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Young Girl Killed by Truck in Halstead
Posted on June 13, 2011 | No CommentsAn 8-year-old girl was killed by a semi this morning in Halstead, Kansas. The girl rode her bike into a crosswalk as a semi was making a right-hand turn. She hit the trailer and went under the back tires.
2011 Dirty Kanza 200: In Their Own Words
Posted on June 9, 2011 | No CommentsThe 2011 edition of the Dirty Kanza 200 happened on June 4th out of Emporia, Kansas. As always, it turned epic, with heat, wind, thunderstorms, hail, and a brutal course that did in many a rider (and bike).
Kansas Trail News: June 6, 2011
Posted on June 7, 2011 | No CommentsInvesting In Trails Benefits KC Region; Prairie Spirit Trail To Be Extended; New Wichita Trail Connects Existing Trails; Trail Between Larned And Ft. Larned In Planning Stages; Short Line Rails With Trails Possibilities Open Up; Slough Creek Point Trail At Perry LakeKansas Trail News: May 20, 2011
Posted on May 24, 2011 | No CommentsFlint Hills Nature Trail Progresses; KC Moving Toward Being Bicycle Friendly; Flint Hills As Destination Place; Birds Identified Along Landon Trail; Sunflower Rail-Trails Conservancy Has New Brochure; and more!
Kansas Slips to #23 in Bike Friendly States Ranking
Posted on May 23, 2011 | No CommentsThe League of American Bicyclists has just released the 2011 edition of their Bicycle Friendly State rankings, and Kansas has dropped from #13 to #23, with an overall grade of 'D'.
Tougher Hit-and-Run Law Passed in Kansas
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 1 CommentKansas House Bill 2044, which toughens penalties for hit-and-run, has been approved by the legislature, and now moves on to the Governor for his signature.Bicycle Safety Handout For Schools
Posted on May 6, 2011 | No CommentsThe Miami County Velo Cycling Club put together a very well-done bicycle safety handout which they are distributing to local schools to help educate motorists and cyclists. Nice!Kansas Trail News: May 2, 2011
Posted on May 3, 2011 | No CommentsPrairie Spirit Trail South Extension To Be Built, Nat’l Park Service To Study New Trail Routes, Kansas Sampler Festival, Antelope Spotted In Central Flint Hills, Reconnecting Children To Nature
Bike Month 2011 in Kansas
Posted on May 2, 2011 | No CommentsA round-up of events and festivities around the state to celebrate Bike Month!
Spreading Misinformation in Missouri
Posted on April 28, 2011 | 3 CommentsIt doesn't help when the media spread half-truths about bicycling laws; it creates a dangerous and hostile environment. Here's an example from a St. Louis, Missouri TV station.-
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