Tag Archive: 'Wichita'
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Remembering Kansas Bicycling Advocate Cecile Kellenbarger
Posted on April 7, 2011 | 1 CommentCecile Kellenbarger, who tirelessly promoted bicycling and trails in Wichita and Kansas as a whole, passed away on April 4th. A memorial service and memorial bike ride is planned for April 10th in Wichita.Kansas Safe Cycling, a fundraiser for the Diego Ballesteros Benefit Fund
Posted on October 14, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Bike\Walk Alliance-Wichita advocacy group is hosting a fundraiser for injured Spanish cyclist, Diego Ballesteros in Wichita on October 16th.No Charges Against Inattentive Driver Who Paralyzed RAAM Cyclist
Posted on August 14, 2010 | 6 CommentsThe inattentive driver who hit a Spanish cyclist who was riding in the Race Across America in June will not face criminal charges. Driving on the shoulder and paralyzing a cyclist is apparently not illegal in Kansas...Race Across America Cyclist Update
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsHere’s a quick update on Diego Ballesteros Cucurull, the Race Across America Cyclist struck by a car in Wichita last week. Diego is still paralyzed from the waist down, but doctors are cautiously optimistic. Charges against the driver who ran Diego down are still pending.Race Across America Cyclist Struck By Car in Kansas
Posted on June 17, 2010 | 7 CommentsA cyclist participating in the Race Across America was struck by a car and critically injured near Wichita. Diego Ballesteros Cucurull of Spain was participating in the Race Across America (RAAM) as part of the 4-person COANFI Desafio ASPANOA relay team.Wichita Updates Their Bicycling Laws
Posted on June 15, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe Wichita City Council has unanimously approved an updated version of bicycling ordinances to bring the city code in line with state statutes related to lane positioning and sidepath requirements. Also, bicycle licenses are no longer required!Can Wichita Become Bike Town?
Posted on May 21, 2010 | 1 CommentBicycling in Wichita has been gaining momentum for awhile now, and a local paper recently said 'Turn Wichita Into Bike Town". How does Wichita take the next step, from a place where cycling could be great, to a place where cycling IS great?Oz Bicycle Club Launches New Web Site
Posted on March 30, 2010 | No CommentsThe Oz Bicycle Club recently launched a new version of their web site, featuring a fresh layout, an expanded event calendar, and some tentative forays into social media.Cyclist Struck By Car Near Wichita
Posted on March 11, 2010 | 1 CommentNews about a recent car/bike collision near Wichita, in which the cyclist was T-boned by a car driven by a motorist who failed to yield when making a left turn.A Bike Helmet Story from Wichita
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsHere's another story, this one from Wichita, Kansas, about how bicycle helmets can save a lot of heartache...








