[ July 28, 2008; 7:00 am; ] Rides start at the Johnson County Mental Health Center
6000 Lamar, Mission, KS

This annual ride raises awareness of mental health issues and raises money for organizations that support patients and families dealing with mental illness.  Ride options include 10, 25, 50, and 62.5 miles.  Rest stops with food and water are provide, plus full SAG support.

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The KCMO City Council recently passed a very extensive climate protection plan designed to dramatically reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions. The plan includes some significant directives designed to encourage more bicycling and walking for transportation.  Bike/Ped facilities are to be included in new and rebuilt roads and infrastructure, 1% of the city’s transportation budget [...]

[ August 10, 2008; 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] 79th and Sante Fe, Overland Park, KS

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[ August 9, 2008; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Gladstone Boulevard and Walrond, KCMO

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[ August 8, 2008; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Huron Park, 7th and Minnesota, Downtown KCK

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I can’t believe it took so long for on the most popular destinations for bicyclists to finally add a bike rack, but here it is, complete with giant motorcycle.

[ July 22, 2008; 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Scott Park, 4141 East 100th Terrace, KCMO 64137

The City of KCMO will kick off construction on another segment of the trail across south KC, including the new bike/ped bridge over US 71 Highway.

Groundbreaking ceremony invitation/details (PDF)

This month marks some good progress on trail projects on the city’s far south side, both of which are high priority corridors in the new Trails KC! master plan.
Santa Fe Trail
This trail will eventually extend from the future Blue River Trail west to State Line Road, where it will connect to the Johnson County trail [...]

The City of Kansas City, MO and several local bike shops are joining forces to encourage more bicycling in Kansas City.  Four folks will be given new bikes, in exchange for blogging about their experiences riding in the city.  It’s a great opportunity for you or someone you know who might be interested in starting [...]

The Missouri Bicycle Federation has a wrap up of news, including video from KSHB-TV 41. Meanwhile, Mike Hendricks has a good column reinforcing the need for the Safe Streets law that MBF is advocating in Missouri.

Posted on Thu, Jul. 17, 2008
Verdict in cyclists’ deaths is a call to action
By MIKE HENDRICKS
The Kansas City Star

William K. [...]