Kansas Cycling News
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91-Year-Old Lincoln Cyclist Gets New Bike
Posted on May 5, 2009 | No CommentsA donated three-wheeled bicycle found a new home as a Lincoln, Nebraska organization gifted it to a 91-year-old man who gets around the city under his own power.
Pedaler's Jamboree on the Katy Trail
Posted on May 4, 2009 | No CommentsThe Pedalers Jamboree is Missouri’s first bike-powered music and camping festival. It takes place Memorial Day weekend on the Katy Trail, starting and ending in Columbia, and Boonville.
Kansas Bicycle Safety Law Proposal
Posted on May 1, 2009 | 7 CommentsAlan Apel, a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certified by the League of American Bicyclists, is preparing a proposal for updating Kansas statutes related to bicycling, and he’s looking for some input from the bicycling community.
Grand Opening of New Manhattan Bike Shop
Posted on April 30, 2009 | 2 CommentsBig Poppi Bicycle Co. is a new bike shop in Manhattan, home of Kansas State University, and their Grand Opening is May 2nd. Watch their introductory video and check out the new shop in town!
Three Area Communities Earn Bicycle-Friendly Designation
Posted on April 29, 2009 | No CommentsThe League of American Bicyclists have announced their latest Bicycle Friendly Communities, and three cities in the region have earned a coveted place on this prestigious list: Cedar Falls, Iowa; Columbia, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma. Each have become the first communities in their states to earn the “Bicycle Friendly Community” designation.
Ride the Tour de Toad in Conway, AR
Posted on April 28, 2009 | No CommentsMay 2nd is the second annual Tour de Toad in Conway, Arkansas. The city is lobbying to become the first bicycle-friendly community in the state, and organizers are hoping the Tour de Toad can help raise awareness for the cause.
Kansas Cyclist Podcast: Episode 2
Posted on April 27, 2009 | No CommentsThis episode features an interview with bicycling advocate Dale Crawford of Olathe, plus a segment with Eric Rogers, the organizer of this year's Bike Week in Kansas City, as well as a recap of regional bicycling news and a look ahead to upcoming rides and events.
April Race Reports
Posted on April 24, 2009 | No CommentsDespite some still-challenging weather in many parts of the region, the race season is now in full swing. Race reports from the Bazaar Road Race, the BoneBender, Le Tour de Husker, Tour of Hermann, and more.
Traffic Skills 101 Workshop in Topeka
Posted on April 23, 2009 | 1 CommentHere's an opportunity to learn critical skills for bicycling on the roadways of Kansas, at the Traffic Skills 101 Workshop in Topeka on April 25th and May 2nd. This fast-paced, six-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.
The Mysterious Death of a Wellington Bicyclist
Posted on April 22, 2009 | No CommentsRoy Dale Prewitt of Wellington, Kansas died after being found unconscious next to his bicycle. Police don't know what happened for sure, but they suspect he ran into a parked truck, fell, and hit his head on the pavement.-
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