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Pat h Central Park US61/River Co lon y st we rth No H ick 56th St 53rd St # Kimberly SUNDERBRUCH PARK Heather Glen # S Locust 59th St 46th 39th St DAVENPORT Bicycle Store Of Davenport Wisconsin lls We e Fil lmor 49th St 59th 65th Main I -280 Di vision hw e stS ge Rid gle 60th St Forest Grove Ea ort Bicycle Store Of Davenport I-80 I-74 W isconsin t es hw SN I-80 18th A rt No Ki m be rl y 76th St 7 Donnie’s Indoor Cycling Experience 1554 52nd Ave, Moline 309-743-0260 / 877-743-0261 www.DiceTraining.com S 0 BIKE & HIKE Tough inter 0.5 P: (309) 788-2092 F: (309) 788-9143 1 4 5 6 3913 14th Ave Rock Island, IL 7 Donnie’s Indoor Cycling Experience 1554 52nd Ave, Moline 309-743-0260 / 877-743-0261 www.DiceTraining.com Locust S HAMPTON CAMPBELL'S ISLAND 3 S S S S M 4 PI S IP SIS IS ER RIV E. MOLINE ROCK ISL AND SYLVAN ARSENAL ISLA ND 4 5 S S S S SILVIS AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CREDIT ISLAND S NAHANT MARSH CARBON CLIFF 6 S S S ROCK ISLAND SUNSET PARK S S S S S S S S R IV PI SIP SIS IS M S S.PARK MALL S COLONA S 7 R ROCK RIVE S S BLA CKHA WK COLLEGE QUAD CITY AIRPORT S MILAN ______________________________________________ Name COAL VALLEY Bicycle Map Support LIB’s efforts by becoming a member. Help LIB make Illinois and your town better places to ride! Join today using a copy of the adjacent form, or on-line at www.bikelib.org/join ______________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________ City/State/Zip ______________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________________ For membership go to www.qcbc.org, or send this to QCBC, PO Box 3575, Davenport, IA 52808 Instead of paper copies, send my newsletters as e-mail (PDF) Omit my name from list trades with other bike advocacy groups Omit my name from an annual newsletter listing of contributors Membership is open to all those interested in improving Iowa bicycling. Member—$25 Family Member—$50 Sustaining Member—$100 Legacy—$500 Friend of Cycling—$1000 Sign up now at www.iowabicylecoalition.org S www.bikelib.org/education/kidsheets.htm— safety sheets for kids and their parents www.bikelib.org/join—LIB membership Address: ____________________________________ www.qcbc.org—Quad Cities Bicycle Club City: _________________; State: ____________ Zip: _______ www.iowabicyclecoalition.org—Iowa Bicycle Coalition Individual $15/year __;Couple $20/year __;Family $20/year __ Membership in other organizations: League of American Bicyclists: ___________ League of Illinois Bicyclists: ___________ Iowa Bicycle Coalition: ____________ FORC: _________ The Quad Cities Bicycle Club assumes no responsibility for personal injury, damaged equipment, theft or loss taking place on any club ride or other activity which it sponsors. All cyclists ride at their own risk. Anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A parent or guardian must sign for all applicants under 18. All applications must be signed, and in signing the liability release, the application agrees to the above conditions. S S 3 S S S 4 ROCK ISL AND SYLVAN ARSENAL ISLA ND 4 5 S AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CREDIT ISLAND 6 S NAHANT MARSH S S S ROCK ISLAND SUNSET PARK S S S S S BLA CKHA WK HIS T. SI TE S S S. M 7 S S LIB Application The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) is the statewide advocacy group for Illinois cyclists, promoting bicycle access, education, and safety. Our staff and volunteers work hard on issues including better roads and policies, more trails and funding, education of cyclists and motorists, and favorable legislation. We rely heavily on dues from bicyclists like you. Without our members, we would not be able to improve the future of bicycling in Illinois. Check us out at www.bikelib.org, and look through our latest newsletter. We’re making a difference. Basic $25 Family $35 Advocate $60 Sustaining $80 Century $100 Patron $125 Benefactor $200 Other _________ Optional Premiums (Higher levels may select one) Advocate or above— T-shirt M/L/XL Tail light CO2 inflator #1021 Mini-pump #1020 Sustaining or above— Protege 9.0 computer Light set Century or above— LIB jersey—Sizes XS-3XL ________ No premium desired, thanks. (Photos and descriptions of premiums at: www.bikelib.org/join) Make checks payable to: League of Illinois Bicyclists Send to: LIB, 2550 Cheshire Dr., Aurora, IL 60504 ______________________________________________ Name QUAD CIT AIRPORT S MILAN Bicycle Map The Quad Cities Bicycle Club, affectionately known as “The QCBC,” is what bicycling in the Quad Cities is all about. LIB Individual Membership Levels (Select one) S Locust S www.bikelib.org/education/laws.htm— download a handy Illinois bike laws card Name: _________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ S S 1 S Date: __________________ Phone: (include area code) ___________________________ S S ww.bikelib.org/education/resources.htm— safety booklets, videos, websites, classes www.bikelib.org/video—LIB’s video on sharing the road, for motorists E-mail (used only for occasional advocacy alerts) N. PARK MALL S ER ER S DAVENPORT RIV RIV BLA CKHA WK HIS T. SI TE Make checks payable to: League of Illinois Bicyclists Send to: LIB, 2550 Cheshire Dr., Aurora, IL 60504 Membership in the club brings a monthly PedalWheeling newsletter, a 112-page club directory, an impressive web page, 10% reductions at area bike shops, and reductions on many of the club’s invitationals. www.lepirtle.com/lib/rides/events.cfm —public rides/events by bike clubs, others S CK CK S (Photos and descriptions of premiums at: www.bikelib.org/join) S RO RO ER MOLINE We rely heavily on dues from bicyclists like you. Without our members, we would not be able to improve the future of bicycling in Illinois. Check us out at www.bikelib.org, and look through our latest newsletter. We’re making a difference. 1. Bicyclists Rights and Bicycle Facilities 2. Public Awareness and Education 3. Traffic Enforcement 4. Discourage Sidewalk Bicycling 5. Roads for Bicycling 6. Bike Lanes 7. Road Maintenance 8. Multi-Use Paths for Bicycling 9. Discourage Side paths adjacent to roads 10. Bicycling and Public Transportation 11. Bicycle Parking and Storage 12. Theft Prevention www.bikelib.org/mapstrails—bike maps, and listings of Illinois trails What is LIB? Ol ympi a Ol ympi a S www.bikelib.org/currentnewsletter.pdf— latest “Illinois Bicyclist” LIB advocacy newsletter ER S S S ILL INIWE K PARK 2 Advocate or above— T-shirt M/L/XL Tail light CO2 inflator #1021 Mini-pump #1020 Sustaining or above— Protege 9.0 computer Light set Century or above— LIB jersey—Sizes XS-3XL ________ No premium desired, thanks. The club has a myriad of bicyclerelated activities—from almost daily rides most of the year, to special invitationals, to sponsoring TOMRV, RAGBRAI, and the Heartland Century. In addition, it works at promoting facilities, amenities, and incentives especially geared for bicycles—such as the development of on-road lanes, extended shoulders, and recreational trails. R IV S S 1 Optional Premiums (Higher levels may select one) The mission of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition is to promote Iowa bicycling as safe and enjoyable recreation and transportation. To accomplish this mission the Iowa Bicycle Coalition has the adopted following policy platform. PI BETTENDORF S Basic $25 Family $35 Advocate $60 Sustaining $80 Century $100 Patron $125 Benefactor $200 Other _________ www.bikelib.org—LIB homepage SIP N. PARK MALL S The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) is the statewide advocacy group for Illinois cyclists, promoting bicycle access, education, and safety. Our staff and volunteers work hard on issues including better roads and policies, more trails and funding, education of cyclists and motorists, and favorable legislation. DAVENPORT S S LIB Individual Membership Levels (Select one) Quad Cities Metro Area Resources & websites SIS S LIB Application IS S What is LIB? M Quad Cities Metro Area The Quad Cities Bicycle Club, affectionately known as “The QCBC,” is what bicycling in the Quad Cities is all about. Support LIB’s efforts by becoming a member. Help LIB make Illinois and your town better places to ride! Join today using a copy of the adjacent form, or on-line at www.bikelib.org/join ______________________________________________ Address The mission of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition is to promote Iowa bicycling as safe and enjoyable recreation and transportation. To accomplish this mission the Iowa Bicycle Coalition has the adopted following policy platform. 1. Bicyclists Rights and Bicycle Facilities 2. Public Awareness and Education 3. Traffic Enforcement 4. Discourage Sidewalk Bicycling 5. Roads for Bicycling 6. Bike Lanes 7. Road Maintenance 8. Multi-Use Paths for Bicycling 9. Discourage Side paths adjacent to roads 10. Bicycling and Public Transportation 11. Bicycle Parking and Storage 12. Theft Prevention ______________________________________________ City/State/Zip ______________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________________ The League of Illinois Bicyclists has developed this map to encourage biking as a healthy and enjoyable form of recreation and an energy-efficient, economical, and non-polluting form of transportation. The map suggests routes for bicycle travel throughout the Quad Cities area. The back of the map provides resources and useful information for safer biking. The network of routes shown is based on the experience of local cyclists. As much as possible, roads and streets