Topeka Bicyclists to Dedicate Ghost Bike and Stage Ride of Silence
Topeka, Kansas, May 8, 2014
Ghost Bike Dedication
The Kaw Valley Bicycling Club will commemorate the death of Neil Douglas Rogers, who was struck and killed by a motorist nearly 25 years ago while riding his bicycle in southwest Shawnee County.
Mr. Rogers was killed on September 16, 1989 while riding east on 21st street between Indian Hills and Urish roads. Bicycle club members will erect and dedicate a Ghost Bike at the park maintenance
facility just west of Urish Road on 21st Street at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 21. The bicycle was donated by the Topeka Community Cycle Project.
A Ghost Bike is a small, somber memorial to bicyclists who are killed or hit on the street. Bicycles are painted all white and secured to a sign as a reminder of the tragedy. Approximately 700 cyclists are killed in the U.S. each year. For more information, see ghostbikes.org. Members of the Topeka City Council and Shawnee County Commission have been invited.
Ride of Silence – a world-wide event to honor people killed or injured while bicycling
Three Topeka organizations will stage a Ride of Silence to honor cyclists on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, starting at 6:30 p.m., rolling at 7:00 p.m. It will begin and end in the parking lot west of KTWU on the Washburn campus, 1700 SW College Avenue. The Kaw Valley Bicycle Club, the Topeka Community Cycle Project, and Cyclists at Washburn have planned the ride, the first one held in Topeka.
The Ride of Silence, now in its eleventh year, will begin in North America and continue to roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a slow, silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roads. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often is not aware of that right, and is sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.
It is a free ride, and cyclists ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. The ride is held during National Bike Month and Week, and aims to raise the awareness of motorists that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. For more information about the ride in general, see rideofsilence.com.
All cyclists are welcome. Cyclists should arrive at the start by 6:30 p.m. for instructions and a short presentation. The cyclists will start riding promptly at 7:00 p.m. Helmets are required, and lights are suggested. The 9.6 mile loop planned route will take the cyclists through downtown and into North Topeka, and circle back to the campus often on Topeka bikeways. The ride will occur rain or shine.
In 2013, the 10th Ride of Silence, there were 372 events world wide. Rides were staged in all fifty States and in twenty-six countries. A total of 12,374 individuals rode in 2013.
For further information, contact Reid Stacey at wekahiker@ yahoo.com or 233-1474.
Volunteer Topeka: Project saves old bikes from trash | Cjonline.com Mobile
/in Uncategorized /by Topeka ProjectCycling enthusiasts Robert Fitzgerald and Karl Fundenberger grew tired of seeing used, salvageable bicycles in the trash. They also wanted to help people learn to be self-sustaining. Source: Volunteer Topeka: Project saves old bikes from trash | Cjonline.com Mobile
FUNctional Riding in Topeka 101
/in Outreach, Safety /by Topeka ProjectConsidering riding to work some this Spring?
Wanting an alternative to driving to the store for groceries?
Flat Tire 5
/in Fundraisers /by Topeka ProjectTOPEKA, KAN. (November 10, 2014) — As the temperature decreases, it is the time of year for Flat Tire. This fundraiser turns five this year with its organization, the Topeka Community Cycle Project. This annual fundraiser is expected to be a great party for cycling enthusiasts and Topekans alike.
Flat Tire is November 15th at the Celtic Fox. The entertainment for the night will begin at 7:30 with the reggae solo artist from Kansas City, Zack Mufasa, performing his set: Loop The Lion. He will be followed by Slow Ya Roll, a local Topeka “Funk ’N Soul” band. Both artists emulate styles of music of relaxation and rhythm; Slow Ya Roll’s catchphrase is “Follow the Turtle” to capture their easygoing nature.
For a donation of $5.00, attendees can enjoy good jams and an array of interesting activities. TCCP is known for having special event print screened t-shirts inspired by Flat Tire artwork. Attendees can purchase a shirt or hoodie in a color of their choice and have the design printed on the item of clothing before their eyes.
The ever-popular Speedy Spokes stationary bicycle races will also be taking place. Racers have the option to donate a dollar and race an opponent on stationary road bikes; A projection screen will make it so onlookers can monitor the progress of the cyclists during the short but intense races.
A new attraction being introduced at Flat Tire this year is the shop’s Yuba Cargo Blender Bike. The Yuba bike will be used by TCCP around town to promote shop activity, teach bicycle repair classes and advocate safe cycling in Topeka. Its introduction this weekend will be very delicious, since guests will get to blend margaritas using their own pedaling power.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will be put toward future TCCP goals, one of which is to hire a part-time Executive Director to lead the organization to a new level of operation. Other future plans include improved electricity and running water. For a small volunteer-run organization, it has big goals and high hopes for the future.
