[ June 1, 2008; 6:30 am; ] 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

The Missouri Bicycle Federation reports surging bike sales across the state, partly due to motorists turning to transportation alternatives as gasoline prices continue to rise. And it’s a national trend. New York is even experiencing shortages as the high demand exceeds supply.
Closer to home, I’ve mentioned before that KCMO gained three new bike shops in [...]

I totally missed this one, but it’s great news.  The first phase of new mountain bike and hiking trail in Liberty is officially opening this weekend.  Earthriders Trails Association has completed two miles of trail in Liberty’s Stocksdale Park and the adjacent Walnut Woods state conservation area.  It’s the first but hopefully not the last [...]

Several news outlets have reported  a bicyclist hit this morning at 119th and Mission Road in Leawood, KS. While the injuries are serious, it sounds like he will survive.  It also sounds like the motorist might have been at fault for making a left turn without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Johnson County Bike Club President Maggi [...]

[ June 7, 2008; 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. ] 901 South La Frenz Road, Liberty, MO

Check out the KC area’s newest mountain biking and hiking trail.  There will be food, local bike shops, and two miles of beginner-friendly singletrack trail.

[ June 7, 2008; ]
Saturday June 7th is National Trail Day, and there are several events in Kansas City and surrounding suburbs. Take this great opportunity to check out many of the great trails aorund the region, and find out about new trails on the horizon.

Here is a list of local Trails Day events.

[ June 8, 2008; ] The American Diabetes Association’s annual fundraiser ride returns with on a new date and with a new century ride.  It’s a great ride through the beautiful rolling hills of Platte County.

This ride is also an advocacy event for the Missouri Bicycle Federation, so a portion of the proceeds will go towards improving bicycling in Missouri.

Check [...]

Last week the KCMO City Council unanimously approved an ordinace to establish a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to help the city become more bike/ped-friendly.  The new group of citizens will advise the city on issues like Bicycle Friendly Community designation, the Walktability, Plan, City-Wide Trails Plan, BikeKC, etc.  Each of the twelve City Councilmembers [...]

KanBikeWalk, Kansas’ new state-wide advocacy group, now has a web site where you can learn more about the group and their mission to promote as safe bicycling and walking environment.
www.kanbikewalk.com

A trial date has been set for William K. Johnson, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of Larry and Sierra Gaunt last summer. Jury selection starts at 9:00 a.m. on June 30th, with the trail to follow that afternoon or the next morning. The trial will Jackson County Courthouse Annex in Independence, [...]