Monthly Archives: November 2008
Race: Cycloross National Championships
Tiffany Springs Park, northeast of I-435 and Hwy 152 (map) The cyclocross national championships return to Kansas City for the second year in a row. For 2008 the event is moving from KCK to KCMO, specifically to Tiffany Springs Park, … Continue reading
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Mud and Blood Ball party and Zero Traction Movie Premier
Mission Theatre, 5909 Johnson Driver, Mission, KS The Mud and Blood Ball is the official kick-off party for the Cyclocross National Championships, which return to Kansas City for the second year in a row. The party will feature the premiere … Continue reading
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Missouri Bicycle messenger bag
Just in time for the holidays, get your special someone (or yourself) a custom Missouri Bicycle Federation messenger bag, backpack, or duffel bag. These are very high quality bags made right here in Missouri by Dogfish Apparel in St. Louis. … Continue reading
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Trails KC plan becomes law
Yesterday the City Council unanimously approved the Trails KC plan for a city-wide network of bicycling, walking, and equestrian trails serving both recreation and transportation purposes. For the first time the city has a comprehensive plan addressing routes, design standards, … Continue reading
Wheel Cyclery giving discounts for food donations
The Wheel Cyclery is running a cool promotion over the next couple of weeks that will provide you discounts on bike gear in exchange for donations to the Harvesters food bank. From November 24th until December 6th The Wheel web … Continue reading
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Video from Swope Trails opening
KMBC-TV 9 has video of today’s opening of the new Swope Park trail system.
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Sentencing Robert Osborn’s killer
Three years ago this month Robert Osborn was shot and killed while bicycling home from work. Three years later one of his killers will finally be sentenced. The Osborn family says a show of force from the cycling community will … Continue reading
Sentencing of Robert Osborn’s killer
415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 (Across the street from City Hall, between Oak and Locust. Automobile parking is available in the garage on the northwest corner of 12th and Oak. Bike parking is available in a rack … Continue reading
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KanBikeWalk Annual Meeting
Clubhouse Inn, 924 SW Henderson Road, Topeka, KS KanBikeWalk is Kansas’ new state-wide advocacy group for bicyclists and pedestrians. The meeting will be preceded by a bike ride at 10:00 a.m. To learn more, visit www.kanbikewalk.com
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Swope Trails Dedication
Dedication of the first segment of a trail system in Swope Park, bringing mountain biking right into the heart of the city. More information
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