Category: Lawrence Biking (Page 17 of 34)

The Tour of Lawrence 2014 Needs Your Help!

June 11, 2014 /

Think about Volunteering – Sign Up Online – Volunteers are needed for shifts on June 28^th & June 29^th

Shifts & volunteer check in locations:

Saturday (June 28) @ Spencer Art Museum (Mississippi Street)
shift 1: 8:00am — shift 2: 11:30am — shift 3: 2:30pm

Sunday (June 29) @ 8th & Mass
shift 1: 7:30am — shift 2: 10:30am — shift 3: 2:30pm

For more information about the volunteer duties and FAQ visit http://www.touroflawrence.com/volunteers.php

Thank you for you interest in volunteering with the Tour of Lawrence. Volunteers are the driving force of any large community event, and your participation makes the Tour of Lawrence possible. For more information contact volunteer coordinator Lauren James at [email protected].

Pizzza Ride Starts Tonight! (June 9th)

June 9, 2014 /

UPDATE: Note about Tonight’s June 9th Pizza Ride. Rain or Shine, lighting is a no go. If we can’t ride we can still eat pizza! Come meet Kyle Rainey and hear his blow by blow account of placing 3rd at Cry Baby hill at Tulsa Tough! Stage 6pm, roll 6:30pm.

What: Ride Bike, Eat Pizzza, Change World!

Who: Any youth bicyclists of any ability. Age 6 and up.

When: Monday June 9th, Stage at 6pm, Ride begins 6:30pm

This event happens about twice a month June to August.

Where: Meet at the original Johnny’s Tavern in Lawrence in North Lawrence. Park in the parking lot to the West.

Why: Why not! You might be into bikes as transportation, a sport, a way of life, better living, or anything you care about. Will ride together, eat together, and of course change the world one pedal stroke at a time.

FREE Pizzza for kids 18 and under, Adults $5 donation requested.

Course: We’ll ride out on top of the Kansas River Levee which is smooth crushed gravel. Any type of bike is fine. It’s 10 miles round trip, but we’ll have ride guides for anyone who wants to go 1, 3 or 5 miles. Just have fun and pedal at your own pace.

Requirements: Parents must sign waiver for kids under 18, gotta have a helmet because you don’t want to learn your ABC’s twice. Bike needs air in tires. We have some loaner bikes, but must contact in advance.

This is a live action, organic event that is kid driven. Stay tuned for future dates, twitter page, etc… Thanks Anderson Rentals, Inc.Team 360 and Team GP VeloTek.

Lawrence Bicycle Club’s Summer Fun Ride Kicks off June 2

June 2, 2014 /

The Lawrence Bicycle Club Summer Fun Ride welcomes beginning riders to the sport and recreation of cycling. Monday’s ride, the first of the season, will cover 10 to 15 miles at 10-12 mph.

Arrive at Cycle Works, 2121 Kasold Drive, at 6:15 p.m. for mechanical tips; the ride starts between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m.

2014 Lawrence Community Bike Ride Date Set

April 30, 2014 /

We’ve set the date for the 2014 Lawrence Community Bike Ride.. Mark your calendars now! More info coming soon.

2014 Lawrence Kids’ (Free) Bicycle Helmet Fair Scheduled for May 10

April 29, 2014 /

wheeledsports1 Bike helmets may be the “Gift of Life”. By choosing to wear a helmet, you will reduce your risk of a head injury from a crash by 85%!

To make that a reality for Lawrence children, on Saturday, May 10th, local businesses and organizations are sponsoring a free bicycle helmet fair and Family Fun Zone before the KU baseball and softball games. The events will be in the KU parking lot # 125 & 127 between the baseball and softball complexes.

wheeledsports2 The bicycle helmet fair will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Activities include a free helmet for children under the age of 14 who are accompanied by an adult, bike inspections and a safe ride course. Participants will learn about rules of the road, bicycle trail etiquette, booster seat safety, and bicycle and pool safety.