Monthly Archives: June 2009

Ladies-only Alleycat Race on July 11

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Eric

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

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Eric

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

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Eric

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

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Eric

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

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Eric

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

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Eric

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 →

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Rally/fundraiser for reward money in harassment case

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Eric

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

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Eric

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 →

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R.I.P., Randy Niere

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Eric

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

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Eric

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 →

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