While the closure of the Burke Gilman Trail from Log Boom Park to the Seattle city limits is a huge inconvenience for commuting bicyclists, recreational cyclists are being urged to stay out and avoid the area altogether.
A long-needed renovation of a 30-year-old section of the trail through Lake Forest Park began on Wednesday and forced cyclists onto a meandering official detour over hills and side streets with no less than 20 turns.
Apparently this was the best that King County could come up with, as they were thwarted in their efforts by local governments and agencies to create something better.
The issue of bike commuting through the region during construction, expected to last until November, has been covered in-depth by by Tom Foculoro at Seattle Bike Blog and …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/06/17/recreational-cyclists-urged-to-avoid-burke-gilman-trail-work-area/
See more information about the Burke Gilman Trail closure.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/06/17/burke-gilman-sign/
Copy of Burke Gilman Trail detour. See a large version at http://your.kingcounty.gov/dnrp/library/parks-and-recreation/documents/trails/BGT_Detour_All_Info.pdf.
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Organizers for the Bicycle Tour of Colorado say they're using a shuttle service so cyclists on the week-long bicycle tour won't have to risk breaking the law by riding their bicycles through Black Hawk.
The small, gambling-oriented tourist town west of Denver gained nationwide notoriety in the bicycle world last summer when police started issuing tickets to bicyclists who violated the town's ban on bicycling on city streets.
Since then, there have been court fights, rallies on the steps of the State Capitol, legislation submitted to prevent towns from banning bicycling, and a call to boycott the city's merchants.
Early publicity for Bicycle Tour of Colorado says Day 1 of the bike tour goes from Central City to Estes Park, a route that would require 1,400 to 1,500 cyclists to walk their bikes along a road — Gregory Street — included in the bike ban. Organizers are avoiding …..
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/06/16/bicycle-tour-of-colorado-avoids-black-hawk-with-shuttle-service/
Shuttle service should allow most Bicycle Tour of Colorado cyclists to avoid Black Hawk.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/06/16/locater-for-central-city-and-gilpin-county-high-school/
Whenever I finish a cross-state bicycle tour, it always takes me a couple of days to get back into the swing of things.
It's been no different after completing the Biking Across Kansas tour last week. I wanted to post something to my blog immediately, but I was delayed by air travel and visits with friends.
That's just as well, because it gives me some time to mull over what I experienced on this ride. A few things immediately come to mind.
First is the constant inspiration provided by my fellow bicycle travelers….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/06/14/the-inspiring-bicycle-tour-that-is-biking-across-kansas/
Biking Across Kansas welcomed in Garnett Originally uploaded by ebis50
Other than pie or ice cream, nothing draws cyclists like a display of antique bicycles. Some of the Biking Across Kansas cadre checked over this display put together by a local restorer when Garnett rolled out the red carpet for us …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/06/11/biking-across-kansas-welcomed-in-garnett/
A bike un-friendly stretch on Biking Across Kansas Originally uploaded by ebis50
We spent another great day cycling through the scenic Flint Hills on Thursday as Biking Across Kansas closed in on the Missouri border. The only bummer was 10 miles of improperly placed rumble strips that stretched across the entire …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/06/10/a-bike-un-friendly-stretch-on-biking-across-kansas/
Of all the bikers in all of Kansas, the Hutchinson News snapped a pix of Gene on his bike.
He's not in Seattle any more — pedaling 74 miles in 100 degree temps, 34 mph winds.
Read the story here.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/06/09/biking-bis-caught-in-the-act-in-kansas/
Sag Hags boost Kansas cyclists spirits Originally uploaded by ebis50
A cadre of volunteers keeps Biking Across Kansas rolling. Among them are the Sag Hags, above, who staff one of the rest stops every day. They not only keep the 900 cyclists fed and watered, but they help keep everyone in …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2011/06/09/sag-hags-boost-kansas-cyclists-spirits/
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