Resources
To locally report a non-emergency biking issue, for example a road hazard, please contact the City of Hancock by calling (906) 482-1121 and the City of Houghton by emailing publicworks@cityofhoughton.com.
Local
Bike the Keweenaw – Posts news and information about area biking trails, road biking routes and cycling events.
Biking at Michigan Tech - Faculty, staff, and students have collaborated to provide information on biking at and around MTU, for bikers of all levels. City of Houghton – Biking & Walking – Information about non-motorized transportation and recreation in Houghton. Copper Country Cycling Club (C4) – Michigan Tech’s cycling club; membership is open to any member of the community who enjoys cycling. Copper Harbor Trails Club – Everything you’d like to know about the Copper Harbor trails; maps, events and more. Get Around the Western UP – The non-motorized section here has an extensive list of local trails, trail systems, and routes by county. |
Statewide
League of Michigan Bicyclists – Michigan’s bike advocacy organization. BIKE! is a member organization.
Michigan Bike Laws [pdf] – A summary of Michigan vehicle laws that refer to cyclists, excerpted and collected in one place. Michigan Complete Streets Coalition – Information about local and state complete streets policies, projects and advocacy. National Complete Streets Coalition – Includes sample polices and fact sheets. What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know – A guide for Michigan bicyclists on rules of the road and how to cycle safely. Smart Cycling Videos – Over a dozen short videos from the League of American Bicyclists on riding tips and bike equipment. See one example below. |