Monthly Archives: July 2010

Happy anniversary to Car-Free American Bill Poindexter

Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of Bill Poindexter going completely car free in Prairie Village, Kansas.  He invites you to join him in celebrating this anniversary by going car-free or car-lite yourself. www.carfreeamerican.com

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Lenexa Midnight ride returns to the streets, kindof

After last year’s disaster in the woods, the 15th annual Lenexa Midnight Ride is returning to the city streets, kindof.  Instead of the traditional route through Old Town Lenexa and the cave warehouses, the ride will be on a short … Continue reading

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Road construction impacts 87th Street and HOA Bridge

Two road construction projects that will impact cyclists who use the Heart of America Bridge Downtown or 87th Street in South KC.

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AIDS Bicycle Challenge Kickoff Party

The sixth annual AIDS Bicycle Challenge is coming up on September 12th, so now is the time to be training, forming a team, and raising money.  Monday night’s A.B.C. kickoff party is a great way to do all three! There … Continue reading

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Congressman Cleaver to break ground on Riverfront Trail segment, dedicate Freedom Mall sculptures

On Saturday US Congressman Emanuel Cleaver will break ground on the “Freedom Trail” – a segment of the Riverfront Heritage Trail that will finally link the trail across the state line and combine existing sections in KCK and KCMO.  The … Continue reading

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Bike night at The Drop

Just found out about this cool deal.  Wednesdays are Bike Night at The Drop on Union Hill. Ride your bike there to get $2 beers starting at 7:00 p.m. The Drop is a neighborhood bistro with a great menu and … Continue reading

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Livable Streets Lee’s Summit taking off

Livable Streets Lee’s Summit is a new city/community partnership working to make sure the rapid growth in this southeast suburb keeps the city livable for people by incorporating all roadway users into the growing transportation system The group is already … Continue reading

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Heart of America Bridge construction in progress

Progress as promised on the city’s first barrier-protected bike/ped crossing over the Missouri River…

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Where are you watching the Tour de France?

Whether you have yet to take the HD plunge, don’t have cable TV, or just want a more social experience, where are you planning to watch the Tour de France?  Leave a comment to let us know.

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