303cycling is dedicated to Colorado cycling news in the Boulder and Denver area, covering Denver bike racing, Boulder bike racing, Colorado cyclocross, Colorado mountain biking, Denver bike commuting and other cycling news. In addition, 303cycling also hosts Colorado's cycling calendar which covers all cycling events from racing to bike touring and even to community events like Bike to Work day. The webmaster at 303Cycling is Kris Thompson.

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Adventure Monkey is a personal web site from Eric Benjamin, "a photographer that fell in love with cycling". Eric lives in Emporia, Kansas and rides in the beautiful Flint Hills.

We all have inner monkeys. We all need adventure. The Adventure Monkey is inside of us all. Without feeding our Adventure Monkey we get at the minimum restless and at worst clinically depressed. This is the story of my Adventure Monkey. My adventure includes a bicycle, camera and journey.

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Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (BACA) is a bicycling advocacy organization serving the central Arkansas metropolitan area, consisting of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pulaski County, and the surrounding communities.

BACA strives to improve access to and use of existing transportation and recreational facilities by cyclists, to support and assist in the planning, development and implementation of additional bicycle facilities, to advocate and support the needs of cyclists, to promote and support the safe and equitable use of the public and private roadways by all users, to provide a resource for bicycle education and safety information, activities, and training, and to increase public awareness of the benefits of bicycling and other forms of active transportation.

BACA seeks to provide a unified voice of advocacy for changes in attitude and public policy that will improve the safety, convenience, and acceptance of bicycling within the Little Rock/North Little Rock metropolitan area and surrounding communities in central Arkansas. They envision a future where Arkansans embrace bicycling as an integral part of our way of life; where bicycling is accepted as a safe, practical, and equitable means of travel; and where Arkansans recognize that bicycling creates cleaner, healthier, economically stronger, and more livable communities.

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Bicycle Aurora is a group of concerned volunteer citizens and businesses interested in promoting a safe, planned, logical and connected bicycle trail/route system that will improve the quality of life in Aurora, Colorado.

The groups aims to promote the implementation of bicycle trails in Aurora according to the Aurora Bike Plan, and to study and recommend future improvements to the plan, as well as to lobby public and private groups, and to rally Aurora citizens in support of the plan. The group also advises the Aurora City Government on ways to make bicycle trails in Aurora safer and friendlier for all citizens.

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The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks is a group of citizens working to create a more bicycle-friendly community.

The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks is a non-profit group working to create a more bicycle-friendly community in Northwest Arkansas. They aim to remove obstacles to bicycling through improving Bicycle Education, and Bicycle Infrastructure. A more bicycle-friendly community is a happier, safer, healthier, more people-friendly community.

The BCO hopes to 'grow' cycling and increase the safety of ALL road users by introducing bicycle driver education into our daily lives. Though the BCO recognizes the importance of effective, safe, connecting infrastructure for cyclists, they also recognize that bicycle driver education can have an immediate and drastic effect on the safety of a cyclist behavior. Cyclists who learn to follow the rules of the road will lead healthier, safer, less stressful lives, and be more inclined to include bicycle transportation into their daily lives.

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Bicycle Colorado is a statewide bicycling organization dedicated to building a bicycle-friendly Colorado. Bicycle Colorado is instrumental in improving bicycling conditions and protecting the rights of bicyclists and organizations across Colorado.

The core programs in Bicycle Colorado's strategic plan are Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets, Mountain Bike Trail Pros, and Share the Road. Improving safety and conditions for bicyclists is central to every campaign.

Bicycle Colorado is supported by thousands of members who realize that we need to work together to protect the rights of bicyclists - or risk losing them. Bicycle Colorado works for more bike lanes and paths, better education and trails, and bicycle-friendly laws. Their efforts are primarily focused at the state and regional level since that's where so many of the policy decisions that affect bicyclists are made.

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Bicycle Douglas County promotes safe and fun bicycling in Douglas County, Colorado through education, awareness, and collaboration.

Bicycle Douglas County is a local bicycle advocacy group working to improve and expand trails and roadways for safe bicycling throughout Douglas County. The group aims to build awareness and a positive relationship with local and county officials, and has created an e-mail communications network to share important information about planning efforts, improvements, and how you can have a positive impact on bicycling in county.

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The Bicycle Racing Association of Oklahoma is a statewide membership organization whose mission is to educate, promote and enhance the sport of amateur bicycle racing in the State of Oklahoma. They operate exclusively for the purpose of support and development of amateur athletes and fostering of national amateur sports competition.

Their web site is a resource for bicycle racers, promoters, officials, coaches and mechanics in the disciplines of road, mountain, and cyclocross racing. You can check the rules, get your license, upgrade, get local race information, results, and racer rankings.

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BicycLincoln is a community group that supports and promotes bicycling in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska. Their mission is to provide information and a unified voice for bicycle advocacy with an effort to make cycling in Lincoln more friendly, safe, easy, accepted, so that more people bike and bike more often.

The BicycLincoln web site provides information about the group's efforts to improve bicycling in Lincoln, including advocacy and community input opportunities.

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Bike Allen County is an initiative to promote, nurture, and improve bicycling in Allen County, Kansas. Allen County is one of the top bicycling destinations in the state, with hundreds of miles of trails and bike-friendly roads.

The Bike Allen County web site provides information for both residents and visitors about bicycling in Allen County -- trails, routes, events, news, and more. The objective of Bike Allen County is to help create a community where bicycling for recreation and transportation is a normal part of everyday life, where it’s easy to get around by bike, and where active living is encouraged and celebrated.

Allen County is home to the Southwind Rail Trail, the Prairie Spirit Trail, the Lehigh Portland Trails, and the Missouri Pacific Recreational Trail.

Bike Allen County hosts the annual Portland Alley Pedalfest to showcase the burgeoning bicycling culture in Allen County, Kansas.

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The Bike Arkansas Directory is your one-stop guide to Bicycling in Arkansas. Arkansas has 51 State Parks , and 2 National Forests, making Arkansas a vacation paradise for the bicycling enthusiast. For the road cycling enthusiast, we have miles and miles of highways and Scenic Byways that provide access for the cyclist to enjoy the scenic wonders of Arkansas. For the mountain bike enthusiast, we have thousands of miles of trails, that have become renowned around the world.

The Bike Arkansas Directory includes a comprehensive listing of bike clubs and teams, bike shops, events, tours, and races, trails, and much more.

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Bike Fort Collins is a news and information blog covering bicycle issues in Fort Collins, Colorado. The organization aims to help improve bicycling in Fort Collins.

The site offers news on the Fort Collins Bike Library and Bike Co-op, Safe Routes to School, the city's bicycle transportation policies, bicycle education and outreach activities, and much more.

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Bike Manhattan is a web site that covers bicycling in Manhattan, Kansas, the home of Kansas State University. The site is managed by the Manhattan Bicycle Advisory Committee, which is focused solely on improving bicycling and transportation infrastructure conditions within the city. The Bicycle Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the City Commission and advises the Bicycle Coordinator and City staff to determine bicycle routes and establish project priorities.

The Bike Manhattan web site features committee minutes, as well as bicycling news from the local community.

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Bike Prairie Spirit is a web resource for traveling the Prairie Spirit Trail. The site includes detailed trail maps, a discussion forum, and a comprehensive listing of resources and services in the communities along the trail.

Trail users can also post their pictures and ride reports to the web site. You can even post your "record times" for the trail, if you're a competitive sort.

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Bike St. Louis provides bicycling information and advocacy in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The project is a partnership between the City of St. Louis and the Great Rivers Greenway District.

The web site offers a map of on-street bicycle routes, as well as information on where you can pick up a printed map.

Bike St. Louis also runs a public awareness campaign focusing on safety awareness and encouraging people to consider the health and environmental benefits of cycling. The awareness campaign themes and designs were created through an inclusive process with local bicycling groups, citizens and the Kiku Obata design team.

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Bike Walk Tulsa reports on active transportation and livable streets news and advocacy in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area with a focus on bicycling and walking.

Bike Walk Tulsa is published and edited by Stephen Lassiter, a biking and walking advocate who commutes by bike more than 2,800 miles per year. Lassiter is currently the Chair of INCOG's Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

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Bike Walk Wichita (formerly the Bike/Walk Alliance of Wichita) promotes active transportation through advocacy, public education and collaboration. Their vision is that Wichita will value bicyclists, runners, and walkers and create safer places for both recreation and active transportation.

The site offers a Wichita cycling news, an event calendar, and information on upcoming meetings, advocacy opportunities, and ways to get involved in promoting active transportation in Wichita.

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Bike/Walk Arkansas is an advocacy coalition that brings together bicycling and pedestrian organizations and individuals from around Arkansas. Their goal is "to lead efforts for passage of the majority of bike and pedestrian legislation around the state. Both cyclists and pedestrians share common problems such as the increasing threat from distracted drivers. Bike/Walk Arkansas wants to grow use of roads, trails, and sidewalks statewide and to create complete, safe and healthy streets by working for investment in a balanced transportation system, providing education, developing more inclusive communities for cycling and walking, building a coalition of organizations, promoting bike tourism and travel, and seeking to make bicycling accessible to everyone."

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The mission of BikeDenver is to promote and encourage bicycling as an energy efficient, non-polluting, healthy, and enjoyable transportation alternative within the city and county of Denver, Colorado.

BikeDenver is your local advocate, working for bicycle facilities, rights and needs within the city, making riding in Denver safer, easier and more enjoyable. By becoming an active member of BikeDenver, you can make a powerful impact on your rights in your own community.

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BikeIowa keeps bikers informed on rides, news advocacy and other events in the state of Iowa. It boasts a wide variety of topics for all genres of cyclists. Iowa is a great place to ride your bicycle, whether you are a recreational or sport rider, tourer or racer, Iowa has the trails and roads for you.

The ride calendar is the heart of the site. Hundreds of rides and events are added each year. Ride and event coordinators can post their own events and edit them at anytime to make sure all information is up-to-date. There are many ride/event categories to help filter your search and find the right event for you.

BikeIowa also maintains a comprehensive listing of bike clubs, bike shops, trails, and other bicycle-related links. The site also features a discussion forum and classified ads.

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BikeManhattan.info covers bicycling in Manhattan, Kansas, the home of Kansas State University. The site contains news about bicycling-related issues in the Manhattan community and surrounding region. There is also a calendar of area bicycling events.

