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KC Sprints announces first event of the new year

The KC Sprints guys are finally back with a local event, January 28th at Buzzard Beach in Westport, right after Critical Mass.

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RIP Ron Tibbetts

Calvet Guthrie sends word of the passing of Ron Tibbets of south Kansas City and part of the former Bikes and Trikes for Tykes. Some of you may remember Ron Tibbetts. I was deeply saddened to learn today that he … Continue reading

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Calendar now available: “KC Cyclists and Their Little Black Dresses”

Local cyclist Caroline Smith has produced this great calendar of local women cyclists: …features women cyclists of all ages in the Kansas City area…..highlighting their femininity and strength while showing how cycling has affected their lives. A portion of the … Continue reading

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Holiday rides

A few rides to get you in the holiday spirit and help you burn off some of those extra calories…. Thursday Brookside Ride (tonight) The casual and friendly ride will tour holiday light displays around the BKS, Plaza, Mission Hills, … Continue reading

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2011 bike construction sneak peek

While 2010 saw a lot of progress with the completion of big projects like the Heart of America and Chouteau Bridges, 2011 promises to continue the momentum with everything from urban bike lanes to new singletrack to more suburban trails. … Continue reading

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Pedicabs on KCPT-TV’s The Local Show this week

Local pedicab company Tricycle Transit will be featured on KCPT-TV’s The Local Show this Thursday evening, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. Set your DVRs and/or check listings for reruns over the next couple of weeks. Tricycle Transit continues to operate … Continue reading

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Winter gravel riding season is nigh

Freezing temps mean bring a whole new style of riding on the gravel roads out beyond the city.  Chris Lock has a preview of Gravel Grinders’ winter season riding season, plus some great tips for long distance winter riding. Check … Continue reading

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Longview Road adds to list of places where bike lanes mix with roundabouts

Last month new bike lanes debuted on Longview Road in south Kansas City, making for the third place where bike lanes and roundabouts mix it up on local streets.  Check out KCBike.Info’s guide to bikes and roundabouts to learn exactly … Continue reading

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Charles Graves dies of injuries sustained by crash with inattentive driver

Charles Graves has died of the injuries he sustained on Saturday in a crash with an inattentive driver on a suspended license. Graves was hit at NE 46th and Antioch in KCMO and is the 4th fatality of the year. … Continue reading

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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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