Category Archives: Rides
KCBC offers Katy Trail Excursion and Northland Nightmare rides
The Kansas City Bicycle Club has two cool rides coming up. This weekend they are leading an overnight biking/camping/B&B trip on the Katy Trail. Going east from Rocheport they will be touring one of the most scenic parts of the … Continue reading
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Weekend events
Heart of America Bridge bike/ped path – Friday Free bagels on the bridge 7:00-8:30 a.m. Ribbon cutting at 2:00 p.m., followed by first ride across the bridge and after party until 7:00pm at The Caddy Shack. Details. Traffic Skills 101 … Continue reading
Big weekend showcases much of our local bike culture
If you thought last weekend was big for bicycling in Kansas City, this weekend is even bigger. Events all over the metro area will give you a very big slice of local culture. There’s something for almost every persuasion, whether … Continue reading
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Independence Family Bike Ride on the new Rock Creek Trail
This is a great opportunity to check out the new Rock Creek Trail being built in western Independence! Join Independence park staff for a family-friendly bicycle ride from Rotary Park to Country Club Park and back on the new Rock … Continue reading
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Bike 4 the Brain this Labor Day
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
Summer Breeze Ride this sunday
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
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
Lenexa Midnight ride returns to the streets, kindof
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
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
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
