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 89.3 FM or www.kcur.org.
Kansas City has long been fascinated with the world of competitive biking–for a time Lance Armstrong’s giant image loomed over the Plaza, and there was serious regret when it was announced the Tour of Missouri would no longer be wending its way through city streets. But cycling in the region is not, of course, usually an activity for the elite athlete. Biking is something adults and children do for fitness, fun and friendship. And this sort of biking is alive and well in Kansas City. Today, KCUR’s Dan Verbeck talks with several local leaders of community bike rides about the state of cycling in the city. They’ll talk about the basics of getting started with biking, where to ride on your own, what groups meet regularly to ride in the community, and how anyone can get involved.
Brian Jensen, elite amateur cyclist, leader of community group rides in Lawrence
Chris Locke, leader of community rides in Kansas City’s northland
JP Shores, elite amateur cyclist, leader of community rides in Kansas City metro area
(psst…Wednesday is the 30th. Walt won’t know the difference, though)