Monthly Archives: June 2006
Learn how to bike
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.
Cyclist assaulted in the Old Northeast
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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Women’s Night Out
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
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…
Northland Chamber opposes Paseo bike/ped
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
Boy hit by truck in Independence
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.
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EarthRiders Family Day
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
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
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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