Kansas Cycling News
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Wichita’s Bicycle Bob
Posted on December 5, 2008 | No CommentsFrom NCbeat, a monthly lifestyle magazine published in Wichita, Kansas comes the story of Bob Hughes, also known as “Bicycle Bob” for his extensive backyard collection of bicycles: Many Wichitans have seen Hughes, a retired engineer and Air Force veteran, on his daily commute. Though he can drive, he prefers to …Enid, OK Debates Trails Plan
Posted on December 4, 2008 | 1 CommentEnid, Oklahoma is developing a Master Plan for the city’s trail system, and residents are debating the wisdom of spending money on trails, particularly in light of the nation’s economic downturn. The Enid News weighs in: Walking trails provide both economic and health benefits Enid is rightfully developing a master trails plan that …BMX Grand Nationals in Tulsa
Posted on December 4, 2008 | No CommentsA story from the Tulsa World about the recently-completed ABA National BMX Championships held at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma: For the 10th consecutive year, thousands of BMX enthusiasts have descended on Tulsa for a Thanksgiving weekend of racing bicycles and reuniting with old friends. Roughly 3,600 participants from across the country …KanBikeWalk Membership Challenge
Posted on December 3, 2008 | No CommentsAttention Kansas Cyclists, Runners & Hikers! KanBikeWalk, your new statewide bicycling, walking and running advocacy organization, has been notified of a special year-end opportunity. Along with a generous donation, The Johnson County Bicycle Club has offered to match membership donations between now and the end of the year. Your …Manhattan Commissioners Consider Bike Safety
Posted on December 2, 2008 | No CommentsThe Manhattan City Commission is moving forward with a redesign of McCall Road from Hayes Drive to East Poyntz (U.S. Highway 24). As part of the project, bicycle safety came up as a consideration: Several commissioners, as well as members from the general public, expressed the need to incorporate bicycle paths …Winter Trail Maintenance in South Sioux City
Posted on December 1, 2008 | No CommentsFrom the Sioux City Journal, South Sioux trails to get funds for snow removal: The Siouxland Trails Foundation will present a $4,782 check to the city of South Sioux City Monday to purchase equipment for removing snow from its extensive recreation trail. The grant money was primarily raised by the foundation and …Young Colorado Girl Victim of Distracted Driver
Posted on November 28, 2008 | No CommentsIn Fort Collins, Colorado, a 9-year-old girl has died of injuries she received when she was struck by an SUV while riding her bicycle home from school. Erica Forney was struck about 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25th, when a 2003 Ford Expedition drifted into the bicycle lane and hit …Wilson Lake Trail-Building Report
Posted on November 28, 2008 | No CommentsNews from the Central Kansas Mountain Bike Club regarding trail work at Wilson Lake: The second Wilson Trail Party of 2008 was a highly productive (and safe) success, with an industrious and talented crew of 16 mountain bikers from as far as Osage and Ford Co’s. We completed approximately 1 mile …Cranksgiving Reports
Posted on November 26, 2008 | No CommentsCranksgiving is the annual event where cyclists take to the streets to give thanks and to give back to the communities in which they live. Most events are races of sorts, where each rider is given a list of items that must be purchased, each from a different store. The …Trail Users Play "Frogger" Crossing Busy Road
Posted on November 26, 2008 | No CommentsPeople in Searcy, Arkansas are getting excited about the idea of expanding their community’s bike trail: Momentum is growing in Searcy like an old-fashioned bike rider going down a hill with his foot on the coaster brakes, with citizens talking about more places to ride bicycles without competing with cars and …-
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