Category: Lawrence Biking (Page 30 of 34)

Tour of Lawrence 2011 July 1-3

June 28, 2011 /

July 1-3! The Tour of Lawrence is a weekend of individual Pro-AM USA Cycling races, children’s races/events & live music organized in partnership with Free State Racing and promoted and made possible by the Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau held July 1-3, 2011 in the city of Lawrence KS.

Free Bike to Work Day Breakfast Friday, May 20

May 16, 2011 /

Bike to Work Week is May 16-20, and SunflowerHorizons.com and WellCommons.com want to cheer on all you road warriors! Come join us for a Bike to Work Day breakfast on Friday, May 20 from 6:30-9:30. We’ll be outside in front of Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop, 802 Mass, with coffee and juice plus some light breakfast treats to help you gear up for your day. See you there!

Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook, too, for the latest info on Lawrence’s Bike to Work Week:
http://www.facebook.com/WellCommons
http://www.facebook.com/SunflowerHorizons

May 16, 2011 /

Call for nominees–Lawrence/Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committe

May 10, 2011 /

The Lawrence/Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) is seeking nominees for one of two positions appointed by the chair of the Douglas County Committee. The appointee will serve out the remainder of the vacated term through December, 2012, and will be eligible to serve 2 three-year terms thereafter.

Nominees are encouraged to attend the next BAC meeting, to be held on at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, in the Public Works conference room on the lower level of city hall, 6th and Mass in downtown Lawrence. The BAC meets at 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Nominations may be made by e-mail or in person to BAC members or to city or county commissioners. Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. If nominating another candidate, please provide contact information for the nominee.

Candidates must be a resident of Douglas County or any city therein, and should have an interest in cycling issues, advocacy, and improving the atmosphere and culture of cycling in Lawrence and Douglas County. The BAC provides a communication link between the City and County Commissions and the community on bicycling related issues. The BAC works to improve bicycle facilities, bicycle safety and bicycle awareness through education of motorists and non-motorists; review, update, and oversee the distribution of the city’s biking maps; seek information from multiple sources on current trends, programs, and facilities outside the local area; and promote bicycle awareness by coordinating activities with the city, county, the school district, universities, citizens and local bicycle clubs.

If you’re interested in serving cycling and the greater community as a member of the BAC, please submit your name to any BAC member or commissioner (names available on the Lawrence website at http://lawrenceks.org/advisorybds/board_rosters/Bicycle_Advisory_Committee.html)

May is National Bike Month

May 9, 2011 /

When is Bike to Work Week and Day?

(Reprint from the American League of Bicyclists)

The League of American Bicyclists is the national sponsor of Bike Month, and this year Bike to Work Week is May 16-20 and Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20.

Bike Month Ideas

Need some ideas? Use the League’s Bike Month Guide to learn how to get started promoting your event.

Bike Month Promotion

Help promote bicycling this May and every month! The League has free Bike Month promo tools like logos, posters and banners to place on your Web site this May. Printer files can also be requested at [email protected].

Bike Month Events

Check the Bike Month events section often to see what Bike Month and Bike to Work Week events are going on in your community. Also, post your area, club, business or school’s Bike Month events on our Web site for free! Post or find Bike Month events today.

Ride Better

Are you planning on riding this Bike Month but need to freshen up on your bike safety and riding skills? The League has several bike education resources to help you ride confidently and safely this May. The League’s Ride Better page has detailed the Rules of the Road and commuting tips to making riding fun and safe for all new and returning riders. Simple bike maintenance and fix-it info is also located located on the Ride Better page.