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Bikerpelli Sports operates large single and multi-day cycling events in the Colorado area, and are passionate about building the most unique and enjoyable bicycle events in the state. Rides offered by Bikerpelli include:

• Sunrise Century: Boulder's finest century and a classic local's route, this one's a jewel in your road biking resume. 75 or 100 skinny tire miles - Boulder, CO
• Kokopelli Trail: A 4-day desert trek pedaling from Fruita to Moab, the one you'll never forget.4 days, 142 MTB miles - Fruita, CO
• Needle's Eye: A classic moderate route over Rollins Pass and a great intro to our trips. Something for every skill level. 3 days, 60+ MTB miles - Winter Park, CO
• Maximum Summit: Over 100 miles of pure singletrack following the Colorado Trail from Kenosha to Vail. 5 days, 120 MTB miles - Summit County, CO
• Vedauwoo Jack: A high-desert traverse thru the granite moonscape of this surreal area. Beginner to advanced options. 4 days, 90 MTB miles - Vedauwoo, WY
• Ride The Divide: Continental Divide Trail, Colorado Trail, and the legendary Monarch Crest descent on this 100 mi loop. 3 days, 100 MTB miles - Salida, CO

Each of their events is built from the ground up to be a perfect day of riding. Their events are the rides that they love pedaling, the ones they want others to experience for their quality.

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BikeWalkKC is Greater Kansas City's regional voice for pedestrians and bicyclists. It is a bi-state effort that encompasses both urban and suburban communities and includes stakeholders from areas such as bicycling, walking, public health, neighborhood advocacy, transportation, public policy, etc.

BikeWalkKC's mission is to foster active, safe, healthy communities throughout the Kansas City region. Make communities more livable and competitive by providing, residents with active transportation options. Deliver innovative programs, policies and outreach.

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Blue Springs BMX is located in Blue Springs, Missouri and offers sanctioned American Bicycle Association BMX racing for the entire family. Riders ages 5 and older compete at the Blue Springs BMX race track. Spring season begins in April with Tuesday and Friday evening races.

To race, you must be an ABA member. Memberships are available at the track. Single point race fee (includes practice) $9 Practice Only $3.

Directions: 7 Highway North, pass Sonic, take the next left turn (by the school). Follow road and take first right. Once in the park, curve to the right to track.

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Bobby's Bike Hike is a business based in Little Rock, Arkansas that offers guided bicycle tours and rentals for a variety of interests, ages, and fitness levels.

Offered tours include the Historic Neighborhoods Bicycle Tour, Bobby's Tike Hike: Family Edition Bicycle Tour, the Pork and Bourbon Tour, and an annual Tweed Ride.

Bobby's Bike Hike also offers bicycle rentals and gently-used bikes for purchase.

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The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance exists to serve as a positive voice for mountain biking by making the trails in Boulder County, Colorado a better place for all users.

The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance was founded in 1991 as the Boulder Offroad Alliance (BOA). In 2006 the organization's name was changed to the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance to more accurately describe their focus and mission. They design, build, and maintain trails for land management agencies in Boulder County.

They operate the BMA Bike Patrol in conjunction with land management agencies to support and educate trail users about appropriate trail use.

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The Central Arkansas Trail Alliance (CATA) is a trail building community whose mission is to establish and maintain multi-use trails in Central Arkansas that are open for mountain biking. CATA seeks to provide safe access to wild places through multi-use trails. Their goal is to open up access to remote areas, construct trails and maintain them sustainably throughout the central part of Arkansas.

CATA follows International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) trail building guidelines and works closely with state and federal land managers, other outdoor recreational clubs in Arkansas and IMBA staff to sustainably build and maintain only quality trails.

Founded in 2014 by a group of stewardship-minded mountain bikers and trail enthusiasts, Central Arkansas Trail Alliance is working to create new multi-use trail systems, maintain existing trails for mountain biking, and strategically link outdoor recreation enthusiasts for greater results.

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The Central Iowa Trail Association creates and maintains unpaved, shared-use trails in and around Des Moines, Iowa. CITA was formed in 1996 in response to trail conflicts in Browns Woods in West Des Moines, Iowa. The non-profit organization has worked since that time to educate central Iowans on the value proposition of sustainable, shared singletrack.

As an International Mountain Bike Association affiliate, CITA's central purpose is the world-class design, construction and maintenance of trails in partnership with city, county, state and private landowners. CITA also educates land managers and trail users through advocacy and outreach programs, including a chapter of the National Mountain Bike Patrol.

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The Central Kansas Conservancy is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Central Kansas, including its unique natural landscape, wildlife, history and culture, and to encourage health and wellness by providing people of all ages a great place to walk, jog, bicycle and horseback ride safely away from traffic. They also seek to provide opportunity for economic growth in the communities along the trails, and foster local control of resources and deal effectively with concerns of local people.

When the Union Pacific Railroad between Lindsborg and McPherson, and the Santa Fe Railroad between McPherson and Marion were taken out of service, the Central Kansas Conservancy railbanked the lines with the idea of developing them into recreational trails, or linear parks, for nature lovers, hikers, cyclists & horseback riders.

The Central Kansas Conservancy is developing the old railways into two trails in central Kansas, the Meadowlark Trail and the Sunflower Santa Fe Trail.

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Chris Locke leads the Cow Town Cycling team and runs the Kansas City Cross web site. This is his personal blog, and here is what he has to say for himself:

I am just a manic depressive, obsessive compulsive, masochistic athlete. I somehow "get off" on seeing how much pain I can endure. Come join me the relentless pursuit of dubious cycling achievements and marginal life accomplishments.

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Clay County Cyclists is a resource for bicyclists in Clay County, Kansas.

Routes, rides, events, trails, advice, and camaraderie..

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Mike Johnson lives and rides in Great Bend, KS, and "Clipped In and Crankin" is his personal blog:

I am a 40 something mountain biker having the time of my life riding and racing throughout the midwest. My only regret is that I didn't start riding 20 years ago. This blog won't be just about me. It will also be about the numerous riders from the Great Bend, KS area. It is amazing how many great riders we have from this area considering we only have a population of about 15,000 people.

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Colorado Backcountry Biker offers spectacular, budget friendly mountain bike trips through remote alpine and southwest landscapes, and originate out of Fruita, Colorado. Their self-guided, hut-to-hut bike trips are one-of-a-kind, adrenaline-pumping backcountry adventures for any biker in good physical condition. If you're looking for a mountain biking trip that delivers more than miles, this is it.

You can spend two or three nights in fully stocked huts located in secluded, scenic Colorado backcountry while you tackle some of the best mountain biking terrain the west has to offer. Utilizing the famous Tabeguache Trail and a network of single track, jeep trails and dirt roads, they take you beyond where daytrippers and casual bikers venture to backcountry trails rarely experienced.

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Colorado HeartCycle is a non-profit organization that provides bicycle tours. It is run by volunteers who enjoy the challenge and thrill of the sport and want to share their enthusiasm.

HeartCycle offeres over a dozen tours in several states around the nation. Most of the tours are a week or longer, but HeartCycle also offers a shorter tour on Memorial Day weekend. The club also offers weekend training rides that provide a chance to get into shape, make new friends, and renew old friendships.

HeartCycle was originally formed as a cardiac research project, but has long since expanded into a non-profit bicycle touring organization. All tours are led by volunteers, and the costs are kept as low as possible consistent with providing quality lodging facilities and support on the road.

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Community Cycles is a non-profit organization of bicycle enthusiasts in Boulder, Colorado whose mission is to educate and advocate for the safe use of bicycles as an affordable, viable and sustainable means of transportation and personal enjoyment within their community.

Community Cycles provides re-cycled bikes and a welcoming space to learn about bicycle repair, maintenance and operation through outreach and advocacy activities. Their aim is to recycle bikes from the local community, make them reliable again and get them back out to low income and/ or high needs members of the community.

Community Cycles is also an advocacy voice for cyclists in Boulder County, working with local, state and federal government, as well as businesses and neighborhoods, for better access to bike parking, transit, and trails. Community Cycles represents cyclists in local and regional planning and works to insure that new construction is bicycle friendly and that existing roads, schools, workplaces and shopping centers are re-envisioned to be safe for bicycles.

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The Conway Advocates for Bicycling (CAB) website is a resource for all people who ride, or are interested in riding bicycles in Conway, Arkansas. The goal of the site is to provide a place for people to share information, ask questions, and learn about cycling in their town.

CAB is committed to providing top-notch bicycle education to all members of the community. CAB currently offers several riding courses for all ages and genders, with all instructors are certified and insured by the League of American Bicyclists.

One of the many projects that CAB (Conway Advocates for Bicycles) has started is a bicycle collective. The collective is a program that seeks to build and repair old bicycles for new use, including a planned bicycle sharing program.

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Cycle Iowa is a non-profit organization that offers a series of bicycling tour rides throughout Iowa. Their mission is to promote physical fitness and health through bicycling, provide economic impact and publicity to rural communities across Iowa while showcasing the state's beauty and scenic landscape.

Cycle Iowa tours include the Northeast Iowa Cycling Experience (The NICE Ride).

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Cycle Nebraska aims to connect the Nebraska cycling community, and to serve as the information center for all cyclists across the state.

"We seek to build and grow a community of cyclists within our state, focused on a shared lifestyle and the joy that comes from riding a bike."

Cycle Nebraska can also be found on Instagram.

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Ed Wagner writes from Owasso, Oklahoma and offers opinions and humor about bicycle commuting, racing, advocacy, and various other cycling topics. According to his blog:

I'm a middle aged guy with a family. I grew up near Pittsburgh, PA, but moved to Oklahoma back in 1987 for a job in electronics. I regularly commute to work via bicycle, and my son and I compete in some local events. I write for the Red Dirt Pedaler's newsletter "Wheel Issues" and I'm active with several advocacy groups. Lastly, I'm a member of the League of American Bicyclists and a League Cycling Instructor.

My purpose is to promote bicycling as a transportation alternative, realizing that it has some small effect on congestion, pollution, and geo-politics. But the main point is that bicycling is fun! How many people arrive at work after a stress-filled commute in a motor vehicle, spent inching through traffic, complaining about the mutton headed drivers out there on the freeway? Cyclists, on the other hand, have an easier commute despite the popular misconception that riding a bicycle in traffic is an extremely dangerous activity best attempted by near-suicidal daredevils.

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Cyclesport Coaching offers bicycling training information and coaching for recreational and competitive cyclists and triathletes. With pre-built cycling training plans for all levels, and customized cycling training plans that can be designed for your specific goals.

Cyclesport Coaching is run by David Ertl, a USA Cycling Level 1 (Elite) Coach and NSCA Certified Personal Trainer. He coaches individuals interested in improving on their current cycling ability, whatever level that may be. David began competitive cycling in 1973 and continues to compete as a Master's cyclist. A licensed coach since 2001, he enjoys sharing his years of experience and love of cycling with recreational and competitive individuals and teams.

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John Buaas lives in Wichita, KS and "blogs about his decision to travel primarily by bicycle on the streets of the third-worst U.S. city for cyclists."