were chosen with lower traffic volume and speed, ample width, and fewer stop signs but stoplights at busy crossings. Certainly, many of the streets are less than ideal, but cyclists judged them as the best available in an area. The more “bike-friendly” roads are solid black lines. Dotted lines indicate roads that provide connectivity but should be used with caution. Off-road trails and on-road bike lanes are also shown. Tough intersections are circled. Hazards may exist along these roads and streets, which are the responsibility of the government agencies that maintain them. The League of Illinois Bicyclists in no way guarantees the safety and fitness of the recommended routes. Make your own evaluation of traffic and road conditions and plan routes that are appropriate to your riding skills. The user of this map bears the full responsibility for his or her safety. Free distribution and copying of this map is permitted and encouraged. 2007—League of Illinois Bicyclists Lane positioning Always ride on the right with the traffic flow. You’ll be more visible to cars and safer, especially at intersections. And—it’s the law. Intersection positioning At intersections without turn lanes: 1) To turn left, merge into the left part of the lane. Be predictable—ride in a straight line. Learn how to look behind you without swerving. Ride far enough from the road edge to avoid hazards. Don’t allow cars to squeeze by dangerously in narrow lanes—force them to pass using the other lane. In very wide lanes (below), move out a bit further to remain visible to cars. Ride in a straight line. Avoid dodging between parked cars. Be aware of people in parked cars who might open a door in your path. 2) To go straight, move slightly toward the center of the lane. 3) Stay right for a right turn. You may also make a “pedestrian-style” left turn. Go straight through the intersection, stop, turn your bike left 90 degrees, then proceed as if you were coming from the right. Whether there are turn lanes or not, always use the right-most lane going to your destination. Sidepath bicycling When biking on sidepaths (trails along roads) or sidewalks, be aware of conflicts at side streets, business entrances, and driveways. Look each way and assume you have not been seen. Try to make eye contact, and ride defensively. This shows where motorists look when turning. Bikes 2 & 4 might be seen. Bikes 1 & 3 are harder to see. Car B: Be alert for cars that stop past the stopline or only look left. Car A: Watch for cars which might cross your path to turn in front of you. Car C: Anticipate when cars on the other side of the road will turn and cross the path. In each case above, cyclists on the right side of the road are biking where turning motorists are looking. This is one reason why many cyclists prefer riding on the road, especially on medium or low speed roads with lots of intersections. Other Information Status on roads—By state law, bicyclists are granted all the rights on the road and are subject to all the rules for car drivers. Traffic laws apply to cyclists—ignoring them hurts our public perception! Cyclists fare best when we act and are treated like other vehicles on the road. www.bikelib.org/git—LIB’s guidebook for the Grand Illinois Trail (northern IL) Instead of paper copies, send my newsletters as e-mail (PDF) Omit my name from list trades with other bike advocacy groups Omit my name from an annual newsletter listing of contributors www.bikelib.org/mrt—LIB’s guidebook for the Mississippi River Trail route www.discoverytrail.org—The American Discovery Trail, east-west across U.S. Membership is open to all those interested in improving Iowa bicycling. Sign up now at www.iowabicylecoalition.org See, be seen and be heard. Use lights at night or in poor visibility. A white headlight and rear red reflector are required by law. Flashing lights are very effective. Use bike reflectors, reflective clothing, and a bell. www.bikelib.org—LIB homepage www.bikelib.org/currentnewsletter.pdf— latest “Illinois Bicyclist” LIB advocacy newsletter www.bikelib.org/mapstrails—bike maps, and listings of Illinois trails www.lepirtle.com/lib/rides/events.cfm —public rides/events by bike clubs, others ww.bikelib.org/education/resources.htm— safety booklets, videos, websites, classes www.bikelib.org/education/laws.htm— download a handy Illinois bike laws card www.bikelib.org/education/kidsheets.htm— safety sheets for kids and their parents Date: __________________ www.bikelib.org/video—LIB’s video on sharing the road, for motorists Name: _________________________________ www.bikelib.org/join—LIB membership Address: ____________________________________ www.qcbc.org—Quad Cities Bicycle Club City: _________________; State: ____________ Zip: _______ www.iowabicyclecoalition.org—Iowa Bicycle