To those looking for a night of grooving in the name of bikes or a hot spot of Topeka activity: Flat Tire is sure to be a good bet.
Topeka Community Cycle Project
The Topeka Community Cycle Project is committed to the reclamation and distribution of recycled bicycles. Through an earn-a-bike program, volunteers refurbish bicycles that would otherwise take up space in a landfill giving new life and utility to bicycles. The Topeka Community Cycle Project promotes self-reliance, sustainability, and healthful living in Topeka.
423 S. Kansas Ave. in Downtown Topeka, KS
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For more information, contact:
Olivia Marshall
Event Coordinator
marketing@cycleproject.org
Amazon Smile
/in Fundraisers /by Topeka ProjectAmazon introduced a new program for non-profits called AmazonSmile, which will automatically donate 0.5% of your purchases to the charity you select. It costs you (and the charitable organizations) nothing, and it’s just like shopping on Amazon normally, but you get to do a world of good. Here’s our offical link that’ll set your Amazon charity to us, along with an FAQ about the program:
Ghost Bike Dedication and Ride of Silence
/in Safety /by Topeka ProjectTopeka Bicyclists to Dedicate Ghost Bike and Stage Ride of Silence
Topeka, Kansas, May 8, 2014
Ghost Bike Dedication
The Kaw Valley Bicycling Club will commemorate the death of Neil Douglas Rogers, who was struck and killed by a motorist nearly 25 years ago while riding his bicycle in southwest Shawnee County.
Mr. Rogers was killed on September 16, 1989 while riding east on 21st street between Indian Hills and Urish roads. Bicycle club members will erect and dedicate a Ghost Bike at the park maintenance
facility just west of Urish Road on 21st Street at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 21. The bicycle was donated by the Topeka Community Cycle Project.
A Ghost Bike is a small, somber memorial to bicyclists who are killed or hit on the street. Bicycles are painted all white and secured to a sign as a reminder of the tragedy. Approximately 700 cyclists are killed in the U.S. each year. For more information, see ghostbikes.org. Members of the Topeka City Council and Shawnee County Commission have been invited.
Ride of Silence – a world-wide event to honor people killed or injured while bicycling
Three Topeka organizations will stage a Ride of Silence to honor cyclists on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, starting at 6:30 p.m., rolling at 7:00 p.m. It will begin and end in the parking lot west of KTWU on the Washburn campus, 1700 SW College Avenue. The Kaw Valley Bicycle Club, the Topeka Community Cycle Project, and Cyclists at Washburn have planned the ride, the first one held in Topeka.
The Ride of Silence, now in its eleventh year, will begin in North America and continue to roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a slow, silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roads. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often is not aware of that right, and is sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.
It is a free ride, and cyclists ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. The ride is held during National Bike Month and Week, and aims to raise the awareness of motorists that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. For more information about the ride in general, see rideofsilence.com.
All cyclists are welcome. Cyclists should arrive at the start by 6:30 p.m. for instructions and a short presentation. The cyclists will start riding promptly at 7:00 p.m. Helmets are required, and lights are suggested. The 9.6 mile loop planned route will take the cyclists through downtown and into North Topeka, and circle back to the campus often on Topeka bikeways. The ride will occur rain or shine.
In 2013, the 10th Ride of Silence, there were 372 events world wide. Rides were staged in all fifty States and in twenty-six countries. A total of 12,374 individuals rode in 2013.
For further information, contact Reid Stacey at wekahiker@ yahoo.com or 233-1474.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
/in Outreach /by Topeka ProjectUp for showing some cycling spirit? Join TCCP and Kaw Valley Bicycle Club in riding in the 2014 Topeka St. Patrick’s Day parade. We will meet at the shop (423 S. Kansas) at 10 am and then migrate at about 10:15 down to the staging area at 1st-4th and Kansas to get in line. Parade starts at noon and allow several hours, as this parade is full of Topeka’s Irish and can get pretty long!
In addition, feel free to join us early on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm to decorate the TCCP trailer float, as well as your bike in green streamers etc!
Hope to see you there!
The 3-Foot law
/in Outreach, Safety /by Topeka ProjectBig news today for cycling safety in the state of Kansas! The 3 foot passing law is now officially in effect.
Here’s part of the statute that pertains to the new law:
If you aren’t a fan of all the legal mumbo jumbo, here’s what you can take away from it:
Laws like this are a great step in the right direction in making Kansas more cycling friendly!
Topeka Community Cycle Project @ Oakland Community Center 801 NE Poplar St Topeka, KS 66616 Mailing Address P.O. Box 504 Topeka, KS 66601 Email: topeka@cycleproject.org
Shop phone: (785) 380-9827