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Cyclocross Nebraska serves as a central clearinghouse for information about cyclocross in Eastern Nebraska and the surrounding region, including up-to-date information about the Nebraska Cyclocross Series.

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The Derailer Bicycle Collective is a free, non-profit, collectively run community bicycle shop on the west side of Denver, Colorado. They offer FREE parts, frames, use of tools, and knowledge in repairing or building up just about any kind of bike for any kind of person. They are open to everyone, however they prioritize people from the neighborhood and those with few options. Also, while everything is free of charge, you do the work on your own bike with the help of a volunteer mechanic.

Because they believe bicycles are the most affordable, sustainable, efficient, healthy, environmentally friendly, fun, and liberating form of transportation and recreation, the Derailer Bicycle Collective aims to teach and share knowledge about bikes and bike maintenance to anyone and everyone.

The Derailer Bicycle Collective runs entirely from donations and community support. If you would like to donate bicycles or parts to Derailer, visit their web site for instruction on how to do so.

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The Des Moines Bicycle Collective recognizes, encourages, and facilitates the use of bicycles as a viable mode of transportation and recreation in the State of Iowa. Their motto: "An old bike is a good friend."

The Des Moines Bicycle Collective accepts donations of good-quality used bikes, repairs them, and sells them to the community to help promote cycling as viable, healthy transportation and increase the number of bicycle commuters and recreational riders. The DMBC also advocates to make Des Moines and the metro area more pedestrian and bicycle friendly and supports Des Moines' goal of becoming a Bicycle-Friendly Community.

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DirtBum is a personal blog dedicated to "exploring Kansas back roads by bike". DirtBum is focused on riding all kinds of dirt, including singletrack, rails-to-trails, gravel roads, minimum-maintenance roads, and every other kind of riding surface you may be able to think of.

Kansas has a lot of roads and trails that most road bikes just can't handle. This is the type of riding DirtBum proposes: Have mountain bike, will ride.

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Doo-Dah Cycling is a personal blog that is "the homepage of three unpaid professional cyclists" from the Wichita, Kansas area and "documents our rides and thoughts."

The site also includes a collection of safe road route maps for the Wichita area, and some local mountain biking trails. There is also a directory of rides, bicycling links, and links to equipment manufacturers.

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Elaine's Bicycle Oasis provides a resting place for cross-country bicyclists, who can stop for the night at this wonderful Bed and Breakfast.

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Emery Park BMX provides competitive BMX racing for boys, girls, and adults in Wichita, Kansas. BMX racing is an individual sport and is designed to build self confidence and self esteem in anyone who participates. Races are organized according to age group and skill levels, so everyone gets the opportunity to compete on a fair and competitive basis. Even beginner riders have the chance to race safely with other new riders.

Emery Park BMX is managed by a non-profit corporation called G.E.A.R. (Group Effort Association for Riders). It features a lighted 1250-ft track with a two-sided asphalt-starting hill, a permanent concession stand, and a shaded spectator area with picnic tables and bleachers. It is staffed entirely by volunteers and is an American Bicycle Association (ABA) sanctioned track.

There is no fee for spectators, so come enjoy the fun family sport of BMX!

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The Emma Chase Cafe in Cottonwood Falls offers Bicyclists' Breakfast Buffet the first Sunday of every month. Join other cyclists for a beautiful morning ride though the spectacular Flint Hills Scenic Byway Region of Kansas.

Start in Cottonwood Falls at the Emma Chase Cafe, begin with breakfast, then ride out in any direction you desire, returning by lunchtime. Or begin in nearby communities such as Cassoday and Council Grove and ride to the Emma Chase Cafe for breakfast or lunch. Then spend the rest of the day exploring the wonderful sites in Chase County!

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ExperiencePlus! is a family-owned company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, that offers bicycle tours in over twenty countries around the world.

Bicycling is one of the best ways to explore the world. They know because they've been bicycle touring the globe since 1972, and since then they've helped bicyclists and curious travelers discover bicycle touring throughout the world.

Using their signature "chalk arrow" navigation system, you'll bicycle on quiet country roads. You'll stay in small, family-run inns in the heart of town. From Tuscany to Provence, from Istanbul to the Chilean island of Chiloe, come and experience local village life firsthand.

If you love bicycling or simply being active, fabulous food, laughter, and the thought of traveling with some of the most fascinating people on the planet, ExperiencePlus! is your gateway to a lifetime of discovery.

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Eric Farnsworth is a Lawrence, Kansas artist who builds fanciful bicycles and pedal-powered creations from a home shop known as the "Farnsworth Bicycle Laboratory". Here's how The Daily Kansan describes it:

Bicycles large and small and frames hang from hooks on the ceiling. Boxes of gearshifts and brake pieces sit on a table, which is covered with more boxes. A large red toolbox with three open drawers holds tools. Leaning against the rock wall are six bed frames, scavenged in August when KU students were moving. Underneath the stairs is his 10-foot-long wooden workbench, covered by a sander, flame torch, tools and the bottom of a shopping cart. Above the stairs hang saws, metal rulers and levels. Underneath the workbench is a pile of tires and rims. His prized tool is a drill press he purchased at a garage sale. His pedaled grinder, dusted white with flour, sits in the basement next to two buckets of grain.

From a foot-propelled ice cream maker to a lawn-mowing bicycle, Farnsworth has transformed dozens of Lawrence's abandoned bicycles into both practical and artistic creations.

Although Farnsworth considers bike-making a hobby, he will also build custom creations on contract.

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Fat Man Biking is a personal blog by a cyclist in Lawrence, Kansas. Doug is riding his bike, working his way back into shape, and dropping the pounds!

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This blog is about cycling, and the lives, and lifestyles of the folks in and from Lincoln, Nebraska.

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The mission of the Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op is "Building Community Through Bicycling". The group is made up of bicycle-friendly folks who volunteer at, support, or even just admire the Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op.

The Co-op is located in sunny and uber-bike friendly Fort Collins, Colorado. They keep as many happy bikers on the road as possible by allowing people to earn bikes and also work on their own rides in their well-stocked shop. They also build and maintain the Bike Library fleet for Fort Collins and handle all recovered bikes for the Fort Collins Police.

The community donates bikes and parts, the Co-op helps get the bikes running, then gives the bikes away to non-profit or for volunteered time. They also provide tools and know-how to anyone that wants it. Their goals are to keep the community riding, including those who can't afford to buy a bike, to educate their neighbors in all things bike-related including bike maintenance, bicycle education and safety, to keep good bikes out of the landfill and to recycle poorly built or unsafe bikes, and to refurbish and donate bicycles for a wide variety of charity events and programs for those in need.

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The Fort Collins Bike Library is a free service for residents, students, and visitors to Fort Collins. Members can borrow a bike for as short as one hour or for as long as a week (7days). Fort Collins Bike Library members also enjoy a variety of bicycles and bike trailers for children and cargo as well as tandems and tag-a-longs for older children.

The Fort Collins Bike Library also offers a variety of self-guided tours ranging from brewery tours and historic tours to an environmental learning tour along the scenic Cache La Poudre River Bike Trail. Tour brochures are available at each library location.

The Fort Collins Bike Library is a free service made possible by FC Bikes (the city's bike program), Bike Fort Collins, and the Fort Collins Bike Co-Op.

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FreeWheels for Kids is a Kansas City, Kansas organization that exists to get more kids on bikes more often and more safely. The program is designed to promote leadership, healthy living, volunteerism, citizenship and mobility for youth 6-18.

The mainstay of the program is the Earn-a-Bike curriculum, based on the model of the Transportation Alternatives program Recycle-a-Bicycle. After six weeks of mechanic and riding classes, 15 new graduates ages 12-18 give the bikes they've repaired to children ages 6-11 to earn their own refurbished bike.

FreeWheels for Kids holds periodic bike drives to collect donated bikes. For information on the next drive, please contact Freewheelsforkids@gmail.com or varietykc@gmail.com.

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Garmin is an international manufacturer of GPS devices, headquartered in Olathe, Kansas. Though Garmin makes GPS products for a number of markets, including aviation, automobiles, and trucking, the company is perhaps best-known for its lines of devices for sports -- including running, swimming, and cycling -- and for outdoor activities such as hiking and geocaching.

Garmin's cycling products include the Edge 200, which is a relatively simple GPS-enabled cyclocomputer, the Edge 500, a more advanced training companion, and the Edge 800, which blends cyclocomputer and mapping for a complete solution for traveling cyclists.

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Gravel LFK is an organization set up to organize and promote gravel road riding and racing in and around Lawrence, Kansas. Gravel LFK sets up rides and races, and partners with others who want to expand the world of gravel riding and racing.

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The Great Plains Trails Network is a group of citizens who advocate and support a network of trails in and around Lancaster County, Nebraska, for jogging, biking, walking and horseback riding. The network seeks the acquisition, development and wide availability of trails by securing funding from public and private sources, working cooperatively with governmental agencies, lobbying for favorable legislation, and providing opportunities for persons to learn more about trails, their value and appropriate use.

Their site contains detailed information on Lincoln-area trails, including descriptions, photos, maps, and current trail conditions.

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The Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation is a volunteer organization of bicyclists dedicated to improving bicycling conditions in the greater Kansas City region. Their members live throughout Kansas City and bicycle routinely for transportation, utilitarian and recreational reasons. All are devoted to their communities and believe bicycling can improve the quality of life, health, the environment and the communities we live and work in.

The Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation is your advocate for a bicycle-friendly Kansas City.

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The Green Hills Trail Association is located in Chillicothe, the heart of the Green Hills area of northwest Missouri. The group has members from all walks of life who share a common interest in cycling, both on and off-road.

The GHTA is very active when it comes to building and maintaining high-quality trails in state parks and conservation areas. The trails created by the GHTA are used by mountain bikers, trail-runners, hikers, equestrians, and outdoor sportsmen. These trails are some the BEST the midwest has to offer. The GHTA wants to use the trails and network of roads to promote cycling and raise the level of public awareness regarding cyclists. They are committed to making this a better place to ride!

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Groody Bros. Bicycle Restoration Project is a small business located in Kansas City, Kansas: "We don't sell bicycles, we don't repair bicycles. We assist you in creating the bike you've always wanted. Media blasting and powder coating of bicycle frames and other metal objects."

Services include Bike Prep, Braze on Removal, Media Blasting, Powder Coating, and re-assembly of your bike. Media blasting strips old paint off bicycle frames, and results in a nice smooth finish that provides the best preparation for the powder coating process. They use professional commercial grade powder coating equipment to deliver the best and most durable finish possible, with the exact color and gloss you desire.

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Guitar Ted writes from Waterloo, Iowa in a "bicycle and guitar oriented elixir that some find intoxicating". He works as a bicycle mechanic for Europa Cycle and Ski in Waterloo, and is into off-road endurance cycling.

