Category: Lawrence Biking (Page 21 of 34)

Scary Larry Bike Polo Club Featured in LJW Go! Section

April 22, 2013 /

Here’s a repost of a story of Lawrence’s own Scary Larry Bike Polo Club in the 4/22/13 Lawrence Journal World Go! section.

For more info on Scary Larry – check out their website at http://www.scarylarrykbp.org/

Go-Getter: Bike polo

By Rebekka Schlichting

April 22, 2013

Josh Hoffhines, a member of the Scary Larry Kansas Bike Polo club that meets three times a week in Edgewood Park, said that all you need to get started playing Bike Polo is a bike, and the only skill you need is the ability to ride. It is free to play, and the members are helpful to newcomers.

While catching up on spring cleaning, don’t forget to dust off the old bike. Also, it might be a good idea to take it out for a spin. After all, swimsuit season is nigh.

But riding a bike aimlessly around town can get old fast. I would suggest riding to Edgewood Park, 1245 E. 15th St., and joining the Scary Larry members in a competitive game of bike polo.

Getting started

Josh Hoffhines, a member of Scary Larry Kansas Bike Polo, said that all you need to get started is a bike, and the only skill you need is the ability to ride. Toe-covered shoes, pads and a helmet are also important.

The bike polo club is easy to approach during their meetings, which are every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday for about three hours starting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in on a few games. Lessons and gear, such as mallets and balls, can be provided to beginners.

Bike polo is a workout, and it’s not too difficult to get into. The game is a lot like traditional polo, but bikes are substituted for horses and the field is a basketball court. The club typically plays numerous three-on-three games, which last about eight minutes each.

Cost

You will need a bike, and damage to the bike during a game is possible. You will also want a helmet and pads. If you fall in love with the sport, you can join Scary Larry for $10 a month.

The club periodically takes trips to play in tournaments around the area. Members also have cookouts during some of the meetings, and they are starting to plan other social activities. Being a member also gets you a discount at Fixcraft, which sells bike polo accessories including mallets and wheel covers.

Where to go

Scary Larry meets at Edgewood Park, 1245 E. 15th St. at 7 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, rain or shine. It is free to play, and the friendly members are helpful to newcomers.

Ride of Silence Scheduled for May 15

April 16, 2013 /

Just a reminder that the 2013 edition of the Ride of Silence will be held on 15 May (always the 3rd Wednesday of May) starting at 7:00 PM (local time). For the second year in a row, Lawrence, KS is on the official list!

For those of you not familiar with the Ride of Silence, more info may be found at www.rideofsilence.org, and info about the Lawrence, KS edition may be found at http://www.facebook.com/events/118765421633686/?ref=ts&fref=ts.

Plan on joining me on 15 May starting at South Park for a quiet ride through Downtown Lawrence (etc.?) to remember all of our fellow cyclists who did not make it home from their rides.

Fine print – this is a totally “assumed risk” ride not associated with any cycling club/team/whatever, without any outside traffic control, etc., etc., so…ride at your own risk (just like every time you climb on your bike).

Lawrence Bike Rodeo Scheduled for Saturday at KU Spring Game

April 9, 2013 /

KU Spring Game Bike Rodeo

The fourth annual Bike Rodeo will also begin at 11 a.m., in lot 91. The Bike Rodeo will feature a bicycle course and free bike inspections, courtesy of Douglas County Fire and Medical. In addition, kids 15 and younger will be custom-fitted with a free bicycle helmet (while supplies last) as they learn about bicycle rules of the road, trail etiquette and safety.

Snow Biking

February 21, 2013 /

Wow! 12-15″ of the white stuff is predicted out there today! If you are brave enough to head out be careful! We dug around and found some pics for you hard core peeps out there!

Team GP VeloTek’s 1st Annual Great Bicycle Barnstorm Sat 2/5

January 30, 2013 /

Join Douglas County 4-H, Boy Scouts Venturing Crew #2159, and Team GP VeloTek Bicycle Racing Team for an afternoon of fun Saturday February 2nd, 2013 from 12pm to 2pm at the Douglas County Indoor Fairgrounds Arena.This is the 1st year for the Great Bicycle Barnstorm!You can almost smell spring but winter is still well entrenched and this is a great excuse to get out your bicycle out of the corner and shake off the cobwebs.