Kansas Cycling News
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Ride Along with 'Team Will'
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsTeam Will is a community of cyclists riding across the country to raise public awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. They’ve been making their way across Kansas over the last week, and the Kansas City cycling community is planning a special "ride-along" to welcome them to KC.
Race Across America Cyclist Struck By Car in Kansas
Posted on June 17, 2010 | 7 CommentsA cyclist participating in the Race Across America was struck by a car and critically injured near Wichita. Diego Ballesteros Cucurull of Spain was participating in the Race Across America (RAAM) as part of the 4-person COANFI Desafio ASPANOA relay team.
Kansas Cyclist Podcast: Episode 21
Posted on June 16, 2010 | 1 CommentA discussion with League of American Bicyclists president Andy Clarke about Bicycle Friendly America and the bike-friendly state, community, and business rankings, plus a look at the innovative Road ID personal identification products for cyclists, as well as news, events, trails and safety!
Wichita Updates Their Bicycling Laws
Posted on June 15, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe Wichita City Council has unanimously approved an updated version of bicycling ordinances to bring the city code in line with state statutes related to lane positioning and sidepath requirements. Also, bicycle licenses are no longer required!
Kansas Trail News: June 10, 2010
Posted on June 10, 2010 | No CommentsLandon Trail Section To Open June 12; Meadowlark Trail Project Jump-Started; American Discovery Trail Legislation; Buffalo Commons National Park Proposed Again; Skyline Prairie Drive: Loneliest Road In Kansas
Bier Bike Coming Soon To Lawrence?
Posted on June 9, 2010 | No CommentsA new type of pedal-powered vehicle may be coming soon to Lawrence, Kansas -- a trolley-sized pedicab that will carry up to 16 passengers. The vehicle is known as a 'Bier Bike' in Germany, and is the perfect way to travel between pubs.Kansas Trail News: June 2, 2010
Posted on June 3, 2010 | No CommentsTrail news from the Sunflower State: Kansas 13th Most Bicycle Friendly State, National Trails Day This Saturday, US 75 Trail Bridge Work Began June 1 Near Lyndon, Hearings On Chisholm National Historic Trail Designation To Be Held
Lenexa Advocacy Alert: K-10/Lone Elm Interchange
Posted on June 3, 2010 | No CommentsOn June 3rd, Lenexa is hosting a public open house regarding proposals for a new interchange at Lone Elm Road and K-10. This is a rare opportunity to make a statement to Lenexa officials about the importance of on-road bicycling facilities.
New Kansas Cross-State Record Has Been Set
Posted on June 2, 2010 | No CommentsSara Kay Carrell of Hays, Kansas has set a new cross-state cycling record, riding 417.5 miles across Kansas, from west to east, in 28 hours and 27 minutes. Amazing!
New Bike Lanes in Olathe
Posted on June 1, 2010 | 4 CommentsHere are some pictures from the new interchange at I-35 and Lone Elm Road in Olathe, Kansas, which includes bike lanes and separated pedestrian pathways.-
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