Monthly Archives: July 2006
KC Bike Federation Meeting
Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation monthly meeting Monday, July 17, 6:00 p.m. Acme Bicycle Company 412 East 18th Street, KCMO 64111 (18th and Locust, Crossroads Arts District) Topic of the month – Bicycle parking. Want more bike racks at your … Continue reading
Smithville Lake trails get national recognition
The multi-use trails under development at Smithville Lake have received national recognition from US Interior Department as a National Recreation Trail. The Smithville trails are part of the Northland Trails and Greenways plan for a network of trails across Clay … Continue reading
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Bike/ped on two road expansions
Here is some info on upcoming improvements to Hwy 45 in the Northland and Hwy 150 in the south.
Want some levee trails?
The levees along the Missouri and Kansas Rivers provide excellent opportunities for some amazing riverfront trails in our area. The Corps of Engineers is finishing a new master plan for the region's seven levees, and now is the time to … Continue reading
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More bikes and booze
Thursday provides yet another opportunity combine two of our favorite things in life. In addition to beer at Boulevard, we also have the option of wine. The Sunflowers to Roses cancer/cycling foundation is holding a fund raiser/wine tasting/Tour de France … Continue reading
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MS 150 party at Boulevard
Anyone participating in or curious about September's MS 150 ride is invited to a party at Boulevard Brewing Co. on Thursday, July 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (2501 Southwest Boulevard, KCMO). Discounted MS 150 registration will be available. Please RSVP … Continue reading
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KC Bike/Ped Roundtable – July 10
The Missouri Bicycle Federation is sponsoring a Bicycle and Pedestrian Roundtable on July 10th at the Central Library. With all of the redevelopment and changes happening across the city, the time is right to advance the bike/ped agenda. Please take … Continue reading
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Safety on group rides
The topic of safety on group rides has come up on several mailing lists this week. Here are some great tips (PDF) for folks riding in groups. Most important – don't fall into the herd mentality and forget to obey … Continue reading