Guitar Ted is involved in organizing and promoting a number of endurance events, including the annual Trans-Iowa Mountain Bike Race (a 300+ mile non-stop, self-supported, solo competition along the gravel roads of rural Iowa) and the Guitar Ted Death Ride Invitational.

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The Jake Clough Headstrong Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Prairie Village, Kansas. Educating children about bike safety and the importance of always wearing a helmet are the primary goals of the Jake Clough Headstrong Foundation.

Headstrong for Jake is named for Jake Clough, who was injured in a bicycle accident and suffered a brain injury in 2005.

Through events such as bike rodeos and bicycle safety clinics where children are properly fitted with new helmets and are encouraged to participate in bike safety courses, the foundation is able to spread Jake's message throughout the community.

Headstrong for Jake has provided over 7600 properly fitted and life-saving helmets free of charge to children in the community to date.

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Heartland BMX is located in Topeka, Kansas and offers sanctioned American Bicycle Association BMX (Bicycle Moto Cross) racing for the entire family.

Races are set up by age and skill level. There is a free flat track race for younger siblings 5 and under that require training wheels. Weather permitting, races run weekly April through November. There are no spectator fees, so bring the entire family.

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Hermann, MO Area Cycling is a web site created to assist cyclists of all abilities enjoy what Hermann, Missouri has to offer the cycling community.

Hermann roads and trails are some of the finest in the area with awesome views and challenging hills, with minimal traffic.

You will find on this site several routes to chose from that will help you plan whatever type of ride you are in the mood for. Routes posted range from a leisurely ride on the Katy Trail, to a leg burning hill ride up and over some of the areas most challenging roads.

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Micah writes about bicycling in and around Hiawatha, in the Glacial Hills of northeastern Kansas.

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Historical Trails Cycling organizes and leads tours on historic trails across America. Explore the history of America's past and enjoy nature's beautiful wonders along the way. Historical Trails Cycling follows in the footsteps of our ancestors, witnessing the history and culture they left behind. History is more fun when discovered from the seat of a bicycle.

Historical Trails Cycling was started by Tom Armstrong of Lincoln, NE in 1992, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Oregon Trail, which was scheduled for celebration in the summer of 1993. Today, they offer an annual Oregon Trail Tour (Independence, MO to Oregon City, OR), as well as supported tours on the Katy Trail in Missouri. They also offer the Sandhills River Voyage, a canoeing/kayaking camping trip on the Cedar, Niobrara, and Dismal rivers in the Sand Hills region of northwest Nebraska.

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The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is an organization working to promote Iowa cycling as safe and enjoyable recreation and transportation. The non-profit group was launched by bicycling advocates from across Iowa and unites the voices of road riders, mountain bikers, recreation riders, commuters, and anyone else who prefers a bicycle for recreation and transportation.

The Coalition promotes bicycle tourism in Iowa by working with Iowa tourism partners and developing publications to include route mapping of road routes, off-road trails, and recreational trail routes.

A state-wide bicycle conference brings together bicyclists, elected officials, government staff and engineers and presents the latest information on safety, facilities and advocacy. As an information clearinghouse, the Coalition disseminates safety and advocacy information to the grassroots level about Safe Routes to Schools, Iowa DOT Smart Wheeler programs, Ride Right and other valuable advocacy programs.

Anyone with an interest in Iowa bicycling can join the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. Membership in the Iowa Bicycle Coalition gives you a voice to determine the quality of bicycling in Iowa.

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IBRA (Iowa Bicycle Racing Association) is the local association of USA Cycling for the state of Iowa. They help promote and support the sport of USAC-sanctioned bicycle racing in Iowa. Their mission is to grow competitive cycling in Iowa and assist athletes in achieving sustained success in national cycling competition.

The IBRA web site provides a state-wide Iowa bicycling racing calendar, as well as information and links about bicycle racing across the state.

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This official site from the Iowa Department of Transportation features information about bicycling in the state of Iowa, including an Iowa Transportation Map for Bicyclists (which can be viewed online, or ordered by mail), information about Iowa cycling laws, bicycle safety, paved shoulder and rumble strip guidelines, and Iowa's multi-use trails.

There is also information about the Iowa Bicycle Summit and Iowa Trails Summit, as well as planning and advocacy information.

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Iowa has more than 1,000 miles of beautiful trails available for a variety of uses including bicycling, hiking/running, skating, equestrian use, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and photography/nature study. This web site helps you discover the state's natural areas, rural landscapes and friendly communities.

The site contains information on Iowa trails that you can search by name or location. There you'll find trail facts and maps, plus local links for planning your complete Iowa trails adventure.

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The Iowa City Bike Library checks out bikes to the public in an effort to put more people on bikes and reduce auto traffic congestion. The main goals of the Bike Library are to:

• Put more people on bicycles
• Expand transportation options
• Reduce auto traffic congestion
• Provide the general health benefits that accompany cycling
• Create a hub for bike advocacy

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The Iowa Coalition of Off-Road Riders (ICORR) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization formed to promote, preserve, and improve mountain bike trail access in Iowa. This organization designed, built, and maintains mountain bike trails in the Sugar Bottom Recreational Area.

Their web site contains information on Iowa trails including Stone Park in Sioux City, Brushy Creek in Fort Dodge, Elk Rock in Knoxville, Pilot Knob in Forest City, Rock Creek in Grinnell, and many more.

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The Iowa Cyclocross blog covers cross racing in Iowa, and promotes the Central Iowa Cyclocross Series, an 8-race series in and around around Central Iowa.

"Cyclocross has skyrocketed in Iowa over the past few years. Racing in parks over grass, gravel, and sand, cyclocross is a great entry-level sport and offers unparallelled close-up viewing for spectators. The Race calendar is packed with racing every weekend from September to late December."

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Jack Murphy is a cyclist and bicycle commuter from Wichita, Kansas. His site includes information on his commute, as well as journals and photos from his bicycle tours, including the Ozarks, the Katy Trail, New Mexico, and short tours in the local Wichita area.

Note: This web site is no longer available. The link redirects to an archive copy of the site.

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Jeff Kerkove (known as "Mr. 24") is an endurance mountain bike athlete who lives in Fort Collins, Colorado and races for the Topeak-Ergon team.

Jeff's blog covers his training, racing, and recreational riding.

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The Joplin Trails Coalition is a group dedicated to creating and maintaining walking and biking trails in and around the Joplin / Carthage Missouri area.

The coalition currently has two trail projects: the Frisco Greenway Trail that runs through Joplin and Webb City, and the Ruby Jack Trail that goes from Carthage, MO to the Kansas state line. Both of these trails are "Rails To Trails" projects, meaning they are former railroads that have been converted to multi-use trails. The trails are created and maintained via the hard work of several volunteers and generous donations from individuals and businesses throughout the community.

Come and explore the trails in person and to get involved with the trails by joining the Joplin Trails Coalition, volunteering on trail work days, and by supporting their annual fund raiser - the Maple Leaf Bike Ride.

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The mission of the Kansas Cycling Association (KCA) is to promote and support bicycling at every level of the sport. The KCA is responsible for the administration of all USACycling (USAC) races in the state of Kansas. All state championship events are overseen by the KCA.

The KCA, through USAC, sanctions road, track, mountain bike and cyclo-cross events and assists promoters with numerous tools to facilitate a smooth running race. The KCA also supports and facilitates USA Cycling certification programs for officials, coaches and mechanics, as well as supporting athlete development opportunities and programs with the guidance and assistance of USA Cycling.

The KCA also maintains a list of all Kansas races and results.

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The Kansas Trails Council is an organization dedicated to promoting the development and enjoyment of Kansas trails. It began informally in 1974 when a group of trail enthusiasts joined together to build multi-use trails near several Kansas lakes. Its primary purposes are to develop and maintain multi-use trails, provide resources to trail developers and trail stewards, provide trail information to interested parties, and educate trail stewards and trail users.

Over the years, the KTC has worked with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, to develop or maintain trails at Clinton Lake, El Dorado Lake, Elk City Lake, Fall River Lake, Melvern Lake, Perry Lake, Toronto Lake and Tuttle Creek Lake. The KTC also maintains the Dornwood Park and the MacLennan Park trails in Topeka.

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The Kanza Rail-Trails Conservancy (KRTC) is a private, non-profit organization made up of volunteers who are committed to recreational trail development in Kansas. The KRTC organizes all official activities on the Flint Hills and Landon Nature Trails and is responsible for development and maintenance of the trails. KRTC works closely with the national Rails-to-Trails Conservancy organization to assure the continued existence of this great recreational resource.

The Flint Hills Nature Trail and Landon Nature Trail depend entirely on the efforts of the private citizens who build, maintain, and manage the trail. They perform trail maintenance, weed control, sign placement, special events planning, fundraising, promotions, public relations, and more.

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This site is focused on bicycle commuting in the Kansas City area, and is written by Noah Dunker, who commutes daily from Lenexa by bike.

The site offers commuting tips, area cycling information, and personal observations and stories.

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KC Indoor BMX is an ABA-sanctioned indoor race track located in a rodeo arena near Drexel, Missouri, South of Kansas City and West of Harrisonville, MO.

The facility features an 830-ft track with jumps, berms, and a gate-operated starting hill. There is free spectating, with concessions. The track is open for practice on Friday nights 6pm-9:30pm, with races on Saturday night (sign-ups 5:30-6:30pm) and Sunday (sign-ups noon-1:30pm). Cost is $6 to practice, $15 to race.

Visit their web site for additional details and a full racing schedule.

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KCBike.Info provides a place for bike-related news and information from around Kansas City and the surrounding areas. The site provides information on bicycle advocacy, bicycle commuting, bike clubs, and local trails.

The site is run by Eric Rogers, a frequent bike commuter, urban cyclist, and occasional mountain biker. Eric is also Executive Director of BikeWalkKC.

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The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) maintains the Kansas Bicycle Guide, which contains some basic information about cycling in the state of Kansas. The information includes Kansas Cycling Maps (including an Interactive Kansas Bicycle Map and City Maps for select communities), Bicycle Route Information, Bicycle Safety & Etiquette guidelines, a Bicycling Glossary, and a summary of Kansas Bicycling Statutes.

You can also request a free hard copy of the Kansas Bicycle Guide. There are also Safe Bicycling brochures for children and adults that summarize the Bicycle Guide.

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Klent Harkness is an avid bicyclist from Wichita who wants to share his hard-earned lessons with others. His site offers a wealth of cycling tips and tricks that he hopes will make his reader's riding easier and more enjoyable. His site also includes pictures and trip reports from his tours, as well as touring tips and information on cycling in Kansas.

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Kuat Racks is a Springfield, Missouri company that designs lightweight, stylish, easy to use racks designed by cyclists for cyclists.

