state forests unless otherwise prohibited in writing.House Bill No. 4684 updates some of the … Read entire article »
Filed under: MMBA
May is National Bike Month – Version 2011
May is National Bike Month and there is plenty to do! There are plenty of events and summits to feed your hunger for bike advocacy, so jump in and get involved. The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition is hosting the Grand Rapids Bicycle Summit May 6 at the Grand Valley State University Eberhard Center. The Michigan Bike Demo will be on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at … Read entire article »
Filed under: Advocacy
15% Off Your New Car if You Promise to Stay Off the Road!
This ad has been causing a cycling mini-outrage in the cyber world, today. Someone had always intended to post it when the Internet finally provided him with the right cyber tools, and today, he found the ad and did just that. I first saw it on Facebook when it gained attention through the League of Michigan Bicyclists Facebook page. I knew there would be hell to pay. I thought about posting … Read entire article »
Filed under: Advocacy
Mountain Bikers Are Safe as Vandeman Sits in Jail
Michael Vandeman, 67, assaulted a mountain biker with a handsaw on a University of California-Berkeley fire road on April 18, 2010. Vandeman is a radical environmentalist who believes that forests should be closed off to humans, especially mountain bikers. He cites studies that “prove” that mountain bikers damage the environment, and ignores studies that show that mountain bikers have no more of an impact than hikers, and that hikers often have more of an impact on the surrounding environment because they are more likely to leave the trail. To gain an understanding of Mr. Vandeman, check out his websites: Wildlife Need Habitat Off-Limits to Humans A pictorial overview of “Wildlife Need Habitat Off-Limits to Humans.” Mike Vandeman’s Environmental Letters, Articles, and Book Reviews According to Henry K. Lee’s article for the San Francisco … Read entire article »
Filed under: Advocacy
Marquette South Trails for Sale?
The City of Marquette is holding a public meeting tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. at Lakeview Arena to discuss the future of the Heartwood Forestland that contains the Marquette South Trails. The city is considering zoning parcels of land within the forest for development in an effort to increase Marquette’s tax base. Read more at my Examiner.com page: Marquette considering closing parts of the Marquette South Trails for development. And now the part you all … Read entire article »
Filed under: Advocacy
2009 Midwest Mountain Bike Summit
I made the long journey down to Grand Rapids, last Thursday, to partake in the activities of the Midwest Mountain Bike Summit. After nine and a half hours on the road, I arrived at the Comfort Suites Inn where dinner was being served. We enjoyed a pig roast served by a local caterer. Thursday night was social hour(s) spent imbibing beer provided by Founders Brewing Company, in Grand Rapids, a sponsor of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Advocacy
Michigan House Bill 4610 & Senate Bill 0578
It is my understanding that the House Bill 4610 has been updated. The bills I am working with are the ones provided by the Michigan House and Senate web sites. When an updated bill is provided on those sites, I will provided further information. A Westwood Park trail in Newcastle, Indiana that was damaged by a single horse, or two. Photo by Alex Stewart. A Letter State Representative Mike Lahti & Senator … Read entire article »
Filed under: Advocacy
Equestrian Access to Michigan State Park Trails
In Michigan, a new bill has been introduced that has mountain bikers up in arms. Before we proceed, let’s get a little back story. I got my first horse when I was 11 years old. I really got into it when I got my beloved Paint, Ima. I loved that horse, and I still do. We were the same age and she passed away when we were 25 years old. It … Read entire article »
Filed under: Advocacy
Bike Month is Here!
Cover of the League of American Bicyclists Bike Month Guide. National Bike Month has arrived, again! See National Bike Month for the nice little introduction I gave a year ago. Last year, I gave a suggestion for what to do each day (click here to peruse through last May’s posts). This year, I really don’t know what I am going to do. Here are a couple of key dates to plan for: May is National … Read entire article »
Filed under: Advocacy
