Bicyclist

MICHIGAN

Spring 2017 PROMOTING BICYCLING AND THE SAFETY OF

BICYCLISTS ON MICHIGAN ROADWAYS

Maddy Frank With Mom & Brother Cheering, taken at Iceman Cometh
2015 by Maddy Frank and Julie McGraw, First Place Winners of the 5th
Annual Michigan Bicycling Photo Contest!

In this issue:
More Winners of the 5th Annual Michigan
Bicycling Photo Contest
The Rise of the E-Bike Page 8 Page 3
Page 9
Behind the Scenes at HUB Fest Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy Karens Trail: Creating Safe Micro Adventuring By Bike
And More! Day Recap Spaces to Recreate
 Small Actions Matter
Lindsey DesArmo - LMB Board Chair
The League of Michigan Bicyclists, or LMB, is
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted Sometimes I think my to continue our work? Ride for a cause. The
exclusively to the advancement of bicycling. individual actions are too proceeds form LMBs bicycle tours largely
Our mission is to promote bicycling and increase
the safety of bicyclists on Michigan roadways.
small to matter. Its a big help to fund LMBs work. There is still time
world, there are big prob- to sign up for our classic MUP, Shoreline
Michigan Bicyclist Magazine is a LMB member lems; how can I possibly West, and Sunrise Adventure tours. Beautiful
benefit. It is published as part of our efforts to make a difference? But, scenery, relaxed atmosphere and support-
educate Michigan cyclists, law enforcement,
policy makers, engineering and planning
then again, my individual ing the work of LMB, what could be better?
communities, and others on issues affecting actions connect with Grab some family and friends and join us.
bicycling in Michigan. others, theirs with more, and together we
become a collective force. As always, you can help amplify LMBs voice
and political clout by becoming a memeber,
Michigan Bicyclist Copyright 2017 There are many ways you can join your voice renewing your membership, or purchas-
On the Cover: Maddy Frank With Mom & with fellow cyclists across Michigan. Early in ing a gift membership for a cycling friend.
Brother Cheering, taken at Iceman Cometh 2015.
the year, LMBs 5-foot safe passing bill, SB Traditional donations are always also greatly
Photo courtesy: Julie McGraw/ Maddy
Frank
123 was reintroduced by Senators Knezek appreciated. You can even make your dona-
and OBrien, who sponsored the bills last tion go further by setting up a recurring
Editor, Art & Design: ANETA KIERSNOWSKI session. House versions of the bill (HB 4185 monthly donation though our office! Please
Letters/Comments/Advertisements may be and HB 4265) were introduced by Represen- visit www.LMB.org/join if you would like to
directed to: aneta@LMB.org tative Bizon and Hughes rescpectively. SB lend your support in these ways.
124, a drivers education bill, was also rein-
LMB Directors: troduced by the Senators. The house version LMB has come a long way because of you,
MEREDITH BEGIN, Secretary was introduced as HB 4198 by Representa- our members, through your voices and
DAVE BOURGEAULT tives Alexander. individual actions in supporting the work of
JIM CARPENTER LMB. You are making a difference. Ride on.
BILL DANLY Please take a minute to contact the Sena-
LINDSEY DESARMO, Chair tors and Representatives while sharing your
NORMAN COX expertise and passion for the safety of all
MICHEAL REUTER, Treasurer people who ride on Michigan roadways.
STEVEN ROACH Email the bills sponsors to thank them
Printed with
YVONNE RUCKER recycled content for introducing the legislation. Sign our
BRYAN WALDMAN Action Alert (www.LMB.org/TakeAction),
BRYAN WILKINSON share the Action Alert with your peers, and
encourage them to sign as well.
Staff
JOHN LINDENMAYER Another way to support the work we do is to
Executive Director participate in a LMB Tour. Did you know the
john@LMB.org LMB Tours are our primary source of revenue

ANETA KIERSNOWSKI
Development & Communications
Director Welcome LMBs Newest Board Member,
aneta@LMB.org
Bill Dany!
BEN SAINT-ONGE Bills bicycling background goes back to his high school days when he
Outreach Coordinator and a friend pedaled around Lake Michigan on a Schwinn Varsity. In
ben@LMB.org 2015, Bill completed a 1500 mile trek from Wilmington, NC, to Brunswick,
ME, on the Adventure Cycling Atlantic route and has also participated in
SCOTT ELLIOTT
several supported tours along the length of the Wisconsin River. He has
Tour Director
been riding LMBs Shoreline West Tour since its 20th anniversary in 2006 and has volun-
selliott@LMB.org
teered with Shoreline West for the past five years. He currently lives in Traverse City, is the
Membership Director for the Cherry Capital Cycling Club, and is involved in numerous local
League of Michigan Bicyclists cycling events such as Ride Around Torch, Leelanau Harvest Tour, and the Ride of Silence.
416 S. Cedar St. Suite A, Lansing, MI 48912 Bill brings to the Board his experience with road and bike route design, as well as a financial
(517) 334-9100
www.LMB.org
background from his former positions as both a Civil Engineer and business owner.

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Directors Hub
John Lindenmayer LMB Executive Director
I am writing this on the one-year anniversary of the
Kalamazoo bicycling tragedy.
The LMB board and staff once again send our sincer-
est condolences to the families of the five killed
cyclists killed this past June and extend well wishes
to the four bicyclists seriously injured. This senseless
tragedy continues to weigh heavy on the cycling
community, as do a number of other high profile bicycling fatalities,
including Karen McKeachie, Eric Snider, Jr. and others.
Sadly, 38 bicyclists lost their lives in 2016. This is 38 too many! According to
the Office of Highway Safety Planning, bicycling fatalities are up an alarm-
ing 81% since 2014. 1,959 bicyclists were involved in motor vehicle traffic
crashes in 2016 in Michigan.
Lastly, as we send this edition of the Michigan Bicyclist to the printer, we
are tripping over boxes tour equipment in our office as we prepare for our
first tour of the season. By the time you read this our inaugural HUB Fest
will be in the books as will our Sunrise Adventure in beautiful Alpena. Our
weeklong MUP Tour in June highlighting the charms of the Eastern Upper
Peninsula is officially full. Please call our office to be put on a waiting list.
We still have a number of 3-Day and 7-Day spots, however on Shoreline
West. 2017 marks the 32 year of Shoreline West which explores the Lake
Michigan Coastline in August.
Our tours are LMBs major funding source to support our advocacy and
education work to make Michigan a more bicycle-friendly state. Riding
with us is truly one of the easiest (and most fun) ways you can support our
mission. I hope to see you on of our events this summer.

