Monthly Archives: July 2008

KCMO includes bike/ped in new climate protection plan

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Eric

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 … Continue reading →

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Tour of KC: Overland Park Grand Prix

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Eric

79th and Sante Fe, Overland Park, KS www.tourofkc.com

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Tour of KC: Cliff Drive Classic

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Eric

Gladstone Boulevard and Walrond, KCMO www.tourofkc.com

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Tour of KC: KCK Criterium

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Eric

Huron Park, 7th and Minnesota, Downtown KCK www.tourofkc.com

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75th Street Brewery finally adds a bike rack

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Eric

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.

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Triangle Trail Groundbreaking

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Eric

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)

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Trail progress in south KC

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Eric

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 … Continue reading →

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Win a free bike in the Choose2Bike Challenge

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Eric

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 … Continue reading →

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More Guant news

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Eric

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.

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Pedal Powered Picnic

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Eric

Join the crew from Acme Bicycle Company as the they ride to a local park for food and fun. More info

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