Archive for the 'Kansas' Category (Page 43)
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No Bicycles Allowed In Overbrook?
Posted on August 27, 2009 | 4 CommentsDoes this sign in Overbrook, KS prohibit bicycles in the town? So it would seem ...Kansans Want Alternatives to Driving
Posted on August 20, 2009 | No CommentsAccording to a recent transportation study, Kansas residents are distinctly unhappy with their lack of alternatives to driving, and are dissatisfied with the availability of bike lanes.Topeka Cyclists: Is Your Bike Registered?
Posted on August 14, 2009 | 7 CommentsIt's a law that's seldom enforced, but Topeka, like many communities, requires bicycles be registered with the city. Failure to do so can result in a ticket and fine.Free Bikes for Kids in El Dorado
Posted on August 14, 2009 | No CommentsThe El Dorado Police Department will host a Free Bicycle Day on August 15th, and will give away unclaimed bicycles from police storage (along with free helmets) to local kids. First come, first served!Cycling 101 Class in Topeka on August 12th
Posted on August 10, 2009 | No CommentsA bicycle safety and maintenance class, called “Cycling 101″, will be held in Topeka, Kansas on the evening of August 12, 2009 at the Topeka YMCA. A great chance to learn how to ride safely and confidently!Ride and Be Counted in Lawrence
Posted on August 5, 2009 | No CommentsLawrence, Kansas is planning its first-ever bike count. During the second week of September, volunteers will attempt to count the number of cyclists using streets, sidewalks and recreational paths.More Bike Lanes Coming To Wichita?
Posted on August 4, 2009 | No CommentsWichita, Kansas may be considering adding more bike lanes to its streets. Some City Council members are beginning to see bicycling not just as recreation but as a form of transportation, a partial solution to an increasingly obese population and a way to reduce air pollution.Bike Park Opens in Pittsburg, KS
Posted on August 4, 2009 | No CommentsThe 23rd Street Bike Park in Pittsburg, Kansas is now officially open. The park offers several miles of single track mountain biking trails, a mountain biking skills area, a pump track, and a dirt jump area, with different levels of trails from beginner to expert.Flint Hills Nature Trail Work Days
Posted on July 30, 2009 | No CommentsThis is the final push to complete the Flint Hills Nature Trail from Osawatomie and Ottawa, and it's a great opportunity to help build this important link the the rail-trails of eastern Kansas.Kansas Bike Shops on the Move
Posted on July 30, 2009 | No CommentsSeveral bike shops in Kansas have recently relocated to new locales, including The Re-Cyclery in Lawrence, and A Bicycle Service and L&M Cycling and Fitness in the Wichita area.