Other than maybe some landscaping and lighting the extension to the Canal path is done. The new section begins where the path had previously ended at 17th and the Canal Route and continues N/E to meet with the K-96 path at Grove park.

Great turnout for the Coasters first "Canal Cruise". I think there was around 35 riders. We started at the Donut Whole where a wide variety of tasty donuts were consumed. We then rode along Wichita's Canal bike path for a total of about 7 miles. The temperature was in the mid 80s and a extremely strong wind out of the South. Once back to the Donut Whole we all agreed not to do the additional 5 miles I suppose mostly due to the horrendous wind. It was a nice ride despite the wind. Thanks to everyone who came out! Hope you enjoyed it. We'll do this again on a different path.

P.S. I didn't realize it till we returned but I think we might have lost a couple of riders?

Photos here.

Video...

Ride along with Dave and check out the new bike path on the East side of the river below the historic Broadview Hotel.

From the Augusta Gazette...

Augusta city leaders have agreed to pursue ownership of 5.5 miles of abandoned Frisco railroad right-of-way between the Whitewater River and Meadowlark Road.

Read the full story here.

Work has started on the extension of the Canal bike path which will connect McAdams Park to Grove Park along the I-135 corridor.

From Kansas.com...

By STAN FINGER

Officer Steve Jerrell was walking along the bike path next to the Little Arkansas River when he came to an abrupt halt.

"Look at that view," he said, pointing.

The golden leaves of a tree branch stretching over the water provided an artistic frame for the blue water stretching toward the horizon, the colors vibrant in the autumn afternoon sunshine.

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