Archive for July, 2013
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Sunflower Cycling News: 2013-07-31
Posted on July 31, 2013 | No CommentsDerby Aviation Pathway Planned, Doniphan County Supports Rails to Trails, Douglas County Bike/Ped Counts, Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge, Shawnee's Johnson Drive, and more bike/ped news and events from Kansas and neighboring states.
The New Bike-Friendy Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge
Posted on July 30, 2013 | No CommentsThe new Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge at Atchison, Kansas now features wide, bicycle-friendly shoulders for a stress-free crossing of the Missouri River. Kudos to KDOT and MoDot for a job well done!
Blue Ridge Camping Hammock Review
Posted on July 27, 2013 | No CommentsThe Blue Ridge Camping Hammock, from Lawson Hammock, offers a unique way to sleep, whether slung between two trees as a hammock, or pitched on the ground as a bivy tent. But how well does it work for bicycle camping?Sunflower Cycling News: 2013-07-24
Posted on July 24, 2013 | No CommentsShawnee County rejects bridge trail, Old Town Lenexa shop peddles bikes and coffee, Connect the Flint Hills Nature Trail to the Katy Trail, Cyclists avoid deadly Lawrence intersection, Leawood Bike-Ped Master Plan Expo August 12, and more bicycling news from in and near Kansas.
Bicyclist Killed in Lawrence Collision
Posted on July 22, 2013 | 1 CommentA bicyclist was struck by a car and killed in Lawrence yesterday evening, July 21st, at about 8pm. Hayley M. Berrios, age 29, was killed as she attempted to cross the South Lawrence Trafficway.
Self-Serve Refreshments on the Flint Hills Nature Trail
Posted on July 21, 2013 | No CommentsRiders on the Flint Hills Nature Trail can take a break at the vending machines in Rantoul, Kansas. It's a nice amenity for a portion of the trail with no other services.
2013 Put the Brakes on Fatalities Poster Contest Announced
Posted on July 18, 2013 | No CommentsKansas kids are encouraged to enter artwork for a statewide poster contest focused on traffic safety. Get creative for a chance to win a new bicycle!Sunflower Cycling News: 2013-07-17
Posted on July 17, 2013 | No CommentsMarysville Trail Benefits, Hutchinson youths ride to keep dead teen's dream alive, Ticket for a Treat in Emporia, Shawnee County to pay $70,000 in cyclist's lawsuit, Paola Pathways Receives Grant, Missouri River Bridge Closure Alerts, and more bicycling news from in and around Kansas.
Topeka Bicyclist Dies After Collision With Motorcycle
Posted on July 17, 2013 | 2 CommentsA bicyclist who was struck by a motorcycle in Topeka on July 7th has died. 61-year-old Ralph Lowe passed away on July 10 as a result of injuries he sustained in the collision.
Kansas Trail News: July 15, 2013
Posted on July 15, 2013 | No Comments$2.4 Million To Be Invested In Flint Hills Trail, $25,000 Grant For Landon Trail, Linking Flint Hills Trail With Katy Trail, Interest Building In Completing Landon Trail, Osawatomie To Railbank Rail Corridor, and more great trail news from the Sunflower State!-
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