Archive for July, 2008 (Page 2)
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Driver Who Killed Two Cyclists on Trial in KC
Posted on July 16, 2008 | No CommentsWilliam K. Johnson, who struck and killed Larry Gaunt and his 14-year-old granddaughter Sierra as they were riding their bicycles in August of 2007, is on trial in Independence, Missouri, charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. His trial began on July 14th. Larry and Sierra were training for the … -
Wichita Bicycle Commuters Speak Up
Posted on July 15, 2008 | 1 CommentWichita, Kansas has a strong cycling community, with numerous bike shops, a large and popular recreational bike club (the Oz Bicycle Club) and a vibrant mountain biking club (the Kansas Singletrack Society). But unlike the Kansas City area, where cyclists such as Noah at KC Bike Commuting, Dave at Dave’s Good … -
Bikes Hot in Hutchinson
Posted on July 14, 2008 | 1 CommentAccording to The Hutchinson News: High gas prices and economic stimulus checks have shifted local bicycle business into high gear. “There has definitely been a noticeable increase in sales because of gas price awareness,” said Bob Updegraff, owner of Harley’s Bicycles. “It’s not just new sales, but repairs are also up. And … -
Art Across America
Posted on July 11, 2008 | No CommentsSarah Sandman and Melissa Small are pedaling across the United States on a unique bicycle tour the call “Gift Cycle“. Their goal is to connect artists across the country by relaying art from one community to another. Participating artists are asked to create a work of art for another artist … -
Cyclist-Killing Hummer Driver Loses License Forever
Posted on July 10, 2008 | No CommentsThe Idaho Statesman in Boise, Idaho reports that a woman who struck and killed a bicyclist with a Hummer H3 last fall will “never be allowed to drive in Idaho and will spend the next decade on probation.” Erika Hanson will be sentenced in August for the Oct. 19 death of … -
Wichita Cyclist Dies After Being Struck By SUV
Posted on July 9, 2008 | No Comments41-year-old Kevin Keller of Wichita was involved in a bicycle accident with an SUV on June 12th and died of his injuries on July 5th. The accident occurred in Wichita at 9:18 p.m. on June 12th. A Suzuki SUV was headed west on Central and was in the process of turning … -
More Raves for Kansas Cycling
Posted on July 8, 2008 | No CommentsWith the cyclotouring season in full swing, more cyclists are making their way through Kansas. Here are a few of the comments we’ve seen: Aaron & Laura Beese, as part of their Fifty by Bike tour, have an interesting story about their journey to the geographic center of Kansas. An excerpt: … -
Tour of Missouri Gets Longer, Tougher in ‘08
Posted on July 3, 2008 | No CommentsThe 2008 Tour of Missouri will feature an extra day, more hills and new cities when it launches September 8th in St. Joseph. Again, the great state of Missouri will play host to these worldclass athletes from more than 20 countries this September. This year, we’ve worked to make the course … -
Big Loser Passes Through Pittsburg
Posted on July 2, 2008 | No CommentsJerry Lisenby, a former contestant on TV’s The Biggest Loser, is riding his bike across the country to raise money for The Children’s Home in Peoria, Illinois There have been a lot of changes in Jerry Lisenby’s life in the past year. “I was a 300-pound guy who wasn’t going to live …