Bike KC

Riverfront Heritage Trail: Dedication & Groundbreaking

deb — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:02:56 +0000

Saturday, July 10th. 4:30 PM – 1009 West 8th Street, KCMO. Join Congressman Cleaver and others as we dedicate a vital segment of the Riverfront Heritage Trail.

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deb — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:38:25 +0000

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Dress Your Bike For Success – May 25th

Eric Rogers — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:01:48 +0000

Dress Your Bike For Success free clinic
Tuesday, May 25th, 6:00 p.m. at Tony Aguirre Community Center.
From tools to tires and racks to packs this class will give you the lowdown on carrying cargo, keeping clean and riding through KC’s changing weather. Register now.

Learn to drive your bike on May 18th

Eric Rogers — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:42:14 +0000

Drive Your Bike
Crazy intersections and major roads will be a barrier no more. Learn the basics of handling even the stickiest traffic situations on a bike. You’ll also learn how basic traffic law affects your riding.

Tuesday, May 18th at 6:00 p.m.
Westport-Roanoke Community Center, 3601 Roanoke Road, KCMO 64111
Register now

Sunday Parkways May 16th

Eric Rogers — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:31:52 +0000

For its third year, the popular Car Free Weekends on Cliff Drive expands into Kansas City’s first Ciclovia, the international movement to temporarily close city streets and open them to people.

Sunday, May 16th, Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Cliff Drive and Gladstone Boulevard in the Old Northeast. Between the KC Museum and the Indian Mound.

The streets will open for people to walk, run, bike, rollerblade, skate board, socialize, and just enjoy the neighborhood. Family-friendly activities include live music, food and beverages, bike checks and helmets for kids, storytellers, history walks, yoga, dog shows, and much more.

Get all the details, schedule of activities, and a map from the KCMO Parks Department.

See what Sunday Parkways looks like in New York:

And in Bogotá, Columbia, where it Ciclovia started:

Bike Week Kickoff

City dignitaries will hold an official Bike Week kickoff at Noon at the Indian Mounda. Mayor Funkhouser will speak about Bike Week around 3:00 p.m. at the Indian Mound.

Future Sunday Parkways

If this first event is successful the City hopes to expand to multiple events during the summer, in each Council District.

About Ciclovia

The Ciclovia movement started in Bogota, Columbia and has spread around the world. Streetswiki has a great article about Ciclovia.