It was a big weekend for cycling centered activities in Lincoln. Being held simultaneously were the Great Plains Trails Network annual meeting, and the Bike Swap Meet & Hot Wheels Race for Craig Schmidt, a benefit to help offset medical costs. First though, the following:
Coming up this week, strangely again at the same time, are two events of interest to cyclists. The first, on Thursday Feb. 13 from 5:30-8 PM at GoodLife Cyclery, 5900 S. 85th, is the film premiere of Adventure for All: Lukas. “Lukas is an Adventure For All Athlete from Lincoln who learned to ride a bike in the summer of 2023, then set his sights on finishing Gravel Worlds in 2024.”
The second event is for the Beyond Adventure Speaker Series: Laura Killingbeck, 6:00 PM Thursday Feb. 13 at UNL’s City Union 1400 R St. “UNL Outdoor Adventures is excited to welcome Laura Killingbeck to present to our students and community. Laura Killingbeck is an international bike tourist, backpacker, award winning writer and storyteller who specializes in unique, emotionally driven personal narratives about human experiences in nature. This year’s event will be held in the Swanson Auditorium at the Nebraska Union.” Admission is free.
Now back to the GPTN meeting. Allison Speicher of Lincoln Parks and Recreation presented the 2024 City of Lincoln Trail Report. You can peruse the list of upcoming trail projects at https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/parks-amp-rec/trails/2024-city-of-lincoln-trail-report-web.pdf. Check out in what stage of completion they are, and see what’s been recently finished. Included are:
PLANNING + DESIGN
A STREET SIDEPATH
BEAL SLOUGH TRAIL
CHRIS BEUTLER TRAIL
PRAIRIE CORRIDOR ON HAINES BRANCH
ROCK ISLAND + OLD CHENEY UNDERPASS
ROCK ISLAND WIDENING
WATERFORD TRAIL
WEST O SIDEPATH
CONSTRUCTION
FLETCHER LANDMARK TRAIL
WEST A ST 23RD TO 36TH
WILDERNESS PARK
1. ROCK ISLAND + SALT CREEK BRIDGE
2. CARDWELL BRANCH CROSSING
3. ROKEBY RD. + HWY 77 BRIDGE
MAINTENANCE
SALT CREEK LEVEE TRAIL RESURFACING
TRAIL TRIP HAZARD REMOVAL
Reading about upcoming new trails and timelines is exciting. Every trail and underpass makes Lincoln’s trail system more connected, seamless and safer.
And finally, from the Lincoln Bike Kitchen: ‘Got a bike to give? We need it! 
We’re specifically on the hunt for kids bikes = 16″, 20″ and 24″ bikes in good shape.
Not sure if your bike can be donated? Check out the quick guide on our website to see if we can take it: https://lincolnbikekitchen.org
Bring donations to 308 S. 21st Street, across from Open Harvest Co-op Grocery. Bike racks are located on the back side of our building (east). Please donate during our open hours (also on website).
Thanks in advance! Your donation helps get more kids rolling—thank you!’