Stories tagged with "cyclists"

54 more bike racks installed Downtown by Bill Mccleery

Federal grant pays most of cost for new racks, to encourage residents to travel on 2 wheels City work crews installed 54 bicycle racks this month at Downtown locations to provide... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

54 bike racks installed around Downtown most recent comment by memrie

This is music to my ears! Great job Indianapolis! – Nov 22, 2009 at 1:09 AM

No call boxes for north part of Monon by Chris Sikich

Call boxes on the Monon? Officials say you’re better off calling for help with a cell phone No emergency call boxes will be installed along Westfield’s newly opened... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Hilly Hundred expects more than 5,000 riders by indystar

Ellettsville — More than 5,000 bicyclists are expected to ride through Indiana this weekend as part of the annual Hilly Hundred. Bicyclists are expected to come from 40... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Hilly Hundred to draw cyclists to southern Indiana by indystar

ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. — More than 5,000 bicyclists are expected to ride through Indiana this weekend as part of the annual Hilly Hundred. Bicyclists are expected to come from 40... – Oct 22, 2009 at 3:45 PM in News

Remembering patients with every turn of the pedals by Barb Berggoetz

For each mile he cycles across the country for 40 days, Dr. Gregory Gramelspacher is remembering one of the patients who died during the 10 years of Wishard Hospital’s... – Sep 20, 2009 at 4:15 PM in Health & Fitness

Funeral set for lawyer involved in bike crash by indystar

Funeral services are scheduled Thursday for an Indianapolis lawyer who died after he crashed his bicycle in a training ride last week. Charles Avery Kirk, 48, will be remembered in... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Bicycle training crash kills attorney by John Tuohy

Funeral services were scheduled Thursday for a 48-year-old lawyer and father who died after he crashed his bicycle in training ride last week. Charles Avery Kirk, a graduate of... – Sep 15, 2009 at 3:16 PM in North Marion County

Turning to the pedal helps her find the mettle to deal with cancer by indystar

Cindi Hart, 47, Indianapolis, registered nurse at Regenstrief Institute Since the first time I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was looking for people who understood how... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health & Fitness

4 ways to stay safe while you are riding your bicycle by Shari Rudavsky

When people talk about accidents on the road, most likely they’re thinking of car accidents. But bicycle accidents can also be deadly; each year about 800 people die in... – Sep 09, 2009 at 5:53 PM in Health & Fitness

Not just a water supply but source of nature, pleasure by indystar

I am appalled to read of the proposal to destroy the appearance, history and character of the White River Central Canal. The canal is much more than a water conduit. If that were... – Sep 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Elite bicycle racers will hit the streets of Marion, Ind., on Saturday by Daniel Lee

Former IU standout will return to state for sprint through Marion For Indiana University graduate Rahsaan Bahati, a career in pro cycling is rooted in his getting into trouble as a... – Aug 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Hip raises by Barb Berggoetz

This is a great, relatively easy exercise that will strengthen the hamstrings and lower back, says certified personal trainer Fernando Pastran. It’s good for runners and... – Jul 01, 2009 at 9:48 PM in Health & Fitness

Purdue students ready for 64-day Journey of Hope by Mark Ambrogi

Purdue students — graduates of Carmel and North Central — will bike across country during 64-day Journey of Hope Kevin Vargo and David Stinnette had never consider... – Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County

5 ways for cyclists to ride better and safer by Barb Berggoetz

Warmer weather and the desire to save gasoline money in a tight economy are bound to encourage more cyclists to hit the roads and trails now. If you’re a novice or are... – May 28, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Health & Fitness

Bicyclists push for better commutes by Melissa Tussing

Several mark Bike to Work Day with stop Downtown to aid effort, inspire more to join Amy Deitchley normally rides a bicycle 71/2 miles to work twice a week, but on Friday she had... – May 16, 2009 at 2:49 AM in Marion County

Bikes lose ground by Diana Penner

Survey shows Indiana falling behind in publicly accommodating bicycles Indiana’s effort to become bicycle friendly is moving in the slow lane when compared with other states,... – May 12, 2009 at 2:12 AM in Marion County

Event demonstrates that it's easy being green by Kevin Oneal

Indianapolis marked Earth Day on Wednesday by demonstrating ways to live greener lives. A midday event at Downtown’s City Market connected organizations, vendors and city... – Apr 23, 2009 at 1:31 AM in Marion County

New Morse Reservoir bridge targeted for stimulus money by Chris Sikich

Pedestrian path would offer increased safety for those traveling near Carrigan Road Walkers, runners, cyclists and those who fish soon could be enjoying a new trail bridge over... – Apr 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville

Cyclist Marshall "Major" Taylor had to leave Indiana to compete by Diana Penner

Marshall "Major" Taylor learned to ride a bike on the streets of Indianapolis, but had to leave his hometown to gain worldwide acclaim as a bicycle speedster.Born in 1878 on the... – Feb 02, 2009 at 2:02 AM in Communities