Monthly Archives: May 2010
Bike parking station coming to 11th and Grand
Check out this tremendous development! It’s a large bike parking facility under construction at 11th and Grand Downtown, on the site of the old Shoppers Parkade garage. Not only will there be space for 50 bikes, there will be a … Continue reading
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Governor Nixon has killed the Tour of Missouri
The Tour of Missouri has just announced that the 2010 race is canceled. It looks like Jay Nixon has succeeded in his misguided attempt to kill the Tour in order to inflict petty political damage on Lieutenant Governor Pete Kinder. … Continue reading
Spin Pizza ride blog
Spin Pizza now has a blog just for the weekly rides they host at their four locations (South Plaza, Lee’s Summit, Overland Park, and Olathe). Check out the schedule, photos, and other happenings at spinrides.com. And then be sure to … Continue reading
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Trails KC scores $1.25 million
The new KCMO budget for 2010-2011 includes $1.25 million for Trails KC projects over the next year. That’s not too shabby during such challenging budget times. We may see construction on the Van Brunt and Line Creek projects this year. … Continue reading
Dark Side Ride
Noah just broke the news of a new Dark Side Ride this Friday night. 30-40 miles starting at sundown in Lenexa.
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Coming Up: City of Fountains Bicycle Tour
Kansas City’s marquee bicycle tour is fast approaching, and it makes the perfect gift for Fathers Day. Advance registration is now open for the Kansas City Bicycle Club’s City of Fountains Bicycle Tour, a family-friendly that includes many of Kansas … Continue reading
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Greenwood to consider anti-harassment ordinance tonight
Update: The ordinance passed 3-1! Tonight the southeast suburb of Greenwood, MO will consider an ordinance toughen penalties for people who harass bicyclists, modeled on the Columbia’s new anti-harassment ordinance. Greenwood Mayor Marvin Megee is proposing the new law to … Continue reading
Dress Your Bike For Success, a free class
The Smart Cycling KC Midtown Summer Clinic Series continues next week with Dress Your Bike for Success: From tools to tires and racks to packs this class will give you the lowdown on carrying cargo, keeping clean and riding through … Continue reading
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Bike=burrito today at Chipotle
Bike to any KC metro Chipotle between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for a free burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos.
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Cyclist dead in Old Northeast – Carl C. Hanson
Local news media are reporting that a male cyclist was hit and killed this morning around 200 South Chestnut in the Scarritt neighborhood in Old Northeast KC. Details are still very sketchy, so stay tuned for more info as it … Continue reading
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