Monthly Archives: August 2007

Radio broadcast

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Eric

If you couldn’t listen live, today’s Up To Date episode on bicycling is already available in KCUR’s online archive and in their podcast feed.  The first half focuses on the Tour of Missouri.  The second half focuses on bicycling in … Continue reading →

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Discovery Team at Trek Store

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Eric

DISCOVERY CHANNEL TEAM TO APPEAR AT THE TREK BICYCLE STORE OF KANSAS CITY Tour de France Champion Alberto Contador and Levi Leipheimer Help Raise Money for “Headstrong for Jake” and the “Major Taylor Foundation” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kansas City, MO … Continue reading →

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Erick Sharda Fund Raiser

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Eric

Alleycat race and raffle to benefit Erick Sharda.  Erick was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Midtown in mid-August and his still hospitalized with serious injuries.  Unfortunately Erick does not have health insurance.  Exact time and other details to be … Continue reading →

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Battle of Westport Alleycat Race

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Eric

More info to come, but mark your calendars now! Read about it on the EarthRiders forum.

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24 Hours of Landahl

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Eric

The national 24 hour racing series stops in the Midwest for a huge race at Landahl Park in Eastern Jackson County. More info at grannygear.com

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Teen hit in Lone Jack

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Eric

KMBC-TV reports that a 15 year-old Lone Jack boy was hit by a truck yesterday while crossing US 50 Highway on his way to football practice. Brennon Maxwell is currently at Children’s Mercy Hospital with life threatening injuries. Just over … Continue reading →

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ToM on KCUR Thursday

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Eric

Thursday on KCUR’s Up To Date radio program, host Steve Kraske will interview Tour of Missouri organizers. The show airs at 11:00 a.m. on 89.3 FM or online at www.kcur.org. September 11th will see the start of the Tour of … Continue reading →

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Joco Trail detours

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Eric

Warren has an update on detours on the Indian Creek and Tomahawk Creek trails in Johnson County, including a new one at Metcalf.

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Paseo Update

Posted on August 24, 2007 by Eric

Today the Star has an article on the progress of selecting a design-build contractor for the Paseo Bridge project. There is much discussion about the secretive nature of the process, which is a consequence of using the design-build strategy. More … Continue reading →

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Cyclist appreciaton at 75th Street Brewery

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Eric

This week is 75th Street Brewery’s 14th anniversary, and Tuesday night is cyclist appreciation night.  Specials for bicyclists from 4:00 p.m. until close.  See you there :)

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