Category Archives: Commuting

Ride from Work Happy Hour in Shawnee

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Eric

This month the Car Free Challenge’s Ride From Work happy hour is going west to Waxy O’Shea’s in Shawnee. All area bike commuters are encouraged to stop by for happy hour specials, door prizes, and great conversation with fell car … Continue reading →

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Ride From Work event Friday evening

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Eric

The Car Free Challenge invites all bike commuters, transit riders, pedestrians, and carpoolers to their first monthly Ride From Work event.  Meet fellow car-free commuters, enjoy some happy hour specials, and pickup some door prizes. Ride From Work Friday, July … Continue reading →

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Proper lane position, animated

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Eric

The law says we should ride as far to the right as practicable, but it’s not always easy to know when it’s OK to take the whole lane.  The above animation from Commute Orlando shows when and why to take … Continue reading →

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Road construction impacts 87th Street and HOA Bridge

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Eric

Two road construction projects that will impact cyclists who use the Heart of America Bridge Downtown or 87th Street in South KC.

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Sunday is National Bike to Church Day

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Eric

A church in Overland Park is organizing the first National Bike to Church Day on Sunday, June 6th. They are obviously focusing on Christians with this event, but if you are of a different faith there is nothing stopping you … Continue reading →

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Dress Your Bike for Success – Free Clinic

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Eric

The Smart Cycling KC Midtown Summer Clinic Series continues next week with Dress Your Bike for Success: From tools to tires and racks to packs this class will give you the lowdown on carrying cargo, keeping clean and riding through … Continue reading →

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Bikes and Trail for Chouteau Trafficway – public meeting tonight

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Eric

This evening the City will have a public meeting  on plans to rebuild Chouteau Trafficway into Chouteau Parkway, complete with bike lanes and a multi-use trail.  If you can, please stop by the meeting tonight to support this plan. Chouteau … Continue reading →

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Commuter Mocktail Hour returns this evening

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Eric

The Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation is once again hosting a Commuter Mocktail Hour with free food, drink, and bike repairs. If your commute takes you near Westport, stop by on your way home from work. KC Bike Fed Commuter … Continue reading →

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Wednesday movie night: We Are Traffic and Return of the Scorcher

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Eric

Wednesday night Bridging the Gap’s Clean Commute program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City will show two documentaries about bike culture. We Are Traffic! chronicles the history and development of the Critical Mass bicycle movement, one of the most spirited … Continue reading →

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Google Maps gets bike directions, including KC

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Eric

Today at the National Bike Summit, Google is announcing the long-awaited addition of bicycling directions to Google Maps.  KC coverage is really good.  They have most of the BikeKC network, even though it isn’t signed yet, plus all of the … Continue reading →

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