Quick Hits

A compendium of bicycling news from Kansas and elsewhere:

Kansas:

For those getting ready to ride the Border Raiders starting June 21st, the organizers have put together a fantastic Get Ready Guide.
In Lawrence, Grant for Rail Trail awarded to city to build the long-discussed Burroughs Creek Rail Trail through eastern Lawrence.
In Pittsburg, City to look at hike-and-bike path.
A simple invitation leads one Wichita woman to a love of long-distance cycling

Arkansas:

In Little Rock, Arkansas, Tour de Rock riding event honors cancer survivors
Lake Leatherwood hosts biggest XTERRA race yet in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
In Conway, Arkansas, Bicycling catching on for workers: “With gas prices soaring and environment issues making headlines, some local residents are beginning to ride their bicycles to work and other places.”

Colorado:

Ride the Rockies bike tour launched from Durango, Colorado on June 15th.
1,800 riders head for town in Ouray as the 14th Annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado kicks off on Sunday, June 22.
On June 12th, cyclists from all over the nation gathered in Denver, Colorado for the 9th annual Rocky Mountain Omnium hosted by the U.S. Handcycling Federation.

Iowa:

Due to flooding, Iowa City continues discouraged all non-essential travel and encouraged motorists to stay off city streets and to walk/bicycle when possible.
The offices of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition are underwater.

Missouri:

Coverage of the Blue Springs Night Bike Ride from The Examiner in Blue Springs, Missouri: “More than 130 cyclists turned out for the event, some sporting spandex and top-of-the-line bicycles, others wearing T-shirts and riding Wal-Mart-bought bikes. This is such a unique experience that you get people of every description who come out. A lot of people look forward to this every year.”
A driver in Boonvile, Missouri has hung up his keys and now 20 miles to work.
In Kansas City, the city council has created a citizens bike/ped committee that will work with staff and elected officials in the city to move bicycle and pedestrian issues and policy forward.
St Joseph, Missouri is preparing to host the opening stage of this year’s Tour of Missouri in September.

Nebraska:

The week-long Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) took place June 8-14, meandering across the Sandhills region of Nebraska. Coverage from Omaha Newsstand, Fremont Tribune, Nebraska.tv, KETV.
The Omaha World-Herald profiles cyclists Matthew Case and Eric Brewer, who are riding across the country, including Nebraska. Said the two: “We love Nebraska and its people. We think it would be swell to live in a place like this, it’s so simple, peaceful and calm.”

Oklahoma:

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