Don’t miss the Tour de Brew KC deadline!
This Sunday is the last day to pre-register for Tour de Brew KC! After Sunday, full price walk-up registration will be available the morning of the ride. Visit http://tourdebrewkc.com today!
Join thousands of people learning the beauty and benefits of active transportation this during Bike Month. BikeWalkKC is teaming partners all over the metro to bring you a whole month of events highlighting bicycling, walking and transit in the city
Handlebar Happy Hour – Thursday, May 2nd
This month’s featured speaker is Kristin Riott of Bridging the Gap. http://j.mp/12UsewZ
Bike Prom – May 11th
It’s glitz and glam on two wheels, with food, drinks, bike speed dating, and the tunes of local DJ Miles Bonny. Bike Prom is a blast for adults of all ages! https://bikewalkkc.org/bikeprom
Get 25% off your up do for the big event when you show your prom ticket at Silver Screen Salon in the Crossroads – plus 25% off product or styling tool when you mention Bike Prom!
Smart Cycling Ladies Night – May 14th
Free class designed and taught by women, for women. Get your questions answered and get some great tips and trips for biking for transportation while still maintaining a sense of individual style. http://j.mp/12UsIDh
Ride of Silence – May 15th
Join this worldwide memorial ride to honor people who have been injured or killed. It’s a powerful statement promoting the Share the Road message. Sponsored by the KC Metro Bike Club.
Bike-In Movie – May 16th
The Boulevard Drive-In is once again transformed into a Bike-In for a special screening of Premium Rush. Bring the family for a night under the stars with the Rosedale Development Association.
Bike Share to Work Day – May 17th
Kansas City B-cycle Powered by Blue KC celebrates National Bike to Work Day by offering a free trial of KC’s new bike share system.
Tour de Brew KC – May 19th
Follow the route of Kansas City’s oft-forgotten brewing history, seeing the sites, learning the stories, and hearing the fables of the beverage in Kansas City. New additions this year include Tallgrass Brewing from Manhattan, KS and our first foray into the Northland to visit the new Big Rip Brewing Co.
Sunday is the last day to pre-register at http://tourdebrewkc.com! Full price registration of $60 day of event.
Volunteer for Tour de Brew – We need your help to make this event a success and support BikeWalkKC’s year-round education and advocacy programs. Volunteers get free lunch, beer, and t-shirt. You can even ride the Tour and volunteer before or after! Sign up at https://bikewalkkc.org/brewvol2013
Roanoke Park Trails Grand Opening – June 1st
Celebrate the end of Bike Month with the opening of Kansas City’s newest mountain bike trail. Earth Riders Trails Association has spent the last couple of years putting in thousands of volunteer hours to build new singletrack in the heart of the city.
Take the Car Free Challenge
How many car trips can you replace with other options? This contest makes using active transportation fun and rewarding. Sign up yourself or a group of coworkers or friends at http://carfreekc.com. Log your miles, watch the leaderboard online, and win great prizes!
BikeWalkKC’s new app helps you walk and bike safe all over KC
Today we are excited to give you a sneak peek at BikeWalk(Safe)KC – our new online tool help you navigate KC on two wheels or two feet.
Our first “beta” version includes tools to help you:
- Report a crash, aggressive driver, broken trail, busted sidewalk, etc.
- Upload photos of problem spots
- Find bike parking near your destination
- Learn what to do if you are in a crash
- Find local bike routes
- Even more coming soon!
Check it out today on your computer or smart phone at https://bikewalkkc.org/safe
Why do you walk or ride? This year’s Bike Month posters and fliers feature quotes from local residents about why they walk and ride. Share your story, photo, and video – and read everyone else’s stories at http://bikemonth.bikewalkkc.org/why
Save the Date New Belgium Clips Film+Beer Festival on June 7th
The fine folks from Colorado are returning for a third year under start with awesome short films and delicious craft brews. Mark your calendars now and plan to bring the whole family. We are also giving away one of the famous New Belgium cruiser bikes, so this beauty could be yours! All current BikeWalkKC members will have extra chances to win the bike.
Help us keep producing Bike Month and other events all year round
We rely on your membership and support to do our work of making KC a better place to walk and bike. You can help us keep it up by becoming a member or making a donation online.