Coalition Email: _____________________________________________ Individual $15/year __;Couple $20/year __;Family $20/year __ Membership in other organizations: League of American Bicyclists: ___________ League of Illinois Bicyclists: ___________ Iowa Bicycle Coalition: ____________ FORC: _________ The Quad Cities Bicycle Club assumes no responsibility for personal injury, damaged equipment, theft or loss taking place on any club ride or other activity which it sponsors. All cyclists ride at their own risk. Anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A parent or guardian must sign for all applicants under 18. All applications must be signed, and in signing the liability release, the application agrees to the above conditions. www.bikelib.org/git—LIB’s guidebook for the Grand Illinois Trail (northern IL) www.bikelib.org/mrt—LIB’s guidebook for the Mississippi River Trail route www.mississippirivertrail.org—across the country north to south on the Mississippi River Trail www.discoverytrail.org—The American Discovery Trail, east-west across U.S. Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______ Be predictable—signal your intentions. Also use eye contact to communicate with drivers. LEFT SLOW/STOP RIGHT Trail Etiquette Adjust for a snug fit: 1) EYES—should see helmet edge when you look up 2) EARS—straps should form a “Y” just under your ears 3) MOUTH—straps loose enough for a finger between buckle and jaw, but tight enough that the helmet pulls down on top your head For membership go to www.qcbc.org, or send this to QCBC, PO Box 3575, Davenport, IA 52808 Phone: (include area code) ___________________________ Member—$25 Family Member—$50 Sustaining Member—$100 Legacy—$500 Friend of Cycling—$1000 www.mississippirivertrail.org—across the country north to south on the Mississippi River Trail Riding Side-by-Side—Riding two abreast is permitted as long as the normal and reasonable movement of traffic is not impeded. Wear a helmet—your brain is worth protecting! Wear the helmet low in the front to protect the forehead. Membership in the club brings a monthly PedalWheeling newsletter, a 112-page club directory, an impressive web page, 10% reductions at area bike shops, and reductions on many of the club’s invitationals. E-mail (used only for occasional advocacy alerts) Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______ About this map The club has a myriad of bicyclerelated activities—from almost daily rides most of the year, to special invitationals, to sponsoring TOMRV, RAGBRAI, and the Heartland Century. In addition, it works at promoting facilities, amenities, and incentives especially geared for bicycles—such as the development of on-road lanes, extended shoulders, and recreational trails. Resources & websites Keep right, pass on the left. Announce intentions to pass. Move off trail when stopped. Yield to other users as shown on this sign. Preventing Potential Accident Situations: 1) Motorist's Failure To Yield—As you approach an intersection, don't hug the curb. If you are going straight, ride where a car’s right wheel would be if it were going straight. Put your hands on the brake levers and watch closely. Be prepared to maneuver. 2) Cyclist’s Failure to Yield—Wait for traffic to clear. Stop for traffic signals. Don't turn left unless you have checked for traffic and it is clear. 3) Wrong-Way Riding—Ride with traffic, it’s the law. 4) Being Hit From Behind—Become proficient at looking over your shoulder without swerving. Get a rear view mirror. Occasionally checking traffic to the rear can help you blend better with the flow of cars, buses, trucks and other bikes. 5) Opening Car Doors—Never ride closer than 3’ to a parked car. 6) Being Hit at Driveway or Intersection while on a sidewalk—Avoid riding on sidewalks unless necessary. 7) Interactions at Intersections—Use hand signals and eye contact to signal your intentions to drivers. About this map The League of Illinois Bicyclists has developed this map to encourage biking as a healthy and enjoyable form of recreation and an energy-efficient, economical, and non-polluting form of transportation. The map suggests routes for bicycle travel throughout the Quad Cities area. The back of the map provides resources and useful information for safer biking. The network of routes shown is based on the experience of local cyclists. As much as possible, roads and streets were chosen with lower traffic volume and speed, ample width, and fewer stop signs but stoplights at busy crossings. Certainly, many of the streets are less than ideal, but cyclists judged them as the best available in an area. The more “bike-friendly” roads are solid black lines. Dotted lines indicate roads that provide connectivity but should be used with caution. Off-road trails and on-road bike lanes are also shown. Tough intersections are circled. Hazards may exist along these roads and streets, which are the responsibility of the government agencies that maintain them. The League of Illinois Bicyclists in no way guarantees the safety and fitness of the recommended routes. Make your own evaluation of traffic and road conditions and plan routes that are appropriate to your riding skills. The user of this map bears the full responsibility for his or her safety. Free distribution and copying of this map is permitted and encouraged. 