Monthly Archives: June 2006

Learn how to bike

Posted on June 29, 2006 by Eric

Road I: July 15, 2006. This basic 9 hour course is perfect as a primer for those cyclists who wish to gain a full understanding of how to safely operate a bicycle in a variety of situations. The 9 hour … Continue reading →

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Cyclist assaulted in the Old Northeast

Posted on June 28, 2006 by Eric

A bicyclist and blogger was assaulted last night in the Old Northeast area, around 10:30 p.m. She was traveling north on Van Brunt between 7th and 8th when she was knocked off her bike and struck with a computer keyboard … Continue reading →

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Bike Tattoo Gallery

Posted on June 27, 2006 by Eric

Bike Tattoo Gallery

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Women’s Night Out

Posted on June 26, 2006 by Eric

The Trek Store of Shawnee is hosting a women's night with speakers, bike fittings, maintenance clinics, drinks, etc. July 11, 2006 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Trek Store 10412 Shawnee Parkway Shawnee, KS 66203 913-631-6800

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Clueless Cops

Posted on June 23, 2006 by Eric

Yours truly just had a run-in with a rent-a-cop who tried to tell me I can't ride in the street, but he left the encounter with a much better understanding of the law. Here's my story…

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Northland Chamber opposes Paseo bike/ped

Posted on June 23, 2006 by Eric

The Northland Chamber of Commerce just came out with a position statement opposing a bicycle/pedestrian facility on the new Paseo Bridge replacement.  That group is very concerned about creating an iconic bridge, and is worried that a bike/ped path would … Continue reading →

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Boy hit by truck in Independence

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Eric

The Examiner reports that a 7 year-old-boy was hit by a truck while biking in his Independence subdivision near 28th and Lee's Summit Road on Tuesday. Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Young bicyclist injured By The Examiner staff A 7-year-old boy … Continue reading →

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EarthRiders Family Day

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Eric

EarthRiders Mountain Bike Club's annual Family Day picnic and group ride is this weekend in Johnson County… When: Saturday, June 24th, 2pm – 5pm Where: Shawnee Mission Park – Shelter #6 * What to bring: Bikes, helmets (required), lawn chairs … Continue reading →

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Fixing The Roads

Posted on June 21, 2006 by Eric

Tired of all of those metal plates, dangerous drainage grates, and other nasty hazards on the city streets? Me too, and I want to do something about it. That's why I have created an online system for reporting these things … Continue reading →

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Bike theft with a happy ending

Posted on June 20, 2006 by Eric

More often than not a stolen bike is a gone bike. But sometimes there is a happy ending. The bike that has been the topic of much discussion on the local Internets has been recovered, thanks to a stupid criminal … Continue reading →

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