Tag Archive: 'Lawrence' (Page 4)


  • Sunflower Cycling News: 2013-02-13

    Sunflower Cycling News: 2013-02-13

    Atchison trail in the works, Topeka Bikeways Master Plan, Deer Creek Trail Extension, and cycling news from Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

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  • Kansas Trail News: April 18, 2011

    Kansas Trail News: April 18, 2011

    New State Law Promotes Safety For Bicyclists; Construction Of Landon Trail In Topeka Underway; Wilderness Conservation Initiative Blocked By Budget Deal; University Of Kansas Campus To Have Bike Rentals; Work On Marquette Rail-Trail To Start

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  • Driver Convicted of Reckless Aggravated Battery in Lawrence

    Driver Convicted of Reckless Aggravated Battery in Lawrence

    Scott A. Young, who assaulted a group of bicyclists in a road rage incident near Lawrence in July, hitting one of them, has been convicted of reckless aggravated battery by a jury in Douglas County.

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  • Kansas Trail News: October 18, 2010

    Kansas Trail News: October 18, 2010

    Kanza Rail-Trails Conservancy’s Annual Meeting Nov. 13; Sunflower Grant Helps Pave Trail In Lawrence; Council Grove Preserves History; Lawrence’s Burroughs Creek Trail Dedicated; Hiking Trails At Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Expanded

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  • Lawrence Road Rage Driver Arrested

    Lawrence Road Rage Driver Arrested

    A man has been arrested for assaulting a group of bicyclists near Lawrence in July. Prosecutors allege Young drove his pickup truck into the lead cyclist of a group of riders, then drove off without stopping.

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  • Lawrence Police Seek Road Rage Driver

    Lawrence Police Seek Road Rage Driver

    Lawrence police are looking for a driver who assaulted a group of cyclists on July 15th, then drove away, leaving an injured cyclist and damaged equipment.

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  • Bier Bike Coming Soon To Lawrence?

    Bier Bike Coming Soon To Lawrence?

    A new type of pedal-powered vehicle may be coming soon to Lawrence, Kansas -- a trolley-sized pedicab that will carry up to 16 passengers. The vehicle is known as a 'Bier Bike' in Germany, and is the perfect way to travel between pubs.

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  • Cyclist’s Killer Pleads Guilty in Lawrence

    Cyclist’s Killer Pleads Guilty in Lawrence

    The drunk driver who killed Rachel Leek as she rode her bicycle in Lawrence, Kansas last October, and then drove off and left her to die, has pleaded guilty to two minor charges and will face 60 days in jail, community service, and probation. It doesn't sound like much for taking someone's life...

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  • 2010 Tour of Lawrence Announced

    2010 Tour of Lawrence Announced

    Last year’s inaugural Tour of Lawrence was one of the highlights of the year, bringing three days of amateur and professional bicycle racing to the Sunflower State. Happily, it's back for a second year, taking place July 2-4 in Lawrence, Kansas.

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  • BMX Track Proposed For Lawrence

    BMX Track Proposed For Lawrence

    In Lawrence, Kansas, a local group has suggested a new BMX track -- at no cost to the public -- on vacant city park land. “What we’re trying to do is promote healthy lifestyles through bicycling.”

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