Tag Archive: 'Lawrence' (Page 5)
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Cycling In Lawrence
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsThe 2010 Winter/Spring Activities Guide from the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department features a cover story about bicycling in Lawrence, Kansas.
Ride and Be Counted in Lawrence
Posted on August 5, 2009 | No CommentsLawrence, Kansas is planning its first-ever bike count. During the second week of September, volunteers will attempt to count the number of cyclists using streets, sidewalks and recreational paths.
Tour of Lawrence Preview
Posted on July 3, 2009 | No CommentsThe inaugural edition of the Tour of Lawrence kicks off this weekend, with three days of racing in downtown Lawrence, Kansas. Here's a quick look at what you can expect at the event.
Lawrence May Add Bike Racks to Police Cars
Posted on February 12, 2009 | 1 CommentThe Lawrence, Kansas Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Protection is preparing a report that it hopes to present to Lawrence city commissioners sometime in March. One of the proposals, among many, is “Equipping police cars with bike racks so that it would be easier for police officers to do bike patrols …Tour of Lawrence Announced
Posted on January 26, 2009 | No CommentsThere was some exciting news out of Lawrence, Kansas last week, as the Tour of Lawrence was announced. This USA Cycling-sanctioned three-day cycling race is intended to take place over the Fourth of July holiday, and feature three events with professional, amateur, and youth divisions racing on the streets of Lawrence.Rolling Along in Lawrence
Posted on October 7, 2008 | No CommentsAndrew Hartsock has been writing a blog for the Lawrence Journal-World for a few months now. Called Rolling Along, the blog offers “Tips and tricks for getting to work on two wheels”. As opposed to a traditional blog, which is typically hosted on its own domain, Rolling Along is hosted on …Lawrence Retains Bronze Status
Posted on September 26, 2008 | 1 CommentLawrence, Kansas has retained its bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Communities status from the League of American Bicyclists. Lawrence was awarded the bronze certification in October 2004, and renewed it in 2006 and again in 2008. The renewal is not automatic — the bar is continually being raised, and communities who are not …Poorly Planned Bike Routes in Lawrence?
Posted on September 17, 2008 | No CommentsDan Thompson, a columnist for The University Daily Kansan, writes about his experience with bike lanes and bike routes in Lawrence, Kansas: The League of American Bicyclists recognized Lawrence as a “bronze-level” bicycle friendly community in 2004. While driving eastbound along the repaved stretch of 19th Street between Naismith and Massachusetts …New Mountain Bike Trails Proposed for Lawrence
Posted on June 3, 2008 | No CommentsWells Overlook Park is located about two miles south of Lawrence along county road 458 on a high hill that features a wooden observation tower which provides a scenic view of the entire city. Local cyclist Andrew McKee has presented a proposal to the Douglas County commissioners to build mountain bike …Is Lawrence a Bicycle Friendly Community?
Posted on February 27, 2008 | No CommentsAccording to the League of American Bicyclists, Lawrence, Kansas is a bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community and “is a leader in encouraging cycling and educational efforts to improve the safety of the activity,” and “The city stands out among cities in Kansas and the Plains region for its high level …-
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