Archive for February, 2008 (Page 2)


  • Slaughter Pen Hollow Expansion in Bentonville

    Slaughter Pen Hollow Expansion in Bentonville

    Bentonville, Arkansas is home to a unique mountain bike park called Slaughter Pen Hollow. The park offers over 5 miles of off-road cycling, on 180 acres of rugged terrain donated by the Walton family (of Wal-Mart fame). The trail system offers rocky terrain, natural raised bridges called “Log Rides”, …

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  • Standing Up For Bicycle Parking in Kansas City

    Standing Up For Bicycle Parking in Kansas City

    On February 5th in Kansas City, Missouri, the City Planning Commission met to discuss the new development code that regulates planning, zoning, parking, and other aspects of development in the city. One of the topics scheduled to be discussed was bicycle parking — long-term and short-term, and whether to include …

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  • Will Arkansas City Build Levee Trail?

    Will Arkansas City Build Levee Trail?

    City commissioners in Arkansas City, Kansas are trying to decide whether to proceed with construction of a multipurpose hike-and-bike path along the Arkansas River levee. According to an article in the Arkansas City Traveler: The project has been in the works for years, but some commissioners have questioned the wisdom of proceeding …

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  • Thief Obviously Not A Cyclist

    Thief Obviously Not A Cyclist

    According to the Hays Daily News, someone broke into the Hub Bicycle Shop in Hays in early January, throwing a brick through the front window. According to the report, the only thing taken was cash. The police apparently have a suspect in custody, but no additional info has been released. …

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  • Salina Considers Comprehensive Plan

    Salina Considers Comprehensive Plan

    Salina, Kansas is in the early stages of creating a new “Comprehensive Plan” for the city. This plan will help to determine the future of the community, and covers topics such as transportation, health issues, arts and culture, tourism, development patterns, and land use, with the goals of identifying …

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  • Bobke Comes To Lawrence

    Bobke Comes To Lawrence

    Bob Roll is speaking tonight (Friday, February 1, 2008) at Sunflower Outdoor and Bike in Lawrence, Kansas. The talk begins at 7pm, and admission is free. Call the shop at 785-843-5000 for details. Bob Roll is a former professional cyclist, riding as part of the legendary 7-Eleven Cycling Team, as …

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