How Bikes Contribute to a Culture of Health
Bicycling and trails are a big part of Allen County winning America’s highest health advocacy honor, the ‘Culture of Health’ prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
National Bike Challenge: July 2017
In the month of July, Allen County cyclists rode about 4400 miles in the National Bike Challenge!
National Bike Challenge: June 2017
In the month of June, Allen County cyclists logged over 4700 miles in the National Bike Challenge! We now stand at #14 in the national advocacy challenge rankings. Within Kansas, Iola ranks as the #7 city, and Humboldt is at … Read More
National Bike Challenge: May 2017
Through one month of the National Bike Challenge, Allen County is #8 in the national rankings!
Velo + Iola Bike Shop Is Open!
Velo + Iola, the new Allen County bike shop in Iola, held its grand opening on April 29th, with a large and festive crowd on hand for the ribbon cutting.
Represent Allen County in The 2017 National Bike Challenge
Join other Allen County cyclists in logging your miles to the National Bike Challenge, from May 1 through September 30.
Celebrate Opening Day for Trails on April 8th
Allen County has an amazing collection of trails to explore on the Opening Day for Trails, April 8th.
Velo+ Bike Shop Coming to Iola
Velo+ has announced plans to open a new shop in Iola:, with a grand opening ride and celebration on April 29th.
King of Trails Highway
The King of Trails Highway was a popular early-twentieth-century cross-country route that passed through the Allen County cities of Iola and Humboldt.
Iola Awarded Grant for King of Trails Bridge
Thrive Allen County has been awarded another grant to help fund construction of the “King of Trails” bridge over Elm Creek on South Washington Avenue: People for Bikes, an industry coalition of bicycling suppliers and retailers, has awarded Thrive Allen … Read More