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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 …Wheels of Justice Turn in Kansas City
Posted on November 14, 2008 | No CommentsNews from Let’s Go KC about the status of some ongoing cases where bicyclists and pedestrians were killed on Kansas City streets: Robert Osborn – shot and killed while bicycling home from work in November 2005. Confessed killer Fabian Brown will be sentenced on Monday, November 17th. Read more at KCBike.Info. Angel …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 …Ottumwa Courts RAGBRAI
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsOttumwa, Iowa wants to be selected as an overnight stop on next year’s RAGBRAI, and they’re not being coy about asking for it: Attention, RAGBRAI! Come on down! Ottumwa is ready to have you all stay here overnight. That’s the gist of a letter sent to the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle …Grand Opening of Swope Trails in KCMO
Posted on November 12, 2008 | 1 CommentKansas City Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Earth Riders Trails Association (ERTA), will host the grand opening of a planned 16-mile primitive, recreational trail system within Swope Park. The formal dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled at 10:00am Saturday, November 15 followed immediately by the official opening of …Tulsa Trail Improvements Dedicated
Posted on November 11, 2008 | No CommentsOfficials in Tulsa, Oklahoma have dedicated about two miles of improvements to the city’s popular River Parks Trail: “This is a great example of how Tulsa really does it right when we get together as partners,” Mayor Kathy Taylor said. The George Kaiser Family Foundation donated $12.4 million for the trail improvements, …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 …Trails Need Your Help
Posted on November 10, 2008 | No CommentsWith the year winding down, and riding conditions becoming more brutal, now is a good time to think about giving back a bit to our cycling community. One way to do this is to help with trailbuilding. Most mountain bike trails (and many rails-to-trails project) are built and maintained by …-
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