LMB remains committed to reducing dangerous interactions with drivers

and working towards eliminating bicycle fatalities. I would like to thank
all of the bicyclists who participated in Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy
Day on May 24 to help us advance our safety legislation. A heartfelt thank
you to our host partners at the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance,
Michigan Mountain Biking Association, and PEAC.

Together we met with 82 legislative offices to advance our 5-foot passing

legislation and improvements to drivers education to allocate more time
in the curriculum to bicycle safety and awareness. Bills on both issues
received a warm welcome from both sides of the isles during Advocacy
Day.

Advocacy Day participants also helped raise awareness for the need
to define e-bikes and create rules about where they can be ridden. We
also made the case for the need to clarify the definition of an obstructed
license plate to exclude bicycle racks that partially block a license plate.
LMB is working closely with a bill sponsor on both e-bikes and the license
plate issue and expect legislation to be introduced later this summer. (To
read more about Advocacy Day, see page 7.)

Additionally, LMB continues to support efforts to curb distracted driving.

In May, I had the privilege to testify before the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee in support of legislation to require hands free
operation of cell phones while driving. As vulnerable roadway users,
cyclists and pedestrians are at greatest risk from inattentive drivers. On
the Senate side, we are working with Senator OBrien on legislation to
strengthen distracted driving penalties.

One of my favorite parts of Advocacy Day was announcing our inaugural

Micro Grant winners. LMB was overwhelmed with proposals for inspiring
projects. In total, we dispersed $12,400 to fund 10 projects with our initial
round of grants. The total submissions were over three times our avail-
able funds. Micro Grant funds come from LMB tour proceeds. The grant
program is focused on supporting projects focused on bicycle safety,
advocacy, and efforts to increase ridership, especially among youth,
women, and underserved communities. Look for more information about
our winners in our next issue and on our website!

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Microadventuring by Bike
Nate Phipps - LMB Member/ Contributing Author
Bicycles are special machines. They can turn called an S24O, or sub 24-hour overnight.
the ordinary into the extraordinary and make
the everyday novel. The efficiency and conve- #coffeeoutside
nience of a bicycle allows you to extend your Coffee outside is as simple as it sounds. Once a
range of experiences and go places you might week, either in a group or solo, you make coffee
otherwise not get to go by other means, both on camp stoves outside. Often this happens
literally and figuratively. For those reasons and before work and might replace your regular
many more, the bicycle is the perfect adventure morning cup at home. In addition to being the
machine. For some, adventure by bike means a perfect way to break out of your weekly routine,
multi-day, unsupported tour. For others, adven- it is also a great way to practice the skills needed
ture is riding for the first time since childhood or to carry out a successful bike overnight or tour.
times referred to as sub-24 hour overnights.
commuting by bike in the depths of the Michi- You have to plan, pack, and carry your own
The idea is that you can begin and end your
gan winter. However you take your adventure, gear to the meetup spot. Once there, you can
journey within a 24-hour period. Depending on
there is an emerging trend towards intention- tinker with your setup and decide what works
the time of year, you might actually be able to
ally smaller, more approachable adventures, or and what doesnt. You can enjoy the solitude
leave after work one evening and, after a quick
microadventures! on your own or meet up with friends where shower and change, be back in the office for
So what is a microadventure, anyway? UK conversations about coffee, gear, and, of course, your morning meeting the next day. Of course,
adventurer and author Alastair Humphreys, bikes abound. weekends are perfect for S24Os as well. You can
who has perhaps written most on the subject, have the better part of a Saturday for chores and
Why the hashtag? Coffee outside has turned into
defines a microadventure as an adventure that preparation, leave in the later afternoon, and be
a microadventure movement, and it is common
is short, simple, local, cheap yet still fun, excit- home Sunday by lunch. The key to a successful
to use the hashtag to allow others to share in
ing, challenging, refreshing, and rewarding. In microadventure is keeping it achievable, which
the adventure on social media. Check out the
other words, an experience that is accessible but often means making sure the time commitment
hashtags #coffeeoutside, #treetowncampcoffee
still pushes one out of their everyday routine, if is minimal. The folks at Rivendell Bicycle Works,
(Ann Arbors very own coffee outside meet-up),
only for a short period. This article is not meant and prominent promoters of the S24O, value
and #larivercampcoffee for inspiration to start a
to be a taxonomy of microadventures, but these trips because they are like the movie
coffee outside gathering in your area.
rather to lay out a few examples to offer some Groundhog Day, because you get to refine
encouragement to try some of your own. Two Sub24Os your style over and over again, without major
great examples of microadventures are meeting suffering or consequences. Much like a coffee
for coffee outside before work and going out for A great next step microadventure is the single outside meetup, an S24O is the perfect prepara-
a single overnight bike camping trip, sometimes overnight bike camping trip. These are some- tion for a longer, self-supported tour or ride.

Labels and definitions should not

dictate our experience, but they can
give shape to an experience or goal
and inspire us to get on the bike, get
outside, and stake out an adventure
on whatever scale suits us. That might
mean getting out on your fat bike after
a big snowstorm, venturing out on a
ride without a clear route or destina-
tion, or going to a park for a picnic
with friends. There is even talk of nano
adventures in the cycling community.
Regardless of what you want to call it,
the most important part is that you do
it. Adventure, after all, is in the eye of the
beholder. Happy adventuring!

Top: supplies needed for a #coffeeoutside microadventure. Above: A #coffeeoutside microadvenute in action.

