Archive for the 'In The News' Category


  • Kansas Cycling Headlines: January 2018

    Here is a recap of recent bicycling news from the region, as well as a look ahead to upcoming bicycling events. January Bicycling Headlines Midland Railway explores trail-along-rail idea to connect Baldwin City to Prairie Spirit Trail Group behind Wichita’s toilet plunger DIY protected bike lane disbands, after threats from city bureaucrats Fire damages …

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  • Kansas Cycling Headlines: December 2017

    Here is a recap of recent bicycling news from the region, as well as a look ahead to upcoming bicycling events. December Bicycling Headlines Wichita Joins Ranks of Bicycle Friendly Communities There’s a new trail at Rivers Banks Orchard Park in Hutchinson Ken Smith, the person responsible for building most of the trails at …

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  • Kansas Cycling Headlines: November 2017

    The latest bicycling news and events from Kansas.

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    Bike Share Launches in Atchison

    Atchison Kansas has launched a new bike share program, Atchison County Bike Share, organized by Live Well Live Atchison.

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  • Kansas at #47 in 2017 Bike Friendly States Ranking

    The 2017 edition of the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly State rankings are out, and if you scroll way, way down towards the bottom of the list, you’ll find Kansas at #47.

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  • Kansas Cycling Headlines: October 2017

    Here is a recap of recent bicycling news from the region, as well as a look ahead to upcoming bicycling events. Recent Bicycling Headlines 2017 National Bike Challenge Wrap-Up Allen County National Bike Challenge 2017 Results Iola won the 2017 Prairie Spirit Trail Challenge New bicycle stations provide resources for riders in Emporia Des Moines’ new …

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  • 2017 National Bike Challenge Wrap-Up

    The 2017 National Bike Challenge is in the books. It ran from May 1 through September 30, and 783 Kansas cyclists participated. We ranked #16 in the nation. Our top rider was Roger Frans of Marion, who racked up 13,570 points. Roger was one of seven who rode every day during …

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  • Rural Bike Share Program in Allen County

    Allen County Kansas has launched an innovative new program that takes the familiar bike share concept and adapts it for a rural area.

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  • 2016 National Bike Challenge: August

    Through four months, 1559 Kansas Cyclists have ridden over 427,000 miles, putting us on target for over half a million miles by the end of September in the 2016 National Bike Challenge.

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  • 2016 National Bike Challenge: July

    Through three months, 1535 Kansas Cyclists have ridden over 323,000 miles, putting us on target for over half a million miles by the end of September.

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