Monthly Archives: November 2010
Cyclist sustains life threatening injuries in crash with inattentive driver at 46th and Antioch
Tonight a cyclist is in the hospital with life threatening injuries after being hit by an apparently inattentive driver on NW 46th and Antioch in KCMO. According to KMBC-TV the driver with a suspended license “looked down” and then the … Continue reading
De Stad Cross Cup on Sunday
Tomorrow one of the metro’s biggest cyclocross races takes place in Leavenworth, KS. In addition to the usual categories, De Stad also includes first-timers and fixed gear ‘crossers. Get all the details at www.kansascitycross.com.
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New Bike Parking Map, including mobile version
The KCBike.Info Bike Parking Map has been completely renovated and updated with more bike racks. We’ve added a new mobile version that should work on any iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry 6 device. Also new is the ability to add bike … Continue reading
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November Smart Cycling Classes
MoBikeFed and KCMO have two new free classes coming up in November. These are great opportunities to learn how to fix a flat tire and improve your bike handling skills. Get the details and sign up for a class today.
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EarthRiders Trails Association receives conservation award
ERTA has received an important conservation award from KC WildLands, recognizing the trail builder’s efforts to provide access to urban greenspace and preserve natural areas in in the Blue River corrider from Swope Park to southern Kansas City. Read about … Continue reading
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Tonight’s Dylan Thomas ride features bikes, poetry, and whiskey
This week’s Monday Night Localcycling.com ride celebrates the life and works of the great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. 6:30 p.m. in Shawnee. Get the details.
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Lee’s Summit adopts region’s first Complete Streets policy
Last night the Lee’s Summit City Council approved by 6-1 the Kansas City metro area’s first-ever Complete Streets policy. The new Livable Streets policy makes it the goal of the City to include all roadway users when planning new transportation … Continue reading
New pedicabs debuting tonight at First Fridays
Triangle Transit, the city’s newest pedicab company, debuts tonight at First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District. Since the galleries, bars, and restaurants are spread out over such a large area, pedicabs are a great way to traverse the neighborhood. … Continue reading
Update on the Trolley Track Trail Sinkhole on TV
KMBC-TV 9 has a report on the Trolley Track Trail sinkhole that we reported last month.
Chouteau Bridge paths and bike lanes opening on Friday
Just barely a month after the Heart of America bridge, our second bike/ped crossing of the Missouri River officially opens Friday afternoon! The Chouteau Bridge has been retrofit with two barrier-separated paths and on-street bike lanes. The official ribbon-cutting is … Continue reading
