By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post
The City of Great Bend is part of several national bike trails. With bicyclists, from different parts of the country, riding through town, the city tries to accommodate the visitors by providing clear instructions about the route and also the locations of attractions.
A bike campground exists just north of the 10th Street and Harrison Street intersection, behind the Central Baptist Church. Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Christina Hayes said the words “Bike Campground” will be added to one of the city’s wayfinding signs along the side of the street.
"There will be additional small signs that match the theme of our other wayfinding signs," said Hayes. "These will replace some of the yellow bicycle signs in the town. It will be very cohesive with all of our welcome signs."
The signs will help steer bicyclists to the campground that provides a charging station, picnic tables, porta-potty and a water well.
"This was saved money from a bike share program," said Hayes. "It didn't come out of the CVB budget or city dollars. It was money we needed to find a good use for. We feel like it matches and looks great."
In partnership with the church and Be Well Barton County, the campground also includes a bicycle repair area.