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New trail provides path to scenic river view

Several miles east of the Kansas River Bridge, a tree-covered island sits squarely in the river. It’s an island that Art King had remembered from his days of fishing the river decades ago and one he rediscovered several years back as he bushwhacked his way from a mountain bike trail to the edge of the river bank.

Go Green: Burroughs Creek trail a biking superhighway in east Lawrence
January 2, 2012
My childhood bicycle path led nowhere. I was permitted to ride my purple banana seat around our driveway and, once I got their permission, the Muñoz’s driveway next door.
Our Town Sports for Dec. 29
December 29, 2011
A weekly roundup of local events, happenings and results.
Our Town Sports for Oct. 20
October 20, 2011
A weekly roundup of local events and results.
Tour champ Cadel Evans keeps Australia up late
July 25, 2011
Cadel Evans has been keeping fans back home up all night watching him become the first Australian to win the Tour de France. It’s a victory that’s been a long time coming.
Contador back in action at Tour’s Stage 16
July 20, 2011
Alberto Contador has finally put the hammer down at the Tour de France — and now, the race is really on.
National briefs: Schlecks shine as Sanchez wins 12th stage of Tour de France
July 15, 2011
Score one for the Schleck brothers — Andy and Frank — against defending champion Alberto Contador.
Show stoppers: Brad Huff elbows way to men’s win; Gwen Inglis top woman
July 4, 2011
With just three laps to go in the men’s professional downtown criterium on Sunday, five cyclists from Elbowz Racing appeared to be in complete control.
Slick streets add new element to Tour of Lawrence
July 3, 2011
As Andrew Farmer explained why he came to Sunday’s Tour of Lawrence bicycle race downtown, the sound of scraping metal suddenly arose from the corner of Eighth and Massachusetts streets.
On your mark, get set … race: Lawrence resident takes men’s title in second leg of Tour of Lawrence
July 3, 2011
After settling for second place in last year’s Tour of Lawrence Kansas University campus circuit race, Lawrence resident Joe Schmalz desperately wanted to seize the title Saturday.
U.S. women salute military, clobber Colombia in World Cup
July 3, 2011
The U.S. advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 rout of Colombia on Saturday, delighting a sellout crowd made up almost entirely of American fans. The team lined up for a military salute after Heather O’Reilly’s opening goal, and Megan Rapinoe grabbed a TV mic and sang “Born in the USA” after she scored.
Fast and furious: Andrew Dahlheim, Carrie Cash Wootten win street sprints
July 2, 2011
At the beginning of Friday night, 22-year-old Andrew Dahlheim just wanted to make the final heat in the street sprints, Friday’s event in the Tour of Lawrence.
Schleck wants to avenge loss at Tour de France
July 2, 2011
Two-time runner-up Andy Schleck has extra incentive to stop Alberto Contador winning his third straight Tour de France, having lost last year’s race to the Spaniard.
Lawrence residents, visitors enjoy Tour of Lawrence event
July 1, 2011
Marc Mondi, of Des Moines, Iowa, was one of hundreds who stood along New Hampshire Street downtown Friday night to take in some national-class cycling at the third annual Tour of Lawrence.
Street sprints kick off Tour of Lawrence tonight
July 1, 2011
For the most part, organizing the third annual Tour of Lawrence has been a lot easier than previous years when the event was still getting off the ground.
Lance Armstrong backed by UCI over doping claims
May 24, 2011
In the wake of fresh doping allegations against Lance Armstrong, cycling’s world governing body and one of his former teammates came to the defense of the seven-time Tour de France champion on Monday.

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