Monthly Archives: February 2008

KanBikeWalk Board of Directors

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Eric

Kansas’ new state-wide bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group will is meeting in Topeka this month. More info about the meeting KanBikeWalk mailing list

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Midwest Fat Tire Series

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Eric

The Midwest Fat Tire Series has just released the 2008 schedule for the Midwest’s premier mountain bike race series. The first race is barely a month away. 2008 race calendar (PDF). Midwest Fat Tire Series web site.

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Two new bike shops

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Eric

Last year saw the opening of Epic Bike in the Northland, and this year will see the opening of two new bike shops in the south. Family Bicycles is will be opening soon at Wornall and Gregory on the Brookside/Waldo … Continue reading →

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Victory for bike parking at City Hall

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Eric

Today 15-plus bicyclists braved the nasty weather to show up at the City Plan Commission.  The short story is that the commission voted to approve a proposal to include secured bicycle parking for residents of apartment and condo buildings.  Big … Continue reading →

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Teaching kids how to ride

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Eric

Do you have an interest teaching kids how to ride a bike? Want to lead a bicycle rodeo at your local school or church? The Mid-America Regional Council has a group called Safety Ambassadors that teach kids safe bicycling and … Continue reading →

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