Neighbors raise safety, parking and low-flying helicopter concerns after Core 4 bicycle event

Neighbors of the Core 4 bicycle event told the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 28 that parking tied to the race blocked a county S-curve for much of the day, stopped mail delivery, and impeded farm and emergency access, and one resident said low-flying helicopters frightened cattle and left a missing animal.

The concerns matter because residents described blocked rural roads, pedestrians and riders sharing narrowed lanes, and restricted access for ambulances and farm work — problems that speakers said could cause injury or property loss.

"I do not know if you're familiar with the S curve on *********** Road, but they had cars parked ... from 10 in the morning to 5," resident Loren Dvorski told the board, saying mail was not delivered that day and vehicles remained parked on the curve. Another resident, who identified herself as Virginia…