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| May is National Bike Month! |
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National Bike to Work Week is May 14-18, 2012 |
| National Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 18, 2012 |
BICYCLE NEWS:
Back for Fall 2012, Bike Rental Program and Borrow a Bike Lock Program
BICYCLE MAPS:
- Campus Recreation - Walking/Bike Trails
- Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Dept
- Kent Trails - 15 mile, Non-Motorized Trail System in Kent County
- Michigan Regional Bike Maps
- Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance
- Musketawa Trail
- Ottawa County Parks
- West Michigan Trails & Greenway Coalition
- White Pine Trail
BICYCLE REGISTRATION:
Click here to register your bike
BICYCLE SAFETY:
All laws which pertain to drivers of motor vehicles, pertain to bicyclists. Obey all traffic control devices: stop signs, traffic signals, and one-way streets, etc. (from brochure "Michigan Biking Information 2009", prepared/distributed by Michigan Department of Transportation)
- GVSU bicycle safety tips
- Ride as far to the right as practicable.
- Helmet use is highly recommended.
- Wear high-visibility clothing.
- Ride with traffic.
- Don't weave between parked cars.
- Make sure your bicycle is adjusted properly.
- Always check your brakes before riding.
- Always lock up your bicycle. Check out GVSU's Borrow a Bike Lock program.
- Use proper hand-signals for turning and stopping.
- For more safety information, go to Michigan.gov
BICYCLE SHOPS/PARTS - LOCAL (Many of these local vendors offer discounts to GVSU students/staff):
- Alger Schwinn Bicycle & Fitness
- West Michigan Bike & Fitness
- Cross Country Cycle
- Freewheeler Bike Shop
- Grand Rapids Bicycle Company
- Lakeshore Cycle & Fitness
- Links Bike Repair
- Rock 'N' Road Cycle
- Slingshot Bicycle Company
- Velo City Cycles
- Village Bike & Fitness
COMMUTING BY BICYCLE:
EVENTS - LOCAL:
- League of Michigan Bicyclists Event Schedule
- Michigan Mountain Biking Association Event Schedule
- West Michigan Active Commute Week - May 14-18, 2012
ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS:
- League of Michigan Bicyclists
- Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club
- Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition
- Macatawa Cycling Club
- Michigan Mountain Biking Association
- Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance
- The Motion Initiative
- Western Michigan Mountain Biking Association
- West Michigan Coast Riders
OTHER LINKS:
- Rent-A-Bike (not GVSU bike rental)
- BicyclingInfo.org
- Map My Ride
- Pedal GR
- Grand Rapids Bike Park
- GVSU Sustainability Guide
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Michigan Department of Transportation
PUBLICATIONS:
- Planned US 35 Bike Route Would Go Through Muskegon (MLive, 5/31/10)
- Metro Grand Rapids shows its Greenways (RapidGrowth, 5/20/10)
- Nate Phelps Blazes His Own Trail in Grand Rapids (RapidGrowth, 5/20/10)
- Mountain bike park planned for former Southwest Little League site in Grand Rapids (10/25/09)
- Muskegon city bike trails, Musketawa Trail, Lakeshore Trail soon to connect (8/27/08)
- What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know
BIKE RACKS ON GVSU CAMPUS:
Allendale Campus:
Grand Rapids Pew Campus:
- map coming soon!
SHOWER LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS:
There are a few options if you plan to commute to work or school via bicycle or walking/running and need a place to clean up before heading to the office or the classroom.
- Pew Campus - Winter Hall Fitness Center (Faculty/Staff/Pew Housing Residents ONLY) Faculty/Staff: Click here to request an access card for the Winter Hall Fitness Center; Pew Housing Residents: access is on your room card - contact Apartment Director for access if your card is not working.
- Allendale Campus - Rec Center (Students/Faculty/Staff)
COMPRESSED AIR LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS:
Free, self-serve compressed air at various locations on Allendale Campus:
- CON (Connections off lot P) – East side of bldg. near bike racks
- SUB (South Utility Building off Lot N) – North side of bldg
Page last modified April 25, 2013
