Kansas Cycling News
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Lincoln's Bicycle-Friendly Police Chief
Posted on August 5, 2008 | 1 CommentCyclists and city officials in Lincoln, Nebraska aspire to make their city more bicycle-friendly, and it seems their police department, or at least their Chief of Police, Tom Casady, is already there. On his The Chief’s Corner blog, Casady has written a post called “Share the road” that discusses bicycles and …A Reminder That Helmets Can Save Lives
Posted on August 4, 2008 | 1 CommentA Waterloo, Iowa man died when he apparently suffered a head injury when he fell from his bicycle. Police say evidence at the scene indicates Todd Parsons Western Jr., 64, of Waterloo fell from his bike while riding along a street under construction and struck his head. The man left his …First 'Thrill Killer' Pleads Guilty in Bicyclist's Murder
Posted on August 2, 2008 | 1 CommentIn November of 2005, Robert Osborn was brutally murdered while riding his bicycle home from work in Kansas City, Missouri. Around 6am on November 20th, two men were “bored, looking for something to do, and so decided kill someone. Their first plan was to knock on area doors, shooting the first …Distracted Driver Killed David Dillon
Posted on August 1, 2008 | No CommentsAccording to a report issued by the Kansas Highway Patrol, the driver who killed Douglas County sheriff’s deputy David Dillon on June 28th was “distracted by a cell phone and other electronic devices during the accident.” Dillon, off duty at the time, was riding his bicycle west of Eudora when he …Wichita Seeks Input on Transportation Issues
Posted on July 31, 2008 | 1 CommentThe Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) is conducting a survey about how to prioritize transportation improvements in the city. This is an opportunity to let planners know what you’d like to see the city do to improve their transportation system. Take the Survey Incidentally, this survey is not limited to Wichita residents, …Greg LeMond to Speak in Kansas City
Posted on July 30, 2008 | 3 CommentsGreg LeMond, the first American Tour de France winner, is scheduled to speak at a luncheon on August 7th for Sunflower House, a child advocacy and child abuse prevention center located in Shawnee, Kansas. The luncheon will take place from at the Jack Reardon Civic Center in Kansas City, Kansas. LeMond, …Paola Welcomes TransAm Recumbent Cyclists
Posted on July 29, 2008 | 1 CommentTwo cyclists riding recumbent bicycles visited Paola recently, stopping for rest and repair on their way across the nation. Ricky Koelsch and Jesse Corbett, both of North Carolina, are following the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail from Virginia to Oregon. Although Paola is located a bit north of the TransAm route, …AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycles
Posted on July 28, 2008 | No CommentsThe fun and freedom of riding your own bike is something everyone should be able to enjoy. Now, thanks to the AmTryke therapeutic tricycle, even individuals who are unable to operate a traditional bike can finally realize this wonderful experience. AmTrykes are provided by AMBUCS, a national non-profit service organization dedicated …Best Money Cities in Kansas
Posted on July 25, 2008 | No CommentsEach year, Money Magazine publishes a list of the Best Places to Live, a selection of what they consider to be “America’s Best Small Cities”. Money evaluates cities with a population between 50,000 and 300,000 in categories such as income, housing costs, employment opportunities, education, cultural amenities, health, and recreational …Tacky Vandalism at Show-Me State Games
Posted on July 24, 2008 | No CommentsThe July 19th bicycle race at the Missouri Show-Me State Games near Columbia was marred by an apparent episode of vandalism, as someone scattered thumbtacks on the race course on Route DD near Hatton in Callaway County. The tacks ended up flatting the tires of about of dozen of the …-
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