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Successful Cycling:
How Does It Happen?
By Sue Kropscott
How do you define successful cycling? The
answer depends, of course, on who you ask.
Each of us has our own purpose, goals, and
reasons for cycling. These vary from individual
to individual as well as from ride to ride. Even so,
successful cycling, by any definition, happens
when five components are applied consistently.
By being mindful, observant, knowledgeable
of traffic patterns, strategic, and cooperative,
you can enjoy a comfortable, successful riding
experience practically anywhere.
Successful cycling happens when a cyclist is
habitually mindful, vigilant, and aware of their
surroundings at all times, whether riding in
shared pedestrian space, to the right of motor
traffic, or integrated in the general traffic
lane. Being mindful is also about thinking and
responding to your surroundings. Traffic and
road conditions are always changing, and need
to be adjusted for constantly. Even though
you may have the right of way through an
intersection, always monitor all directions to
be able to predict and take action in case of
human error.
Successful cycling happens when cyclists
observe the rules of movement and
supporting traffic laws. Noting traffic signs
along the road enables you to anticipate and
prepare before reaching an intersection or a
change in road configuration. Noting ahead of
time, for example, that a railroad track is coming
up allows you to get into position to cross the
tracks at a right angle, rather than having to
make a sudden last-second maneuver or be
trapped into an unsafe crossing.
Successful cycling happens when cyclists are
knowledgeable about traffic patterns and how
traffic flow works, enabling them to integrate
with other traffic courteously with minimum
delay and maximum efficiency for everyone.
For example, motor traffic tends to travel in
caravans formed at traffic lights and by the
common practice of driving as close to the
person ahead as you can get. Significant gaps
result between the caravans, on rural roads, in
urban areas, and even during rush hours. Take
advantage of this knowledge by using these
gaps to time your lane change in preparation
for a left turn, or before going through an
intersection where the right-most lane
becomes a right-turn-only lane. This kind of
anticipation and preparation is less stressful
than waiting until the last minute to change
lanes, risking getting caught amid the caravan
traffic. It is also less stressful for motorists when
they can not only see a cyclist ahead, but also
have plenty of time and space to make adjust-
ments, if needed. Last minute jockeying for
lane position is stressful for everyone.
Successful cycling happens when a cyclist is
strategic. Take control of your own safety, plan
ahead, and ride defensively. We as cyclists have
more control over our safety than many realize.
Traffic laws as written support a cyclists safety
on the road. The more knowledgeable you are
of laws, traffic principles, potential hazards,
conflicts, and preventive strategies, the more
successful you will be.
Planning ahead starts before leaving home.
Obviously, proper dress for the weather,
sufficient water, and a well-maintained bicycle
are important. Whether heading to a new
destination or a familiar one, successful cycling
happens when cyclists design routes best
suited to individual goals and interests. Use
road and trail maps, Google Earth, and explo-
ration trips to widen your possibilities. While
riding the same route you would drive is, at
times, the best option, especially if it is the only
reasonably direct way, there may be other
ways to go that you didnt know even existed.
Successful cycling happens when you seek out
routes that best serve your purpose.
Successful cycling happens when you keep
options in mind and leave room for error. What
will you do if you cant get over into the left lane
in time to make your left turn? In this situation,
there are several options available. One is the
Michigan left: continue straight through the
intersection until you have an opportunity to
make a U-turn, ride back to the corner, and turn
right onto the original destination roadway.
There are several other turning options as well,
best learned before you need them.
Successful cycling happens when cyclists take
control of their own safety and use of space. A
rule of thumb when driving a narrow vehicle,
motorized or not, is to ride where you can see
and be seen. The sooner and more clearly drivers
see each other, the safer and less disruptive it is
for everyone. A CyclingSavvy catch phrase is
to never let paint think for you. For example,
if a bike lane leads you to the right of a large
vehicle, it is legal and in your best interest to
leave the bike lane or right edge of the road,
despite what the pavement markings imply.
Establish your position ahead of time when a
gap in traffic makes it easy, comfortable, and
most courteous for everyone.
Successful cycling happens when people are
cooperative. The rules of movement provide
the structure of predictability and priority that
makes it possible for vehicles traveling at differ-
ent speeds and trajectories to successfully
share the same space. In essence, the rules of
movement define the major cooperative
behaviors that all road users are responsible
for following. Communication facilitates coop-
eration. Use eye contact, hand signals and lane
position to communicate your intentions and
give others the information they need in order
to cooperate with you.
Successful cycling happens when you are
mindful, observant, knowledgeable, thinking
strategically, and cooperating according to the
rules of the road. The more knowledge, strate-
gies and skills you have in these areas, the more
satisfying, enjoyable, and successful your rides
will be.
Sue Kropscott is a CyclingSavvy Instructor, LMB member,
and life-long transportation cyclist.CyclingSavvy is a
program of the American Bicycling Education Association
(ABEA). CyclingSavvy is an adult traffic cycling course, whose
mission is to make a difference in peoples lives by empower-
ing them to use their bikes to go anywhere they want, safely
and confidently, using any of the facilities available. For
more information, visit cyclingsavvy.org
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Next year marks the 200th
anniversary of the invention
of the bicycle. Over those two
centuries, bikes have evolved
slowly. But with the advent
of the electric assist bicycle,
two-wheeled evolution has
taken a disruptive leap forward.
What does this mean for road
cyclists, trail riders, mountain
bikers and commuters? It means
we need to rethink issues of
access and cycling infrastructure
to determine where e-bikes fit in,
or others will do it for us.
Right now you can purchase an electric bicycle
through a host of suppliersfrom bike shops
to eBay to e-bike specialty stores. In Europe
and Asia you can find e-bikes everywhere: on
the road, in bike lanes, on trails.
The Current State of Confusion
Perhaps its not surprising for a newly emerging
technology, but Michigan law, Michigan roads,
and Michigan trails have fallen behind the
rapid popularity of e-bikes, meaning our stae
hasno real provision for e-bikes.
E-bikes are currently classified as mopeds
under Michigan law. They are not bicycles
because they are not solely propelled by
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The Rise of E-bikes
Dennis Pace - Lifetime LMB Member
human power. Michi-
gan law defines moped
as a 2 or 3-wheeled
vehicle with a motor
that does not exceed
100 cubic centimeters
piston displacement,
cannot exceed 30
mph, and does not
require the operator to
shift gears.
Since e-bikes do not
have internal combus-
tion engines, you can
argue they do not fit
within this definition, but without specific
provision, its where they are currently placed.
As mopeds, e-bikes must be registered
with the Secretary of State. No insurance is
required, but mopeds must have a headlamp
and a rear stoplight. If operated on a highway,
a moped must be equipped with front and
rear brakes and a host of other equipment.
Finally, theres the question of where you
can use an e-bike. What we need to do is
look at the different places where bicycles
are allowed, where e-bikes make sense,
where they dont, and codify all of that
into legislation.
What We Can Learn from Other States
E-bike Legislation
A number of other states have addressed
e-bike issues through legislation that classi-
fies them as electric assist bicyclesa new
classification. Most of these laws also categorize
e-bikes according to their top speed, power,
and whether or not pedaling is required to
engage the electric motor. The e-bike industry
has embraced a system that includes three
types of e-bikes. All e-bikes have pedals, but
here are some important differences.
Class 1: Pedal assist only (to get electric
assist, you have to pedal. If you stop
pedaling, the power cuts out), 350-watt
motor, 20 mph top speed while pedaling.
Class 2: Throttle operated (while you can
pedal for more power, you dont have to)
500-watt motor, 20 mph top speed.
Class 3: Pedal assist only, 350-watt motor,
28 mph top speed.
Most e-bike laws address other issues as well.
For example, Californias legislation (often
cited as a model for other states) addresses:
Drivers license and vehicle registration
are not required for e-bike use.
Minimum age restrictions: 16 years old
for Class 3 e-bikes.
Helmet Use: Always required for 17 years
old and under, required for all riders on
Class 3 e-bikes.
Finally, most state legislation also addresses
where e-bikes are allowed. Michigan
bicyclists currently can use surface streets,
bicycle lanes, multiuse trails (including rail
trails), mountain bike trails and other kinds of
trails where permitted. What about e-bikes?
Some states have fairly complicated access
provisions. A few more broadly allow e-bikes
everywhere that bicycles are allowed. This is
the area where opinions run deep and folks
can get fairly agitated.
Benefits and Easy Answers
E-bikes offer the potential to get more people
out of cars and onto two wheels. This is a good
thing. More people using bikes for commut-
ing, errands and other trips could mean less
stress on infrastructure, less traffic congestion
and healthier citizens (most e-bikes require
some pedaling). More people on bikes should
also result in a lower risk of severe or fatal
injury for all cyclists. This safety in numbers
phenomenon has been tracked in cities across
the country (National Association of City
Transportation Officials, 2016). Most e-bike use
will occur on streets and bike lanes that are
part of the road network. The issue gets more
complex when we turn to the other major
area of bicycle infrastructuretrails.
Different Places, Users and Requirements They are designed to allow users to immerse can last 50 miles or more.
themselves in nature and provide an escape
Many of us ride our bikes on some kind of trail, from the motorized, built environment. Would I buy one today? Probably not. But I
whether thats a rail-trail, an urban multiuse can see applications aplentyfrom commut-
trail, or a singletrack mountain bike trail. In First, Lets Go for a Ride ers to errand runners, from cyclists pulling
order to discuss e-bike trail access, we need to kids to older riders wanting to keep up with
differentiate between various kinds of trails. Recently, I had a chance to test ride a number family members. E-bikes can have multiple
This is not as easy as it seems. Most trail users of different e-bikes on the Lansing River Trail roles in an overall community mobility
classify a trail by how they use it. But almost all and on the road. Let me declare my bias right picture. Theres another angle to consider: as
trails in Michigan are shared use trails to some off the bat: when it comes to 2-wheeld vehi- our independent bike dealers become an
extent. Hiking trails are seasonally frequented cles, Im a nonmotorized guy. I sold my last ever-endangered species, e-bikes can provide
by cross country skiers and snowshoers. Many motorcycle decades ago and have a number a much needed revenue stream to keep them
mountain bike trails are also used by trail of bicycles that suit different uses, from amongst the living.
runners. Hiking trails frequently host runners singletrack to trails to touring. So I saddled
and mountain bikes. None- Coming Together on the
theless, we can make some E-bike Issue
important distinctions by For the past year, the LMB,
trail surface, design and together with other organi-
intent. zations, has been working
Multi-Use Trails: Michigan through the e-bike issue with
has more than 3,000 miles a goal of moving a bill through
of multiuse trails. These the legislature this year. Many
are typically 10-to-14-foot- groups have been at the table
wide paths, paved with including the Michigan Trails
an asphalt or crushed/ & Greenways Alliance, the
compacted limestone Michigan Mountain Biking
surface. Because many Association, MDOT, DNR, and
of these trails have been the Michigan Environmental
built on old railroad corri- Council, together with indus-
dors, they have minimum try groups including People
grades and are linear. for Bikes and Bosch (supplier of
They also connect places, Above and opposite: members of the MTGA, including LMB member Brad Garmon, above, tried out many e-bike drive systems).
including, in their longer e-bikes at their Annual Meeting. Dennis Pace. As with all legislation, the details are both
iterations, many towns bedeviling and evolving. What I can provide,
along old rail lines. Finally, many multi- up with a healthy dose of skepticism. But is a snapshot of where our collective recom-
use trails connect with roadway cycling after an hour I had to admit that 1) this was mendations currently stand. Suggested
infrastructure to become part of an indeed an interesting, high-tech ride, and legislation would address the following issues:
interconnected commuting network. 2) e-bikes have some definite applications. If
you have ever been riding up a long hill and
Recognize e-bikes as a separate vehicle
Natural Surface Trails: These are trails where had a stronger friendly rider come up behind classification, distinct from mopeds.
the natural surface of forest and field you, place a hand on your back, and help you
provides the trail bed. These include hiking up the grade thats what an e-bike feels like. Classify e-bikes (Class 1-3, as described
trails (from simple loop trails in parks to the You pedal along as if you should be going 10 earlier in this article) based on require-
seven-state North Country National Scenic mph but instead you are going 15 mph. The ment for pedal assist and top speed.
Trail), mountain bike trails (often directional electric assist is unobtrusive, imperceptible in
and incorporating natural features to fact, until you reach maximum speed and it Manufacturers must label bikes according
enhance the off-road biking experience), and cuts out. Stand out? Not much. With batteries to their class and capabilities. Hold e-bike
cross-country ski and snowshoe trails (with and motors inside the frame, it was difficult riders to the same laws and requirements as
bicycle riders.
their unique design and seasonal grooming). to tell some e-models from regular bikes. You
These trails are often narrow and winding. can dial in the level of assist. A battery charge
E-bikes continues on page 13

