Category: Biking

  • FREE FUN!: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 Community Bike Ride

    The Lawrence Central Rotary has set Saturday, July 18th, for this summer’s Community Bike Ride.

    • FOUR rides to choose from (or skip the group and ride anytime) 
    • FREE Helmets with complementary fittings 
    • FREE Ride T-shirts (While supplies last)
    • Training wheel takeoff area
    • New Riders can take part in the Bike Rodeo and Safety Course
    • Lawrence Kid’s Calendar Fun Zone.

    All rides and festivities begin at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum located at 27th and Wakarusa by the YSC Soccer Fields.

    (In the event of rain,the event will be held Sunday, July 19)

  • 2024 Lawrence Community Bike Ride

    Due to weather we had to delay a day to Sunday – but that didn’t deter the almost 100 people that came out to participate. Lawrence Central Below is a gallery of images from the event courtesy of Susan Patton, who is the Friends of Lawrence Area Trails‘ Communications Coordinator.

    We’ll be back at it the third weekend of July next year!

  • Community Bike Ride Rescheduled

    Because of the weather, we’re postponing today’s bike ride to tomorrow (Sunday, 7/20) morning. See you tomorrow AM!

  • Community Bike Ride Rescheduled to July 21st

    Because of the weather, we’re postponing today’s bike ride to tomorrow (Sunday 7/20) morning. See you tomorrow AM from 8:30 – 11:00am. 

    • FOUR rides to choose from (or skip the group and ride anytime) 
    • FREE Helmets with complementary fittings 
    • Bright Colored Ride Shirts (while supplies last)

    All rides and festivities begin at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum located at 27th and Wakarusa by the YSC Soccer Fields.

    (In the event of rain, the event will be held Sunday, July 21)

  • Lawrence’s 2019 Community Bike Ride Set for July 20th

    The 2019 Community Bike Ride is set for July 20th.  We’ll again be at Lawrence’s Rotary Arboretum at 27th and Waukarusa.

    This year we have 4 rides planned for folks of all ages and experience.

    • 4 Miles – 9:30 am – Sanders Mound
    • 6/8 Miles – 9:00 am-  K-10 Trail
    • 12 Miles – 8:30 am – I-70 Turnaround
    • 22 Miles – 8:00 am –  Lawrence Loop

    We are excited to again to be sponsoring free helmets, safety vest, and other exciting goodies (while supplies last).

    After a trial run last year, we will again be partnering with Lawrence’s bike share company VeoRide who will offer FREE bikes for use during the event if it is too difficult for you to get a bike to the Arboretum. You just need to register before 7/18 at http://bit.ly/cbr-bike-res

    All of this is made possible by volunteers from Lawrence Central Rotary and some fine local sponsors who love supporting getting outdoors and being active. 

    You are also welcome to join the ride after-party at S&S Artisan Pub and Coffee House at 2228 Iowa Street between 12 and 2pm.

    We will have releases on-site for attendees to sign when checking in, but you can also download one here to fill out and bring if you like.

    See you on July 20th!

    Updated Ride Maps!

    We’ve had some requests for maps so we’ve put this together for you. If you’d like to download a pdf of one use this link.