Monthly Archives: July 2006

Pitch’s annual bicycle rant

Posted on July 29, 2006 by Eric

This week was the time for the Pitch's annual bicycle rant, the one where a columnist complains about KC's cycling environment and then fails to follow up with any more coverage for another year. This year Ben Paynter takes over … Continue reading →

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Cross-country ride for Buck O’Neil

Posted on July 29, 2006 by Eric

A group of Seattle high school baseball players are cycling across the country as part of a cool project to research the movements of Negro League baseball players, and specifically Buck O'Neil of the Kansas City Monarchs. They have a … Continue reading →

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Swap Meet this weekend

Posted on July 25, 2006 by Eric

There is a big swap meet Sunday at the El Torreon Ballroom, in Union Hill at 31st and Gillham. Lots of bikes, vintage stuff parts, accessories, etc. Sounds like it's worth checking out. The thing is supposed to start at … Continue reading →

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Johnson Drive might go on a diet

Posted on July 24, 2006 by Eric

A road diet, that is. Clearing the Air reports that the city of Mission, KS is considering a proposal to increase the walkability of it's main drag by narrowing the road and widening sidewalks. The Main Street feel along Johnson … Continue reading →

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Who’s riding RAGBRAI?

Posted on July 24, 2006 by Eric

Team Agony has a blog of their upcoming Ragbrai ride, anyone else doing? If you know of local a Ragbrai blog please tell us in the comments.

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Bikely – Map your ride

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Eric

Bikely – map your ride

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Tour of Kansas City

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Eric

This venerable local institution was in danger of extinction earlier this year when the city decided to drop funding for the Cliff Drive Classic portion of the event. Fortunately a local marketing company and Team X Cycling and the Boulevard … Continue reading →

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Pedal-powered band and bikini calendar

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Eric

The Ditty Bops is a band touring the country on their bicycles. They are blogging the trip, and will be performing in KC this Sunday. It's an all ages show at 8:00 p.m. at the Grand Emporium, 39th and Main … Continue reading →

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Upcoming events

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Eric

Today is a Red Alert for air pollution, so even healthy adults are encouraged to limit their time outside. Hopefully things will improve for this stuff coming up this week. Earthriders monthly meeting/ride Catch up with the happenings in our … Continue reading →

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Lenexa cops crack down on Midnight Bike Ride

Posted on July 16, 2006 by Eric

Last night's Lenexa Midnight Bike Ride is probably one of the bigger events in the area, with over a thousand riders.  This year the Lenexa cops went crazy on some folks, harassing people, detaining them, issuing ticekts, etc.  Some folks … Continue reading →

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