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 PROUDwork
LMB is putting together the final preparations
for our newest bicycle event, Hadrians Ulti-
SPONSOR
with a number of volun-
teers from the community to
mate Bicycle Fest, or HUB Fest.
HUB Fest was designed to bring together
Michigan bicyclists of all types and ages.
Cyclists choose their own adventure from
four routes that highlight historic Adrian and
Lenawee County.
Adrian was chosen as the location for HUB Fest,
not only for the off-the-beaten path quality of
the area and its diversity of cycling opportuni-
ties, but also because it is home to LMBs Tour
Director, Scott Elliott. According to Scott, the
town is thrilled to be hosting our event. As
we anticipated, the City of Adrian has fully and
enthusiastically embraced HUB Fest. Local
residents, business owners, and city admin-
istrators are genuinely excited about hosting
the event, and have been heavily involved in
nearly every aspect throughout the planning
process.
With four unique route options, planning HUB
Fest had layers of moving parts that needed
to be put in place, and LMB has been lucky to
Local students drop by Cotton Brewing Company, one of
the vendors for the HUB Fest After-Party. Scott Elliott.
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ensure each route appeals to
different types of cyclists.
Though children are welcome
on all LMB Tours, HUB Fest
is the first with a route
specifically for children.
The Hadrian Hoopla route
travels along the quiet
Kiwanis trail and offers two
lengths, a 7 or 15-mile ride.
The midway point will serve
a lunch and provide children Volunteers Todd Blumerick and Wendy Zamzow-Blumerick scouted out the
with fun activities. Children Gravel Grinder route this past February.
can also participate in a
bicycle skills course, making downtown. The HUB Fest After-Party
the route both fun and educational. will feature beer from Cotton Brewing
Company and Tecumseh Brewing Company.
The Gravel Grinder route also explores new Additionally, three live bands have signed
territory for LMB Tours. Thrill-seeker cyclists on to provide music for the event. The kids
can get their hearts pumping on this routes are welcome too: the HUB Fest After-Party
approximately 50 miles of dirt and gravel. Be will provide a bounce house and other
prepared to get a little dirty! kid-friendly activities.
For more leisurely cyclists, HUB Fest offers a As with all LMB Tours, HUB Fests proceeds
35-mile route with stops at three local winer- fund LMBs mission to make bicycling safe and
ies called the Vino Velo route. Go at your own convenient for everyone in Michigan.
pace along low-traffic paved roads through Proceeds from HUB Fest will also support
farmland. Ride right up to the local cycling initiatives in the City of Adrian.
wineries and enjoy a tasting
of one of their signature We hope to build a great relationship with
wines. the city of Adrian for many years to come. The
inagrual HUB Fest is shaping up to be an event
No LMB Tour would be to remember, one that will surely grow into
complete without an one of Michigans bucket-list cycling events.
exclusively road route and Look for pictures of HUB Fest in upcoming
the Road Ramble fits the issues and other LMB communications.
bill. Choose form 40, 62 or
100-mile options on paved HUB Fest takes palce in Adrian on June 10, 2017.
roads that climb the Irish Hills More information at www.LMB.org/HUBFest
and take you through beauti-
A huge thank you to our Title Sponsor!
ful rural countryside.
Roadies, mountain
bikers, and children are
all invited for an evening
celebration in Adrians
Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy Day
On May 24th, 2017, LMB together with the
Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, the
Michigan Mountain Bicycling Association,
and PEAC, hosted a successful Lucinda Means
Bicycle Advocacy Day at the State Capitol
in Lansing.
The annual event drew its biggest numbers
ever with nearly 120 bicyclists from across the
state coming together for a day of legislative
meetings. This year, the issues that partici-
pants discussed with lawmakers included our
5-foot safe passing bills and drivers education
improvement bill, which will require a
minimum of one hour devoted to safely
interacting with bicyclists on the road. This
legislation was introduced earlier this year,
and advocates had the chance to ask their
representatives to support the bills when they
come to a vote.
Participants also sought sponsors for a bill to
clarify the definition of an obstructed license
to exclude a bicycle rack. Following a Michigan
Supreme Court ruling this past year, numerous
cyclists have been stopped by law enforce-
ment simply for having rear mounted bicycle
racks. Some have been issued warnings while
others have received $250 citation. Bicycling
annually contributes $686 million in economic
benefits to Michigan. Ticketing cyclists as they
travel to organized events, trailheads, or even
the local bicycle shop is counterproductive
and a poor use of limited recourses.
Finally, advocates discussed legislation that is
being crafted to regulate electric assist bicy-
cles, or e-bikes (see pg 5 for more information).
In order to better understand the rising
popularity of e-bikes that is making new
legislation necessary, this years
Advocacy Day included an e-bike demon-
stration. E-bikes provided by Trek and
American Cycle and Fitness, along with safety
gear, were on hand for participants and
passers-by to try. A number of legislators
came down to the demonstration to learn
more about this new technology, and to try it
out firsthand. Not only did they all come back
with big smiles, multiple lawmakers expressed
interest in helping with legislation.
During a lunchtime ceremony, Rep. Holly
Hughes presented House Resolution No.
104 to declare May 2017 as Bike Month
in the state of Michigan. LMB then had a Top: LMB member, Janet Hsaio, leads the group that rode into the
chance to announce the recipients of our Capitol Lawn.
Middle: Senator Rick Jones tests out an e-bike.
first ever Micro-Grant. The representa- Below: A group shot of some of the bicycle advocates before
tives from the organizations that received their legislative meetings.
funds had a chance to share a few words
regarding the exciting projects they are
and good discussion all around.
getting off the ground with the funding.
Thank you to our partners, volunteers, and all
Many Advocacy Day participants reported
who attended for helping to make this Advocacy
positive support for most of our legislation,
Day a huge success.
8
Karens Trail: Creating Safe Spaces to Recreate
Catherine Juon - Contributing Writer
I walked through my front door to rumors
about a cyclist killed in a crash on a local,
popular route. I hopped on Facebook,
posted a roll call to my cycling friends, and
starting brainstorming names of people to
check in with. Upon reaching the name of
my friend Karen McKeachie, my heart sank.
In that moment, I understood why she didnt
show up to my swim lesson that afternoon.
Moments later, a text arrived from a fellow
triathlete confirming the news, and for the
large circle of people Karen touched in so
many ways, the world changed.
The challenge is to turn that change into a
positive one.
Karens husband, Lew Kidder, is working
hard to create that positive change through
a legacy project: Karens Trail. The goal of
Karens Trail is increasing access to safe places
for non-motorized activities for the general
public. Even though, as a world-champion
triathlete, Karen would have been training at
speeds that arent appropriate for this kind of
recreational trail, the Kidder and McKeachie
families are firmly focused on creating a trail
appropriate for the masses.
Specifically, the Karens Trail project will
9 MICHIGAN BICYCLIST | SPRING 2017
enable construction of the entire 70-mile
Border-to-Border (B2B) trail system within
the next five years. When finished, the B2B
will be a paved, non-motorized trail that
follows the Huron River all the way from its
entry into Washtenaw County just south of
Pinckney until its exit into Wayne County near
Belleville. Additionally, the trail includes an
extra 44mile loop connecting the Cities of
Dexter and Chelsea, the Waterloo and Pinck-
ney State Recreation Areas, and the Lakelands
State Trail system.
As Kidder puts it, Our families are not doing
this for people just like Karenwe want
to benefit a wider segment of society. To
that end, they have donated a substantial
amount of money between them1.1 million
dollarsto ensure Karens Trail moves forward
as quickly as possible. The family has a special
interest in completing the trail quickly so that
Karens parents, now in their 90s, will be able
to see the project come to fruition.
Even though pathway projects are
notoriously difficult to wrangle, the Karens
Trail project has quickly gathered steam.
Shortly after Karens death, Kidder joined
forces with a like-minded trail group in their
home county of Washtenaw, the Huron Water-
loo Pathways Initiative (HWPI). HWPI is already
working towards completing the B2B Trail and
connecting it to the existing Lakelands Trail.
Karens Trail and HWPI have an even broader
long-term vision: to connect those 70 miles
of trail to the planned nearly 800-mile bicycle
route designed to cross the entire state
of Michigan. This statewide trail is known
as the Iron Belle Trail, named for its start-
ing point at Belle Isle in Detroit and ending
point in Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula.
Originally proposed by Governor Rick Snyder
in 2014, the Iron Belle Trail is the longest
designated state trail system in the United
States. It includes both a cycling trail as well as
a hiking trail totaling nearly 2,000 miles of trail
between the two. Over 70% of these trails are
already completed according to Kris Bennett,
Iron Belle Trail Coordinator for the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources.
Thanks to the large number of state and
local entities already working toward the
Governors vision of a statewide trail, the
Karens Trail project is able to tap into
this existing momentum. Specifically in
Washtenaw County where Karens Trail will
be built, the Washtenaw County Parks &
Recreation Commission (WCPARC) is making
steady progress on the remaining 21 miles
that need to be constructed to complete the
B2B Trail system within Washtenaw County.
Construction is targeted to begin on three
segments totaling 9.2 miles over the next 6-12
months, with a total cost of approximately
$10.5 million according to Jeff Hardcastle,
HPWI Chair. These costs include trail design,
engineering, groundwork and construc-
tion for the trail. Funding for this wave of
construction will come from $4.4 million in
approved state grants, $3.1 million in County
funds and the remaining $3.0 million being
raised privately. Completion of these trail
segments is expected by fall of 2018.
Later this year, HWPI and the County Parks
Commission will begin work to identify
2019 construction plans with engineering
expected to begin in the fall. The remaining
11.8 miles needed to complete the B2B Trail
are expected to be built in 6-7 segments
between 2019 and the targeted completion
date of fall 2021.
Together, the 21 miles of new trail sections
described above plus the 25 already
completed in Washtenaw County will
combine with the Lakelands Trail (both paved
and unpaved sections) to create 70 miles of
continuous trail for cyclists, runners, families
and others to enjoy.
The B2B Trail is expected to become a
signature element of the larger Iron Belle
trail, given that it highlights a scenic portion
of the Huron River in Washtenaw County,
incorporating many crossings over the
winding river. The trail has been carefully
planned in partnership with the Huron Water-
shed Council and other groups to protect
the riverbanks from erosion, requiring a
total of seven bridges at an estimated cost
of one million dollars each. Each bridge will
incorporate artistic signage designed
to highlight a unique element of the
Huron Rivers ecology or local history.
In addition to raising funds for the
construction of the trail and bridges,
HWPI is also creating an endowment
for maintenance, ensuring the legacy
of the trail will be maintained for
generations to come. In total, HWPI
anticipates $35 million in funding will
be required for the remainder of the
B2B Trail in conjunction with The Loop.
According to HWPI Fundraising
Director Susan Faulkner, fundraising
is off to a good start with $1.9 million
already raised of the $18 million sought
in private donations, and a formal
two-year capital campaign is set to kick
off in late April. Through the capital
campaign, HWPI is seeking $16 million
in private donations plus the additional
$3 million to create the maintenance
endowment. The remainder of the
direct construction cost will come
from State Funding ($9 million) and the
County Parks Commission ($10 million),
in large part due to a road millage
approved in the fall of 2016 by residents
of Washtenaw County.
Individuals who would like to contrib-
ute to funding the trail are encouraged to
donate through the HWPI Crowdrise site at
www.crowdrise.com/huron-waterloo-path-
ways-initiative
Corporate sponsors, as well as individual
donors with questions, are welcome to
contact Susan directly at Susan.Faulkner@
HWPI.org or (734)730-5880.
Karens Trail helps to move the entire project,
the B2B Trail and its connection to the
Iron Belle Trail, towards the goal of being
completed by 2021. When the project is
completed, it will be one of the largest
continuous, traffic-free trails in the Midwest.
It has been quite an experience to see the
Karens Trail project move forward with such
remarkable speed and ease, and quite fitting
as well. Karen radiated a belief that anyone
could accomplish anything if they put their
whole heart into it, as she so clearly did. Ive
talked with many people who appreciated
Karens vote of confidence that often came
even before they had such confidence in
themselves.
This same winning combination of heart
and confidence radiates from the HWPI
and Karens Trail teams as well as the many
groups involved in making the complete B2B
Trail system a reality by 2021. Heres to their
success!
About Karen McKeachie:
Karen McKeachie was a remarkable multi-
sport athlete and pioneer in the pre-Title IX
era. At a time when women were afforded few
opportunities for competition, Karen earned
varsity letters in basketball and volleyball
(University of Michigan), and track and cross-
country (Michigan State University).
It was in the sport of triathlon where
Karen truly excelled. A partial list
of her accomplishments include:
seven time gold medalist and 13 time
podium finisher at the ITU World
Triathlon & Duathlon Championships
between 1989-2015; top 25 finisher
three times at the Ironman World
Championships; womens open winner
of more than 100 road races and triath-
lons; and 2014 inductee to the USA
Triathlon Hall of Fame.
Beyond her remarkable athletic
achievements, Karen was an inspiration
and coach to countless women and men
in the triathlon community. She lost her
life tragically on August 26, 2016, while
cycling near her home. She was hit
head-on by a driver attempting to pass
another vehicle. Karens husband and
parents wish to honor her life and legacy
by building Karens Trail, to provide safe
recreational opportunities for all.
More information about Karen
McKeachie and her incredible athlet-
ic accomplishments is available at:
http://karenstrail.org
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Recent Legal Decisions Affecting Bicyclists
Sarah W. Colegrove and Todd E. Briggs
We hope our on-going goal to educate bicyclists about relevant and
applicable law and statutes has been useful. We will continue to do so
with our articles. However, keep in mind that the facts in every case
ultimately determine whether or not an injured bicyclist can, will, or
should prevail. Moreover, juries often apply their own common sense,
regardless of what the relevant statute or case law says when reaching
a decision, as illustrated in the cases below.
CASE NO. 1: Defendant motor vehicle driver was in the process of
exiting a bank parking lot and, when he approached a sidewalk,
stopped. He then drove across the sidewalk, stopped on the apron
of the exit and waited for oncoming traffic to clear on the one-way,
northbound road.
Plaintiff asserted that she was crossing in the crosswalk with the walk
signal, thus having every right to cross. An eyewitness was crossing at
the same time and testified that the Plaintiff indeed was in the cross-
walk at the time of collision. Who wins? (A) Plaintiff of (B) Defendant?
ANSWER: (A) Plaintiff wins. Defendant settled before trial.
CASE NO. 3: Plaintiff was riding his bicycle on the sidewalk of 12 Mile
Road when he crossed an intersection in the crosswalk and with the
walk signal. Defendant was driving southbound and pulled out past
the stop sign to see oncoming traffic on 12 Mile Road, since he wanted
to turn right. As he was pulling forward to check for oncoming traffic,
he struck the Plaintiff causing injury.

