Monthly Archives: February 2011

Safe passing laws run into headwinds in both state capitals

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Eric

This year 3-foot passing laws have been proposed in both the Missouri General Assembly and the Kansas Legislature, but so far both are facing a tough road. Missouri’s HB 33 is currently stuck in committee, having had a public hearing … Continue reading →

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The loss of Ken Cobb

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Eric

I am very sad to report the passing of Ken Cobb, president of the Johnson County Bicycle Club.  According to former JCBC president Maggi Hacker, Ken passed away in his sleep Wednesday night. I had the pleasure of working with … Continue reading →

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Weekend bike events

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Eric

There are several bikey events this weekend, including Critical Mass, bike clinic, gold sprints, alleycat, and club banquet. Goldsprints – Friday night after Critical Mass the second installment of KC Sprints returns to Buzzard Beach in Westport. Fix-a-Flat Class – … Continue reading →

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Clips of Faith Beer and Film Festival returning in May, now taking submissions

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Eric

Mark your calendars for May 26th and submit your short films to www.clipsoffaith.com. Last year KC was one of the first cities host the Clips of Faith Beer and Film Festival, New Belgium’s newest travelling festival.  If you were there, … Continue reading →

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Commuter Dude’s tale of woe for suburb-to-suburb transit

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Eric

This story from Commuter Dude really drives home the realities of how challenging it can be to use our region’s underfunded and disconnected public transit system, especially for commutes between suburbs.

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Helmet cam footage of NKC and Heart of America Bridge

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Eric

Check out this cool video of a local cyclist’s commute home over the Heart of America Bridge and through the streets of North Kansas City. Home Again from www.thedirtieduckie.com on Vimeo. The weather is finally starting to break. The weather … Continue reading →

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Street Cred True Crit – urban criterium this Saturday

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Eric

The third installment of February’s Street Cred series is an urban criterium race. Stay tuned to streetcredkc.blogspot.com for details and location.

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Quiz mayoral candidates on bike issues Tuesday evening

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Eric

This Tuesday the candidates for mayor will participate in a forum focused on active living and healthy eating.  This will be one of your last opportunities before the primary election to ask the candidates how they would increase transportation choices … Continue reading →

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Hot Cross Bottoms – urban cyclocross this weekend

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Eric

Hey, kids. Urban Cross this weekend in the West Bottoms! Super fun mix of paved roads, gravel, dirt, loading docks, snow, paint cans, pallets, christmas trees, you name it and we will jump over it. The 2011 Street Cred Series goes … Continue reading →

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Time to speak for bike/ped funding

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Eric

It’s that time of year again, when the City Council sets a new budget and needs to hear from cyclists like you that it’s important to make investments in bicycling infrastructure and services like bike lanes, trails, education, and traffic … Continue reading →

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