Monthly Archives: June 2008
Bicycle Tutor – how to fix common mechanical problems
The Bicycle Tutor is a great web site with helpful videos covering everyhing from adjusting a derailleur to fixing a bottom bracket. I’m a software guy, not a hardware guy, so this site is gonna be really helpful for things … Continue reading
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Bikes on 39th
A couple of photos of this week’s visit to my local tavern… Bikes at Fric & Frac and even more bikes across the street at Miami Ice.
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Tour de France watch party
7140 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO Family Bicycles hosts a watch party for Stage One of the Tour de France, including some great grilled food. Purchase some Hincapie Sportswear and get entered into a drawing for a limited edition Hincapie … Continue reading
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Bike and Foot Chase
Zona Rosa, I-29 and NW Barry Road, KCMO Can you out run or out bike the police? Join the KCPD for 20 or 50 mile bike ride, or a 5K running race, all to benefit local charities. www.kcbikeandfootchase.org
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Sheriff’s Lieutenant hit and killed in Douglas County, KS
Lieutenant David Dillon of the Douglas County (KS) Sheriff’s Department was hit and killed this morning while bicycling near the town of Eudora. There aren’t many details yet, but both Fox 4 and KSHB-TV 41 have reports.
Ride: Firecracker 70
70 scenic miles from Independence to Lexington (and back) along the Missouri River. Starting from the State Farm office building in southeast Indepedence. Take I-70 to the Little Blue Parkway exit, then north one block to Jackson Drive. This ride … Continue reading
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Public Meeting – Briarcliff-Winnwood Area Plan
Golden Oaks Education Center, 3100 N.E. 46th St., Kansas City, MO 64119 The city is working on a new master plan to guide development and redevelopment of older part of KC North, generally between North Kansas City and Gladstone. This … Continue reading
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Ride: Northland Nightmare Bicycle Tour
One of the KC Bike Club’s more challenging rides, the Nothland Nightmare includes the big hills and beautiful scenery that the Northland is known for. 100, 62,50 and 25 mile routes are available, all with the full SAG service that … Continue reading
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Meeting: Regional Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
MARC offices at 600 Broadway, Kansas City, MO Mid-America Regional Council’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee makes recommendations on transportation policy and includes a wide range of representatives from elected officials, city staff, state government, and advocacy organizations. The public … Continue reading
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Public Meeting – Greater Downtown Master Plan
Union Station (Arthur Stillwell Conference Room) The city is working a new master plan for all of the neighborhoods in the Greater Downtown Area, from the river to 31st Street. This meeting will focus on the area generally including the … Continue reading
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