Plaintiff, bicyclist, was riding southbound on the sidewalk, testified that Defendant contends that he stopped completely 3 to 4 seconds at the
he saw the motor vehicle stop on the apron of the parking lot drive- intersection, before pulling forward and that he had his turn signal
way from about 60 feet away. At about the same time that the oncoming on. He also argues that Plaintiff was riding against the flow of traffic
northbound traffic cleared, Plaintiff attempted to ride his bicycle around eastbound, when he should have been going westbound since he
the front of the car by entering the apron area from the passenger (south was on the sidewalk on the north side of 12 Mile Road. Who wins? (A)
side) of the vehicle. Thus, when Defendant attempted to pull out onto Plaintiff or (B) Defendant?
the road, he collided with the Plaintiff.
ANSWER: (A) Plaintiff wins. The jury found for the Plaintiff, but said
The responding police officer testified that it is not reasonable for a Plaintiff was riding inattentively and negatively and reduced the jury
bicyclist to travel in front of a vehicle that is waiting to pull out onto the award by 35% - the amount the jury thought the Plaintiff was at fault.
road when oncoming traffic clears. Plaintiff bicyclist argued that he had Hennika v Mikho (2012).
the right of way and Defendant violated MCL 257.652 for failure to yield
CASE NO. 4: Plaintiff motorcyclist was involved in a near collision with
the right of way. Who wins? (A) Plaintiff or (B) Defendant.
Defendant truck that was turning left up ahead of her. Plaintiff success-
ANSWER: (B) Defendant motor vehicle driver wins. The Michigan fully avoided impact with the rear of the truck by applying her brakes
Court of Appeals upheld the trial courts ruling that Plaintiff darted abruptly and laying the motorcycle down, but her contact with the
unexpectedly in front of the car and Plaintiff was more than 50 percent ground resulted in catastrophic injuries. Defendant took the position
at fault for the collision pursuant to MCL 500.3135(2)(b). Ascencio v that Plaintiffs injuries did not arise out of the near collision, because
Snider (2014). the truck was not truly involved since there was no physical contact
between Plaintiffs motorcycle and the rear of the truck. Further,
CASE NO. 2: At about 6:45 AM on a November day, Plaintiff, a Defendant argued that remnants of cocaine and/or alcohol were found
pedestrian, was crossing a street in a crosswalk. Defendant bus was in Plaintiffs system during her initial hospitalization which caused the
turning right onto the same street with the green light, when he struck accident. Who wins? (A) Plaintiff or (B) Defendant?
the Plaintiff causing severe injury. Defendant contended that Plaintiff
was not in the crosswalk at the time of the incident but was instead ANSWER: (A) Plaintiff motorcyclist. The trial court found that the truck
crossing in the middle of the street, negating Plaintiffs right of way. was involved, even though there was no physical contact made. However,
the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned the trial court decision and
stated that to be liable, a motor vehicle must
2017 Sarah W. Colegrove and Todd E. Briggs. Todd actively contribute to the accident. A passive
and Sarah are lawyers in private practice. In addition
to helping athletes injured in bicycle and sports-related contribution is not sufficient. (B) Defendant
accidents, they concentrate in the areas of civil litigation, won appeal. Braverman v Auto Owners (2014).
probate, trust and estate administration. Todd and Sarah
are competitive cyclists, swimmers and triathletes. Each
has competed in many state and national running, biking As usual, bicycle litigation is a specific area
and triathlon competitions, including the Ironman. of law and contains many mandatory time
Briggs Colegrove, P.C. limits, specific requirements and practical
660 Woodward Ave., Suite 1523 knowledge of bicycle rules and etiquette. It
Detroit, Michigan 48226 is best to involve an experienced attorney as
attorneys@briggscolegrove.com
(313) 964-2077 soon as practical after an injury so that all your
rights are protected. Happy and safe biking!

