Archive for the 'Kansas' Category (Page 49)
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McPherson Farmer Donates Equipment for Trail
Posted on November 25, 2008 | No CommentsA retired tree farmer has made a generous donation to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to help maintain the state’s longest existing rail-to-trail project. Robert Whelpley of McPherson County recently transferred the title to a small tractor, an ATV, spraying equipment and other gear he once used to maintain …New Prairie Spirit Trail Video
Posted on November 24, 2008 | No CommentsFrom the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks comes this well-done video about the recent completion of the Prairie Spirit Trail in east-central Kansas. The trail stretches from Ottawa in the north to Iola in the south, a distance of about 50 miles. Thanks to Randy & Nova’s Bicycle Scrapbook …Reactions to ‘No Justice in Douglas County’
Posted on November 21, 2008 | 1 CommentIn response to last Friday’s decision by Douglas County District Attorney to not file criminal charges against the distracted driver who killed David Dillon in June, there were a number of thoughtful comments here, as well as some reactions from elsewhere: In Two fatal accidents, two different results, Roger Kramer contrasts …Johnson County and KC Bicycle Clubs to Merge?
Posted on November 21, 2008 | No CommentsFrom the Johnson County Bicycle Club’s November newsletter comes this interesting bit of news: Should the Johnson County Bicycle Club and the Kansas City Bicycle Club combine resources and form a new metro-wide bicycle club? This is the question being considered by the respective boards of directors of the JCBC and the …Put In Our Place?
Posted on November 20, 2008 | 1 CommentPittsburg, Kansas is building a 1.5-mile multi-use path to connect the Pittsburg State University campus to local shopping and entertainment, and an article in the Pittsburg Morning Sun reports that the project is nearing completion. That’s good news for the citizens of Pittsburg. But the first line of the story kind of …Shawnee Chiropractor Specializes in Cyclists
Posted on November 18, 2008 | No CommentsFrom the Shawnee Dispatch: A new chiropractor in Shawnee hopes that if bicyclists are experiencing pain, they’ll think of him. With a specialty for treating cyclists, Joel Terry picked a good location for his new practice, JET Performance Chiropractic, 12402 W. 62nd Terr. — the only city rated a bicycle-friendly community in …No Justice in Douglas County
Posted on November 14, 2008 | 8 CommentsIt looks like David Dillon’s killer will not be held accountable for his actions. From the Lawrence Journal-World: Criminal charges will not be filed against the motorist who was distracted by electronics when he struck and killed a Douglas County sheriff’s lieutenant who was riding his bicycle, District Attorney Charles Branson announced …The Mud and Blood Ball
Posted on November 14, 2008 | 1 CommentWe reported on the new Kansas City Cyclocross Nationals Film in September, and now the film’s premier has been announced. Here’s the press release: Crossniacs National Syndicate and Cyclocross Magazine present the Mud and Blood Ball, the USA Cycling ’08 Cyclocross National Championship kick-off party to be held at the …2008 Kansas State Cyclocross Championships
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsThe Cow Town Cycling Team is proud to present the 2008 Kansas State Cyclocross Championships. This year’s De Stad Cross Cup has the the state championships on the historic campus of University of Saint Mary. A championship course has been designed using much of the natural 240 acres that the …New Trail Proposed for Hutchinson
Posted on November 11, 2008 | No CommentsFrom The Hutchinson News: Outgoing Reno County Commission Chairman Larry Sharp is seeking $300,000 for a favorite project before his term ends in January. At Sharp’s advocacy and with Commissioner Frances Garcia’s assent, the board signaled Wednesday tentative support for $700,000 in temporary notes for road improvements and a hike-bike trail from …-
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