Archive for February, 2009 (Page 2)
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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 … -
Hutchinson Trail Plans Stalled
Posted on February 10, 2009 | 1 CommentAccording to The Hutchinson News: Developing a hike-bike trail from northeast Hutchinson to Sand Hills State Park appears to be at a standstill. Last year, then-Reno County Commission Chairman Larry Sharp wanted to issue $300,000 in bonds – later deciding temporary notes were the better financial tool – to jump-start the project. That … -
Win a Valentine's Date with Punk Rock Cycling
Posted on February 9, 2009 | 1 CommentThe Des Moines based women’s team, Punk Rock Cycling, is offering up a valentine’s date to the highest bidder. The eBay auction ends Friday before Valentine’s day and the cost of the dinner date with the team has already climbed into the hundreds. This is the second year that the … -
Cyclist Profile: Kenneth Walker
Posted on February 6, 2009 | 1 CommentKenneth Walker is a Kansas City, Missouri cyclist who is working to promote cycling to youth in the urban core of our communities. As the founder of the Urban Kansas City Community of Cycling, Ken gives large amounts of his time, talent, and abilities to “bringing into the light” the advantages of cycling within the African-American and urban community. -
Don't Ride Muddy Singletrack
Posted on February 5, 2009 | 1 CommentA reminder from the Earth Riders Mountain Bike Club: Please be aware of ever constantly changing conditions of the trails during the winter months. Often times the trail surface will be frozen and Solid in the morning but thawed and wet during the afternoon. Please note that if you are leaving tracks … -
Boulder's Valmont Bike Park Coming Together
Posted on February 2, 2009 | 1 CommentA huge new multi-discipline bicycling park is coming soon to Boulder, Colorado and will feature 40 acres containing a vast array of single-track, dirt-jump, and cyclocross trails. The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance is raising funds, and has secured a $50,000 grant, a $10,000 matching funds challenge, and over $120,000 from individuals and businesses. Construction is slated to begin in 2009.