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.
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 |
Gloria Boone, Secretary
Secretary@MgmBikeClub.org |
Board "At Large" Members
Rosemary (Rosa) Howard, Board Member
RosemaryHoward@MgmBikeClub.org Shamarick Paradise, Board Member
ShamarickParadise@MgmBikeClub.org |
Bruce Herbitter, Board Member & Club Ride Commitee Director
BruceHerbitter@MgmBikeClub.org Carol Ann Mustin, Board Member
CarolAnnMustin@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 |
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Five Steps to Riding Better1. 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. |