"At Kuat we make more than just bike racks; we design destination hardware that provides both superior function and style for when you hit the road. From day one it has been our mission to make a better rack for our fellow riders and scratch out a living while doing it."

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The Lawrence-Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee provides a communication linkage between the City Commission and the community on bicycling related issues in Lawrence, Kansas and Douglas County. The Committee works to improve bicycle safety and awareness through education of motorists and non-motorists; review, update, and oversee the distribution of the City's Biking Map; seek information from multiple sources on current trends, programs, and facilities outside the local area; and promote bicycle awareness by coordinating activities with the City, County, the school district, universities, and the local bicycle clubs.

The Lawrence Bicycle Advisory Committee meets monthly at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend and get involved.

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Lawrence Complete Streets is a campaign based in Lawrence, Kansas to educate citizens about the benefits of enacting policies that consistently create safe transportation networks for all users.

Streets are important to the health and productivity of Lawrence. They serve young and old, motorists, bicyclists, walkers, wheelchair users, bus riders and businesses. Efficient, safe and accessible transportation supports our economy and our individual health.

Complete streets are road networks that are consistently designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, wheeled-device users, transit riders and motorists of all ages and abilities are able to move safely along and across a complete street.

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Lawrence Unchained Bicycle Coop helps promote sustainability and healthful living through bicycle distribution and cycling education in Lawrence, Kansas.

Community bike shops are part of a growing grass-roots movement in the US to get people on bikes by creating spaces where old bikes can be rehabilitated, where people can rediscover bicycling, learn how to maintain their bikes and learn how to bicycle safely and legally. We want to share the enjoyment that bicycling brings to our lives to others in the area by advocating for cycling, by teaching safe bicycling techniques and, most importantly, bringing old bicycles out of sheds and basements and garages and getting them back to life and back on the street.

Lawrence Unchained Bicycle Coop is currently looking for workshop space in Lawrence.

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The Leawood Bicycle Friendly Committee works to make Leawood, Kansas a bicycle-friendly community, by providing education to cyclists and motorists, improving infrastructure, encouraging residents to bicycle for work, school, and recreation, and promoting the existing bicycling facilities and multi-use trails in the community.

The Leawood Bicycle Friendly Committee meets monthly at city hall. The public is welcome to attend and get involved.

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Personal web pages for bicycle commuter and bicycle tourist Les Sires, who died in 2006. Les lived in Johnson County and commuted to downtown Kansas City. His site includes tour reports and photographs from Bike Across Kansas, Cycle Around Missouri. Octoginta, and Tour de Nebraska, as well as hard-earned tips and suggestions for bicycle touring.

Though Les is gone, his site remains a very useful resource.

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LifeBALANCE Sports & Wellness designs custom fitness, nutrition and training plans with one-on-one coaching to meet your individual goals. Whether you're a competitive athlete or a "weekend warrior," LifeBALANCE Sports & Wellness can help you achieve your unique dreams.

LifeBALANCE Sports & Wellness is run by Gina Poertner, a Certified Health Education Specialist focusing on exercise physiology and sports nutrition. An endurance road cyclist, Gina is a former triathlete and life-long competitor who understands the unique needs of athletes.

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Warren T is a cyclist and bicycle commuter who lives in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife, 5 kids and 2 dogs. Warren is also a regular contributor to CommuteByBike.com.

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LocalCycling.com offers cycling news, information, gossip, rides and races in and around the Kansas City metropolitan area, as well as surrounding communities such as Atchison, Lawrence, Leavenworth, St. Joseph and Topeka.

LocalCycling.com also has news on the cycling scene in St. Louis, Springfield (MO), Greenville (SC), Oklahoma City, Denver, and Colorado Springs.

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LOVE2PEDAL is based in the heartland of America - Kansas City, Missouri - and has been involved in the bike business since 1980 - first as a retail shop and now as an online store specializing in great deals on bikewear.

They really do 'love to pedal', and have ridden all over the world and throughout many parts of the U.S. as well.

LOVE2PEDAL offers a great selection of cycling jerseys and bicycle shorts from Primal Wear, Bellwether, Canari and more. At this time they do not have a retail showroom, but hope to have a retail store in the future to compliment their online sales.

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The Marquette Hostel offers low-cost lodging for cyclists in Marquette, Kansas.

There are both men's and women's dorms, as well as a room for couples. The hostel offers a shared kitchen, two full baths, TV, and internet. The cost is $20 per person per night with sleeping bag (or add $5 for linen). Check-in is 4 to 6 pm or call anytime to reserve space.

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Medicine Wheel's mission is to maintain and expand mountain biking access in the Pikes Peak region. They do that by keeping in touch with the local land management agencies, like the US Forest Service, Colorado State Parks, the Colorado Springs Parks Department, and the El Paso County Parks Department. By maintaining good communication with the agencies which control the parks & forests, they help them avoid problems with mountain cyclists before they happen.

Medicine Wheel helps to maintain trails for city, state and federal agencies in the Pikes Peak region, along with other volunteer groups throughout the area. With today's limited budgets, land management agencies are finding it harder and harder to build new trails for their users. Medicine Wheel steps in to help build trails that benefit all trail users and not just mountain bikers.

Medicine Wheel also sponsors a local chapter of the National Mountain Bike Patrol. Patrollers inform, assist and educate mountain bikers and other trail users. The fundamental goal of bike patrols is to ensure trail access for mountain bikers. The also educate riders about being courteous to other trail users and about proper riding techniques and trail usage.

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Michelle Davis writes from Kansas City, Missouri. According to her blog:

I'm a 30-something Kansas City cyclist. I also like to take pictures, sew, brew beer, plant flowers, perform feats of demolition and do dorky dances. I have two cats, both more or less insane, as any good cat should be. I'm easily amused, I love cover songs, good, bad, and/or clever. I'm addicted to painting bicycle frames. I can't wait to re-paint my 29er and my road bike, because in their current trim, they're not nearly as pretty as they could be. For the record, the planned paint jobs are going to be metalflake electric blue and lime green with pink panels, respectively. The current colors are flat brown and navy blue, respectively.

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The Missouri Bicycle Federation is a statewide, not-for-profit, membership organization that advocates advancement of bicycling access, safety and education in Missouri. The mission of the Missouri Bicycle Federation is to provide an advocacy platform to protect the rights and interests of bicyclists and to make Missouri a better place to ride a bicycle through the advancement of bicycle access, safety and education.

The Missouri Bicycle Federation publishes an online blog and a newsletter featuring bicycle-related news stories from around the region. Their web site also includes a directory of Missouri bicycle shops and clubs, a ride calendar, and information about Missouri routes and trails.

The Missouri Bicycle Federation also sponsors the annual BikeMO ride that takes place each October and which serves as a fundraiser for the group.

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MOBRA (Missouri Bicycle Racing Association) is chartered to conduct, coordinate, promote and seek the advancement of amateur bicycle racing in Missouri, and to create programs to assist riders in the development of their competitive skills and to ensure safe competition.

The MOBRA web site provides a state-wide Missouri bicycling racing calendar.

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The Missouri Trails Society is an organization dedicated to the task of creating and maintaining off-road biking and hiking trails in the Southwest Missouri Region with a secondary focus of supporting and growing the activities for recreational and competitive mountain bike riding and racing.

The Missouri Trails Society puts on the Le Tour de Tick Race in Neosho, part of the Midwest Fat Tire Series of mountain bike races.

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Mountain Bike Arkansas contains all the information you will need to start planning your next mountain bike trip to Arkansas. Arkansas is loaded with trails for all experience levels. The trails are located all over the state so that no matter where you are coming from you can find a trail to your liking.

The site contains comprehensive information on mountain bike trails throughout the state, including commentaries, maps, GPS waypoints, GPS profiles, pictures, and videos of the trails. There is also information on the local area for each trail to make your visit more enjoyable.

Whether you're an Arkansas resident looking for places to ride close to home, or a visitor to the state, this web site will tell you what you need to know to find your next Arkansas adventure.

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Mr. K's Bike Museum features a collection of over sixty bicycles, wheel toys and other related items, located near Emporia, Kansas. Mr. K was in the bicycle business in Emporia for 30 years.

Bring back childhood memories while viewing this collection of bicycles and toys!

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MTB Omaha offers news and info about the cycling community in and around Omaha, Nebraska and around the world.

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Tom Winfield writes from Southwest Iowa where he rides trails and singletrack. His web site is a great resource for trails in the area, and he also offers photo journals of numerous local rides.

Tom also has a blog which offers detailed ride reports and trail news.

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The Nebraska Bicycling Alliance is a nonprofit corporation primarily supported by public donations, memberships and grants. Their mission is to promote health and safety for all who ride bicycles in Nebraska.

The vision of the Nebraska Bicycling Alliance does not compete with existing clubs or organized bicycling groups, but rather enhances and supports all of these groups, bike shops, health and safety groups, city planners, policy makers and NDOR. We plan to promote bicycling in Nebraska when needed at the State and local levels in any way we can with project design, seeking federal funding, promoting safe routes for kids, and public education.

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The Nebraska Cycling Association is dedicated to the development of bicycle racing in Nebraska. With the association with USA Cycling, the NCA provides support to racers, promoters, and officials.

The NCA approves race permits, coordinates rider upgrades, gathers and submits results, and disseminates important information from USAC to local riders and teams. The NCA also conducts promoters clinics and stands as a resource for anyone wanting to promote a race or cycling event in Nebraska.

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The Nebraska Cycling News features bicycling news from the state of Nebraska, covering road racing, mountain bike racing, and cyclocross. The site also an event calendar, race results, local and regional cycling links, and bicycle classified ads.

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Dennis Grelk (an "obsessive non-compulsive, overactive cyclist, audiophile, nerd") writes from Donnellson (in southeastern Iowa) about endurance cycling, gravel road rides, homebuilding, and human-powered vehicles.

"This is a site dedicated to the worst sort of bike nerds. The sort who eat, sleep, and dream everything bike. A few of us have even figured out how to braze and think outside the box."

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The Northeast Arkansas Bicycle Coalition is a non-profit advocacy organization that is dedicated to:

• Promoting the use of bicycles as a means of transportation and recreation
• Making Northeast Arkansas a safer place for all cyclists through encouraging the development and utilization of facilities (bike paths, routes, lanes, and trails) for bicycling
• and providing education and information to motorists and cyclists about safety and the rights of bicyclists.

We invite anyone who is interested in cycling to join us - from the avid cyclist to the casual rider to parents of kids who love their bikes.

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OKC Bicyclist is your source for cycling information in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. OKC Bicyclist's mission is to provide the most up-to-date information on events, routes, equipment and general news about cycling, and to help build a community for the cyclists of Oklahoma City through their forums and events.

