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Enews - August 2012
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Impeding Traffic
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Recently, LMB has learned of a
number of cyclists being stopped
for impeding traffic. If you are
one of those cyclists, please
email your story (with as much
detail as possible) to
[email protected] to help us in our
efforts to preserve bicyclists
rights to the roads.
Economic Study
LMB is performing an economic
study of bicycling events in
Michigan. If you are an event
organizer, you should have
received an email from us
already. If you have not and are
interested, please contact us at
[email protected].
Save these Dates:
LMB Loses Founding Father - Tom Ferstle
Passes at Age 62
It is with a heavy heart that
we report that League of
Michigan Bicyclists (LMB)
recently lost one of our
founding fathers. Tom
Ferstle, age 62 of Rockwood,
MI died July 22, 2012
An avid bicyclist, Tom played
a big role in Michigan's
cycling scene including the
early history of LMB where
he serviced the organization
in numerous capacities over the years. Tom was involved
in the founding of the League in 1981 and went on to
serve as one of LMB's founding board members. In this
capacity, he also served as treasurer for many of the
early years before helping to organize the first Shoreline
Bicycle Tour - East Route in 1988. He served Tour
Director for this tour from 1989-1996. In 1992, Tom's
commitment to the League deepened even further when
he took on the role as LMB Administrator. Serving in this
capacity until 1996, when LMB hired out first full-time
paid staff, Tom handled the day-to-day operations of
the organization out of his home.
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2012 Michigan UP Tour
LMB, volunteers
and 167 cyclists
(63% from out of
state) arrived on
July 14 in St.
Ignace to begin a
week long jaunt
around the UP.
From Paradise to Sault Sainte Marie, the UP was as
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Save these Dates:
Law Enforcement Training
(MCOLES certified)
October 19, 2012
Ride Calendar Submission
Deadline
October 31, 2012
LMB Michigan Bicycling Photo
Contest
November 19, 2012
Every time I see an adult
on a bicycle, I no longer
despair for the future of
the human race.
-H.G. Wells
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From Paradise to Sault Sainte Marie, the UP was as
happy to have us as we were to be there. As usual, the
North Star Bakery was a well loved stop between the
Soo and Paradise and a slice of warm blueberry pie
straight from the oven at the Berry Patch in Paradise
was a treat every rider enjoyed.
LMB would like to thank all the riders who came out this
year, all of the support staff, volunteer SAGs and each
town along the route for their participation in this year's
tour. We look forward to seeing you all next year.
To read more about the week, click below!
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2013 Ride Calendar Listings DUE
on October 31st
LMB is in the process of
upgrading our website's
Ride Calendar submission
process. While we aren't
quite ready to accept
your 2013 event info yet,
we will be soon. As in
years past, listing events
is free and submissions
are dye by October 31st.
We hope you will also
consider paid advertising
options in the 2013 Ride
Calendar and are
encouraging ALL rides to
participate in our $1 Per
Rider program to help
generate funds for Michigan bicycle education,
advocacy, and promotion., Visit www.LMB.org/ridecal
for more information.
Meet Augie - LMB's New Intern
LMB is excited to
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LMB is excited to
announce another
expansion in the office.
Joining the teamn is
Augie Engelhart, 22, if
Algonac who is interning
with us this summer. A
recent grauate of
Michigan State
University's school of
Natural Science, Augie is
an avid cyclist looking to
begin a career in the
bike industry. "Cycling
has always been a big
part of my life. For as
long as I can remember, I've yearned to get out and
explore new spots on my bike, be it around the
neighborhood, the city, or the state."
After attending the Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy Day
back in May, Augie was awed by the impact a small but
dedicated organization like LMB could have on the state
legislature. He knew he wanted to be a part of such an
organization and approached LMB about volunteering.
Augie is assisting with research and communication and
is conducting outreach for the League's bicycling
economic impact pilot study. He will be getting out of the
office and on the road to help with the 26th Annual
Shoreline West Tour, August 4-11.
Primarily a commuter, Augie enjoys cycling because of
the cost savings and the exercise. As a multisport
athlete, any type of riding is great cross training, which
is why he tries to do it all. From mountain biking, to track
cycling, even BMX to his favorite, road cycling, Augie is
an advocate of riding every day. You can reach him
at [email protected].
LMB Announces First Michigan Bicycling
Photography Contest
League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) is pleased to
announce our first ever Michigan bicycling photo
contest. We are looking for striking digital images that
highlisght the beauty, adventure and inspirational
nature of bicycle travel in Michigan.
Images may be taken anywhere in the state of
Michigan and
must have a
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must have a
bicycle related
theme (Photos
that focus on
the scenery of
an area must
include some
connection to or
indication of
bike travel). We
are especially
interested in
images that showcase the wide range of bicyclerelated experiences: touring, road, dirt and trail riding,
rural and urban settings, scenery and weather, people,
and the emotions.
Deadline for entries is November 19th, 2012
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