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Michigan Bicycle Friendly Communities, Portage, Lansing

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:54:00 +0000

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The League of American Bicyclists announced its Spring 2010 Bicycle Friendly Communities in April. The City of Portage, Michigan received the League’s Bronze designation, along with two other Michigan Cities (Lansing and Marquette). Ann Arbor has been awarded Silver level and been on the list since 2005. Grand Rapids and Traverse City have been awarded Bronze level and on the list since 2009. Michigan ranks 16 out of 50 States for Bicycle Friendly Communities, receiving a grade A in Education & Encouragement. The top three Platinum communities are Boulder CO, Davis CA and Portland OR.

The Bicycle Friendly Communities Program demonstrates how communities across the country see the importance of promoting bicycling to improve public health, improve quality of life, protect the environment and provide better transportation choices. The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.

The City of Portage, Michigan constructed a bikeway system that was inaugurated in 1989 and has grown to nearly 60 miles of bikeways and trails throughout the city and parks system. The bikeway system connects neighborhoods, shopping areas, city parks, schools, businesses and other points of interest.

Construction is planned to connect Portage’s bikeway system to the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. After construction is complete the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail system will connect Battle Creek to the Kal Haven Trail, which stretches from Kalamazoo all the way to the Lake Michigan shoreline in South Haven.

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Tread Lightly! Unveils “Respected Access” Campaign

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:52:27 +0000

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Tread Lightly!, in partnership with the nation’s most influential hunting and shooting sports organizations, has released a series of six print public service announcements (PSAs) encouraging responsible behavior on public lands. The PSAs are part of a much larger new education and outreach campaign called “Respected Access is Open Access.” Read the press release or see the overview of the program.

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Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2009, Friday

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:40:43 +0000

Finally, the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2009 weekend has officially started. Half of the Biokleen Team needs to head out early for the mandatory driver’s meeting at Franky and Louie’s at 9:30am. The Shootout Pokerrun is scheduled to start at 10:30am. It’s a cloudy, somewhat dreary morning and it has been unseasonably cool for late August at Lake of the Ozarks. The 2008 Shootout temperatures were in the mid to upper 90s, with the heat index roasting above that. This year we’re having temperatures in the mid 70s and 80s; which is great for standing by the water at a tradeshow booth all day, but not the ideal conditions for party cove, if you know what I mean.

It did clear up a little for the day, but there was also a batch or two of slight sprinkles. The pokerrun had six stops: 1.Big Dicks, 2.The Fish & Co., 3.Dog Days, 4.Captain’s Galley, 5.Captain Ron’s and last and final stop 6.Franky & Louie’s where they would announce the winners. Each team received a card to be punched at each stop. Once everybody is back at Franky & Louie’s, contestants will draw seven cards, playing the best five card hand. Pokerrun committee chair Don Sylva said last years pokerrun attracted 105 boats. Sylva and co-chair Connie Weyer, who along with her husband Dave owns Advantage Marine in Sunrise Beach, hope to have 150-175 boats at the 2009 Shootout Pokerrun.

Biokleen had the honor of a special passenger for the Poker Run, Tamara, Miss Missouri. She was also kind enough to visit us back at the booth and give a helping hand. Be sure to vote for Tamara for Miss America.

Joy Schou and the crew from the Platinum Powerboat Club shacked up with us in the biokleen booth to sell T shirts for the Platinum Shootout Beach Bash that evening. Proceeds from the event support the areas local boy scouts. There’s also live music and free food and drink for attendees. The booth went extremely well for us to get the weekend started. After getting the booth closed up, it’s time to head to Franky & Louie’s to get our last cards and see who the winners are. Then back to Captain Ron’s for the Platinum Beach Bash. Tomorrow: everyone fires up their engines pursuing Top Gun status.

View more blog posts, video and pictures from the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2009:

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Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2009, Saturday
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2009, Sunday
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ROVs, Minimum Trail Impact

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:16:50 +0000

Over the past few years a majority of the powersports industry has been in decline. The Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) or side-by-side, or now Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV) market has grown and remained consistent. That being said, there are plenty more drivers out there who must be conscious about the lands they’re using. Our friends at Tread Lightly! have come up with some ways to minimize your impact with these popular outdoor vehicles.

Travel only in areas open to ROVs. Not doing this may land you a ticket anyways.
It’s not acceptable to drive ROVs wider than 50 inches on most designated all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails. Be safe and courteous your fellow trail riders.
Cross streams only at designated fording points or where the trail crosses the stream. Cross slowly at a 90 degree angle. Remember, you’re not only sharing the wilderness with trail riders but with the Earth and all of it’s inhabitants. Be sure to not disrupt the natural environment.
Do not carry passengers in the bed of the ROV. Too bumpy of a ride anyhow.
Buddy up with two or three drivers. Driving solo can leave you vulnerable if you have an accident or breakdown. Designate meeting areas in case of separation. This is just good sense for any extended outdoor adventure.
When winching, always inspect your equipment, use the right winch for the situation, find a good secure anchor, and never winch with less than five wraps of wire rope around the drum. When using a tree as an anchor, use a wide strap to avoid damage to the trunk of the tree.
Obtain a map of your destination and determine which areas are open to ROVs.
Make sure you and each passenger in the vehicle wears a seat belt.
Make sure your ROV is mechanically up to task. Be prepared with appropriate tools, supplies, spares and oil spill kit for trail side repairs and cleanup. Smart.
Before and after a trip, wash your ROV (try Bike Magik from Biokleen) and support vehicle to reduce the spread of invasive species. Maintaining often makes it easier to clean the next time as well. This is also most important when traveling across county or states lines.

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Tread Lightly! Keeps Equestrian Conversation in Mind

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:06:05 +0000

In an effort to help equestrians and all outdoor enthusiasts protect their trail access on public lands, while also helping avoid conflict amongst trail users, Tread Lightly! has formed a strategic alliance with Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR). The alliance was formed because access to healthy public lands and waters for the enjoyment of responsible recreation is of paramount importance to both organizations. ELCR has also identified the loss of open land as a great threat to the future of all equestrian sport, recreation and industry.

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