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5th Annual MI Bicycling Photo Contest Winners
1st Place (On Cover)
Maddy Frank With Mom
& Brother Cheering
Maddy Frank & Julie McGraw
2nd Place (Top Left)
Spring Ride With Friends
Garth LaVere
With Laura Dias, Lindsey Patrick,
& Paul Mackiewicz
3rd Place (Bottom Left)
Detroit GraceRiders Biking Group on the
N. Central State Trail in Mackinac City
Leon Wilson
Honorable Mention 1 (Top Right)
Bike off the Bridge Over 196 Highway in
Holland
Steve Johnson
Honorable Mention 2 (Middle Right)
A Short Break from a Long Ride Taken at
Lake Michigan During the PALM Tour
Micah Doerr
Honorable Mention 2 (Bottom Right)
Shoreline West Bicycle Tour
Bill Fritsch
12
New Perspective: National Bike Summit
Ben Saint-Onge - LMB Outreach Coordinator
Each year, as the snows begin to melt, bicycle
safety advocates from across the country
converge on Washington, D.C. for the Nation-
al Bike Summit. The Summit, organized by our
friends at the League of American Bicyclists,
is meant to serve as a hub, if you will, around
which the collective efforts of the various state-
wide advocacy organizations can coalesce. For
two days beginning on March 6, we attended
workshops, brushed up on the dos and donts
of advocacy work, and allowed ourselves to
be wow-ed by our capital citys cutting-edge
bicycle infrastructure.
overwhelming at first. Back in Lansing, it
can sometimes be easy to lose sight of the
fact that LMB is just one of countless orga-
nizations throughout the country working
to shed light on bicycle safety issues. At the
Summit, this patchwork was given form in
the hundreds of attendees crowding every
corner of the Renaissance Hotel, where
it was based. Summit-goers were given
brightly-colored bicycle pins to attach to their
clothing, and for that reason it was easy to
pick out fellow advocates on the sidewalk.
The camaraderie was palpable.
street. And the bike boxes that were found at
the intersections just made so much sense. It
was clear that the city planners hadnt included
bicyclists as an afterthought. As a result, you
could spot people on bikes almost anywhere.
The National Bike Summit showed me
a bustling and fired-up side of bicycle
advocacy I hadnt seen before. To those of
you reading this, feel heartened in the knowl-
edge that you have some very driven people
working to make your rides safer. They
certainly impressed me.

