Monthly Archives: March 2007

Earthgirls Ride at Landahl

What: Mountain bike ride geared towards female riders. Where: Landahl Park, Blue Springs, MO (directions/map) More Info: EarthRiders message board

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Commuter Mailing List

KC Bike Commuters is a new mailing list that I have started for local bike commuters. It’s a totally opt-in list for any interested in talking about commuting, gear, routes, tips/tricks, questions, etc. with bike commuters in the KC area. … Continue reading

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Commuting season commences

Noah notices the return of the 3-season bike commuters.   Personally I’ve noticed a lot more bikes a lot earlier this year.  Folks riding in Critical Mass report that it regular drew 20-30 riders through the winter. Yesterday evening I rode … Continue reading

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Katy Trail caught in the middle of Blunt/Nixon feud

Star columnist and cyclist Mike Hendrick has yet another column on the topic of extending the Katy Trail to Kansas City. He explains that circumstances are better than ever for an extension, but that the fate of the trail is … Continue reading

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Paseo, Interupted

The Paseo Bridge replacement project is having some trouble this week.  Only one contractor submitted a bid for the design-build contract.  Since state law requires at least two bids, that’s a bit of a problem.  MoDOT says they are still … Continue reading

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Call for artists

Clean Commute, a program of Bridging The Gap, promotes a sustainable, healthy lifestyle through transportation options working with individuals and businesses. Clean Commute coordinates Bike and Pedestrian Safety Month activities in the region and is looking for design ideas for … Continue reading

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Fairfax bridge closure

Beginning Wednesday, MoDOT will close the 1930s-era Fairfax Bridge for three weeks of emergency repairs.  This impacts the southbound lanes of US 69 between Platte and Wyandotte Counties.  Automobile traffic will be diverted to nearby I-635, but the closest bicycle … Continue reading

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Rim Wrecker mountain bike race

Council Bluff Recreation Area, Potosi, MO Part of the Midwest Fat Tire Championship Series More info.

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Devil’s Revenge duathlon

Clinton Lake, Lawrence, KS More info. Part of the Midwest Fat Tire Championship Series.

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Ride With The Devil mountain bike race

Clinton Lake, Lawrence, KS. More info Part of the Midwest Fat Tire Championship Series

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