Archive for April, 2009

Big Poppi Bicycle Co. is a new bike shop in Manhattan, home of Kansas State University, and their Grand Opening is May 2nd. Watch their introductory video and check out the new shop in town!

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The League of American Bicyclists have announced their latest Bicycle Friendly Communities, and three cities in the region have earned a coveted place on this prestigious list: Cedar Falls, Iowa; Columbia, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma. Each have become the first communities in their states to earn the “Bicycle Friendly Community” designation.

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May 2nd is the second annual Tour de Toad in Conway, Arkansas. The city is lobbying to become the first bicycle-friendly community in the state, and organizers are hoping the Tour de Toad can help raise awareness for the cause.

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This episode features an interview with bicycling advocate Dale Crawford of Olathe, plus a segment with Eric Rogers, the organizer of this year's Bike Week in Kansas City, as well as a recap of regional bicycling news and a look ahead to upcoming rides and events.

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Despite some still-challenging weather in many parts of the region, the race season is now in full swing. Race reports from the Bazaar Road Race, the BoneBender, Le Tour de Husker, Tour of Hermann, and more.

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Here's an opportunity to learn critical skills for bicycling on the roadways of Kansas, at the Traffic Skills 101 Workshop in Topeka on April 25th and May 2nd. This fast-paced, six-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.

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Roy Dale Prewitt of Wellington, Kansas died after being found unconscious next to his bicycle. Police don't know what happened for sure, but they suspect he ran into a parked truck, fell, and hit his head on the pavement.

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Nebraska’s MoPac Trail, which will connect the cities of Lincoln and Omaha, has run into problems securing the right-of-way on a crucial 10-mile section of trail.

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The city of Norman, Oklahoma has taken a significant step by producing bicycle route maps that are designed not for recreation, but for bicycle commuting.

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"I think we’ve got a real chance to expand the growth of tourism and recreational access in the Flint Hills,” Sam Brownback, currently a US Senator and possibly a future Kansas Governor, said, mentioning biking trails, horseback riding and opportunities for people to get out and enjoy nature.

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