Archive for February, 2011
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3-Foot Passing Bill Killed in Kansas House
Posted on February 28, 2011 | 6 CommentsKansas House Bill 2174, 'Duty of motorists to maintain 3 foot distance when passing bicyclists', has been defeated in a 55-59 vote in the Kansas House.
Capitol Classic: Tim Roberts Memorial Ride
Posted on February 27, 2011 | No CommentsThe 2011 Capitol Classic takes place on May 22nd in Topeka, Kansas, and is being ridden in honor of Tim Roberts, a Topeka cyclist who was killed in a traffic collision last September.
R.I.P. Ken Cobb
Posted on February 25, 2011 | 2 CommentsKen Cobb, president of the Johnson County Bicycle Club and a passionate and tireless advocate for cycling, passed away in his sleep Wednesday night. His death is a big loss for the Kansas bicycling community.
Vintage Kansas Cyclists: North Topeka Motorized Bicycle
Posted on February 24, 2011 | 1 CommentThe Kansas Historical Society recently posted a collection of old photographs, including a really interesting motorized bicycle in North Topeka, Kansas in the early 1900s.
‘Dead Red’ Bill May Offer Relief for Kansas Cyclists Stuck at Malfunctioning Red Lights
Posted on February 22, 2011 | 7 CommentsHouse Bill 2058 would finally allow bicyclists and motorcylists to legally proceed through inoperative red lights in Kansas when it's safe to do so.
Kansas Trail News: February 17, 2011
Posted on February 17, 2011 | No CommentsKansas Trail News for February 17, 2011 from Sunflower Recreational Trails: Upcoming Sunflower Rail-Trails Meeting; Support Grows For More Trails Funding; Safe Routes To School; 'New Normal' Tourism Conference; Kanza Rail-Trails Conservancy Received $183,000 In 2010; Bill Would Limit Parkland Acquisitions; Support A Walkable America.
Send Your Kids to Flint Hills Bike Camp
Posted on February 17, 2011 | 1 CommentEnjoy the beautiful Flint Hills while biking through the back roads near Camp Wood. Campers will learn bike safety, maintenance, and riding skills. June 25-July 1, 2011.
A Tale of Two Wheels in Kansas Magazine
Posted on February 14, 2011 | No CommentsThe Spring 2011 issue of Kansas Magazine features 'A Tale of Two Wheels', which focuses on two iconic Kansas events, Biking Across Kansas and the Cassoday Bike Run, and the tourism benefits they bring to the state.
3-Foot Passing Bill Moves Forward in Kansas
Posted on February 10, 2011 | 3 CommentsKansas House Bill 2174, 'Duty of motorists to maintain 3 foot distance when passing bicyclists', was introduced on February 7th, and is currently under consideration by the Committee on Transportation.
Kansas Cyclist Refreshed
Posted on February 10, 2011 | 1 CommentThe Kansas Cyclist web site has been redesigned with a fresh new look, and new features to make it even easier for you to locate rides, trails, and shops in your area. Enjoy!-
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