OKC Bicyclist is run by Nathan (aka RadicalWacko):

As a kid I was an avid cyclist here in Oklahoma City doing Freewheel numerous times along with many other organized and unorganized rides. When I left OKC for Chicago, I took my bike with me and enjoyed the wonderful speed that only a state as flat as Illinois can provide. However, when I returned to OKC in 2002, I quit riding for reasons I can't possibly explain. Now, six years later and many pounds heavier I'm eagerly returning to cycling. While Oklahoma City is certainly much more cyclist friendly than it used to, we still have a long way to go and I want to help the process by providing a centralized location for cyclist information here in Oklahoma City. Maybe someday we can stop being in the bottom 10 cities for bicycle commuting.

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The Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition pursues a mission of promoting bicycle access, safety and education throughout Oklahoma.

Their web site contains regularly-updated news about Oklahoma cycling, including bike-ed classes, speakers, other educational opportunities. To support the premier organization promoting bicycle access, safety, and education in Oklahoma, join the Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition.

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Oklahoma Cycling News is the leading news and information source for Oklahoma's bicycling community.

The web site contains news about Oklahoma cycling and cyclists, as well as links to Oklahoma bike clubs, bike shops, and bike blogs.

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Omaha Bikes is a community organization that promotes and advocates for bicycling infrastructure, opportunities, and experiences for the people of Omaha, Nebraska and the surrounding area.

Omaha Bikes was originally formed as a blog by the name of Bike Omaha in September of 2008 by Bob Brindamour with a focus on transportation cycling advocacy and related cycling news. After a year of operation and the addition of many authors and contributors, the blog evolved into an advocacy group.

The blog is directed towards all bike riders in Omaha. That includes kids riding their bikes in the driveway, people using bikes for transportation, people racing bikes, and even people that just like bikes but rarely get a chance to ride one. This site aims to encourage more people to start riding bikes or start riding their bikes more often.

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Omaha-Commute is a group blog written by a number of bicycle commuters in Omaha, Nebraska.

The blog covers bike commuting news and stories from Omaha cyclists.

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The Osage Region Trail Association is a not-for-profit organization experienced in using state-of-the-art techniques for the design, construction and maintenance of multi-use, natural surface trails in the Jefferson City, Missouri area.

So far, ORTA has been responsible for the design, addition or reclamation of over 30 miles of some of the best trail systems in central Missouri, including trails at the Pine Ridge Recreation Area, and trails in Jefferson City's Binder Memorial State Park.

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Ozark Greenways is a non-profit group of private citizens in the greater Springfield, Missouri area who work to preserve and enhance the Ozarks' natural heritage for public use and enjoyment. Ozark Greenways works closely with private land owners, developers and governmental entities to make greenways a reality. Planning, fund-raising, right-of-way acquisition, maintenance, urban forestry and public education are all activities of Ozark Greenways.

Greenways are linear parks which preserve undeveloped ribbons of natural habitat, usually through urban areas. Greenways typically follow stream corridors or abandoned railroad rights-of-way. Hard surfaced paths with minimal grade provide access to walkers, runners, bicyclists, in-line skaters, wheelchairs and baby strollers.

Ozark Greenways also sponsors the annual Bike, Bus, Walk Week Challenge in Springfield, during the third week of May. The goal is to show people that leaving their car behind once in a while (or even on a regular basis) isn't as hard as one might think in a community like Springfield, where a whole network of greenway trails and on-street bike routes is developing.

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Ozarks Bike Trails is a web site that highlights mountain bike trails in the Ozark Mountains region of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.

The site provides information, including trail reviews, of trails in Branson, Joplin, Springfield, Neosho, Rolla, Fayetteville, and many other communities.

Note: This link leads to an archived copy of the site, which was originally at ozarksbiketrails.com.

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Paceline Products is proud to provide quality cycling merchandise for cyclists. The products they carry are used by recreational and professional cyclists because they make riding better and more comfortable. Starting with their own Chamois BUTT'r, they use and recommend ALL of the products they carry, and are proud to make these products available to all riders!

Paceline Products also distributes many other cycling products from other manufacturers. All their products are unique or are the best-quality product available in their category. Paceline sells products they like, that they use themselves and want to make available to other cyclists. Paceline Products does not sell directly to consumers, but their products are available at more than 1,000 retailers throughout the USA and Canada.

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Padre's Cycle Inn offers tent services on a number of cycle tours across the nation (including Biking Across Kansas). The service includes complete tent set up and tear down. Your room will be waiting for you at the end of your ride day. All high quality tents, and the best, thick, air mattresses available.

In addition to the tent service, Padre's also offers chair service, which provides you a comfortable camp chair, towel service, which provides fresh, clean towels and wash cloths each day, and luggage service, so you never have to spend time looking through hundreds of bags to find yours. Padre transports all of patrons bags on their own trucks so they will be waiting when you arrive from the ride.

Padre's Cycle Inn offers a peaceful place of comfort and hospitality services, where you can really relax at the end of a day of cycling.

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Bev & Chuck Weesner run the Peace Creek Hostel, located on the first paved road east of the Quivira Wildlife Refuge in central Kansas between Hutchinson and Great Bend, about five miles south of the TransAmerica bicycle touring route.

The hostel offers 2 full size beds to sleep on, and plenty of camping space if you prefer the great outdoors (160 acres with some out buildings).

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Pedal Omaha is a group blog highlighting bicycling in Omaha, Nebraska. The blog covers just about anything to do with bikes - commuting, racing, advocacy, recreational rides, and features contributions from a wide array of Omaha cyclists.

Here's how the site describes itself:

Pushing Omaha and the Continental United States of America to Take it to the Streets through a Community effort from People who Pedal.

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The PedNet Coalition is a community of PEDestrians and PEDaling enthusiasts in Columbia, Missouri. The coalition is made up of individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in Columbia through the development of an integrated bicycling, wheeling, and pedestrian network.

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The mission of Prairie Travelers is to support the establishment of an inter-connected trails network in the state of Kansas by preserving railroad corridors through interim trail use for the use and enjoyment of everyone. The organization is the result of the cooperative effort of citizens, local trail groups, and outdoor enthusiasts dedicated to expanding recreation opportunities in the state of Kansas.

Prairie Travelers is responsible for development of the Prairie Sunset Trail between Goddard and Garden Plain, Kansas, the first mile of which opened in July 2007.

Prairie Travelers proposes to establish a network of linear trails and other recreational trails in Kansas. Just imagine a network of interconnecting trails in Kansas available to anyone for walking, bicycling, jogging, and horseback riding. You would discover a world of wide-open skies, rolling prairie, wildflowers, forests, and wildlife. Envision traveling from town to town, exploring your Kansas natural and historical heritage. With your help, this and more can be realized.

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The Pryor Area Cycling Enthusiasts is a dedicated group of bicycling friends in the Pryor, Oklahoma area who maintain a blog to keep in touch and to share bits of cycling information with the rest of the cycling world.

Their purpose is to support each other in a fun, healthy and ecofriendly activity, and to encourage those who are rediscovering the benefits of bicycling.

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PscyclePath is a blog from Tom Ezell, a cycling instructor certified by the League of American Bicyclists, currently serving as the education chairman for Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas.

He lives, works, rides, and teaches mostly in the central Arkansas area (Little Rock).

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The Publik Bike Station is a bicycle-sharing program in Hutchinson, Kansas. The bikes have been provided by citizens of Hutchinson, decorated by local artists, and then placed on the streets for public use. They are free to use by anyone in the community, resident or visitor. The Publik Bike Station has grown out of the Publik Bike Projekt which started in Hutchinson Kansas in 2008.

The Publik Bike Station is located behind the Downtown Hutchinson Fire Department. Its mission is to provide the community with free bikes to ride in Hutchinson, and a community center with access to repairs and air, maps and bike safety information. Phone: (620) 899-4060.

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Ralph Rognstad, Jr. is an urban planner from Springfield, Missouri who writes about bicycling in Springfield and the Missouri Ozarks.

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Randy and Nova live near Wichita, Kansas, and this blog covers their bicycle interests and adventures. Their interests include buying, building, and restoring kustom and classic bikes.

They also enjoy riding a variety of different trails and paths around the country including single track, rails-to-trails and paved paths. They offer ride reports and photos from the Prairie Spirit Trail, the Katy Trail, the Frisco Highline Trail, the Wabash Trace, the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, and many more throughout the nation.

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RANS is a bicycle manufacturer based in Hays, KS. RANS manufacturers a comprehensive line of state-of-the-art recumbent and crank-forward bicycles. Some of their popular models include the V-Rex, Rocket, Stratus, Screamer, Fusion, Dynamik, and Zenetik.

RANS was established in 1974 on the plains of western Kansas to build Sailtrikes, and has evolved into a world leader in the ever-growing recumbent bike and kit plane industries. Setting the standard of innovation in these exciting fields, RANS uses cutting edge technology to produce safe, high quality aircraft and bicycles.

Walk-in tours and bike demos are given daily on demand.

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Raytown BMX is located in Raytown, Missouri and offers sanctioned American Bicycle Association BMX racing for the entire family.

To race, you must be an ABA member. Memberships are available at the track. Single point race fee (includes practice) $9 Practice Only $3. Raytown BMX also offers season passes, perfect for the die-hard BMX'er that is at the track every week.

Directions: 350 Hwy to Westridge. Go north to Frost Rd. Go right and follow Frost Rd until turns left then go right into the C-2 Safety Center parking lot. Track behind building.

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Re-Velo is a small business in Kansas City that turns flat inner tubes into well-rounded accessories. Re-Velo was born out of owner Nancy McDonald's love for bicycling, sewing, re-cycling, and her never-ending desire to stash her stuff into something stylish.

Re-Velo makes bags out of punctured or defective inner tubes saved from the trash by local bike shops. She also uses worn-out chain links for the zipper pulls and any other parts that can be salvaged. The bags are water-resistant, and being handmade, each one is unique!

Re-Velo offers Coin Purses, Wallets, Purses, Belts, Bags, and other accessories in a variety of styles. Check out the selection on their web site, or locally at Family Bicycles.

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Redd Shift is a personal blog about "One man's attempt at opting out of the total car culture by walking, busing, and cycling in Omaha, Nebraska."

Scott Redd writes that "While we are a three car family, I am trying to limit my driving to necessary trips only. I'll try to ride my bicycle for all trips within a reasonable distance around my home. This blog will explore bike commuting issues.

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Renaissance Coaching is a full-service personal training and cycling coaching service based in Prairie Village, Kansas. Whether you're seeking to reshape your body, reaching for a personal best on the bike, or wanting to take your current cycling skills to the next level, Renaissance Coaching can help you achieve your goals.

