Monthly Archives: January 2007

Route 150 Public Meeting

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Eric

A proposed alignment for the Route 150 widening project will be on display for comment at a public hearing on Tuesday, February 27. Those interested in the widening of Route 150 between Route 71 and Route 291 are invited to … Continue reading →

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EarthRiders Calendar

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Eric

The EarthRiders mountain bike club has a new 2007 calendar available on CafePress. It features some great photography from local trails, and the proceeds go to support the club.  They also have a few of the other standard CafePress items … Continue reading →

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Register now for Bike Across Kansas

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Eric

Bike Across Kansas has posted the route for the annual trek across the state that’s flatter than a pancake. This year’s single route begins in Tribune, 15 miles east of the Colorado border. It’s all down hill from there, ending … Continue reading →

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How do we encourage bike commuting?

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Eric

Jeff at Greased Melon has some thoughts on how get more people commuting by bike. I’m optimistic that we will see some progress this year. Share the Road and Bike Route signs should start popping up this spring on KCMO’s … Continue reading →

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Banquet Time

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Eric

Must be that time of the year. The KC Bike Club had a great banquet last weekend (photos here). The mountain bike racers have a banquet this weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks. And now the Johnson County Bike … Continue reading →

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JCBC Banquet

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Eric

Cinzettis 7201 W. 91st Street (91st & Metcalf) Overland Park, Kansas 66212 913-642-0101 $18/person, members and non-members RSVP by February 2nd Contact: Rich Davis, richdavis@rich-davis.com More Info and Registration (PDF)

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Local cyclists in world cyclocross championships

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Eric

Local Cycling has a live, late-breaking report from Belgium on local cyclists’ results in the world cyclocross championship.

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Bike shop owner hospitalized

Posted on January 21, 2007 by Eric

Jack Galvin, owner of Peddler’s bike shop on the Independence Square, is in North Kansas City Hospital recovering from a broken neck. Jack slipped on some ice in front of Peddler’s and lay there frozen to the ground for at … Continue reading →

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Midwest Fat Tire Series 2007 schedule

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Eric

The Midwest Fat Tire Championship Series has posted their 2007 schedules for mountain bike and duathlon racing.

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Support Cycling in Missouri

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Eric

The Missouri Bicycle Federation is in the midst of its largest-ever fundraising campaign to advance cycling interests in the state.  With the aid of a $15,000 challenge grant, all donations are effectively doubled.  Regardless of where you live, if you … Continue reading →

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