Archive for November, 2008 (Page 2)
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Pledge to Put People on the Paseo Bridge
Posted on November 20, 2008 | 1 CommentFrom Laurie Chipman of Let’s Go KC regarding the Put People on the Paseo Bridge campaign: Many people have pledged their support for a walking and bicycling trail on the new Paseo bridge and we want to say “Thank you!” There is only one week left for you to help this …Put In Our Place?
Posted on November 20, 2008 | 1 CommentPittsburg, Kansas is building a 1.5-mile multi-use path to connect the Pittsburg State University campus to local shopping and entertainment, and an article in the Pittsburg Morning Sun reports that the project is nearing completion. That’s good news for the citizens of Pittsburg. But the first line of the story kind of …Fort Collins Forms Bicycle Advisory Committee
Posted on November 19, 2008 | No CommentsFrom Fort Collins, Colorado: Fort Collins is creating a bicycle advisory committee to formally advise the city council and other leaders about the bike community’s needs. The Bicycle Advisory Committee will bring together community organizations to prioritize continual bicycle improvements in Fort Collins. The 15-member committee will also help implement the …"Bicycle Corridors" Planned for Columbia
Posted on November 19, 2008 | 1 CommentFrom the Missourian: Cooperation between GetAbout Columbia and Boone Hospital Center will create a series of new bicycle and pedestrian corridors throughout northern Columbia. Though there is no finished design yet, Steve Meyer of GetAbout Columbia said a possible location for one of the corridors is along East Walnut Street between North …Shawnee Chiropractor Specializes in Cyclists
Posted on November 18, 2008 | No CommentsFrom the Shawnee Dispatch: A new chiropractor in Shawnee hopes that if bicyclists are experiencing pain, they’ll think of him. With a specialty for treating cyclists, Joel Terry picked a good location for his new practice, JET Performance Chiropractic, 12402 W. 62nd Terr. — the only city rated a bicycle-friendly community in …No Justice in Douglas County
Posted on November 14, 2008 | 8 CommentsIt looks like David Dillon’s killer will not be held accountable for his actions. From the Lawrence Journal-World: Criminal charges will not be filed against the motorist who was distracted by electronics when he struck and killed a Douglas County sheriff’s lieutenant who was riding his bicycle, District Attorney Charles Branson announced …Wheels of Justice Turn in Kansas City
Posted on November 14, 2008 | No CommentsNews from Let’s Go KC about the status of some ongoing cases where bicyclists and pedestrians were killed on Kansas City streets: Robert Osborn – shot and killed while bicycling home from work in November 2005. Confessed killer Fabian Brown will be sentenced on Monday, November 17th. Read more at KCBike.Info. Angel …The Mud and Blood Ball
Posted on November 14, 2008 | 1 CommentWe reported on the new Kansas City Cyclocross Nationals Film in September, and now the film’s premier has been announced. Here’s the press release: Crossniacs National Syndicate and Cyclocross Magazine present the Mud and Blood Ball, the USA Cycling ’08 Cyclocross National Championship kick-off party to be held at the …2008 Kansas State Cyclocross Championships
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsThe Cow Town Cycling Team is proud to present the 2008 Kansas State Cyclocross Championships. This year’s De Stad Cross Cup has the the state championships on the historic campus of University of Saint Mary. A championship course has been designed using much of the natural 240 acres that the …Ottumwa Courts RAGBRAI
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsOttumwa, Iowa wants to be selected as an overnight stop on next year’s RAGBRAI, and they’re not being coy about asking for it: Attention, RAGBRAI! Come on down! Ottumwa is ready to have you all stay here overnight. That’s the gist of a letter sent to the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle …