Monthly Archives: April 2008

Biz Journal profiles bike commuter James Joerke

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Eric

Dave Kaup | KCB The current Business Journal profiles James Joerke of the Mid-America Regional Council.  James is in charge of the KC region’s air quality program, which includes the Ozone Alerts that warn us of bad pollution days. The … Continue reading →

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Bike Commuting 101

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Eric

Have you considered riding your bike to work, or thought about riding your bike more often on errands? Learn how at a clinic hosted by Family Bicycles. Deb Ridgway, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the city of Kansas City, Mo., … Continue reading →

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Class: Bike Commuting 101

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Eric

Family Bicycles – www.familybicycleskc.com – 816-268-1757 7140 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114 Have you considered riding your bike to work, or thought about riding your bike more often on errands? Learn how at a clinic hosted by Family Bicycles. … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Critical Mass videos

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Eric

The phofo of the week is actually a bunch of moving phots.  Local cyclist Gabe has a bunch of videos of Critical Mass over the last year.  The KC Mass has blossomed into 150 or more riders every month.

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Bike Friendly Community Workshop

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Eric

Shawnee Town Hall 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS Andy Clarke, Director of the League of American Bicyclists, will lead a Bicycle Friendly Workshop for the Kansas City Region. Trek’s advocacy director, Rebecca Anderson will also speak on building Bicycle Friendly … Continue reading →

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Bike Friendly Communities reception

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Eric

Shawnee Town Hall 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS Join a community-wide conversation about how we can create safe routes for cycling and encourage residents to bike for transportation, fitness and fun. Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists … Continue reading →

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Bike Rodeo and Helmet Give-away

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Eric

Budd Park, St. John and Benton Avenues Historic Old Northeast, Kansas City, MO Bike Safety Rodeo and Health and Financial Fitness Fair Free helmets for the first 500 kids, food and fun. For more information, please call Albert Hernandez at … Continue reading →

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Hellcat Hustle Alleycat race and BBQ

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Eric

Bikestravaganza 2008 This alleycat race starts at Acme Bicycle in the Crossroads neighborhood.

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816 Bike Collective grand opening

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Eric

Bikestravaganza 2008 Stop by the new 816 Bike Collective during their first official work hours, and join them afterwards for a grand opening party with tall bikes, bike jousting, and lots of other shennanigans.

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Flat Track Race

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Eric

Bikestravaganza 2008 After this month’s Critical Mass there will be a flat track race, but you have to ride the mass to find out when and where the race will be held.

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