The Johnson County Bicycle Club is running a special right now.  Join or renew  and get an extra six months.

In case you haven’t heard yet, Sarah and Christi are closing down Acme Bicycle Company. There will be a blow-out sale Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.  Lots of supplies, accessories, parts, etc.

KC’s local goldsprints/roller racing series kicks off tonight at 9:00 p.m. at Harlings Upstairs (Main Street at Westport Road).  You have to see it to believe how much fun head-to-head roller racing is.  And if you’re up for, you can join the competition.
Sign up at 8:00 p.m., race at 9:00 p.m.  $5 to join the [...]

This Sunday the annual Cranksgiving event returns to benefit a local food pantry.  The goal is to see who can gather the most food in the least amount of time.  Every participant will get a list of items to find, and a list of stores to visit.  Be sure to bring a device for carrying [...]

Some photos of construction progress on the eastern extension of the Indian Creek Trail, from 99th and Holmes to Bannister/95th and Lydia. The official opening is December 8th, but most of it is already usable.  Over the next few years additional projects will connect to the Blue River and the Trolley Track Trail – forming [...]

The Wall Street Journal has a new feature of Joe Spear, founder of stadium and arena designers Populous architecture (formerly HOK Sport) in the River Market. The article describes how Joe got into cycling for weight loss and is now a regular bike commuter here in KC.
Wall Street Journal, 11/24/2009: For an Architect, the Bike’s [...]

Thursday’s weather looks to be clear and mild, and bicycling is a great way to beat the traffic jams at the Plaza lighting ceremony.  While the Country Club Plaza isn’t ideal for bike parking, there are a few options besides trees and street lamps.
There is an indoor bike rack in the Valencia Place parking garage, [...]