2007—League of Illinois Bicyclists Lane positioning Always ride on the right with the traffic flow. You’ll be more visible to cars and safer, especially at intersections. And—it’s the law. Intersection positioning At intersections without turn lanes: 1) To turn left, merge into the left part of the lane. Be predictable—ride in a straight line. Learn how to look behind you without swerving. Ride far enough from the road edge to avoid hazards. Don’t allow cars to squeeze by dangerously in narrow lanes—force them to pass using the other lane. In very wide lanes (below), move out a bit further to remain visible to cars. Ride in a straight line. Avoid dodging between parked cars. Be aware of people in parked cars who might open a door in your path. 2) To go straight, move slightly toward the center of the lane. 3) Stay right for a right turn. You may also make a “pedestrian-style” left turn. Go straight through the intersection, stop, turn your bike left 90 degrees, then proceed as if you were coming from the right. Whether there are turn lanes or not, always use the right-most lane going to your destination. Sidepath bicycling When biking on sidepaths (trails along roads) or sidewalks, be aware of conflicts at side streets, business entrances, and driveways. Look each way and assume you have not been seen. Try to make eye contact, and ride defensively. This shows where motorists look when turning. Bikes 2 & 4 might be seen. Bikes 1 & 3 are harder to see. Car B: Be alert for cars that stop past the stopline or only look left. Car A: Watch for cars which might cross your path to turn in front of you. Car C: Anticipate when cars on the other side of the road will turn and cross the path. In each case above, cyclists on the right side of the road are biking where turning motorists are looking. This is one reason why many cyclists prefer riding on the road, especially on medium or low speed roads with lots of intersections. Other Information Status on roads—By state law, bicyclists are granted all the rights on the road and are subject to all the rules for car drivers. Traffic laws apply to cyclists—ignoring them hurts our public perception! Cyclists fare best when we act and are treated like other vehicles on the road. Be predictable—signal your intentions. Also use eye contact to communicate with drivers. LEFT SLOW/STOP RIGHT Riding Side-by-Side—Riding two abreast is permitted as long as the normal and reasonable movement of traffic is not impeded. Trail Etiquette Wear a helmet—your brain is worth protecting! Wear the helmet low in the front to protect the forehead. Adjust for a snug fit: 1) EYES—should see helmet edge when you look up 2) EARS—straps should form a “Y” just under your ears 3) MOUTH—straps loose enough for a finger between buckle and jaw, but tight enough that the helmet pulls down on top your head See, be seen and be heard. Use lights at night or in poor visibility. A white headlight and rear red reflector are required by law. Flashing lights are very effective. Use bike reflectors, reflective clothing, and a bell. Keep right, pass on the left. Announce intentions to pass. Move off trail when stopped. Yield to other users as shown on this sign. Preventing Potential Accident Situations: 1) Motorist's Failure To Yield—As you approach an intersection, don't hug the curb. If you are going straight, ride where a car’s right wheel would be if it were going straight. Put your hands on the brake levers and watch closely. Be prepared to maneuver. 2) Cyclist’s Failure to Yield—Wait for traffic to clear. Stop for traffic signals. Don't turn left unless you have checked for traffic and it is clear. 3) Wrong-Way Riding—Ride with traffic, it’s the law. 4) Being Hit From Behind—Become proficient at looking over your shoulder without swerving. Get a rear view mirror. Occasionally checking traffic to the rear can help you blend better with the flow of cars, buses, trucks and other bikes. 5) Opening Car Doors—Never ride closer than 3’ to a parked car. 6) Being Hit at Driveway or Intersection while on a sidewalk—Avoid riding on sidewalks unless necessary. 7) Interactions at Intersections—Use hand signals and eye contact to signal your intentions to drivers.
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