[ July 1, 2008; 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm. ] 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 Westside, Crossroads Arts District, Crown Center, and Union Hill.

More info at plandowntownkc.com

On Saturday Family Bikes in Waldo is hosting a watch party for Stage 1 of the Tour de France.  Where do you like to watch the Tour?  I often hit up Jaywalkers at 39th and Rainbow in KCK or Tower Tavern on 31st Street in Union Hill.
Where is is a good place to watch?  Is [...]

[ July 4, 2008; 7:00 am; ] 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 is free but unsupported, no SAG service.

[ July 5, 2008; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] 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 jersey.

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[ July 6, 2008; 6:00 am; ] 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 KCBC is famous for.  It all starts at Bennett Park in Liberty.

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[ July 8, 2008; 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm. ] 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 is a great opportunity for us to ask for better bicycle accomodations in this area, such [...]

[ July 9, 2008; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ] 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 is welcome to attend.

More Information

Here is some news on future improvements for the primary bike commuter route from northeast Johnson County to Downtown KCMO.
Staff at the Mid-America Regional Council are currently working on detailed plans to extend the Turkey Creek trail from Merriam, KS to Rainbow Boulevard and Southwest Boulevard in KCK.  In addition to extending the multi-use trail [...]

[ July 12, 2008; 9:00 am; ] Tour the small towns southeast of the KC metro area, and watch out for the 45 m.p.h. downhill on this 90 mile route. The ride leaves at 9:00 a.m. from Benetti’s, 6109 Blue Ride Boulevard in Raytown.

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[ July 12, 2008; 11:30 pm; ] Join more than 1000 cyclists the night of Saturday, July 12, 2008 for the 13th annual Lenexa Midnight Bike Ride. Enjoy a fun filled evening riding the streets and through the Meritex subsurface office park of Lenexa. The Lenexa Midnight [...]