Archive for September, 2009 (Page 2)


  • Kansas City Cup 2009

    Kansas City Cup 2009

    September 19-20, 2009 is the KC Cup Cross Country Race and Festival, presented by Heartland Sports Promotions, and taking place in Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Mountain bike race, cyclocross race, and trail run, all at the same venue!

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  • Kansas Cyclist Podcast: Episode 11

    Kansas Cyclist Podcast: Episode 11

    Episode 11 of the Kansas Cyclist Podcast focuses on the recently-completed Tour of Missouri, with a recap of the race, some on-the-scene interviews and sound bites, and an in-depth look at what the Tour of Missouri means, not only for racing fans, but for everyday cyclists and for advocacy efforts in the state.

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  • Prominent Topeka Cyclists Injured

    Prominent Topeka Cyclists Injured

    In two separate accidents, two prominent Topeka residents were injured while riding their bicycles over the weekend, WIBW General Manager Jim Ogle on Saturday, and Topeka City Attorney Jackie Williams on Sunday. Best wishes for a quick recovery!

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  • National Bike/Ped Funding Needs Your Help

    National Bike/Ped Funding Needs Your Help

    Transportation Enhancements are the largest federal source of bicycle and pedestrian funding and they are under attack, this time by Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn. We need your help - TODAY!

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  • 2009 Winfield Bike Rodeo

    2009 Winfield Bike Rodeo

    The city of Winfield, Kansas is hosting their annual Bike Rodeo on September 26th, with bicycle safety and repair classes, as well a a short bike tour.

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  • Tour de Lizard Preview

    Tour de Lizard Preview

    Sunday, September 13th is the annual Tour de Lizard Fat Tire Classic, a mountain bike race that takes place at Camp Horizon in Arkansas City, Kansas.

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  • Perhaps It's The Thought That Counts…

    Perhaps It's The Thought That Counts…

    Dear Olathe: I appreciate your putting in this bike lane. I'd appreciate it even more if I could use it...

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  • Wichita Police Ask For Help Identifying Vehicle

    Wichita Police Ask For Help Identifying Vehicle

    Police in Wichita, Kansas are asking for help in identifying the vehicle that struck and injured 54-year-old Albert Pete as he was riding his bicycle in Wichita early Sunday morning.

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  • A Scourge of Hit-and-Runs

    A Scourge of Hit-and-Runs

    Recent weeks have been particularly brutal for bicyclists in our region, with a number of hit-and-run collisions leaving dead and wounded cyclists in their wake. A summary of hit-and-runs from Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

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  • Bike Rentals & Bike Sharing in Omaha

    Bike Rentals & Bike Sharing in Omaha

    Omaha, Nebraska recently launched two new programs offering bike rental and bike sharing in the city. Read details on the program here.

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