Archive for September, 2009 (Page 2)
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Kansas City Cup 2009
Posted on September 17, 2009 | No CommentsSeptember 19-20, 2009 is the KC Cup Cross Country Race and Festival, presented by Heartland Sports Promotions, and taking place in Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Mountain bike race, cyclocross race, and trail run, all at the same venue!Kansas Cyclist Podcast: Episode 11
Posted on September 16, 2009 | No CommentsEpisode 11 of the Kansas Cyclist Podcast focuses on the recently-completed Tour of Missouri, with a recap of the race, some on-the-scene interviews and sound bites, and an in-depth look at what the Tour of Missouri means, not only for racing fans, but for everyday cyclists and for advocacy efforts in the state.Prominent Topeka Cyclists Injured
Posted on September 16, 2009 | 1 CommentIn two separate accidents, two prominent Topeka residents were injured while riding their bicycles over the weekend, WIBW General Manager Jim Ogle on Saturday, and Topeka City Attorney Jackie Williams on Sunday. Best wishes for a quick recovery!National Bike/Ped Funding Needs Your Help
Posted on September 16, 2009 | No CommentsTransportation Enhancements are the largest federal source of bicycle and pedestrian funding and they are under attack, this time by Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn. We need your help - TODAY!2009 Winfield Bike Rodeo
Posted on September 15, 2009 | No CommentsThe city of Winfield, Kansas is hosting their annual Bike Rodeo on September 26th, with bicycle safety and repair classes, as well a a short bike tour.Tour de Lizard Preview
Posted on September 10, 2009 | No CommentsSunday, September 13th is the annual Tour de Lizard Fat Tire Classic, a mountain bike race that takes place at Camp Horizon in Arkansas City, Kansas.Perhaps It's The Thought That Counts…
Posted on September 9, 2009 | 1 CommentDear Olathe: I appreciate your putting in this bike lane. I'd appreciate it even more if I could use it...Wichita Police Ask For Help Identifying Vehicle
Posted on September 9, 2009 | No CommentsPolice in Wichita, Kansas are asking for help in identifying the vehicle that struck and injured 54-year-old Albert Pete as he was riding his bicycle in Wichita early Sunday morning.A Scourge of Hit-and-Runs
Posted on September 8, 2009 | No CommentsRecent weeks have been particularly brutal for bicyclists in our region, with a number of hit-and-run collisions leaving dead and wounded cyclists in their wake. A summary of hit-and-runs from Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, and Oklahoma.Bike Rentals & Bike Sharing in Omaha
Posted on September 8, 2009 | No CommentsOmaha, Nebraska recently launched two new programs offering bike rental and bike sharing in the city. Read details on the program here.