Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Bicycle Advocacy"
Blocked Bike Lanes and Traffic Tickets
The popularity and incidence of bikes lanes is increasing in Michigan, but does that mean that cops will be more absurd? Casey Neistat of New York City created a humorous public service announcement about the harsh reality surrounding bike lanes. My reaction to Neistat’s demonstration was, “What the hell?” followed by, “Oh my Gosh!” and finally: laughter; lots of laughter. This video is hilarious, but it demonstrates a very real problem. Bike … Read entire article »
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Ride of Silence Tonight!
The Ride of Silence is tonight. If you haven’t thought about doing it, now is the time to take it into consideration. Opportunities abound throughout the world. Yes, the world. This is an international event. The ride time is at 7:00 p.m., although some places may have a different ride time or day. Check out the Ride of Silence website to find a location near you.Last year, I attended … Read entire article »
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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 »
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2010 Ride of Silence
I was quite proud of myself. Not only did I remember to pack my camera, but I remembered to charge the battery and actually place the charged battery back in the camera! My mom, brother, and I headed to MSU Bikes in East Lansing to take part in yesterday’s Ride of Silence. It was the first time my brother and mom participated in one of these rides. I did two in Houghton … Read entire article »
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