Kansas Cycling News

  • Iola Repeals Mandatory Bicycle Registration Law

    Iola Repeals Mandatory Bicycle Registration Law

    The Iola City Council has voted 8-0 to eliminate mandatory bicycle registration in their community, and to eliminate a ban on riding bicycles on sidewalks.

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  • Residents Advocate for Bicycle Safety in Southeast Kansas

    Residents Advocate for Bicycle Safety in Southeast Kansas

    Southeast Kansas residents have started a petition to encourage KDOT to add shoulders to K-39 highway to improve bicycle safety along the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail.

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  • 2013 Cyclocross Masters National Champion Steve Tilford

    2013 Cyclocross Masters National Champion Steve Tilford

    Congratulations to Topeka's Steve Tilford, who took first place in the Masters Men 50-54 category at the Cyclocross National Championships in Wisconsin, and is the 2013 Cyclocross National Champion!

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  • Photo of the Week: Santa Fe Trail Transport

    In this photo, I've parked my Long Haul Trucker, laden with a small load of groceries, next to a sign commemorating the route of the historic Santa Fe Trail. I enjoy these small reminders of history.

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  • Sunflower Cycling News: 2013-01-09

    Sunflower Cycling News: 2013-01-09

    Bicycling-related news items from Kansas and neighboring states: Wichita Bicycle Master Plan; Allen County trail progress; Bicycling educational signs coming to Newton; Winter biking gains traction; Motorist Intentionally Collides with Bicyclist in Iowa, Attempts to Flee Scene.

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  • Photo of the Week: Snow-Packed Road

    One of the best things about the aftermath of a snowstorm is riding on a smooth snow-packed gravel road ... love the way the snow cover deadens the sound, just a muffled 'whoosh' as you roll along.

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  • Sunflower Cycling News: 2013-01-02

    Sunflower Cycling News: 2013-01-02

    The following are some hand-picked bicycling-related news items from Kansas and neighboring states, for January 2, 2013: Bicycling News from Kansas Redbud Trail Informational Open House — The Redbud Trail is being built on a former railroad line, to connect Andover, Augusta, and Wichita. This open house provides an opportunity to view …

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  • 2012 Wrap

    2012 Wrap

    A quick look back at 2012, with news both good and bad to be remembered, and plans for the new year to be revealed!

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  • Kansas Trail News: December 17, 2012

    Kansas Trail News: December 17, 2012

    Meadowlark Trail Has Two Miles Of Screenings Down; Haskell Rail-Trail/Burroughs Creek Trail Update; Big Multi-Site Event Proposed For National Trails Day; Iola-Humboldt Trail Update; Andover-Augusta Rail-Trail Update; Bi-State Freedom Trail Dedicated In KC

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  • Kansas Trail News: November 16, 2012

    Kansas Trail News: November 16, 2012

    Rock Chalk Park Sports Complex In Lawrence To Offer 5 Miles Of Trails; Ottawa Called A Top Place To Retire Partly Due To 200 Miles Of Rail-Trails; Kansans Are Generous; Pipelines Benefit Rail-Trails; Nature Conservancy Conserves Flint Hills In 2012

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