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Spring Fling Criterium Series at Clinton Lake

March 16, 2011 /

The Spring Fling Criterium Series is an annual series of training races taking place at Clinton Lake near Lawrence, Kansas. The Spring Fling is one of the longest running crit series in America and the longest in the Midwest. The Spring Fling is a fun, safe, and well run event that is beginner friendly.

The race director for the Spring Fling Criterium Series is Revolution Racing owner Jim Whittaker.

Due to a late-winter snowstorm, the opening round of the series has been postponed, and each race has been pushed back one week. New dates are March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, and April 2.

Web Site: revolution-racing.com

Spring Fling Crit Delayed a Week Because of Weather

February 25, 2011 /

1st Spring Fling is being rescheduled and is delayed a week because of the snow – race 1 will now be on Saturday, 3/5/11.

From their website “Due to the heavy snow fall Thursday and the cold temps Friday a clear course is very unlikely. I’m postponing the 16th Annual Spring Fling to Saturday March 5th, and it will run through Saturday April 2nd. The race will remain 5 Saturday’s.”

UPDATED! Douglas County Bicycle Events and Rides

February 23, 2011 /

Jessica Mortinger from the Douglas County Planning & Development Service got us a list of events for the 2011 Douglas County Bicycle Events and Rides. Please let us know if there are additional events and opportunities that we don’t have listed here so we can get them in the calendar!

They will also be added to the calendar soon but we wanted to post this ASAP.

April 2, 2011 Baldwin City Bike Fair

April 16, 2011 2011 Earth Day Celebration (BAC Table 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

April 30, 2011 Eudora Bicycle Rodeo – 10:00am-1:00pm

(TBD) Lawrence Bike Fair

June 18, 2011 Border Raiders – A eight-day, four-state bicycle ride (500 mile loop) that visits historic places in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri where the border wars ignited the Civil War long before the first shots were fired on Fort Sumter. www.borderraiders.com/

June 18, 2011 Historic Gravel Road Ride – A gravel road ride taking place in Baldwin City, Kansas with 12 and 25 mile options, and connecting famous historical sites in the area. www.kansascyclist.com/events/HistoricGravelRoadRide.html

July 1-3, 2011 Tour of Lawrence – A three-day cycling race taking place over the Fourth of July holiday, featuring three events with professional, amateur, and youth divisions racing on the streets of Lawrence. www.touroflawrence.com

July 16, 2011 Lawrence Community Bike Ride 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Lawrence Central Rotary Sponsored event incorporating a ride, bike safety station, training wheel take off and merchandise tent.

July (TBD) Lizard Under the Skillet – What better way to beat the heat than to come out to Lawrence, Kansas, and ride the Lizard Under the Skillet. There will be 30, 40 and 65 mile options available to ride. www.lbc-cycling.com/rides/lizard.html

June 17, 2011 Lawrence Mountain Bicycle Club Solstice Ride – 6:30 p.m. This is an annual LMBC tradition to help celebrate the start of summer. The ride will start with the usual Friday night ride at the River Trail followed by dinner and drinks. www.lawrencemountainbikeclub.org/rides.shtml#summit

June 25, 2011 Lawrence Mountain Bicycle Club Summit- Ride starts at 10:00 a.m., Food & Games around Noon. This is an annual LMBC tradition. It is an annual membership drive and celebration for the current members. There will be a ride at Clinton Lake. Lunch, courtesy of LMBC, as well as some good old fashioned games will follow. www.lawrencemountainbikeclub.org/rides.shtml#summit

October (TBD) Lawrence Bicycle Club Octoginta www.lbc-cycling.com/rides/octoginta.html

Nov 25, 2011 Lawrence Mountain Bicycle Club Thanksgiving Day Ride – 9:00 a.m. Break away from the in-laws and warm up your appetite on the singletrack at Clinton Lake. This is a 2-3 hour ride depending on the weather and conditions. Clinton is rocky and technical. Be prepared to fix a few flats. No fee, just fun mountain biking on Turkey Day! www.lawrencemountainbikeclub.org/rides.shtml#summit

US-40/K-10 Public Meeting March 3rd in Lawrence

February 19, 2011 /

This is a re-post from Kansas Bike/ Walk — Thanks!

US-40/K-10 Public Meeting March 3rd in Lawrence

The Kansas Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting on March 3, 2011 in Lawrence, Kansas to gather input on future development of the US-40 Highway/K-10 interchange in west Lawrence:

Citing the potential for large-scale future development in the area, KDOT officials want to make citizens aware of current plans for improving the interchange and gather ideas for improvements in future years.

The open house is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center at Free State High School, 4706 Overland Drive. KDOT staff and planning team members will be available to answer questions and talk with property owners and other interested parties.

Provisional plans for US 40, which is West 6th Street as it passes through Lawrence, call for improvements on a 1.5-mile stretch beginning at George Williams Way and proceeding west to East 800 Road. Proposals under consideration include installing left turn lanes and traffic signals at the ramps to K-10.

Long-term improvements may include widening the US 40 bridge over K-10 to accommodate additional left-turn lanes and possible pedestrian walkways. [read more]

The plan will recommend potential improvements to US-40 (West 6th Street), the K-10 interchange, nearby local roads, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, and public transit.

US-40/K-10 Planning Area Map

KDOT is developing the plan during the first half of this year, and the final report is anticipated to be completed by late summer 2011. To find out more about the study, visit the plan study page on KTOC. A planning map and Frequently Asked Questions are available for download from KDOT.

It is important for bicyclists and pedestrians to be involved in the planning process. If you live, work, or ride in the area, please attend the public meeting and voice your concerns about safe biking and walking conditions.