Monthly Archives: August 2007

New law for motorists who kill bicyclists

In today’s KC Star, columnist Mike Hendricks talks about the a gap in the law that many motorists are able to drive right through… You see, it’s hard to prosecute someone for homicide, manslaughter, or whatever. The evidence of driver … Continue reading

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Major Taylor Fund Raiser

Kenneth Walker sends this info on a fund raiser for the Major Taylor Foundation of Greater Kansas City, a local non-profit that works promote bicycling among African-American youth. Come Party with the Major Taylor Foundation When: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 … Continue reading

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Gaunt Memorial Ride

The turnout at this evening’s memorial ride for Sierra and Larry Gaunt was amazing. The news media is reporting over 650 cyclists.  Larry’s son and grandson lead the ride on a tandem. Specials thanks to KCMO, Lee’s Summit, and Grandview … Continue reading

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Critical Mass

Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Marsh’s Sunfresh supermarket in Westport. Ride at 6:30 p.m. 4001 Mill Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.

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Crash in Midtown

Update: The cyclist has been identified as Erick Sharda of the local band The Popsicles. He is currently hospitalized at KU Medical Center with serious injuries. Erick’s bandmates are posting updates on his condition on MySpace. From KCTV Channel 5. … Continue reading

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Tour of KC Results

Localcycling.com has the results and photos from this weekend’s Tour of Kansas City. Update: Chris Thomas also has some great Tour photos.

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Summer Breeze

KCBC’s annual ride in the south metro, including Longview Lake and rural Cass County. Starts at the Rec Center at Metro Community College Longview Campus.

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Gaunt Memorial Ride

In memory of Sierra and Larry Gaunt.   The ride is a 10 mile loop around Longview Lake, beginning at the recreation center at Longview Community College.

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Gaunt Memorial Ride

Wednesday evening is a memorial ride in honor of Larry and Sierra Gaunt, the grandfather and granddaughter hit and killed last week on Raytown Road in Grandview. The route is the 10 mile Longview Loop, where the Gaunts were riding … Continue reading

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Ride the world’s lightest bike

Heather at The Wheel Cyclery says that the world’s lightest production bike, the SCOTT Addict, will be available for test rides next week. If you ever wondered what it’s like to ride a $13,000 bike, this is your chance. Scott … Continue reading

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