Monthly Archives: October 2010

Octoginta and KC Sprints in Lawrence this weekend

This weekend roadie and hipster cultures will collide in Lawrence, KS! Our neighbors to the west are once again doing Octoginta, the Lawrence Bicycle Club’s huge end-of-season road ride. This year they have big addition to the schedule, our very … Continue reading

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Tonganoxie bike/ped plan advances

Monday the City Council of Tonganoxie, KS in Leavenworth County will vote on a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian master plan that includes a full range of sidewalks, trails, bicycle lanes, and Complete Streets. The plan would guide facilities in new … Continue reading

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New cyclocross race: Cross Out Cancer

This Saturday the first Cross Out Cancer cyclocross race will take place in Shawnee Mission Park.  All proceeds to go the Livestrong Army of Kansas City.  Get all the details at localcycling.com.

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Patrick Swayze Memorial Cyclocross

The Swayze Memorial Cross series returns again Wednesdays in October.  The free show-and-go race happens at 6:15 p.m. in Midtown’s Roanoke Park, just north of West 39th Street. Details at swayzememorial.blogspot.com

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Boss Cross and Tour de BBQ recap

Tour de BBQ The Tour de BBQ had a huge turnout of almost 2,000 cyclists on Saturday, and KC Beer Blog has a great recap from a casual cyclist’s point of view.  Congrats to everyone who rode to raise money … Continue reading

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KCBC offers Katy Trail Excursion and Northland Nightmare rides

The Kansas City Bicycle Club has two cool rides coming up. This weekend they are leading an overnight biking/camping/B&B trip on the Katy Trail. Going east from Rocheport they will be touring one of the most scenic parts of the … Continue reading

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