Archive for March, 2009
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Bicycling Picks Up Speed in Central Arkansas
Posted on March 31, 2009 | 1 CommentArkansas boasts incredible natural beauty, and has long been a mecca for mountain bikers, but it has received low marks for overall bicycle friendliness. That may be starting to change: "Ten years ago, you wouldn't have believed it but we're a biking destination now."Topeka Cyclist Critically Injured in Collision
Posted on March 30, 2009 | 3 CommentsA Topeka bicyclist was critically injured when his bicycle collided with an SUV yesterday. Preliminary reports indicate the bicycle had the right of way at the intersection.Follow New Iowa City Bike Shop Launch
Posted on March 26, 2009 | 1 CommentYou have a front-row seat as a new bike shop, 30th Century Bicycle in Iowa City, Iowa is built and launched. Follow the shop's progress on their blog.Biking Across Kansas Jerseys
Posted on March 25, 2009 | No CommentsIn honor of their 35th year, Biking Across Kansas, the annual bicycle tour across the state of Kansas, is offering a Biking Across Kansas ‘09 jersey for only $60. Order by March 30th.Wilson State Park Spring Trail Party 2009
Posted on March 24, 2009 | 1 CommentVolunteers are building trails at Wilson State Park in north-central Kansas on March 28-29. Come join the party, ride the sweet trails, and help maintain this "jewel of Kansas mountain biking".Using Twitter Hashtags to Follow Cycling News
Posted on March 19, 2009 | 1 CommentHashtags provide a way to group Twitter posts on particular subjects. This is a list of the hashtags used by Kansas Cyclist for cycling news in Kansas and neighboring states.Coming Soon: Kansas Cyclist Podcast
Posted on March 14, 2009 | No CommentsA podcast covering bicycling in the state of Kansas, tentatively titled the "Kansas CycleCast", is in the works. We hope to have the first edition available within a few weeks.Blue Springs to Establish Bike Route Network
Posted on March 12, 2009 | No CommentsBlue Springs, Missouri has begun implementing a city-wide system of bike routes and pedestrian trails. The current plan calls for 19.3 miles of bike routes and 3.12 miles of trails, as well as the purchase and installation of enclosed, lockable bike lockers to be located in three commuter parking lots.Promoting Bicycling on Topeka TV
Posted on March 10, 2009 | No CommentsI recently sat down for an interview with a television reporter to talk about bicycling in Kansas, and the work I do with Kansas Cyclist and KanBikeWalk. The story aired Saturday evening on KSNT in Topeka, Kansas. You can watch the video here.Salina Hoping for Bike/Ped Paths Stimulus
Posted on March 6, 2009 | No CommentsThe city of Salina, Kansas is applying for federal economic stimulus package money to build 3.9 miles of bike/pedestrian paths. Design of the paths has started, and the city plans to pay the remaining engineering costs if it receives grants to pay for the construction.-
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