This all culminated on March 9 with our
lobbying day, when we descended on
the various congressional office buildings
bordering the National Mall. With plenty of
talk during the election about a potential
big-dollar infrastructure improvement bill,
we wanted to remind our representatives
to keep bicycle safety in mind. This was a
busy day full of handshakes, meeting rooms,
and business cards. At the end of it, our feet
sore from dress shoes and our stomachs
cavernously empty, we assembled one
last time for a brief dinner and send-off. A
supportive speech from Sen. Ben Cardin, the
senior senator from Maryland, ensured that
the Summit ended on a high note.
As someone relatively new to the world of
bicycle advocacy, I found the Summit to be
I quickly eased into this new setting, and as I The National Bike Summit is a great expe-
did, I began to recognize the sheer amount rience for anyone interested in bicycle
of passion most of these people felt for their advocacy, even for a novice. We hope you will
cause. They could carry a conversation for join the Michigan delegation in 2018!
hours about the minutiae of safety issues,
namedrop legendary advocates without
missing a beat, or even delve into the history
of the Summit itself. I never knew what to
expect in conversation with them, and it kept
me on my toes. It was clear to me from the
very beginning that this was a very tight-knit
community.
Between the meals and mixers, I spent some
time on the town admiring what D.C. has done
to accommodate bicyclists in their streets.
The Capital Bikeshare, Metro DCs bikeshare
service, was just the beginning. I had never
seen a buffered bike lane in the middle of the

