Monthly Archives: August 2008

Feature Photo – Dual of the Grocery Getters

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Eric

 Marsh’s Sunfresh in Westport is my neighborhood grocery store. Since this is Midtown, many people bike to the store. Lately the bike rack has been full, so of course random polls become overflow parking. Today I spotted this lovely Dahon … Continue reading →

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Ride: Bike for the Brain

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Eric

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, … Continue reading →

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ToM After Party

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Eric

47th and Broadway/Wornall, KCMO 64112 After Stage One is finished the after continues into the evening with music, food, and beverage.

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ToM: Stage One arrives on the Plaza

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Eric

47th and Broadway/Wornall, KCMO 64112 At approximately 3:30 p.m. the race should arrive on the Plaza and begin laps down Ward Parkway to Meyer Circle, ending at the finish Line on Brush Creek.

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Tour of Missouri: Women’s Pro Am Crit

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Eric

47th and Broadway/Wornall, KCMO 64112 Top female racers will compete in this race around the Country Club Plaza.  It will be a great way to spend some time before the men arrive from St. Joe.

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Tour of Missouri Expo on the Plaza

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Eric

47th and Broadway/Wornall, KCMO 64112 Watch the Tour live on big screen TVs throughout the Plaza. The Health Expo will include food, beverages and music as well as exhibitors, vendors, children’s activities, bike demonstrations, free bike parking, and children’s bike … Continue reading →

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Tour of Missouri Gala Dinner

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Eric

Hyatt Regency Crown Center 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO Presentation of the teams and charity auction. Tickets are $250. More info and registration

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Ride: Tour of Missouri Charity Ride

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Eric

ReVerse on the Country Club Plaza Ward Parkway and Jefferson Street, KCMO 64112 Tour of Champtions This is your chance to ride the KC segment of Stage One of the Tour of Missouri.  Last year’s ride raised $14,000 for Eldon … Continue reading →

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Kansas launches transportation planning effort

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Eric

The following note from KDOT Bike/Ped Coordinator Becky Pepper announces a new state-wide transportation planning initiative in Kansas.  Missouri recently went through a similar effort and bike/ped advocates worked very hard to include our concerns.  If you live, work, or … Continue reading →

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Dedication ceremony, MO Riverfront Trail

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Eric

Dedication and official opening of the first segment of trail on the north side of the Missouri River. Here is a map and directions

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