Monthly Archives: March 2008

KCBC Spring Picnic

From KCBC President Mitchell Williams: Join us for the annual Spring picnic and bike ride because you want to. . . . • Get your legs in shape • Show off your new bike • Show off your new biking … Continue reading

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Cycle City Grand Opening

Location: I-35 and 291 Hwy Help Cycle City celebrate the grand opening of their new Liberty shop! www.cyclecitykc.com

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Ride Fridays

I recently stumbled upon a new blog that asks folks to give their car a day off once a week and ride a bike every Friday.  Check it out… www.ridefridays.org

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Three new bike shops and counting

I don’t know if Missouri has ever seen such a rash of new bike shops like we have in March 2008. I’ve already mentioned Family Bicycles in Waldo, with their emphasis on commuters and transportation cycling (including lots of folding … Continue reading

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Great letter to the editor

Many may know or have seen local cyclist Karta Purkh Khalsa. Last month he had a great letter to the editor published in the KC Star. Here it is:

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Bike Week Planning Committee

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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$1 million in trail projects recommended

KCMO’s Public Improvements Advisory Committee (PIAC) has recommended funding for almost $1 million in trail projects for 2008-2009. This citizens committee makes the City Council on projects funded by the city’s sales tax. The full City Council will make the … Continue reading

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Joco Trail Mainentance

Today the Star’s Watchdog column covers poor trail maintenance in Johnson County.  It seems that Overland Park is having trouble keeping up with the Joneses in Olathe, but they promise to do better. (Photo by Warren)

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Volker Bicycles Grand Opening

On Saturday Volker Bicycles has a grand opening party from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 1717 West 39th Street, just east of State Line Road in Midtown. They will be featuring the artwork of local cyclist Chris Thomas, a.k.a. … Continue reading

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Pedicabs approved!

Today the full City Council approved the pedicab ordinance.  The city is also fast-tracking the licensing process so that they can be up and running during the Big 12 tournament next week. We might have even turned around Councilmember Jan … Continue reading

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