Thanks to Heidi for the link to a Bicycling Magazine article about the folks that bike because they have to, not because they choose to. Folks that log more miles than almost any middle class Bianci commuter. Folks that cycle for freedom and survival rather than fitness, recreation, or principal. Folks that [...]

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KMBC-TV 9 reports that a 23 year-old Lee's Summit woman has been struck and killed by a semi truck at the QuikTrip at Hwys 150 and 291 in the southern section of that suburb. The cyclist was travelling on Hwy 150 when a tanker truck bound for the gas station turned into her and [...]

The cyclist killed last night in Lee's Summit has been identified as Audrey Lindvall. Audrey and her sister had been working as models in New York, and she was home in Lee's Summit preparing for a move to California. KMBC-TV 9 reports that Audrey was a regular cyclist on the brutal streets of New [...]

Don't forget this weekend's 44th annual Tour of Kansas City. Saturday is the Cliff Drive Classic and the new, free Party on the Hill. Sunday is the Overland Park Criterium.
Details at tourofkc.com

The Brooksider is hosting a Miami Vice-themed fundraiser for the Livestrong Foundation this weekend. It's being held for the benefit of a Topeka cyclist who will be riding to the Denver Livestrong Challenge later this month. Read about it in The Star and then get that old pastel suit to the dry cleaners ASAP.
Miami [...]

At this weekend’s Tour of Kansas City Brian Jensen of Jelly Belly Cycling became the first rider to get back-to-back wins in years, and also picked up the King of the Mountain Jersey at the Cliff Drive Classic.  We have photos from the Cliff Drive Classic stage, Local Cycling has a complete race report and [...]

Spaniards in suits racing on Brompton folding bikes

KCMO continues to take baby steps in the implementation of the BikeKC plan for bike routes and bike lanes around the city. The latest development is the addition of bike lanes on a new segment of North Congress Avenue near Zona Rosa. The lanes start at Park Hill Middle School and go north to [...]

Check out the action at KC Bicycle Club's recent Summer Breeze ride through scenic Jackson and Cass Counties.