Monthly Archives: August 2010

Bike 4 the Brain this Labor Day

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Eric

Bike 4 the Brain is great charity ride that benefits local mental health non-profits, which are struggling to deal with cuts in state support in both Missouri and Kansas. B4B has a great route that covers Downtown, Midtown, the Northland, … Continue reading →

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Featured Photo: Westport Cruiser

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Eric

Pretty red cruiser bike parked at Lady Luck Salon in Westport.

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Husband and Wife hit in Overland Park

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Eric

A husband and wife were hit by an SUV at 133rd and Nall in southern Overland Park around 8:00 a.m. this morning. Police are investigating, and news media is reporting conflicting information.  We’ll post updates as we have them. KMBC-TV … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross Clinic September 11th

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Eric

This week’s cooler temps are putting many local cyclists into the cyclocross mood. If you’ve ever thought about giving ‘cross at try, you should check out September 11th’s all-day cyclocross clinic in Shawnee.  It’s timed perfectly to get you started … Continue reading →

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Kids bike safety clinic at Southeast Community Center

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Eric

This Saturday Kansas City’s Southeast Community Center in Swope Park is hosing a Summer Safe Cycling Clinic with Kenneth Walker and the Urban KC Community of Cycling. The event is free to kids 10-15 and includes safety classes, bike inspections, … Continue reading →

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Ride from Work Happy Hour in Shawnee

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Eric

This month the Car Free Challenge’s Ride From Work happy hour is going west to Waxy O’Shea’s in Shawnee. All area bike commuters are encouraged to stop by for happy hour specials, door prizes, and great conversation with fell car … Continue reading →

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Summer Breeze Ride this sunday

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Eric

This is Sunday is Summer Breeze, the KC Bicycle Club’s annual ride on the south side of the metro area. Starting at Longview Community College, Summer Breeze tours the rolling rural hills of southeastern Jackson and northern Cass Counties.  The … Continue reading →

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Help start a BikeMobile for traveling bicycle education

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Eric

The Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation is starting an exciting new project to create a mobile bicycle education program that takes a fleet of bikes and a team of instructors into schools in the metro area and across the state.  … Continue reading →

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Shawnee Bike Safety Rodeo this Saturday

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Eric

Shawnee’s Sixth Annual Bike Safety Rodeo will provide safety instruction, helmets, and more for children who will be riding their bikes to school this year. It’s Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at Mill Valley High School.

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BIKES ARE HOT – 816 Bike Collective Fundraiser Party

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Eric

The 816 Bicycle Collective is a great group that does tremendous work fixing up bikes and distributing them to deserving folks in their community centered around 31st and Troost. They depend on the support of the community to keep the … Continue reading →

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