Monthly Archives: August 2008

Missouri Riverfront Trail opening in Platte County

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Eric

This very welcome news has been a long time in coming, but it’s still very good to hear.  This Friday the City of Riverside and the Platte County Parks & Rec. will officially open the first segment of their  Missouri … Continue reading →

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Conference: Missouri Trail Summit

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Eric

Activity and Recreation Center 1701 West Ash Street, Columbia, MO Annual conference for land managers, planners, engineers, and advocates. More information and registration

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Conference: Missouri Safe Routes to School

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Eric

Branson, MO For parents, school personal, and others interested in applying for grants to fund programs that make it safer for children to walk and/or bicycle to school. Conference information and registration

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Finally, progress on BikeKC!

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Eric

Over a year ago a group of bike advocates frustrated with the slow pace of the Bike KC network went to City Manager Wayne Cauthen and voiced their concerns.  Shortly after that he hired the city’s first Bike/Ped Coordinator and … Continue reading →

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Ride: Summer Breeze

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Eric

Location: Longview Community College Recreation Center 3801 SW Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, MO (Map/directions) 100, 70, and 45 mile routes with KCBC’s always excellent SAG service. Details and registration From the KC Bicycle Club: “Enjoy a ride on the gently … Continue reading →

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New bike shop in Johnson County

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Eric

The bike shop boom continues!  KCMO has seen four new bike shops open in the past year, and now Johnson County gets its first new shop with the opening of Elite Cycling in Overland Park.  This is a smaller boutique … Continue reading →

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July Car-Free Challenge Winner – Jason Brown

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Eric

As you might have heard, the Car-Free Challenge has gone year-round.  Last month 59 people logged over 4,000 miles traveled by bike, bus, or foot. Each month we hold a random drawing for prizes, and July’s winner was Jason Brown.  … Continue reading →

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Cliff Drive to be ready for Tour of Kansas City

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Eric

Lots of folks have worried lately about whether or not the reconstruction of Cliff Drive will be done in time for this weekend’s Tour of Kansas City race.  Localcycling.com reports that city staff say finishing touches are happening this week … Continue reading →

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