Our Mission

The Montgomery Bicycle Club promotes recreational and competitive cycling in the central Alabama area, and seeks to increase bicycle safety and awareness by advocating bicycle-friendly transportation policies in the area. In particular, MBC supports the work of the Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The MPO study area includes portions of Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery Counties including the municipalities of Coosada, Deatsville, Elmore, Millbrook, Montgomery, Prattville, Pike Road, and Wetumpka. We are not anti-motorist (most of us are motorists ourselves); we are pro-bicycle. Getting a little concerned about motorists and access to roadways? Join MBC and support our efforts.

2018 Officers and Board Members

Robert Traphan, President & Glassner Joint Ride Director
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Amanda Senn, Vice President
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Tim Marquardt, Treasurer
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Jeff Feet, Immediate Past President (President Emeritus)
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Karen Stankard, Secretary
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Jeff Periatt, Board Member
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Leslie Bingham, Board Member
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Max Britton, Board Member
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Darren Boulware, Board Member
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Bruce Herbitter, Board Member
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Additional MBC Positions

Bruce Herbitter, Club Ride Director
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Bonnie Traphan, Bike Month Coordinator
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Jeff Periatt, Marketing Coordinator
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BonnieTraphan, Glassner Joint Ride Director
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Join the Club or Renew Your
MBC Membership for 2018

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Dues are payable on March 1 of each year and cover the period of March 1 - February 28. The membership fee is $15.00 for Individual membership and $25.00 for Family membership and will cover the period from joining until February 28, 2018. For members joining after August 31, the membership fee is $7.50 for Individual membership and $12.50 for Family membership and will also cover the period from joining until February 28, 2019.

Attend Meetings

The Montgomery Bicycle Club usually meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Midtown Pizza Kitchen, 2940 Zelda Road, Montgomery, AL 36107 in the back of the dining area (twice a quarter) or at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2475 Cobbs Ford Road, Prattville, AL 36066 in the screened & heated patio area (once a quarter). Check the club calendar on the MBC Home Page to confirm the meeting location and to ensure meeting has not been cancelled or rescheduled. Food and drinks will be available for purchase during the meeting.

Five Steps to Riding Better

1. Follow the Rules of the Road
• Ride with traffic and obey the same laws as motorists.
• Use the rightmost lane that heads in the direction that you are traveling.
• Obey all traffic control devices, such as stop signs, lights, and lane markings.
• Always look back and use hand and arm signals to indicate your intention to stop, merge or turn.

2. Be Visible
• Ride where drivers can see you.
• Wear brightly colored clothing at all times.
• At night, use a white front light and red rear light and reflector. Wear reflective tape or clothing. NOTE: A rear red reflector is mandatory in Alabama.

3. Be Predictable
• Ride in a straight line and do not swerve between parked cars.
• Make eye contact with motorists to let them know you are there.
• Do not ride on the sidewalk.

4. Anticipate Conflicts
• Be aware of traffic around you and be prepared to take evasive action.
• Learn braking and turning techniques to avoid crashes.
• Be extra alert at intersections.

5. Wear a Helmet
• Make sure that the helmet fits on top of your head, not tipped back or forward.
• After a crash or any impact that affects your helmet, visible or not, replace it immediately.