Category Archives: trails
Upcoming: new trail, swap meet, MTB Race, political fund raiser
A roundup of the next few days… Thursday, July 22nd: Groundbreaking for Waterfall Park Trail in Independence 5:30 p.m. behind Nature’s Pantry, 19019 40 Highway. City officials will begin work on a new trail connecting Waterfall Park to the popular … Continue reading
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Congressman Cleaver to break ground on Riverfront Trail segment, dedicate Freedom Mall sculptures
On Saturday US Congressman Emanuel Cleaver will break ground on the “Freedom Trail” – a segment of the Riverfront Heritage Trail that will finally link the trail across the state line and combine existing sections in KCK and KCMO. The … Continue reading
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KC Star features Swope trail builders
Today’s KC Star has a big story on the new mountain bike trails at Swope Park being developed by EarthRiders Trails Association. ERTA is planning what will likely be the longest urban single-track network anywhere in the country. Eventually 56 … Continue reading
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Tough week for safety
Tuesday: Cyclist caught by possible 18-wheeler right hook at 96th and Pflumm in Lenexa (no news story). Wednesday: Yet another sexual assault on a suburban trail (KCTV-5). Thursday: Child with minor injuries from car/bike collision in Blue Springs (Examiner). Friday: … Continue reading
Register now for Sunday’s Fountain Tour
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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Saturday is National Trails Day
On Saturday, cities across the metro area will host events celebrating National Trails Day. KCMO and EarthRiders Trails Association will build a new section of singletrack trail at Swope Park. Merriam will host a bike/hike to the farmers market on … Continue reading
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Trails KC scores $1.25 million
The new KCMO budget for 2010-2011 includes $1.25 million for Trails KC projects over the next year. That’s not too shabby during such challenging budget times. We may see construction on the Van Brunt and Line Creek projects this year. … Continue reading
Coming Up: City of Fountains Bicycle Tour
Kansas City’s marquee bicycle tour is fast approaching, and it makes the perfect gift for Fathers Day. Advance registration is now open for the Kansas City Bicycle Club’s City of Fountains Bicycle Tour, a family-friendly that includes many of Kansas … Continue reading
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Bikes and Trail for Chouteau Trafficway – public meeting tonight
This evening the City will have a public meeting on plans to rebuild Chouteau Trafficway into Chouteau Parkway, complete with bike lanes and a multi-use trail. If you can, please stop by the meeting tonight to support this plan. Chouteau … Continue reading
Platte County getting self-service bike stations
Platte County Parks & Rec and Epic Bike & Sport on NW 64th have received a grant to install a cool self-service bike station along popular trails in the county. The stations include an air pump, repair stand, and some … Continue reading
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