Monthly Archives: January 2008

Advocacy Alert – Development Code

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Eric

On Tuesday there is an important public hearing on KCMO’s new development code, the law that regulates planning, zoning, development redevelopment, etc. At issue is a proposal to include bicycle parking in businesses, offices, and apartment buildings.  This means more … Continue reading →

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Tour of Missouri 2008 details

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Eric

Today the details for the 2008 Tour of Missouri were announced. September 8-14 are the dates. The big news is that the success of the inaugural race has resulted a seventh stage in 2008. New cities added are St. Joseph, … Continue reading →

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Garmin to sponsor Slipstream

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Eric

Today the Star reports that Garmin will become a sponsor of the Slipstream racing team.  Garmin’s headquarters is just down the road in Olathe, KS. Sliptsream raced in last year’s first Tour of Missouri, with team member William Fiskhorn placing … Continue reading →

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Trial date set for Gaunt killer

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Eric

June 30th has been set as the trial date for William K. Johnson, the man charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of cyclists Larry and Sierra Gaunt. For anyone interested in the details of the case, court documents are … Continue reading →

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Bike to Work Week 2008

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Eric

Planning is under way for the KC region’s 2008 Bike to Work Week. If you to help us make 2008 another record year, then come to our kick-off meeting Monday night. Monday, January 28, 6:30-8:00 p.m. KC Public Library, Waldo … Continue reading →

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Bike to Work Week Planning Meeting

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Eric

Kick off planning for the 2008 Bike to Work Week for anyone interested in learning more helping to plan events for this year. KC Public Library, Waldo Branch (Not Westport) 201 East 75th Street (between Wornall and Holmes) Kansas City, … Continue reading →

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2007: The Year in Cycling

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Eric

2007 was a huge year for bicycling in the Kansas City metro area. Here are some of the highlights… Tour of Missouri The largest sporting even in the history of Missouri kicked off here in KC on the Country Club … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Day in Jefferson City

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Eric

The Missouri Bicycle Federation is organizing the Second Annual Bicycle Day in Jefferson City, an opportunity for cyclists to speak with the representatives about issues like transportation, recreation, trails, traffic enforcement, etc. More information

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KC Climate Action Coalition

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Eric

Location: KC Public Library, Waldo Branch 201 East 75h Street, KCMO

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KC Climate Action Coalition

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Eric

Two years ago KCMO Mayor Kay Barnes signed onto the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, an initiative of local governments to tackle to the climate change issues that the Federal government refuses to acknowledge.  Last year new mayor Mark Funkhouser … Continue reading →

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