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 intent necessary for a conviction is often hard to come by in car/bike [...]

[ September 11, 2007; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 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 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
(just after the finish of Stage 1 of the Tour of Missouri!)

Where:
Swanky [...]

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 police for escorting the ride and for the MS 150 folks for keeping us hydrated.
Video [...]

[ August 31, 2007; 6:00 pm; ] 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.

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. If you know anything more please let me know.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police [...]

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

[ August 26, 2007; 6:00 am; ] 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.

[ August 15, 2007; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] 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.

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 when they were killed. The ride will start at 6:30 p.m. at the [...]

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 Bikes is bringing their Demo bikes to town this Monday, August 13th!
What: Come ride [...]