Monthly Archives: October 2010
More on murdered cyclist Earl Ricks, a.k.a. The Bike Man
Fox 4 has a more in-depth story of Earl Ricks, the cyclist who was gunned down Sunday evening. Earl was known as “the Bike Man” and was a fixture in his East Side neighborhood, always riding around town and fixing … Continue reading
Tricycle Transit, a new pedicab company debuting at First Friday
After pedicabs first came to KC in early 2008 we saw a couple of operations set up shop, but never really take off. Next month at First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District a new company called Tricycle Transit will … Continue reading
Earl V. Ricks, cyclist apparently gunned down
While there aren’t many details yet, and not all media reports are sure he was even on a bicycle, 33 year-old Earl V. Ricks was shot and killed yesterday evening. The murder happened around 6:00 p.m. Sunday near 34th and … Continue reading
Two free bike classes
MoBikeFed and the City of KCMO’s Smart Cycling KC partnership has two more classes coming up this month. Both are free and open to the public. These are perfect for the newbie in your live, and even experienced cyclists will … Continue reading
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Weekend rides: BikeMO and Northland Nightmare
On Saturday BikeMO is Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation’s annual fund raising ride through the rolling hills of rural Mid-Missouri. It’s a great ride that raises money for MoBikeFed’s state-wide mission of education and advocacy. The 9:00 a.m. start time … Continue reading
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Trail work days coming up, it’s time to Earn Your Dirt
Did you know that Kansas City’s extensive mountain bike trail network is built and maintained entirely by volunteers? Unlike other recreation facilities, singletrack isn’t provided any city or county government. This means each it’s up to each of us who … Continue reading
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Volunteers needed for Northland Nightmare ride
The KC Bike Club is still looking for volunteers to help make this weekend’s Northland Nightmare ride a big success. If you can help, contact volunteer at kcbc dot org.
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Jan Marcason re-election kick-off tonight is a chance to support politicians who support bicycling
This evening City Councilmember Jan Marcason will kick off her re-election campaign for the 2011 election. Jan has been a good supporter of alternative transportation issues, especially walking and bicycling. One of her very first acts on the City Council … Continue reading
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Cranksgiving set for November 21st
Mark you calendars now for Cranksgiving 2010. Every year this alleycat race collects food for a local pantry. There is usually a huge turnout of folks having a great time for a great purpose. Cranksgiving 2010: Sunday, November 21st, 12:30 … Continue reading
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New Lawrence bike map
If you’re heading out to Lawrence this weekend for Octoginta or roller races, the city has a new bike map (PDF) just for you. The Lawrence Bike Rideability Map (PDF) breaks down the city’s streets into three categories of good, … Continue reading
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