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Local Bicycle Shops

Kzoo Swift – kzooswift.com
Pedal – pedalbicycle.com
Village Cyclery – villagecyclery.com
Zoo City Bicycles – zoocitycycle.com

Bicycling Affiliated Organizations

League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) lmb.org
League of American Bicyclists (LAB) – bikeleague.org
Bike Friendly Kalamazoo (BFK) – bikefriendlykalamazoo.org
Open Roads – openroadsbike.org

Nearby Bicycle Trails

Kal-Haven Trail – michigan.org/property/kal-haven-trail-state-park
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail (KRVT) – kalcounty.com/parks/krvt
KATS Moves – local non-motorized network – katsmoves.org

Where do KBC members frequently ride?

Popular Bike Routes (PBR) map

Reporting Traffic Incidents

In the case of an emergency, immediately call 911
Kalamazoo Public Safety – kalamazoopublicsafety.org
Kalamazoo County Sheriff – kalcounty.com/sheriff/
Nearly Killed Me – http://nearlykilled.me/
Silent Observer – kalamazoosilentobserver.com

Ride Calendars

League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) Michigan Ride Calendar

Reporting Road Hazards

Reporting Road Hazards Page on KBC Website

Resources for Ride Leaders

Ride Leader Guide – pdf file 227 kB
Group Riding Guidelines – pdf file 227 kB
Release Waiver Form – pdf file 161 kb
Incident Report Form – Word document 23 kB
Mobile app for reporting road conditions – BikeableRoute
MDOT Roundabout brochure – pdf file 880 kB

Benefits of Bicycling

Healthy Cycling Guide – https://www.dietspotlight.com/healthy-cycling-benefits-guide/

Tips for Riding Safely

KBC’s Ride Safety Page – https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/rides/ride-safety/

Archive of KBC Posts

  • KBC Group Rides Cancelled Until Further Notice! Tuesday Night Time Trials are a go!
  • Happy Holidays from your friends at KBC!
  • KBC Meeting – December 8th, 2020
  • November KBC Meeting Cancelled
  • Mobile Map of Popular Bike Routes in Kalamazoo Area
  • New LMB Video on bicycling laws in Michigan
  • Group Riding Guidelines During COVID
  • The Lucky 13 KBC Solo Rides
  • KBC’s Recovery Party Rescheduled
  • 2020 Friend of Bicycling Award Nomination Request
  • Keep warm this Fall with a KBC Wool Jersey!
  • Join us for KalTour 2019!
  • KBC Awards Portage West Middle School with Cycling Grant
  • KBC hosts “All-Bike Open House – Tuesday, May 14th”
  • Portage Central Middle School – KBC’s 2019 Friend of Bicycling Award Recipient
  • 2019 KBC Recovery Party
  • 2018 Club Rides are History
  • Gravelmaps for groaders
  • KBC Forest Foliage in the Fall Ride
  • KBC at KVCC Wellness Fair
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  • Rides
    • Club Rides – Group Rides CANCELLED until further notice!
    • KBC Ride Leader Responsibilities
    • Calendar
    • Ride Safety
    • Ride Route Maps
  • Events
    • Bike Camp 2020 – CANCELLED
    • KalTour 2020 – CANCELLED
    • Other Events
  • Members
    • Members
    • KBC Insurance Coverage
    • Ride with GPS
    • Newsletter
    • Volunteers
    • Time Trial Results
    • Where do KBC members live?
    • Stories/Photos/Videos
  • Resources
    • Resources
    • Local News
  • About KBC
    • About KBC
    • Club Officers
    • Grants and Awards
    • Community
    • KBC Timeline
    • History
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