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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Missouri Bicycling, Walking, and Running Event Calendar
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Bike Month
- Description:
- May is Bike Month. Bike Month is celebrated around Missouri in a variety of ways.
[All day event] KC:Bicycle Friendly Communities Summit
- Description:
- Kansas City, MO, and Shawnee, KS, are bringing in staff from the League of American Bicyclists to conduct a "Bicycle Friendly Evening" May 21st and a Bicycle Friendly Communities Training Workshop May 22nd.
On May 21st from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., join us for a Bicycle Friendly Evening. This event is free and open to the public. Communities in the Kansas City region are invited to enjoy the benefits of cleaner air, reduced traffic and improved public health. Join us for a conversation about how we can create safe routes for cycling and encourage residents to bike for transportation, fitness and fun. Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists and Rebecca Anderson, Advocacy Director for Trek will be speaking on creating a bicycle-friendly Kansas City region. It will take place at the Old Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Dr. in Shawnee. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP / Questions: Email: ewaterman@marc.org; Phone: 816/474-4240
On May 22nd Andy Clarke will lead a Bicycle Friendly Workshop for the Kansas City Region. Trek’s advocacy director, Rebecca Anderson will also speak on building Bicycle Friendly Communities. Elected officials and city staff from the region are invited to participate. This session will take place from 8:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Old Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Dr. in Shawnee The charge is $45 and registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Online registration is at http://www.marc.org/gti or call 816/701-8234
Kansas City, Missouri, and Shawnee, Kansas, are organizing the event. Shawnee is currently a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community and wants to move up to silver. Kansas City, Missouri, is just starting the Bicycle Friendly Community process.
More info about the BFC program: http://www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org/
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[6:00pm] SPFLD: Lebanon's Thursday night ride
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- 30-40 miler rolling hills, leaves from hospital parking lot @ 5pm. Social to spirited pace, depends on mood.
for more info contact danjohnson@sprg.mercy.net
[6:30pm] KC: Brookside Ride
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- Meet in the parking lot North of 63rd behind Bella Napoli and be ready to leave at 6:30 pm. This is a moderate paced ride but you should be able average 10 mph. We regroup at the Village Church and again just east of 79 and Lamar where riders can choose to take a shorter or longer route (14-18 miles). We ride all year, weather permitting. After the ride you are invited to join us for food and drink at Hooper's. Ride leader is Laurie Chipman, 816-753-3164, chipdsn1@swbell.net.
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