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E-Bikes continued from page 6
Provide special requirements
for Class 3 e-bikes: operators 14
years and older, helmet required,
speedometer required.
E-bikes allowed on all streets
and highways where bicycles
are allowed, including bike lanes
and shoulders.
Class 1 e-bikes allowed on
paved, multiuse trails with a
local opt-out provision.
No e-bikes allowed on natural
surface trails unless specifically
allowed through an opt-in ordi-
nance.
These provisions may change as
any bill winds its way through
the legislative process. They
are, however, provisions that all
the groups representing cyclists
and cycling infrastructure have
agreed to.
On the multiuse trail front,
the greatest good seems
to be served by recogniz-
ing these trails not only as
recreational assets but also as
important parts of the transpor-
tation network. Many paved,
multiuse trails link roadways
together for cycling commut-
ers. It makes sense to allow
Class 1 e-bikes on these trails
with a local opt-out provision if
trail managers deem their trail
unsuitable for e-bike use. (As a
personal note, I found that using
an e-bike on an urban multiuse
trail, I still had to respond to
other users and trail conditions
as I would on a regular bike.
Common trail etiquette applies
to all trail users.)
When it came to natural surface
biking trails, the Michigan
Mountain Biking Association
is opposed to e-bike use on
mountain bike trails. Their
reasons include trail design, user
experience, as well as concerns
about accesswhich has often
been granted based on human-
powered use. Likewise, the
North Country National Scenic
Trail (which also allows bikes on
certain trail sections) is restricted
to non-motorized use by federal
statute.
In the end, the best decisions
on e-bike trail access will come
from the people who know
each trail best. These include
the users themselves and the
trail managers (typically state,
county, township or municipal
authorities). Most professional
trail advisory groups endorse
this local control approach.
Beginning at a reasonable start-
ing point, and then allowing
trails of all kinds to make their
own final e-bike decisions by
opting out or opting in, makes
the most sense.
The E-bikes Cometh
Whether you see an e-bike in
your future or not, you should
stop by your local bike shop and
give one a spin. E-bikes represent
remarkable technologytech-
nology that will increasingly be
a part of our cycling community.
Dennis Pace is a LMB lifetime
member and serves on th e board
of the Michigan Trails & Green-
ways Alliance.
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