Resources
Local Bicycle Shops
Kzoo Swift – kzooswift.com
Pedal – pedalbicycle.com
Zoo City Bicycles – zoocitycycle.com
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
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
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
Friend to Cyclists – friendtocyclists.com
Where do KBC members frequently ride?
Ride Calendars
League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) Michigan Ride Calendar
Benefits of Bicycling
Healthy Cycling Guide – https://www.dietspotlight.com/healthy-cycling-benefits-guide/
Nearby Bicycle Trails
Great Lake-to-Lake Trails –https://greatlaketolaketrails.org/
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
Reporting Road Hazards
Tips for Riding Safely
KBC’s Ride Safety Page – https://www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/rides/ride-safety/
JOIN THE CLUB
Ride With the Kalamazoo Bicycle Club
Become part of a welcoming community of cyclists who share a passion for exploring the roads and trails of Southwest Michigan. Join us for group rides, special events, and opportunities to connect with riders of all experience levels.