Renaissance Coaching was founded by Jef Bishop, a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and a USA Cycling Coach. He offers a wide array of coaching services that feature one-on-one attention. He understands the time and commitment it takes to reach your athletic goals -- four years ago he was 80 pounds heavier and suffered from severe health problems. Now in the best shape of his life, Jef wants to help his clients achieve their personal best in the gym, on the bike, and in life.

Personal training and cycling coaching fees are very reasonable. Jef is available for one-on-one consultations by appointment.

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Located in Waverly, Nebraska, Renniks Carrier Systems manufactures and sells a complete line of high-quality, aluminum bicycle carriers called the "BikeTote." Readily adaptable to a wide variety of bicycle transportation needs, they come completely assembled and ready to use. Most require no drilling of holes to install, and none require maintenance.

Bike Totes are available for pickups, SUVs, and RVs. There's even a bike rack that will attache to a boat's sundeck, allowing you to carry up to four bikes, on boating or camping trips. Another innovative product is the Answer Trailer, which is a large-capacity tow-behind trailer with a lid that can carry up to 4 bikes.

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Revolution Racing is an event promoter located in Lawrence, Kansas. Revolution Racing has been proud to grow the sport one rider at a time since 1994.

Revolution Racing promotes the annual Spring Fling Criterium Series that takes place each year at Clinton Lake.

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Revolve is a Kansas City, Missouri non-profit organization providing green options in areas of health, transportation, and skill development. Revolve strives to contribute to the regional effort to make Kansas City a platinum Bicycle Friendly Community as designated by the League of American Bicyclists.

Revolve also provides Bicycle Safety Inspections and Bicycle Safety Rodeos for schools and neighborhoods.

Contact Revolve at 816-268-1757.

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Ride Columbia is a community web site dedicated to supporting and promoting all types of bicycling in Columbia, Missouri. From roadies on high-mileage odysseys, to the commuter heading to work or the store, or the fat tire rider getting muddy on their favorite trail, RideColumbia is there to support you.

Ride Columbia also covers bicycling advocacy and bicycling news in Columbia and central Missouri.

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Ride Lawrence is a community service of the Lawrence Central Rotary.

Their intention is to be a clearinghouse for bicycling information in the City of Lawrence and the Douglas County, Kansas area. Information available at the site includes Lawrence bicycling news, bicycling events, and information about local clubs and how to get around by bike in Lawrence.

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Ride Nebraska is a forum dedicated to bicycling in the Cornhusker State.

The site offers forums for both Eastern and Western Nebraska, and covers all types of bicycling, including casual riding, commuting, racing, mountain biking, bicycling for fitness, and BMX. There are also forums to discuss biking gear, components, and accessories, as well as a buy/sell/trade forum where you can find a bike or gear, or get rid of your surplus equipment.

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Conrad writes from Lincoln, Nebraska, and he likes to ride bikes. He also likes art, cinema, music, black cats, good wine, good food, and people who ride bikes. He's an old-school roadie, but also likes urban fixed gear riding and a bit of offroad single speed fun on occasion. Most days (or nights) he can be spotted riding through downtown.

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River City Cyclist is a personal blog detailing experiences while cycling in Wichita, Kansas. Robert runs the site, but welcomes contributors to discuss the bicycling scene in the Wichita area. Robert has this to say about the site:

I try to ride as often as possible and enjoy it. I started this site to share my love for cycling and hopefully build a local community online who wants to do the same.

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Darius is a married father of 3 who travels for work and tries to commute by bike 1-2 days a week. Darius is a recreational cyclist who is more jazzed by rain gear and lights than the latest carbon fiber dohickey.

Darius lives in Lenexa, KS. This is his personal blog.

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Rufus Racing is a multi-sport event management company that presents cycling, triathlon, running, duathlon, youth events, adventure racing and other sporting events in southwestern Missouri and the surrounding areas.

Rufus Racing is run by Ruth Sawkins, who is an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) certified personal trainer and offers group and individual training so that everyone can participate. Her main passion is to introduce people to multi-sport, teaching swimming, transitions, nutrition, and just giving the encouragement to let people know anyone can participate in multi-sport. Sawkins herself is an avid triathlete, racing since 17.

Events managed by Rufus Racing include the Svitak Freedom Ride, as well as numerous duathlons, triathlons, and adventure races.

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The mission of the Safe Roads Coalition is to promote safe roads, pathways, and sidewalks in La Plata County, Colorado and its towns and cities for all users, and to foster more positive relationships among all road users, with a special emphasis on those actions to improve bicycling and pedestrian safety.

The group monitors and influences public policy and serves as a liaison with the City of Durango, La Plata County, and Colorado Department of Transportation to improve the safety of key roads for all users. This includes making recommendations for safer transportation facilities for bicycles, pedestrians, and motorists, including road, street, and sidewalk improvements, along with education, enforcement, and planning activities.

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Polished rants, fervent opinionation, vibrant liquidity, cheap sportcoats, strong coffee, beer, punk rock & cycling. CommuterDude's blog is the source for bicycle commuters & hopeless mileage hogs everywhere.

Keith Gates writes from Johnson County in a rambling, stream-of-consciousness style about commuting, ultra-cycling, and various other obsessions.

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The Shawnee Bicycle Advisory Committee monitors bicycle friendly community status and bicycling issues in Shawnee, Kansas. The committee makes recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regarding bicycling issues and considers issues referred to the Bicycle Advisory Committee by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The committee consists of five members, all of whom are active bicyclists.

The Shawnee Bicycle Advisory Committee meets four times per year.

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Shores Sports offers Kansas City area residents the chance to quickly get involved in the cycling community and advance their skills, fitness, and knowledge of the area cycling scene. Shores Sports is about a fitness lifestyle. Dedicated toward cycling and running.

Shores Sports can personally design fitness programs for individuals or work with a group to accomplish a common goal, such as a half Century or full Century cycling event. Shores Sports also offers weekly rides in the KC metro through their alliance with SPIN! Pizza.

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Snappy Caps creates and markets a line of custom and unique cycling hats, all handmade in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Snappy Caps focuses on unique fabric combinations, and each one is unique. Some fabrics appear on different caps, but they try not to have the same fabric combos on any two caps. Snappy Caps are also available for custom orders and as team caps. In the future, Snappy Caps will expand its offerings to bags, and possibly other items.

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The primary objective of the St. Louis Bicycle Works is to increase the probability of positive life outcomes for "at-risk" youths in the St. Louis, Missouri area. This is accomplished by providing them the incentive and opportunity to develop their academic, vocational, and social skills through our Earn-A-Bike Program.

The St. Louis Bicycle Works gives youths a place to develop skills, interact with peers and caring adults, and safely challenge the limits of their abilities. The primary focus is the Earn-A-Bike program, in which children are taught the basics about bicycle safety and maintenance as a means to build community awareness and personal responsibility. This is a free program where kids attend a series of hands-on courses held on Saturday mornings. Youths who complete the course graduate with knowledge about bicycles, skills to work as an individual as well as cohesively with a group, and a better understanding of personal safety. Graduating youths earn their own bike, helmet, light, and lock, and participate in a group safety ride with adults and peers.To date, over 10,000 bikes have been provided to inner city kids through this program.

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Steve in Iowa City writes about bicycling in the state of Iowa.

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Steve Tilford is a legend in the world of cycling, being a two-time Master World Mountain Bike Champion, a member of the US National Team from 1980 to 1986, a 1983 National Off-Road Biking Association title holder, a six-time National Cyclocross Champion, and a member of the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame.

Steve Tilford resides in Topeka, Kansas. This is his personal blog.

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Stoic Cycles is a custom bicycle frame builder located in Great Bend, Kansas.

Stoic Cycles only builds with steel, but they offer all the build methods (TIG, Fillet brazed, and Lugged), and will mix the methods up on a single frame if wanted. They're more interested in building a strong frame than a really light weight frame, but can do somewhat light, depending on the size of the rider. Frames average in the 4.5-5lbs range, and they're willing to build any type of frame, however MTB and Cyclocross frames are their specialties.

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Sunflower Rail-Trails Conservancy is a group of volunteers working to help other organizations develop trails in the state of Kansas.

Members live in various parts of the state, and have personal involvement with active trail groups. They monitor the availability of railroad abandonments, try to get them rail-banked, and try to find interested local people to begin development.

Trails are places where families can enjoy the beautiful outdoors together. They are places where individuals may safely and healthily exercise. Trails, rail-trails particularly, also provide in modern times the original, essential purpose: to link communities together. Sunflower Rail-Trails Conservancy believes that an essential element of the health of present and future Kansas generations relies upon opportunities and encouragement towards an active lifestyle; and that an active lifestyle depends upon places where activity can occur.

Note: Sunflower Rail-Trails Conservancy was previously known as "Sunflower Recreational Trails".

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Taddihogg is a small, two-person, hand-made cycling hat company based in the Kansas City area. Their hats are designed to have a little more room for your noggin, unlike the one-size-fits-all corporate styles. They also use small batches of fabric, as well as used clothing and other garments to make many one-of-a-kind hats. They also have in-house embroidery so they can throw on pretty much any logo you like.

Taddihogg cycling hats are available at Family Bicycles.

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The 816 Bicycle Collective is a group of individuals working on a volunteer basis to rescue and repair bicycles in Kansas City, Missouri. They believe in empowerment through education and support the use of bicycles as a healthy and ecological means of transportation.

The 816 Bicycle Collective is not a bike shop. They are not a service-based organization, so they do not do repairs or tune-ups in the same way that most bike shops do. They'll be happy to help you learn how to tune up and/or repair your own bike.

The 816 Bicycle Collective is also not a bike dealer. They believe that building bikes helps in building a community. Therefore, they don't "sell" bicycles, parts or labor, but try to give you something that helps you in exchange for something that helps them.

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Each year, The Bike Depot in Denver, Colorado takes in hundreds of bikes from people like you, whips them into shape, and finds them a new home in the community. They'd love to help your old bike make someone very happy. They accept bikes in any condition; parts and accessories too. They are committed to recycling, so if it can't be used, it will be recycled if at all possible.

The Bike Depot offers tune-up and repair services, refurbished bikes of all types and sizes, new and used parts and accessories, and advice of all varieties.

The Bike Depot is not able to pick up bicycles, but in special situations, they can get volunteers to pick up your bikes if you have 10 or more in one location. All donations are tax-deductible. The Bike Depot also has a wide array of opportunities for you to help out. Of course, there's always wrenching to be done, but there's also a need for general office help, database entry, cleaning, organizing, marketing, fundraising, event planning, etc. If you've got some time, they can put it to good use!

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Mark writes from Kansas City, Missouri about his "sojourn into saving and riding vintage bicycles".

