Monthly Archives: December 2009

Cyclocross on New Year’s Eve, KCBC road ride on New Year’s Day

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Eric

the KCBC New Years Day ride is CANCELLED. Out west we have one last cyclocross race of 2009. Cross Off the Old Year starts at 1:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve at Stump Park, 47th and Woodland in Shawnee, KS. … Continue reading →

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Gravel Grinders Series

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Eric

Check out this new series of gravel road rides.  Great for cyclocross training or just beating the winter blues.  The next ride is December 26th in Smithville. gravelgrinders.blogspot.com http://gravelgrinders.blogspot.com/

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ASB Bridge Underpass opening on January 14th

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Eric

Update: This event has been moved to 10:00 a.m. on January 15th. Mark your calendars for January 14th 15th, 2009.  That is the official opening day of the Riverfront Heritage Trail’s underpass of the ASB railroad bridge.  The underpass will … Continue reading →

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Holiday lights tour tonight in Brookside

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Eric

Tonight the weekly Brookside Thursday Ride  will be getting into the holiday spirit with a tour of Christmas light displays around Brookside and Northeast Johnson County. Rumor has it Santa might even ditch the reindeer for the evening switch to … Continue reading →

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Street Cred 4 Alleycat series

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Eric

The Tricycle Trackstands blog has the announcement of the 4th annual Street Cred alley cat series in January and February.  Check it out.

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Winter riding

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Eric

Despite 24 hours of non-stop weather panic on the local TV news, most of the metro ended up with 3 inches or less.  Nevertheless, it’s definitely time to brush up on our cold weather routine. Pedal Pushers: Cold Weather Riding. … Continue reading →

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Indian Creek Trail ribbon cutting on Tuesday

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Eric

On Tuesday, City officials and community leaders will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest segment of the Indian Creek Trail in southern Kansas City. This important new segment runs from 99th and Holmes to Bannister and Lydia.  It … Continue reading →

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Rock Creek Trail opens in Independence

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Eric

The first phase of Independence’s Rock Creek Trail is now open in the western part of the city.  The first 1.5 mile segment runs from Rotary Park near 23rd and Northern to Country Club Park near 30th and Norton. It’s … Continue reading →

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Seminar on transportation policy and public health

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Eric

This Thursday the regional Academy for Sustainable Communities will host another seminar in the Building a Healthy Heartland series.  Thursday’s event focuses on the role of transportation policies in public health. Event information and registration December 3rd, 8:30 am – … Continue reading →

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