Archive for the 'Missouri' Category (Page 6)
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Kansas City Cyclists Tell Their Stories
Posted on September 24, 2008 | No CommentsThe Kansas City Star recently put out a call for bicycling stories, and were apparently inundated with response from their readers. In Saturday’s paper, they printed a few of them: We asked if you are biking more, and the e-mails started rolling in. We’ll take that as a yes. Bike sales …Tour of Missouri 2008 Wrap-Up
Posted on September 15, 2008 | No CommentsLast week’s running of the second annual Tour of Missouri professional bicycle race ended on Sunday in St. Louis. Christian Vande Velde of Team Garmin-Chipotle won the yellow jersey, beating Michael Rogers of Team Columbia by 18 seconds and Svein Tuft of Symmetrics by 48 seconds. Last year’s …Bikes Versus Cars in Kansas City
Posted on September 12, 2008 | 1 CommentIs it war on the streets between bicycles and cars? Seems some would like you to think so. KSHB-TV in Kansas City broadcast a piece they entitled Bikes Versus Cars on the Streets and muck-raking blog Tony’s Kansas City responded with It’s time to start issuing tickets to reckless Kansas City …Driver Finally Pays For Killing Cyclist
Posted on September 10, 2008 | No CommentsThe family of John Triggs, who was run over and killed by a cement truck in downtown Kansas City, Missouri in June 2006, has finally gotten a measure of justice. John Triggs was an avid cyclist who rode his bike through most of the United States and much of Europe and …Follow Along With The Tour of Missouri
Posted on September 8, 2008 | No CommentsThe best way to follow the Tour of Missouri, of course, is live and in person, but not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to do so. For those unable to attend all or part of the race, there are a number of ways to keep up with …St. Joseph Goes Bicycle Crazy
Posted on September 5, 2008 | No CommentsSt. Joseph isn’t Missouri’s largest city, but this year the Northwestern Missouri community of just under 75,000 residents has taken major strides toward becoming one of the state’s most bicycle-friendly. Here are some recent developments: Tour of Missouri St. Joseph scored the coup of becoming the host city for the first day of …Ride with the Tour of Missouri
Posted on August 29, 2008 | 1 CommentThe second running of the Tour of Missouri professional bicycle race takes place September 8th through the 14th, starting in St. Joseph and ending in St. Louis. As part of the festivities leading up to the race itself, many of the communities along the route are holding pre-ride festivities and recreational …Lance Armstrong to Speak in KC Sept. 3rd
Posted on August 22, 2008 | No CommentsSeven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong will speak at the 2008 American Royal Boots, BBQ, and Business Luncheon on September 3rd, 11:30 a.m. in Hale Arena. Lance is one of the most decorated and successful athletes in the history of sports and his personal story of fame, …By Paddle and Pedal
Posted on August 20, 2008 | No CommentsThe third annual Missouri River 340, the world’s longest non-stop river race, took place June 15th-19th, starting in Kansas City and ending in St. Charles. Two of the participants paddled across the state west-to-east in their kayaks, then pedaled bicycles back home to Grandview, with their boats in tow on custom-designed …KC Trails Highlighted in DirtRag
Posted on August 14, 2008 | No CommentsThe july 2008 issue of DirtRag Magazine contains an articled titled “I-70 Ride Guide” that covers some of the trails positioned along Interstate 70 as it crosses the country from Maryland to Utah. In addition to highlighting trails in Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, Colorado, and Utah, the article shines the light on …-
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