Bicycling, like walking, is to me a better way to explore my world. Travel by planes, trains, and automobiles leaves me with the feeling of a tenuous connection -- at best -- to places and people and events. Too, the mode of two-wheeled transportation has a magnetic pull on me; the simplicity and elegance of bicycle mechanics and mechanisms reminds me of the journey... and for me, the journey begins long before I pedal out of the driveway. I think it starts when I catch a glimmer of forgotten chrome under calendar-marked layers of grime, and I think to myself, "Hmm ... I wonder what I've got here?"

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The Kim West Radio Cycling Show is a weekly radio program on KXNO AM 1460 in Des Moines, Iowa. The show covers all aspects of cycling, including amateur and professional racing, safety and advocacy, and recreational bicycling, with a special focus on Iowa events. The show has a devoted local following, as well as fans from all over who listen to the podcast version.

The show is hosted by Kim West, who is a tireless bicycling advocate and promoter, a longtime RAGBRAI rider, and an accomplished bicycle racer, racing since 1983 and currently riding at Cat 1 level for the All9Yards Cycling Team. He's the 2009 Midwest Marathon Gravel Road Race Grand Master Champion, and earned Iowa's 50+ Age Group Rider of the Year award in 2009.

Kim West was interviewed on Kansas Cyclist Podcast Episode 14.

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LeLan Dains blogs about cycling and mountain bikes from Emporia, Kansas.

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The Midwest Bicycle Commuter is a personal blog written by Clayton Broyles, a high school English teacher living in Ottawa, Kansas:

This is a blog which recounts the experiences of a middle age guy in the midwest who has made a goal to ride his bicycle to work everyday for a year. It won't be too technical, but instead will provide some perspective on commuting by bicycle in the Midwest as well as relaying a smattering of thoughts, experiences, opinions, and philosophy about it and other random topics.

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The Think Bicycles Coalition of Johnson County links cyclists and bicycling groups with city, county and state officials to foster and expand all aspects of bicycling in Johnson County, Iowa. The Think Bicycles Coalition seeks to educate all roadway users, to expand cycling infrastructure, to increase access to transportation and recreational trails, and to encourage community members to ride bicycles.

Do you ride? It doesn't matter if you ride road, race, off-road, or commute. This group will keep you informed about what is going on for bicycling in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, U. Heights, and Johnson County.

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The Topeka Community Cycle Project is a community workspace that provides bicycle tools and repair training for the Topeka community. The volunteer-run workspace is located in downtown Topeka, and as a non-profit it also works with the Topeka community to make cycling a safer experience for everyone and a viable alternative to the automobile.

The purpose of this non-profit corporation is:

• to promote self-reliance, sustainability, and healthy living in Topeka, KS
• to provide access to bicycle repair training and tools in the Topeka community
• to recycle, repurpose, and distribute bicycles in the Topeka community
• to provide programs for youth and those with limited means in acquiring a reliable bicycle for recreation and transportation
• to be an advocate for cyclists

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The Trail Masons Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and building sustainable trail systems for non-motorized activities in Wyandotte County, Kansas. They work with all off-pavement user groups such as trail running, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, backpacking and paddling, etc.

The Trail Masons, along with the Earth Riders Trails Association, are responsible for developing and maintaining the Wyandotte County Lake Park Trails in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Trailnet promotes active living in St. Louis through bicycle and pedestrian activities to improve the health of individuals, communities and the environment.

Trailnet improves St. Louis regional quality of life by offering bicycle rides and recreational events, promoting transportation alternatives, providing community bicycle and pedestrian planning, collaborating on trails, greenways and bicycle/pedestrian compatible roadways, and assisting with public outreach and advocacy.

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The Trails and Open Space Coalition is a non-profit working to preserve open space and create a network of trails, bikeways and greenways in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. The organization receives no tax dollars, and is funded by grants, events and contributions from people like you who love trails.

The Trails and Open Space Coalition works cooperatively with local and regional governments, community organizations, businesses, families and individuals who share the vision of an interconnected network of trails, greenways and open space. They do this through advocacy, education, project funding and volunteer programs. They work primarily in El Paso and Teller counties, but are also involved in state and national issues such as transportation funding, Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets and other matters.

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Trails Have Our Respect (T.H.O.R.) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to developing and maintaining sustainable off-road recreational trails in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa, through partnerships with local land managers and trail users, by providing expertise, manpower and resources.

T.H.O.R. trails include:

• Branched Oak SRA - Malcolm, NE
• Jewell Park - Bellevue, NE
• Lake Manawa State Park - Council Bluffs, IA
• Lewis & Clark Monument - Council Bluffs, IA
• Platte River State Park - Louisville, NE
• Swanson Park - Bellevue, NE
• Tranquility Park Mountain Bike Trail - Omaha, NE
• Wilderness Park - Lincoln, NE

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Tulsa Townies is a bicycle-sharing project that was launched in 2007 to promote an active and healthy lifestyle in the Tulsa, Oklahoma community. The project is the first bicycle program of its kind in northeastern Oklahoma.

Patrons have the option of checking out a bike from four self-service kiosks called "Cyclestations", located along the Tulsa River Parks trail and in Sand Springs River City Park. Although there is no cost to check out a Tulsa Townies bicycle, a credit card is needed for identification purposes and to help prevent theft. Patrons may return their Tulsa Townies bicycle at any one of the locations regardless of where the bicycle was originally checked out.

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Because of his love of long distance cycling events, Rob Lucas is known as "UltraRob". He lives and rides in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and his blog covers his latest ultracycling and mountain biking adventures, as well as his love of exploring the outdoors by bike, foot and skis.

Rob's site also contains an extensive cycling and outdoor gear search engine, offering over 200,000 products from over 60 online merchants.

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The mission of the Urban Kansas City Community of Cycling (UKCCC) is to provide healthful cycling activities/opportunities for the urban community, with an emphasis on African American youth, and to provide equipment to participate in cycling activities for those without access to such because of economic limitations.

The UKCCC also aims to further the public interest in cycling to generate mutual understanding and providing a means to bring diverse peoples together in a shared experience, breaching the gaps between differing communities separated by social and economic barriers. The UKCCC also promotes the sport of cycling, providing education in the urban community about solving health, alternative transportation, environmental issues and the positive effects of riding a bicycle on our overall quality of life.

Youth cyclists race on Team Sho-Air KC.

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The Urban Trail Co. is dedicated to sustainable singletrack advocacy, access and building in the greater Kansas City region.

Urban Trail Co. is a memberless organization with a 7-member board and an advisory board of knowledgeable trail builders and trail user community representatives. Trail-building resources are allocated through five volunteer, regional trail directors, who are among Kansas City's most experienced trail builders.

Please do your part to preserve and protect the trails, which are easily damaged if used when muddy. Before you visit a trail, please check its Open/Closed status via Twitter. When a trail is closed, no use is allowed.

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Valmont Bike Park is a multi-discipline cycling park located in the cycling epicenter of the United States, Boulder, Colorado. The park is being designed by some of the finest trail builders in the United States to support a vast array of trail networks, including epic single-track for the mountain biker, rhythmic pump tracks for BMX enthusiasts, and cyclocross circuits designed in the style of the best courses in Belgium. All will be free for all to experience and allow any skill level to enjoy from beginner to expert, child to senior citizen.

Valmont Bike Park is being created through the partnering and cooperation of the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance, the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation, the International Mountain Biking Association and their trail building resources and expertise, and, most importantly, members of the Boulder community at large who have volunteered massive labor, management, and financial support to the Park.

Construction of the park is scheduled to being in 2009.

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Ventus Custom Cycles is a custom bicycle painting company in Lincoln, Nebraska. Whatever your reason for cycling, Ventus Custom Cycles offers a unique way to express your individuality through custom paint jobs.

"Want an eye catching design for the upcoming race season? We we can do that. Want to make a statement? We can do that. How about a special paint job for that Ironman race? We can do that too!"

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Vitamin G for the ICT is a personal blog about riding bikes on gravel roads in Wichita, Kansas and the surrounding area.

Why gravel? Well because it is probably the safest cycling I've encountered, although I've wound up in a river while riding on gravel. Anyway for me the greatest allure to gravel is how much of it there is. I can be out for 2 or more hours and not have to take my shoes off at the end of the ride to count the cars I saw. Frequently I see more insects, wildlife, and herd animals than people or cars. The second thing that draws me is the hills. These roads were put up and over some killer hills, something hard to find in this area on pavement. So there is a training component as well. Lastly it is sooooo much fun to just be out in BFE with your friends. There is some seriously cool things off the beaten path. Ever been to Whitewater Stables? How about Osro (Ozro) Falls? Teter Rock? Can't get there without a little gravel in your travel!

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Walk & Roll Harvey is a working group of the Healthy Harvey Coalition. Our mission is to promote active transportation for all reasons in Harvey County, Kansas, to include but not limited to bicycling and walking. In our previous incarnation, the ReNewton Bicycling Initiative, we helped develop and institute Bicycle Master Plans for Newton and North Newton, erect "3-Foot Signs" on paved County roads, and erect TransAmerica Bicycle Trail signage along its route through the County. Having recently re-structured, we are now available to work with all communities in Harvey County, and are developing a new agenda for the future.

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Winning Events is a company that promotes bicycle races in and around Lawrence, Kansas. Winning Events is run by Curtis Martell, who has been involved in USCF bicycle racing since 1982, and is currently a Cat 4 rider with Freestate Racing, Director of the FSR Development Team, a Category C USCF Official, National NORBA Official, and Treasurer of the Kansas Cycling Association.

Winning Events has been involved in organizing races such as the Clinton Lake Challenge NORBA, Kansas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Thursday Night Race Series, The Pure Cross Series, Sunflower State Games, Octoginta Time Trial, and the Sunflower Cyclocross.

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The Women's Mountain Biking Association of Colorado Springs is the only female-specific mountain biking organization in the Pikes Peak Region.

As part of their mission, they sustain a developmental race team and club team to promote the sport of mountain biking and provide opportunities for women interested in racing. Their team members are responsible for planning and leading rides, clinics, trail work and other events.

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Yet Another Bike Page is cyclist Dennis Hardin's collection of bicycle tour reports and cycling links. Tour reports include Biking Across Kansas (every year since 2002) and several other regional bicycle tours. His reports include detailed day-by-day write-ups, as well as photos.

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The Zion Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, in cooperation with Harley's Bicycle Shop, hosts a hostel for bicycle travelers passing through the region.

The Bike Hostel is located in the basement of Zion Lutheran, and is open year-round. Bicyclists are welcome to bring their bicycles and all belonging right in to the church. Keys may be picked up at Harley's Bicycle Shop (7th and Main Street) during regular business hours. If Harley's is closed, bicyclists may call the church office at (620) 663-3513. They will reach a recording with phone numbers to call to get a key. Keys are accessible through several members of the church.

Image courtesy of Trenton and Rasham Gibbons of Free Life By Bike, who stayed here in July 2013.

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