Monthly Archives: July 2007

Cider Mill Century

Location: Louisburg, Kansas (south of Johnson County) More info from the Johnson County Bike Club.

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Good rides for beginners

If you or someone you know is interested riding more, there are several options throughout the KC area that allow you to get more experience riding with a group and on the streets with traffic. Here are some great options … Continue reading

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Bikes and Trikes for Tykes Liquidation Sale

Location: 1215 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116 (map) Local non-profit Bikes and Trikes for Tykes has lost its lease and was unable to find a new warehouse, so it is liquidating. Thousands of kids and adult bikes and … Continue reading

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Share the Road Safety Task Force

Location: Bridging the Gap 435 Westport Road #23, KCMO 64111 Map and directions into the building (PDF) The Share the Road Safety Task Force was formed last year in response to a bad run of bicycle and pedestrian fatalities. Representatives … Continue reading

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Vigil for Michael Hammond on Saturday

On Saturday a ghost bike will be placed at the intersection of Independence and Brooklyn Avenues in the city’s Old Northeast area in memory of Michael Hammond, who was hit and killed last Saturday.  If you want to ride with … Continue reading

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Cyclist dies of injuries

KCTV-5 is reporting that the Micheal Hammond has died of injuries sustained in the crash on Saturday. An anonymous source tells me that reports indicate the motorist broke no traffic laws, but the police are still investigating to determine the … Continue reading

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Cyclist hit on Independence Ave.

KSHB-TV 41 has a report and video of bicyclist hospitalized after a nasty crash with and SUV at Independence and Brooklyn Avenues in the Old Northeast.  There are conflicting reports on the circumstances of the crash, and an investigation is … Continue reading

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Bike Commuting Clergy

Yesterday The Star published a guest column from a local clergyman who recently started commuting by bike from his home in Leawood to is church in KC’s Red Bridge neighborhood.

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MS 150 Beer Bash

Location: Boulevard Brewing Company 2501 Southwest Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108 (map) The MS 150 is hosting a beer bash for you to learn more about the ride and sign up with a $10 discount. This year’s MS 150 is … Continue reading

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EarthRiders Monthly Meeting

Location: Blue River Park in southern KCMO. Group ride starts at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by food and fun. More info

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