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Three new bike shops and counting

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Eric

I don’t know if Missouri has ever seen such a rash of new bike shops like we have in March 2008. I’ve already mentioned Family Bicycles in Waldo, with their emphasis on commuters and transportation cycling (including lots of folding … Continue reading →

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Volker Bicycles Grand Opening

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Eric

On Saturday Volker Bicycles has a grand opening party from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 1717 West 39th Street, just east of State Line Road in Midtown. They will be featuring the artwork of local cyclist Chris Thomas, a.k.a. … Continue reading →

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Family Bicycles Now Open in Waldo

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Eric

Kansas City’s newest bike shop is now open in Waldo. Family Bicycles is specializing in practical, transportation-oriented cycling for the entire family. Check them out at 7140 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri (between Gregory Blvd and Sutherlands). www.familybicycleskc.com

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2007: The Year in Cycling

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Eric

2007 was a huge year for bicycling in the Kansas City metro area. Here are some of the highlights… Tour of Missouri The largest sporting even in the history of Missouri kicked off here in KC on the Country Club … Continue reading →

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Positive press in the Northland

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Eric

The Tour of Missouri has come and gone, but hopefully its after effects will continue to generate positive press like this. Bill Graham, The Star’s Northland columnist, has a great column imploring motorists to slow and for everyone to be … Continue reading →

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Radio broadcast

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Eric

If you couldn’t listen live, today’s Up To Date episode on bicycling is already available in KCUR’s online archive and in their podcast feed.  The first half focuses on the Tour of Missouri.  The second half focuses on bicycling in … Continue reading →

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KC lags suburbs in trail building

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Eric

A big front-page article in today’s Star details the dearth of recreational trails in Kansas City, MO. We have so few trails compared to our suburbs that it’s not even a contest. Shannon Jaax, a great addition to the city’s … Continue reading →

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Paseo, Interupted

Posted on March 13, 2007 by Eric

The Paseo Bridge replacement project is having some trouble this week.  Only one contractor submitted a bid for the design-build contract.  Since state law requires at least two bids, that’s a bit of a problem.  MoDOT says they are still … Continue reading →

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Fairfax bridge closure

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Eric

Beginning Wednesday, MoDOT will close the 1930s-era Fairfax Bridge for three weeks of emergency repairs.  This impacts the southbound lanes of US 69 between Platte and Wyandotte Counties.  Automobile traffic will be diverted to nearby I-635, but the closest bicycle … Continue reading →

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New bike shop!

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Eric

KC is getting a new bike shop this year. Epic Bike and Sport will be located in the new Tuileries Plaza shopping center on NW 64th Street at I-29. It will be one of 12 new concept stores affiliated with … Continue reading →

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