Archive for February, 2009
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Car-Free Weekends on Cliff Drive Continue
Posted on February 27, 2009 | No CommentsKansas City, Missouri, which closed the Cliff Drive Scenic Byway to motorized vehicles on summer weekends, has decided to expand the program, reserving the historic roadway for bicycles and pedestrians from Friday afternoons to Monday mornings, all year 'round.Coronado Heights Fire Report
Posted on February 26, 2009 | No CommentsRecently, Coronado Heights, a popular mountain biking destination for cyclists from throughout the region, caught on fire, and with the dried grasses and brush of late winter, most of the hill was quickly consumed. Here are some photos and descriptions of the aftermath.Nebraska Company Makes Innovative Bike Racks
Posted on February 25, 2009 | No CommentsRenniks Carrier Systems in Waverly, Nebraska manufactures and sells a line of bicycle carriers called the “BikeTote”. KOLN-TV in Lincoln recently did a piece on the company, and how the economic downturn is hurting the business.Highway 71 Classic Rolls This Sunday
Posted on February 23, 2009 | No CommentsThe Highway 71 Classic is an annual ride held on US scenic Highway 71 in Northwest Arkansas, starting in Fayetteville. This year’s edition of the ride takes place on Sunday March 1st, 2009.Wichita to add Bike Racks to Buses
Posted on February 21, 2009 | 1 CommentWichita is planning to use a portion of its stimulus money to add bicycle racks to its metro buses, bringing the largest city in Kansas up to par with other bus systems in the state, which have had bike racks for some time.
Cyclist Profile: Randy Rasa
Posted on February 20, 2009 | 1 CommentI don't usually write much about myself here at Kansas Cyclist -- the focus of the site is on you, not me, and I have a blog for personal stuff -- but in this case, I'll make an exception. The following was written by Julie Cirlincuina, author of Kansas Outdoor Treasures.Stimulus May Help Fund Osage City Trail Project
Posted on February 19, 2009 | No CommentsOsage City, Kansas is building a short segment of the Flint Hills Nature Trail, and some of the funding for the project could come from the federal economic stimulus package. From the Osage County Herald-Chronicle: The Rails to Trails project in Osage City is back on track with actions taken by the …Pittsburg Bike Park Proposal Approved
Posted on February 17, 2009 | No CommentsThe 23rd Street Trails in Pittsburg, Kansas have been a local tradition for years, although something of a well-kept secret. The trails, known locally as “The Dumps”, are located on the site of an abandoned coal mine, and grew organically over the years, all very unofficial and off-the-map. But now, the …Do Bike Paths Bring Crime?
Posted on February 16, 2009 | No CommentsA recent newspaper commenter said "A bike path could actually lower the quality of life in a neighborhood. Whom do you want rolling through your neighborhood?" Is a bike path any more likely to bring criminals to your house than a street or sidewalk?Sharrows Coming to Arkansas
Posted on February 13, 2009 | No CommentsNorth Little Rock, Arkansas is to be among the first communities in the state to add the shared lane markings known as "sharrows" to some of their streets. Bicyclists hope the symbols help drive home the message that motorists must share the road.-
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