Category Archives: Rides

Bike 4 the Brain this Labor Day

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Eric

Bike 4 the Brain is great charity ride that benefits local mental health non-profits, which are struggling to deal with cuts in state support in both Missouri and Kansas. B4B has a great route that covers Downtown, Midtown, the Northland, … Continue reading →

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Summer Breeze Ride this sunday

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Eric

This is Sunday is Summer Breeze, the KC Bicycle Club’s annual ride on the south side of the metro area. Starting at Longview Community College, Summer Breeze tours the rolling rural hills of southeastern Jackson and northern Cass Counties.  The … Continue reading →

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Cyclists and Prairie Village Police, one year later

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Eric

This time last year the big story in the bike community was the Prairie Village Police Department cracking down on cyclists who break traffic laws in big group rides. The Johnson County Bicycle Club stepped in to mediate the dispute, … Continue reading →

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Lenexa Midnight ride returns to the streets, kindof

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Eric

After last year’s disaster in the woods, the 15th annual Lenexa Midnight Ride is returning to the city streets, kindof.  Instead of the traditional route through Old Town Lenexa and the cave warehouses, the ride will be on a short … Continue reading →

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AIDS Bicycle Challenge Kickoff Party

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Eric

The sixth annual AIDS Bicycle Challenge is coming up on September 12th, so now is the time to be training, forming a team, and raising money.  Monday night’s A.B.C. kickoff party is a great way to do all three! There … Continue reading →

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Bicycling on the radio Wednesday

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Eric

On Wednesday KCUR’s Walt Bodine Show will feature three local ride leaders who will be talking about the many group rides available for folks of all skill levels. Walt Bodine Show Wednesday, June 29th30th, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. KCUR … Continue reading →

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Fountain Tour photos

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Eric

The City’s Bike KC program has some photos of the recent City of Fountains Bicycle Tour . The Kansas City Bicycle Club reported a record 300-plus people participated, raising lots of money for Friends of Trails and Friends of Fountains.

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Register now for Sunday’s Fountain Tour

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Eric

Kansas City’s marquee bicycle tour is just a few days away on Sunday June 20th, and advance registration will soon close.  Kansas City Bicycle Club’s City of Fountains Bicycle Tour is a family-friendly ride that includes many of Kansas City’s … Continue reading →

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Spin Pizza ride blog

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Eric

Spin Pizza now has a blog just for the weekly rides they host at their four locations (South Plaza, Lee’s Summit, Overland Park, and Olathe).  Check out the schedule, photos, and other happenings at spinrides.com.  And then be sure to … Continue reading →

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Dark Side Ride

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Eric

Noah just broke the news of a new Dark Side Ride this Friday night. 30-40 miles starting at sundown in Lenexa.

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