Archive for September, 2009
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Kansas Cyclist Podcast: Episode 12
Posted on September 30, 2009 | 1 CommentEpisode 12 of the Kansas Cyclist Podcast features an interview with two Kansas City area cyclocross promoters, Chris Locke and Mark Thomas, plus a preview of the upcoming Octoginta weekend in Lawrence, Kansas.
Fall 2009 Bicycle Friendly Businesses Announced
Posted on September 30, 2009 | No CommentsThe League of American Bicyclists has announced their Fall 2009 Bicycle Friendly Business awards, and once again, Kansas has been shut out. Other states in our region have fared better, but come on, Kansas, let's get going!
A Review of the Lake Barton Trails
Posted on September 29, 2009 | No CommentsHere's a review of a nice entry-level mountain bike trail in central Kansas, at Barton County Lake near Great Bend.
Emporia Bike Rack Design Competition
Posted on September 29, 2009 | 1 CommentThe city of Emporia, Kansas is sponsoring a design competition for the new bicycle racks they plan to install on downtown Commercial Street. Get your entry in by October 30, 2009!
Is Road Rage Getting Worse?
Posted on September 25, 2009 | 6 CommentsRoad rage against bicyclists is a dangerous, and potentially deadly, phenomenon that some feel is only getting worse. Have you experienced road rage this year? Please share your stories.
Diamond Blackfan Cyclocross Challenge 2009
Posted on September 23, 2009 | No CommentsThe 2009 edition of the Diamond Blackfan Cyclocross Challenge cyclocross races take place September 27th in Lenexa, Kansas. Proceeds from the event will help fight Diamond Blackfan Anemia, a very rare blood disorder.
Bicycling the Santa Fe Trail
Posted on September 22, 2009 | No CommentsThe Santa Fe Trail Bicycle Trek rolled out of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on September 13th, heading northeast along roughly the same route as the old Santa Fe Trail. The riders will pass through Kansas and arrive in New Franklin, Missouri on September 20th.
Midwest Bicycle Fest 2009
Posted on September 22, 2009 | No CommentsThe 5th annual Midwest Bicycle Fest is Sunday, September 27th in Haysville, KS. Come show, talk, view and ride bicycles of all kinds including antiques, customs, cruisers, choppers and the rare and unusual.
Overeat, Win Mountain Bike at Kansas State Fair
Posted on September 18, 2009 | No CommentsDo you have a more-than-healthy appetite? Can you eat and eat and eat and never get enough? The chicken wing-eating contest at this year's Kansas State Fair's, in which the grand prize is a mountain bike, is for you!
Wichita River Cross 2009
Posted on September 18, 2009 | No CommentsThe 2009 edition of the Wichita River Cross cyclocross races takes place over two days in Wichita, Kansas. There's not a huge cyclocross scene in the Wichita area, so if you live nearby, take this opportunity to check out the racing action!-
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