Category Archives: safety
Dress Your Bike for Success – Free Clinic
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
Two kids hit in separate crashes
Update: A reader from the Old Northeast points out that the second wreck happened in the middle of a major police warrant sweep. The area was covered in sirens and police and news helicopters, distracting everyone traveling in the area … Continue reading
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Missouri House considers 3 foot passing law
This week the Missouri House of Representatives will consider a bill to establish a 3 foot passing law, requiring motorists to move over 3 feet when passing bicyclists. The insurance industry killed the last attempt to do this in 2005, … Continue reading
Bright at Night safety demonstrations and free lights
Hopefully you have noticed that the days are getting shorter and darkness is creeping into the typical commuting hours. So if you haven’t done it yet, put some new batteries in your lights and break out the reflective gear. Also … Continue reading
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Cyclists reach agreement with Prairie Village police
Maggi Hacker, President of the Johnson County Bicycle Club, has announced the details of an understanding with the Prairie Village Police Department that addresses issues with group rides and the law in that suburb. The agreement is meant to accommodate … Continue reading
Traffic laws apply to everyone
Want motorists to stop cutting you off, harassing you, not sharing the road? Well, obeying traffic laws goes both ways. The infamous Blue Moose group found this out the hard way when several of them recently received tickets in Prairie … Continue reading
