Find a Route
- RouteSlip - Choose from hundreds of routes to all parts of metro KC, mapped out by cyclists who know the city's streets. Chances are you can find a route near your home and workplace. If not, email Eric for suggestions.
- Bikely - Another great bike mapping site with lots of local routes.
- KC Bike Commuters Mailing List - sign up for the local mailing list and ask other bike commuters for their advice.
- Bike Escorts - This service will match you up with an experienced cyclist who will help you choose a route and ride with you to your destination. It's a great way to get started. Email k.c.bikeescorts@gmail.com for info or download the brochure (PDF).
Local Resources
- MARC Ride Share - Register as a bike commuter with the Mid-America Regional Council and get a Gauranteed Ride Home in case of emergency.
- Metro bus/bike info - The KCATA offers bike racks on most Metro buses in KCMO, KCK, and the Missouri suburbs.
- JO bus/bike info - Johnson County Transit offers bike racks on most "JO" buses in the Kansas suburbs.
- Advice from local bike commuters Les Sire and the CommuterDude.
Going Downtown?
- Downtown construction updates - Check the latest street closure bulletins, especially in the South Loop area for construction on the Power & Light District, Sprint Center arena, and Bartle Hall expansion.
Crossing the River?
There are few good options for crossing the Missouri or Kansas Rivers, especially for novice or cautious cyclists.
- The Heart of America Bridge (a.k.a. Burlington or North Oak) is doable, but intimidating for many.
- The Chouteau Bridge is a little out of the way, but much better than the H.O.A. However, Front Street between Chouteau and Downtown has a lot of truck traffic.
- Adding the bus to your bike commute is a good option, and three Northland bus routes do have bike racks: #142 North Oak, #133 Vivion/Antioch, and #129 I-29 Express.
- See Also: Bike-N-Bus info and Northland bus routes.
Tips and Tricks
- Missouri Bicycle-related
laws
Helpful to have in case there is a dispute with a motorist or police officer. - Kansas Bicycle-related laws
- Report a hostile
motorist
Missouri Bike Federation members can report a hostile or careless driver's license plate number and have a warning letter sent.