Archive for the 'In The News' Category (Page 5)
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Diego Ballesteros Rides Again!
Posted on February 28, 2012 | No CommentsThis is an update on Diego Ballesteros, the cyclist who was struck by a car and critically injured near Wichita in June 2010, while participating in the Race Across America (RAAM) . While he will never walk again, Diego is still able to ride!
Top Kansas Cycling Stories of 2011
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 2 CommentsHere's a quick look back at some of the top bicycling-related stories in the state of Kansas during the year 2011. 3-Foot Passing Law, De Soto Bike Ban Ends, Losses, Justice (or lack thereof).
Fall 2011 Bicycle Friendly Community Designations Announced
Posted on September 16, 2011 | 1 CommentThe League of American Bicyclists have announced their latest Bicycle Friendly Communities, and Leawood, Kansas earned a place on the Honorable Mention list.
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'.
A Cyclist’s Killer is Convicted in Topeka
Posted on April 11, 2011 | 2 CommentsMarc Schultz, a Topeka lawyer, who struck and killed Tim Roberts with his car in Topeka last September, has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence, and of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death. All are felonies.
Remembering Kansas Bicycling Advocate Cecile Kellenbarger
Posted on April 7, 2011 | 1 CommentCecile Kellenbarger, who tirelessly promoted bicycling and trails in Wichita and Kansas as a whole, passed away on April 4th. A memorial service and memorial bike ride is planned for April 10th in Wichita.
El Dorado Bike Rack Design Competition
Posted on March 7, 2011 | No CommentsThe city of El Dorado, Kansas is holding a Bike Rack Design Competition this spring. The new racks are intended to promote bicycle and pedestrian traffic, increase revenue for downtown businesses, and encourage health and fitness
Chris Smedley Cancer Fundraiser
Posted on March 2, 2011 | No CommentsChris Smedley, owner of The Bicycle Shack in Kansas City, Missouri, is facing a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer, and his friends are asking for help in meeting the financial challenges.
R.I.P. Ken Cobb
Posted on February 25, 2011 | 2 CommentsKen Cobb, president of the Johnson County Bicycle Club and a passionate and tireless advocate for cycling, passed away in his sleep Wednesday night. His death is a big loss for the Kansas bicycling community.
New Hope For Lifting the De Soto Bike Ban?
Posted on January 21, 2011 | No CommentsThe De Soto Bike Ban has been an embarrassment for the city and the state for more than a decade, but turnover on the city council brings renewed hope that this repugnant bike ban will finally be lifted.-
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