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May is Bike Month

Submitted by MoBikeFed Webmaster on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 7:31am

May is Bike Month in Missouri and across the country.  With many cities planning a variety of activities, it's the perfect time to explore the wide range bicycling opportunities available in Missouri.

Bike Week and Bike to Work Events
Learn more about bicycle commuting and using your bike for transportation.  Get a sample Bike to Work Day/Week proclomation for use in your own community.

Katy Trail 20th Anniversary
Rocheport Event. An event will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Rocheport to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the April 28, 1990, official opening of the trail. A ceremony will be held to recognize Pat Jones and other founders who helped make the trail a reality. The event will also feature a walk to the Ted Jones Memorial and a commemorative bike ride.
 
Pedaler's Jamboree. Welcome in the summer with a slow paced, family friendly, two wheeled celebration on the Katy Trail! The Pedaler's Jamboree and the Katy Trail Celebration Ride (KTCR) bicycle/music festival offer riders of all ages and abilities the opportunity to hear live music at communities across the scenic Katy Trail.
 
Mountain Biking
Missouri is fortunate to have several excellent mountain bike trails and is developing a national reputation as a singeltrack destination.  Find a trail near you via EarthRiders in Kansas City or Gateway Off-Road Cyclists in St. Louis. For mountain bike racing info, check out Midwest Fat Tire Series and United Federation of Dirt. 
 
Racing
Missouri has a vibrant racing community. The Missouri Bicycle Racing Association sponsors a full range of professional races, with several happening this month.
  
Bike Polo

Bicycle Polo is quickly emerging as a fun and popular sport. Missouri already has very active scenes in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia.

 
Critical Mass
A worldwide movement to make a statement about bicyclists being a legitimate part of the transportation system, Critical Mass rides happen on the last Friday of each month. Currently St. Louis and Kansas City have Critical Mass rides.
 
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