Monthly Archives: May 2008

Bike lanes coming to Beardsley Road

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Eric

Good news on the BikeKC front. Bike lanes are coming to Beardsley Road.  This road is a popular bike route connecting that runs along the west side of the downtown bluff, connecting the West Bottoms and Westside neighborhoods.  The road … Continue reading →

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MoDOT and KDOT on the radio

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Eric

The directors of the Missouri and Kansas Departments of Transportation will be the guests on Steve Kraske’s Up To Date radio show on Wednesday.  Please make sure that the discussion about the future of transportation in Kansas City includes bicycle … Continue reading →

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MoDOT and KDOT on the radio

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Eric

Listen live on KCUR-FM 89.3 or online www.kcur.org The directors of the Missouri and Kansas Departments of Transportation will be the guests on Steve Kraske’s Up To Date radio show.  Please make sure that the discussion about the future of … Continue reading →

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Commuter Mocktail Hour

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Eric

The KC Bike Fed provides free snacks, pop, and bike repairs for commuters on the third Friday of every month. More info

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Ride: Critical Mass

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Eric

KC’s Critical Mass is now drawing over a hundred cyclists on the last Friday of every month. Come join your fellow riders on this fun and easy-going ride through the city Meet at 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot at … Continue reading →

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Louisburg Cider Mill Ride

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Eric

Johnson County Bicycle Club’s annual ride in rural Miami and Linn Counties. Several mileage options.  Lunch is included, but the ride is limited to 600 cyclists. More information (PDF) Pre-register by August 2nd

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Lone Star Century

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Eric

Several mileage options around Clinton and Lone Star Lakes in southern Johnson County. More info from the Johnson County Bicycle Club (PDF) Pre-Register by May 29

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Great rides for beginners

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Eric

With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, the KC region’s many group bicycle rides are going strong.  There several rides that are particularly good for beginners. If you or someone you know would like to get … Continue reading →

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Rim Job

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Eric

Location: Acme Bicycle Company 412 East 18th Street, KCMO 64108 (between Oak and Locust) Details from Chris Thomas: There is an alleycat style race which is fun for all and to top that off we will be having rim races. … Continue reading →

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Fountain Tour

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Eric

Location: 3rd and Grand, Kansas City, MO Experience one of the most popuular rides of the year while seeing exactly why Kansas City is called the City of Fountains. The ever popular Fountain Tour Bike ride is rapidly approaching. The … Continue reading →

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