Our Mission

The Montgomery Bicycle Club (MBC) 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, for equitable laws and safer access to roadways. Getting a little concerned about motorists and access to roadways? Join MBC and support our efforts.

2021-2023 Officers and Board Members
The current term runs from March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2023

Board "Officer" Members

Robert Traphan, President & Glassner Joint Ride Director
President@MgmBikeClub.org
Amanda Senn, Vice President
VicePresident@MgmBikeClub.org
Barbara Shanks, Secretary
Secretary@MgmBikeClub.org
Tim Marquardt, Treasurer
Treasurer@MgmBikeClub.org

Board "At Large" Members

Walter Davis, Board Member
WalterDavis@MgmBikeClub.org
Bruce Herbitter, Board Member & Club Ride Commitee Director
BruceHerbitter@MgmBikeClub.org
Rosemary (Rosa) Howard, Board Member
RosemaryHoward@MgmBikeClub.org
Carol Ann Mustin, Board Member
CarolAnnMustin@MgmBikeClub.org
Shamarick Paradise, Board Member
ShamarickParadise@MgmBikeClub.org
Vicki Taylor, Board Member
VickiTaylor@MgmBikeClub.org

Additional MBC Positions

Bruce Herbitter, Club Ride Comittee Chairperson
Rides@MgmBikeClub.org
Bonnie Traphan, Bike Month Coordinator
BikeMonth@MgmBikeClub.org
Walter Davis, Marketing Coordinator
Marketing@MgmBikeClub.org
BonnieTraphan, Glassner Joint Ride Director
Glassner@MgmBikeClub.org

Join the Club or Renew Your
MBC Membership for 2021

Don't have an E-mail address? Print an application.

Dues are payable on January 1 of each year and cover the period of January 1 - December 31. The membership fee is $15.00 for Individual membership and $25.00 for Family membership and will cover the period from joining until December 31, 2021. For members joining for 90 days or less, the temporary membership fee is $7.00 for a Temporary Individual membership and will cover the period from joining until 90 days later.​

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 (once a quarter) or at Beef 'O' Brady's, 2776 Legends Parkway, Prattville, AL 36066 in the back of the dining area (twice 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.