Monthly Archives: April 2007

Epic Bike and Sport Grand Opening

Posted on April 27, 2007 by Eric

We have a new bike shop in KC!  This Saturday is the grand opening for Epic Bike & Sport, a new Specialized concept store.  They are located at 6000 NW 63rd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64151 – that’s in the … Continue reading →

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IMBA Trail School

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Eric

The International Mountain Bike Association’s roving trail building class returns to Missouri again this year.  They will be in Jefferson City May 4-6.  This is a great opportunity to learn about building and maintaining mountain bike trails.  Go do it … Continue reading →

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Bike to Work Week

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Eric

The 2007 Bike to Work Week is coming up May 14-18. The idea is to get as many people commuting via bike as possible. To that end, several local groups have put to together a huge schedule of events where … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting for City-Wide Trails Plan (Central)

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Eric

View draft plans for a city-wide network of trails and bike routes. Provide your feedback on routes and priorities. This meeting is an open house, with presentations at 4:30 and 6:00. Location: MO Department of Conservation Discovery Center 4750 Troost … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting for City-Wide Trails Plan (South)

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Eric

View draft plans for a city-wide network of trails and bike routes. Provide your feedback on routes and priorities. This meeting is an open house, with presentations at 4:30 and 6:00. Location: 3-Trails Community Improvement District5904 East Bannister Road, KCMO … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting for City-Wide Trails Plan (North)

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Eric

View draft plans for a city-wide network of trails and bike routes. Provide your feedback on routes and priorities. This meeting is an open house, with presentations at 4:30 and 6:00. Location: Midwestern Baptist Seminary, Kohn & Meyers Center North … Continue reading →

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Singletrack coming to Swope Park

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Eric

Yesterday the KCMO Parks & Rec Board approved a plan for Earthriders to build mountain bike trails in Swope Park, bringing mountain biking into the very heart of the city! For city cyclists this means an end to using your … Continue reading →

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Independence Optimist Ride

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Eric

This Saturday the Independence Optimist Club is putting on a bike ride and pancake breakfast fund raiser.  Several route options are available and include Lake City, Fort Osage, and Buckner.  Go early and carb load with the pancakes or stay … Continue reading →

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Independence Optimist Ride

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Eric

Let’s all plan to ride this Saturday, April 28th, and support the Independence Optimist Club Pancake Breakfast. Pick your breakfast time – either before or after the ride. Heck, eat before, eat afterwards, and invite your family – it’s all … Continue reading →

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Road 1 Class

Posted on April 20, 2007 by Eric

Next weekend the National MS Society is hosting the League American Bicyclist’s Road 1 class here in KC. It’s an all day class that teaches you all about riding in traffic safely. Road 1 is a great course for bike … Continue reading →

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