An outdoor setting that connects with a business or is part of a municipal streetscape creates a sense of place while providing a temporary respite from pressing tasks. It is a place where creative ideas are born. The created outdoor setting also is a source of identify. The design and creativity of the space itself [...] Read more »

Today more and more of the baby boomer generation are reaching the retirement age. Some choose to stay in their home towns for retirement. Others choose to move closer to their children. And then there are the others. The ones who prepared for their retirement. The ones who are not ready to just sit on [...] Read more »

Mountain biking is fun, exciting and keeps you mentally and physically fit. Many bike as a means to maintain their fitness. The rest like to compete. The only way they will be of any real threat to other competitors is if they train. A lot. You’ll find that a mountain biker has an inner and [...] Read more »

When the average person hears the phrase "distracted driving," they're most likely to think of a typical driver, piloting their vehicle they talk, text, change the radio station, sip a coffee, or even do their makeup. It's certainly true that this is the most likely scenario, but it should be noted that those on bicycles are just as likely to commit serious distracted offenses which place them right into harm's way while out on the road. Read more »

When the average person hears the phrase "distracted driving," they're most likely to think of a typical driver, piloting their vehicle they talk, text, change the radio station, sip a coffee, or even do their makeup. It's certainly true that this is the most likely scenario, but it should be noted that those on bicycles are just as likely to commit serious distracted offenses which place them right into harm's way while out on the road. Read more »

LMB's annual Sunrise Adventure took place in Alpena last weekend, we were honored to have 96 bicyclists join us for this three day ride. LMB is very excited to have worked with area volunteers and advocates to promote this event. All three days had short, medium and long routes to suit any rider. Read more »

LMB's annual Sunrise Adventure took place in Alpena last weekend, we were honored to have 96 bicyclists join us for this three day ride. LMB is very excited to have worked with area volunteers and advocates to promote this event. All three days had short, medium and long routes to suit any rider. Thursday kicked off the tour with registration of cyclists from Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Canada followed by a wine and cheese reception at the Marine Sanctuary. Read more »

Since the release of the Michigan State Rail plan last September, LMB has actively lobbied Amtrak to allow bicycles onboard Michigan passenger trains. We are excited to announce that our efforts are paying off and that Amtrak is currently taking steps to accommodate bicyclists on Michigan passenger trains. In March, LMB delivered our bikes on trains petition to Thomas C. Read more »

The proposed New Internationals Trade Crossing (NITC) bridge moved closer to reality this past week. From Crain’s Detroit Business: At a press conference at the Hilton in downtown Windsor, Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a joint effort to build the $2.1 billion New International Trade Crossing between Detroit and Windsor Read more »