Monthly Archives: September 2009
KC Cup – MTB and Cyclocross this weekend
This weekend the new Swope Park trails host the Kansas City Cup Challenge, a full weekend of cyclocross, trail running, and cross-country mountain bike racing. Saturday features trail running and cyclocross, while Sunday has the MTB action. Volunteers at Swope … Continue reading
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KC and JoCo Bike Clubs joint picnic and ride
The Kansas City Bicycle Club and the Johnson County Bicycle Club will hold their fall picnic and ride this Saturday at Tower Park, site of the historic water tower at 75th and Holmes in Waldo. See www.kcbc.org for details and … Continue reading
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Lecture on the law, transportation, and sustainability
Professor Robert Freilich, Ruby M. Hulen Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Professor Freilich will discuss the sustainability movement focusing on how the new Stimulus and Transportation Acts encourage states and localities to adopt sustainable energy policies. … Continue reading
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Meet the author of Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do
Tonight the Plaza Branch of the KCMO Public Library hosts a lecture and book signing with Tom Vanderbilt, author of Traffic: Why We Drive The Way We Do. It’s a very interesting analysis of the psychological, physical, and technical factors … Continue reading
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Where to watch the Tour of Missouri
The Tour’s KC stage starts at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday and is projected to end around 5:00-6:00 p.m. This year it’s a loop around the Greater Downtown area – including great neighborhoods of Quality Hill, Westside, Crossroads, River Market, Columbus … Continue reading
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Katy Trail to KC Update
The KC Star has an update on progress of the Katy Trail extension towards Kansas City. In summer 2010 the first 10 miles will open on either side of Pleasant Hill – from near the Cass/Jackson County line southeast to … Continue reading
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Tour of Missouri TV/web coverage – starts today!
Tour of Missouri officials have published a guide to media coverage of the Tour, including Universal Sports web site In addition to live online video, Versus and Fox Sports have expanded their television coverage to include daily 30 minute recaps. … Continue reading
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Public meeting for details on Chouteau Bridge bike lanes and trail
MoDOT is putting bike lanes and multi-use trails on the Chouteau Bridge over the Missouri River. Tuesday evening there is an open house where you can get the details and provide feedback. See our earlier post for more information.
Bike 4 the Brain on Monday – Charity ride for mental health
On Monday September 7th Bike 4 the Brain returns for another year. This charity ride benefits organizations that provide services to people with mental illnesses. The route is quite a tour of the city – starting in Johnson County and … Continue reading
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Bike Messenger photography exhibit opens tonight at First Fridays
Bike Messenger photo exhibit Friday, September 4, 2009 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pi Gallery – 419 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO (Map) During September the Pi Gallery features a photography exhibit of bicycle messengers by Kyle Shepard. The … Continue reading
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