Category Archives: Your city

Independence Family Bike Ride on the new Rock Creek Trail

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Eric

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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Mayor Funkhouser bike/ped town hall Wednesday evening

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Eric

The Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation is hosting a public town hall meeting with Mayor Mark Funkhouser.  Everyone is invited to come hear about the Mayor talk about bicycling and walking.  This is your chance to ask the Mayor about … Continue reading →

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Real estate agent offering bike tours of local neighborhoods and properties for sale

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Eric

Real estate agent Laura Sterchi is offering free bike tours of local neighborhoods, including properties for sale or rent and neighborhood features like shops, restaurants, parks, etc..  This is a great way to explore your city and get to know … Continue reading →

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Bike night at The Drop

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Eric

Just found out about this cool deal.  Wednesdays are Bike Night at The Drop on Union Hill. Ride your bike there to get $2 beers starting at 7:00 p.m. The Drop is a neighborhood bistro with a great menu and … Continue reading →

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Livable Streets Lee’s Summit taking off

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Eric

Livable Streets Lee’s Summit is a new city/community partnership working to make sure the rapid growth in this southeast suburb keeps the city livable for people by incorporating all roadway users into the growing transportation system The group is already … Continue reading →

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Tour of KC this weekend

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Eric

Now that Governor Jay Nixon has killed the Tour of Missouri, this weekend’s Tour of Kansas City is the only opportunity to see professional bicycling racing on our city’s streets. The three day event event brings in some great talent … Continue reading →

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KC Star features Swope trail builders

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Eric

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

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Eric

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 →

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Coming Up: City of Fountains Bicycle Tour

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Eric

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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Platte County getting self-service bike stations

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Eric

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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