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News and Info on the Kustom/Classic Bicycle Scene and Casual Cycling in the Wichita area
It was a great evening for our annual Halloween cruise. In attendance were Mr Ed, Fashionista Frankie, Dororty, the Tinman and Toto, Larry the mechanic/cabby, Fonzie, Witches, an hombre, Ted Nugent/Kid Rock/David Lee Roth, a bee keeper, Cookie Monster and a few other ghoulish characters.
What: Toys for Tots Bicycle Ride
When: Sunday, Nov. 6th at 2:00PM
Where: The Exploration Place Parking Lot/300 N. McLean Blvd
Cost: A new toy
Ride from Exploration Place to Sedgwick County Park 6.5 miles.
The Marines will meet riders at the park shelter to collect toys. Cookies and Cocoa will be served at the park. Riders are asked to bring, on their bicycle a new and unwrapped toy. The shop van will be available to carry any reluctant toys and assist riders. This year Toys for Tots are in need toys for older girls and ask that no books be donated please. Remember to dress warm and have appropriate lighting. (Or strap a glowing reindeer onto you handle bars.)
Got your Hallowheelie costume ready? Historic Delano has asked the Coasters to come out in costume and ride around the 4th annual Ghost Stories of Historic Delano. Even if you don't have your costume ready come check this out on the way to or from the Shamrock.
Youth Firecracker Parade
July 3rd, 6:00 pm, FREE
All children ages 0-12 are invited to participate and are encouraged to wear costumes, decorate their bikes, strollers and wagons, etc. The parade will go through Riggs park, beginning and ending at the sidewalk along Sarah Lane. Line-up begins at 5:45 pm.
Children under six should be accompanied by an adult. The parade will conclude with a parachute launch, refreshments and treat bags.
Everything I've been able to find out about Wichita bicycle history can be found here
http://locojoe.com/coasters/ind
ex.php?/categories/6-Wichita-Bicycle-History
Look for the link to bicycles in the Wichita Photos Archives
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone had any photos from before the turn of the century of any Wichita bicycle clubs and i
n particular of any bicycle repair shops. Our house (which is now the Delano Bed and Breakfast) was built by Morris Scho
llenberger who was one of three brothers who owned the Schollenberger & Co. bicycle repair shop located at 230 N Main in
Wichita. The brothers closed the [...]
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