Northwest Michigan Bike Riot

Reclaiming a Community's Pedal Identity

Demand safe roads for bikes and other non-car modes of transport. Be part of the Riot!

Members

  • Chelsea Bay Wills
  • Dana W. Pratt III
  • Erik Olsen
  • John Robert Williams
  • Mason G
  • Torie Bunn
  • Marci
  • Eric Taylor
  • Whittaker
  • Rick Bowman
  • Josh McBryde
  • Emily Bert
  • greeze
  • Mike Laeding
  • Christine Sleeman
  • Hartman
  • Queex
  • Christen
  • Albert Greiner
  • t

June 2008 Critical Mass

Photos

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Bill's Bike Blog - LostGears

In The News

Sad days in Minneapolis:


Drunken driver gets 70 months for hitting cyclist


Worst Bike Thief Ever! - From NY Times via Toronto Journal August 21, 2008

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Bike Safety feature in Northern Express - August 11, 2008

Bikes vs. Cars in the Limelight - New York Times August 10, 2008
Fascinating article that plays up the burgeoning battle of turf between bikes and cars.

Carl Ray killed in Kalkaska area bike/car accident. TC Record-Eagle August 3, 2008 Also see the BikeRiot post.

John Robert Williams from Traverse City in the Northern Express. June 23, 2008

Gaylord - Mac City Linear Park in the Northern Express June 2, 2008

Dennis Bean-Larson and Share the Road in the Grand Traverse Herald May 28, 2008

Deb Samuel and Broke Spoke Coop in the Northern Express May 19, 2008

 

Notes

Some Changes to the Look of Bike Riot

Don't panic!  You've probably seen some changes to the look and feel of Bike Riot.  I originally set the site up in one long night of impetuousness and then just let it fly.  Since then we've grown a bit, added a bunch of folks, and begun to reach out to a wider breadth of people.  So I figured it was time for another take on the thing.  Caveat.... I'm no graphic artist oContinue

Created by lostgears Feb 3, 2009 at 11:43am. Last updated by lostgears Feb. 3, 2009.

WELCOME TO TC BIKE RIOT


Give us your thoughts, your debates, your cheers, and your criticisms. This little network is designed to keep us all informed and engaged. Help us build it. Contribute. Yell, scream, pat somebody on the back, just do something....now.

We’ve seeded some discussions below. Please contribute or start your own. If you have photos and/or videos to share, see the left hand pane. If you have Flckr or Picasa slide shows, embed those as well.

Forum

M'Lynn

Local Cyclist Killed 9 Replies

Started by M'Lynn. Last reply by greeze Feb 5.

Howie

8th Street

Started by Howie Feb 3.

Amy Domestico

Ford Motor Radio and Car Safety

Started by Amy Domestico Jan 22.

lostgears

The Sales Floor 5 Replies

Started by lostgears. Last reply by matt tomlinson Sep. 23, 2009.

Colin

I want people to explain why they think TC is not a safe place for bicycles. 16 Replies

Started by Colin. Last reply by Devan DePauw Sep. 8, 2009.

M'Lynn

Please Attend City Commission Meeting: 24-August

Started by M'Lynn Aug. 18, 2009.

Colin

spare parts needed 2 Replies

Started by Colin. Last reply by Colin Apr. 24, 2009.

Colin

Lets get the ball rollin with some bike polo.

Started by Colin Mar. 31, 2009.

lostgears

Rides Around Grand Traverse 3 Replies

Started by lostgears. Last reply by lostgears Mar. 31, 2009.

Gary

Bikers and New York City

Started by Gary Mar. 9, 2009.

Jonathan

Boulder Colorado pedestrian crossings and bike lanes 1 Reply

Started by Jonathan. Last reply by lostgears Jan. 23, 2009.

Colin

Just passing the word on

Started by Colin Jan. 21, 2009.

M'Lynn

:: Recalls :: Recalls :: Recalls ::

Started by M'Lynn Jan. 16, 2009.

Gary

Winter Biking 4 Replies

Started by Gary. Last reply by Eric Taylor Jan. 14, 2009.

lostgears

Contested Streets Film and Discussion 4 Replies

Started by lostgears. Last reply by lostgears Dec. 21, 2008.

Chris Campbell

junk box parts 2 Replies

Started by Chris Campbell. Last reply by Chris Campbell Dec. 17, 2008.

Websites You Should Know About

Traverse Alive - M'Lynn Hartwell's Community Site.

WeAreTraverseCity.Com - Another community-based site about all things TC.

Broke Spoke Bike Coop - A community coop for learning and working on bicycles, right here next to Higher Grounds Coffee at the Village Commons.

Cherry Capital Cylcing Club - Self Explanatory - good folks

FixedGearGallery - Dennis Bean-Larson's hugely popular site.

Community Bike Collective Wiki - It's a Wiki thing; the whole world contributes.

M-Bike (Michigan Biking) http://www.m-bike.org/law For the latest in Michigan Laws referencing bicycles.

The League of Michigan Bicyclists Very helpful website with great legal information.

Dennis's SHARE THE ROAD site - Dennis started a local initiative in TC to buy signs for the city to put up around town. He's created a model for other communities to use too.

Jonathan Pool's Trials Bike site. HOT! http://2wheeltechnique.com/

Bill's LostGears Blog

Send us more and they'll get posted.

Blog Posts

Gary

FYI on the 8th Street WTF!

Posted by Gary on January 31, 2010 at 3:30pm

Cindy Fallsen

group bike trip

Posted by Cindy Fallsen on January 13, 2010 at 4:26pm

V. Q. Dremel

sleep

Posted by V. Q. Dremel on March 16, 2009 at 9:31pm

 
 

Events

Latest Activity

M'Lynn added an event
Critical Slush Bike Ride at 8th Street Ride
February 7, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Please join us for the most critically important Critical Mass ride in Traverse City this winter CRITICAL SLUSH RIDE Monday, February 8, 2010 at 5:30pm (we ride at 6pm) Starts: 1009 E 8th Street and e Ends at 400 Boardman Ave. ...just in time for…
yesterday
is a bike still needed? if so i think i have one i can donate- email me direct: brandon@1lesscar.com thanks.
on Friday
greeze is now a member of Northwest Michigan Bike Riot
on Friday
Howie joined lostgears's group
Planning group for the Complete Streets Initiative to make streets better for pedestrian and bicycle passage. Join this group if you want updates on the Complete Streets Initiative.
on Wednesday

Road Conditions in TC

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