Monthly Archives: February 2008

Paseo Bridge Open Houses

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Eric

This week and next MoDOT will hold two open houses to brief the public on plans for the upcoming bridge replacement project. For more information read our Paseo Bridge page. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and there will be a … Continue reading →

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Volker Bicycles opening tomorrow

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Eric

Saturday, February 23rd is opening day for Volker Bicycles in Midtown. The new bike shop is carrying Jamis, Soma, Surly, EAI, and more. The address is 1717 West 39th Street, between Chipotle and d’Bronx. Check ‘em out online at volkerbicycles.blogspot.com

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1980 Bike Plan, Back to the Future

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Eric

1900 Priests of Pallas Parade ©Kansas City Public Library. KCBC Advocacy Chair Laurie Chipman recently completed a big project to scan and format the city’s 1980 bikeways plan (PDF). In many ways, it’s very similar to our contemporary plans. It … Continue reading →

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MTB – Smithville Workday

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Eric

Trail maintenance at the Smithville Lake trails. More info at earnyourdirt.org

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Earthriders March Meeting

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Eric

Earthriders Mountain Bike Club will hold their March meeting at the Shawnee Mission Park trails.  Check Earthriders.com for the details.

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Earthriders Chilli Cookoff

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Eric

More info

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Paseo Bridge Open House – South

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Eric

Open house starts a 5:30 p.m. with a presentation at 6:00 p.m. Don Bosco Senior Center in Columbus Park 580 Campbell Street Kansas City, MO 64106 (map/directions)

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Paseo Bridge Open House – North

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Eric

Open house starts a 5:30 p.m. with a presentation at 6:00 p.m. North Kansas City Community Center 1999 Iron Street North Kansas City, MO 64116 (map/directions)

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Bicycle Day at the Capitol

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Eric

Later this month bicyclists from all over Missouri will descend on Jefferson City for MoBikeFed’s second annual Bicycle Day at the Capitol. It’s a great opportunity to meet your state reps and talk to them one-on-one about bicycling issues. Things … Continue reading →

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Bike Week Planning Committee

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Eric

Location: Tony Aguirre Community Center 2050 West Pennway Kansas City, MO 64108 (map/directions) Meeting to plan for Bike Week 2008, or just learn more about what is coming up. Join the mailing list to learn more.

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