Monthly Archives: April 2011
Fatality: William E. Bickel
Bicyclist William E. Bickel of Independence died yesterday in rural Clay County after reportedly hitting a parked Highway Patrol car. The crash happened about 11:00 a.m. on Route 210 at Route N between Missouri City and Orrick in southeastern Clay … Continue reading
KCMO achieves Bicycle Friendly Community status!
Just three years after the Mayor and City Council set a goal for Kansas City become a Platinum Bicycle Friendly City by 2020, news comes that we’ve reached the first milestone with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly City award. Today the … Continue reading
Only four shopping days left before the 2nd Annual Tweed Ride
Got tweed yet? The 2nd Annual Tweed ride is coming up rather quickly. This Saturday, in fact. It will be a jolly good leisurely ride along car-free Cliff Drive and some the city’s most beautiful Victorian-era neighborhoods. The Tweed Ride promises to … Continue reading
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Trek Store expands to Independence
The Trek Store of Kansas City is the latest local bike shop to expand in recent months. The Shawnee store’s new Independence location is at the southeast corner of East 39th Street and 291 Hwy, in a small strip mall … Continue reading
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News bits – Jack and Coke Ride, Pub Pedal for Earth Day, Tweed Ride
A few brief updates…. Today is the last day of early registration for the Jack & Coke Bike Ride, a cancer fund raiser organized by Doug Polson in honor of his son, Jack. Pub Pedal for Earth Day, Saturday April … Continue reading
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New bike education classes start this week
Smart Cycling is a great opportunity to get detailed, professional instruction on things like bicycling in the city, knowing the law, doing routine bike maintenance, etc. And it’s a fantastic bargain of 5 classes for just $65. Classes start on Tuesday, … Continue reading
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Earth Day Pub Pedal
Bikes, beer, and the environment. What a great combination! Pub Pedal for Earth Day on April 23rd will tour some great watering holes from Downtown to Waldo while raising money for BikeWalkKC. It all starts at Noon at Liberty Memorial. … Continue reading
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KCK Complete Streets vote tonight
Tonight the Kansas City, KS/Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners will vote on a Complete Streets resolution, so that someday soon these kids in Rosedale will sidewalks upon which to walk to school. The Commission meeting is tonight at 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading
