Monthly Archives: April 2009
Columbia achieves Silver Bike-Friendly designation
Columbia, MO has just been named a Silver level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Bicycle Friendly Communities is a national program that measures things like policies, facilities, bike lanes, trails, educational programs, etc. and awards cities … Continue reading
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Pujols gets 15 years in Chris Cooper killing, family seeks reform of police chase policy
Wilfredo Pujols has been sentenced to 15 years in the hit-and-run death of teen bicyclist Chris Cooper in Independence in November 2007. Pujols had pleaded guilty to second degree murder in December of 2008, and was finally sentenced this week. … Continue reading
Big change for Lenexa Midnight Ride
Over the last few years the Lenexa Midnight Ride has become a very popular event for bicyclists of types. Unfortunately there are some big changes this year that might not be so great. In the past the ride has started … Continue reading
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Bike parking law advances!
Today the KCMO City Council’s Planning and Zoning Committee approved a new development code that includes bicycle parking requirements. This would mean most new businesses and apartments would have to provide parking for customers, employees, tenants, and visitors. It is … Continue reading
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Roller Racing returns Friday night
Photo by Chris Thomas If you haven’t seen the KCSprints roller racing yet, there is another another chance Friday night in Midtown. It’s a lot of fun to watch, and inexpensive to participate. 8:00 p.m. at Harling’s Upstairs Bar & … Continue reading
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Katy Trail Ride with Missouri Legislators
On Monday the 20th join the Missouri Bicycle Federation in Jefferson City for a Katy Trail ride with members of the Missouri General Assembly. And be sure to invite your own legislators. This is a great way to get to … Continue reading
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Volunteers needed to count bicycle/pedestrian traffic
This request comes from Deb Ridgway, the KCMO Bike/Ped Coordinator. Getting an accurate measure of bicycle and pedestrian traffic is a critical first step for efforts to build more bike lanes, trails, and other facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians. Please … Continue reading
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Economic stimulus allows MoDOT to accelerate HOA bike/ped lane
During negotiations over a bicycle and pedestrian path on the new Paseo Bridge, the Missouri Department of Transportation committed to building such a path on the Heart of America Bridge (Route 9, Oak St., Burlington). The original commitment was to … Continue reading
OutSpokin rides in 2009
OutSpokin’, the city’s gay and lesbian bicycle club, has a great series of rides planned for 2009. Everything from urban exploration to mountain biking. Check out this recent article in Camp Magazine for all the details.
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The Wheel 15th anniversary party
On Saturday The Wheel Cyclery is celebrating 15 years with a big party, food, special deals and sales, etc. The Wheel is also making some big changes to become an environmentally sustainable business, and will have exhibitors from local environmental … Continue reading
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