Monthly Archives: July 2010

Mayor Funkhouser bike/ped town hall Wednesday evening

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Eric

The Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation is hosting a public town hall meeting with Mayor Mark Funkhouser.  Everyone is invited to come hear about the Mayor talk about bicycling and walking.  This is your chance to ask the Mayor about … Continue reading →

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Ride From Work event Friday evening

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Eric

The Car Free Challenge invites all bike commuters, transit riders, pedestrians, and carpoolers to their first monthly Ride From Work event.  Meet fellow car-free commuters, enjoy some happy hour specials, and pickup some door prizes. Ride From Work Friday, July … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: new trail, swap meet, MTB Race, political fund raiser

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Eric

A roundup of the next few days… Thursday, July 22nd: Groundbreaking for Waterfall Park Trail in Independence 5:30 p.m. behind Nature’s Pantry, 19019 40 Highway. City officials will begin work on a new trail connecting Waterfall Park to the popular … Continue reading →

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Car Free Challenge still going strong, big prizes at stake

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Eric

Bike Week might be long gone, but the Car Free Challenge is still going strong. Just log at least four bike/bus/walking/carpool trips per month and you could win a $200 gift card, a bus pass, or a party for your … Continue reading →

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KanBikeWalk on the radio tonight

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Eric

Tonight, (Tuesday, 7/20) Dale Crawford, KanBikeWalk Vice President, will be on Sports Radio 810 WHB-AM’s “Spokes, Strokes and Strides”, to discuss KanBikeWalk’s mission and role in advocating for a better bicycling and walking environment in Kansas. The weekly program focuses … Continue reading →

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De Soto, KS keeps 83rd Street Bike Ban

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Eric

While an attempt to ban bikes near St. Louis is making national news, a city closer to home has just chosen to retain a long-standing bicycle ban.  De Soto in the far western suburbs has long banned bikes on 83rd … Continue reading →

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Night Class – See and Be Seen

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Eric

Tuesday evening the Smart Cycling KC Midtown series continues with See and Be Seen, a free class all about getting lit and staying visible at night.  Free lights while supplies last.  6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Tony Aguirre Community Center on … Continue reading →

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Cyclists and Prairie Village Police, one year later

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Eric

This time last year the big story in the bike community was the Prairie Village Police Department cracking down on cyclists who break traffic laws in big group rides. The Johnson County Bicycle Club stepped in to mediate the dispute, … Continue reading →

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Real estate agent offering bike tours of local neighborhoods and properties for sale

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Eric

Real estate agent Laura Sterchi is offering free bike tours of local neighborhoods, including properties for sale or rent and neighborhood features like shops, restaurants, parks, etc..  This is a great way to explore your city and get to know … Continue reading →

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Proper lane position, animated

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Eric

The law says we should ride as far to the right as practicable, but it’s not always easy to know when it’s OK to take the whole lane.  The above animation from Commute Orlando shows when and why to take … Continue reading →

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