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Will Arkansas City Build Levee Trail?
Posted on February 6, 2008 | No CommentsCity 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 …Thief Obviously Not A Cyclist
Posted on February 4, 2008 | No CommentsAccording 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. …Salina Considers Comprehensive Plan
Posted on February 2, 2008 | No CommentsSalina, 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 …Bobke Comes To Lawrence
Posted on February 1, 2008 | No CommentsBob 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 …Tour of Missouri 2008 Route Announced
Posted on January 31, 2008 | No CommentsThe route for the second running of the Tour of Missouri, September 8th through the 14th, has been announced: St. Joseph to Kansas City: 90 miles Clinton to Springfield: 125 miles Branson: 18 miles (individual time trials) Lebanon to Rolla: 105 miles St. James to Jefferson City: 100 miles Hermann to St. Charles: 110 miles St. …Biking Across Kansas 2008
Posted on January 29, 2008 | No CommentsBiking Across Kansas, the annual bicycle tour across the state of Kansas, has announced it’s route for 2008: The 466-mile route crosses the northern tier of the state, starting in St. Francis and ending in Atchison,with overnight stops in Atwood, Norton, Smith Center, Beloit, Washington, Sabetha, and Horton. Though the exact details …Cross-State Bike Tours Shaping Up
Posted on January 25, 2008 | No CommentsIt's that time of the year to start planning your summer cross-state bicycle tour. So far, the Bicycle Tour of Colorado, BRAN, the Katy Trail Ride, Oklahoma FreeWheel, RAGBRAI, and Tour de Nebraska have announced their routes. Biking Across Kansas is next - suspense is building!Hike-and-Bike Path Coming To Pittsburg
Posted on January 23, 2008 | 1 CommentAn editorial in the Pittsburg Morning Sun (Hike-and-bike path may make for a healthy community) came out in favor of a proposed multi-use path in Pittsburg, Kansas. The southeast Kansas community of about 20000 is also home to about 6000 students at Pittsburg State University. The path, about 1.5 …Cycling Resources in Neighboring States
Posted on January 21, 2008 | No CommentsKansas Cyclist, in addition to providing a comprehensive collection of cycling resources for the state of Kansas, now also offers resources for our neighbors as well.Wichita BMX Park Vandalized
Posted on January 15, 2008 | No CommentsThe Emery Park BMX Track in Wichita, Kansas was recently the victim of a theft that damaged the park. Thieves made off with helmets and at least 200 feet of copper wiring, some of it cut at the base of poles and pulled it from an underground conduit. The …-
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