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Learn More about bicycling safety and riding in a Bike MS event
What to Wear
Bike Condition
Food & Hydration
How To Ride In A Group
Safety Resources
Safety Brochure (a must read PDF check it out)
"Bicycling Safety Tips for Adults", Courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists -
Rules of the Ride: Road Etiquette and Safety
The Great Lake Breakaway, Bike MS Ride is NOT a race. The event is conducted on open roads. Motor vehicle traffic is present throughout the course at all times.
· Ride single file and as far to the right of the road as is safely possible. While Michigan Law permits riding two abreast it was not written with groups of 900 riders in mind. We ask that for your safety and that of the other participants you ride single file.
· Pass on the left side only.
· Communicate with your fellow riders using proper cycling terms such as "on your left," "car back," “stopping,” etc. or use hand signals.
· Hand signals for stopping: arm out and down with your palm to the rear to signal slowing or stopping.
· Hand signals for turning: left arm straight out to signal a left turn; put your right arm straight out or put your left arm out and up for a right turn.
· Obey all traffic laws and signals. ALWAYS stop at stop signs. Your bicycle is legally considered a vehicle in Michigan.
· Ride in control of your bike at all times (no sudden braking, maintain a straight line as much as possible).
· Be Predictable: Group riding requires even more attention to predictability than riding alone. Call out potential hazards, stops and changes in direction to other riders, and follow the rules of the road.
· Do not wear headphones, headsets or use cell phones while riding.
· Ride WITH traffic not against it.
· WEARING A HELMET DURING THE RIDE IS MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES.
Training Rides
Look for more Training Rides as they becomes available.
Do you know of an open training ride? send informtation to tammy.willis@mig.nmss.org
Sponsoring Bike Shops
It’s important that you and your bike are in the best condition to ride. Please visit one of our sponsoring bike ships for all your cycling needs.
A-1 Mobile Bicycle Repair, Lincoln Park
Ada Bike Shop, Ada
http://www.adabike.com/
Alger Cycle, Wyoming
http://www.alger-cyclery.com/
American Cycle and Fitness, five locations in metro-Detroit
http://americancycleandfitness.com/index.cfm
Breakaway Bicycles, three locations in Western Michigan
http://www.breakawaybicycles.com/
Continental Bike Shop, Hazel Park
http://www.continentalbikeshop.com/
Cross Country Cycle, Holland
http://crosscountrycycle.com/index.cfm
Dave’s Bicycle and Repair, Rockford
D & D Bicycles, four locations in Metro Detroit
http://ddbicyclesandfitness.com/index.cfm
Grand Rapids Bicycle Company, Grand Rapids
http://www.grandrapidsbicycles.com/
Jade Cycles, Zeeland
http://www.jadecycles.com/
Loose Spokes Bike Shop, Grand Haven
http://www.loosespokes.com/
Macomb Bike & Fitness, Warren
http://www.macombbike.com/
Main Street Bicycles, Washington
http://www.mainstreetbicycles.com/
South Lyon Cycle, South Lyon
http://www.southlyoncycle.com/
Sunrise Sports, Fenton
http://www.sunrisebikesandboards.com/
Velo City Cycles, Holland
http://www.velo-citycycles.com/
Village Bike Shops, four locations in Western Michigan
http://www.villagebikeshop.com/
Zeeland Schwinn, Zeeland
http://www.zeelandschwinn.com/ | 
