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Posted on August 21, 2008 | 1 CommentI’ve been out of town on a family vacation in recent weeks, so I’ve fallen a bit behind on reporting regional cycling news. Here’s a quick recap of what’s been going on in Kansas and neighboring states: Kansas The fifth annual Cruise the Blues mountain bike festival takes place August 30th …Weird Bike-Related Violence
Posted on August 13, 2008 | No CommentsMaybe it’s a product of there being more bikes on the streets, perhaps it’s just that I’m tuned into these sorts of things more than I used to be, but I seem to be seeing more stories about bicycle-related violence, incidents that are not only odd and disturbing, but are …AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycles
Posted on July 28, 2008 | No CommentsThe fun and freedom of riding your own bike is something everyone should be able to enjoy. Now, thanks to the AmTryke therapeutic tricycle, even individuals who are unable to operate a traditional bike can finally realize this wonderful experience. AmTrykes are provided by AMBUCS, a national non-profit service organization dedicated …Midwest Bicycle News
Posted on July 18, 2008 | No CommentsBicycling-related news from our little region of the world: Kansas: In Winona, a 4-year-old boy is killed riding his bicycle, driver of semi doesn’t stop, Sheriff refuses to call it a hit-and-run: “Driver may not know he hit the boy.” Good grief. In Fort Scott, a woman was hit by a vehicle coming …Riding for Granton
Posted on June 24, 2008 | No CommentsGranton Bayless is a six-month-old little boy from Bolivar, Missouri. In March of 2008, Granton was diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID.) SCID, often called “bubble boy disease”, is a rare genetic disorder in which the immune system fails to develop. Granton is the light of his parents’ life and …Quick Hits
Posted on June 17, 2008 | No CommentsA compendium of bicycling news from Kansas and elsewhere: Kansas: For those getting ready to ride the Border Raiders starting June 21st, the organizers have put together a fantastic Get Ready Guide. In Lawrence, Grant for Rail Trail awarded to city to build the long-discussed Burroughs Creek Rail Trail through eastern Lawrence. In Pittsburg, …No Naked Rides for Kansas
Posted on June 11, 2008 | No CommentsThe time is near for the annual World Naked Bike Ride, in which people in cities around the world ride bikes naked to celebrate cycling and the human body, and to demonstrate the vulnerability of cyclists on the road. The ride is a protest against oil dependency and body shame. The …Quick Hits
Posted on May 21, 2008 | No CommentsBicycling news from Kansas and surrounding states: Kansas: Federal funds may help start rail service – If Kansas decides to restore passenger rail service across much of the state, the federal government could pick up 80 percent of the startup costs, according to a grassroots organization pushing the plan. The group hopes …Snippets
Posted on May 7, 2008 | No CommentsBicycling-related news from here and there around the heartland: Kansas: Salina bicyclist Giang Ta of Salina, Kansas was hit by a car and injured on May 2nd. The motorist was ticketed for inattentive driving. The El Dorodo Times has coverage of last weekend’s Great Escape Bike Ride. Micah learned that Hills make you strong, …Notes From Around The Region
Posted on April 30, 2008 | No CommentsChris from Olathe is ticked off because his son was hit by a car while riding his bike to school, and the driver took off (the boy’s OK, thankfully). Greg French, a rider for the SKC Racing Team, was hit by a pickup while on a team training ride. Steve Tilford …-
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