Monthly Archives: June 2010
New Belgium Clips of Faith Beer/Film Tour Friday night
New Belgium Brewery’s newest traveling festival is coming to Kansas City this Friday night. Clips of Faith features dozens of short films paired with New Belgium’s Lips of Faith beer. Bring a blanket, low-rise beach chairs, and spend an evening … Continue reading
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Bicycling on the radio Wednesday
On Wednesday KCUR’s Walt Bodine Show will feature three local ride leaders who will be talking about the many group rides available for folks of all skill levels. Walt Bodine Show Wednesday, June 29th30th, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. KCUR … Continue reading
Fountain Tour photos
The City’s Bike KC program has some photos of the recent City of Fountains Bicycle Tour . The Kansas City Bicycle Club reported a record 300-plus people participated, raising lots of money for Friends of Trails and Friends of Fountains.
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Bike Skillz Class
Do you or someone you know what some hands-on instruction in bicycle handling and emergency maneuvers? Then check out Bike Skillz from Smart Cycling KC on Tuesday evening. Also, it’s free!
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Tour of KC this weekend
Now that Governor Jay Nixon has killed the Tour of Missouri, this weekend’s Tour of Kansas City is the only opportunity to see professional bicycling racing on our city’s streets. The three day event event brings in some great talent … Continue reading
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KCMO hiring 3 bike/ped staffers
The City of KCMO has three openings in its new Active Living program, which includes Safe Routes to School, active transportation, healthy eating, public policy, etc.
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JoCo Cyclists wanted for KDOT focus group
KanBikeWalk and the Kansas Department of Transportation are looking for 15 cyclists to participate in a focus group about bicycle mobility along and across the “Johnson County Triangle”, the area where I-35, I-435, and K-10 converge in the southwest burbs. … Continue reading
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KC Star features Swope trail builders
Today’s KC Star has a big story on the new mountain bike trails at Swope Park being developed by EarthRiders Trails Association. ERTA is planning what will likely be the longest urban single-track network anywhere in the country. Eventually 56 … Continue reading
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Tough week for safety
Tuesday: Cyclist caught by possible 18-wheeler right hook at 96th and Pflumm in Lenexa (no news story). Wednesday: Yet another sexual assault on a suburban trail (KCTV-5). Thursday: Child with minor injuries from car/bike collision in Blue Springs (Examiner). Friday: … Continue reading
Bike skills classes this month
Bike KC and MoBikeFed’s Smart Cycling KC Summer Series continues this month with two more bike skills classes. On Tuesday June 22nd the Fix-A-Flat class will show you how to quickly and easily get on your way after a flat … Continue reading
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