Monthly Archives: June 2009
Ladies-only Alleycat Race on July 11
Ladies, mark your calendars for this very cool event planned by the awesome Michelle Davis… Eeeeeewwww!!! Boy Cooties! * WHAT: All-women’s alleycat race (checkpoints staffed by dudes, guys welcome at after-party) * WHEN: July 11 @ 3:00 p.m. * WHERE: … Continue reading
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Tour of KC Photos
A few photos from today’s Cat 1/2 crit in Downtown KC. If you photos on flickr, be sure to tag them with tourofkc… Visit Localcycling.com for race results and news.
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Randy “Ranj” Niere Memorial Service
Friday, July 3rd, 6:00 p.m. KC Renaissance Festival site 628 North 126th Street, Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012 The memorial will be casual. Cameras are encouraged.
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De Soto, Kansas lifts bike ban on 83rd Street
The far western suburb of De Soto, KS has just lifted it’s long standing ban on bicycles on 83rd Street. The ban was instituted in the 1990s when some misguided folks on the town’s city council decided they didn’t like … Continue reading
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This weekend: Tour of KC for the pros and Tour de Lakes for the rest of us
We have two big events. On Sunday the Tour de Lakes ride takes in the scenic lakes and rolling hills of Eastern Jackson County. 10, 30, and 60 mile routes are available. And then during the entire weekend pro racers … Continue reading
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Compromise reached on angle parking
Today the City Council’s Planning and Zoning committee approved a compromise on angle parking along the 5th Street bicycle route in Columbus Park. The developer will make 5th Street wide enough to accommodate either the safer back-in angle parking or … Continue reading
Rally/fundraiser for reward money in harassment case
Local cyclists are holding a rally and bike ride to raise money for a reward in the case of Joe Pace, who was recently harassed and hit by a motorist in North Kansas City. Money is needed for a reward … Continue reading
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ALERT – Ask City Council for bike safety in Columbus Park
Wednesday afternoon the City Council’s Planning and Zoning Committee will vote on a new mixed-use project in the Columbus Park neighborhood. City staff have asked the developer change the angle parking design to increase safety for bicyclists (as well as … Continue reading
R.I.P., Randy Niere
Very sad news… Local bicyclist/photographer/activist Randy “Ranj” Niere has passed away, likely from existing health problems. Randy lived on Strawberry Hill in KCK and was a strong advocate for bicycling. He was a loud voice for the BikeKC plan back … Continue reading
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Preview the new Missouri River bike/ped crossing on Monday
Monday evening the Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public open house to preview the new bicycle and pedestrian path being designed for the Heart of America Bridge over the Missouri River. Drop in anytime between 4:00 p.m. and … Continue reading
