▶️ Video by BikeWalkKC Member and safe streets champion Matt Staub (Proxima) “On the surface it seems like I’m teaching them to ride a bicycle… no, I’m teaching them to believe in themselves!” – Mitchell, BikeWalkKC Education Program Instructor We’re now up to over 70,000 students served, and we still can’t get over what […]
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Summer fun with BikeWalkKC 🍓 June 2026 Newsletter (1 of 2)
Xander came home from school with a big question: “Mom, why don’t we have more sidewalks?!” Earlier that day, he had participated in BikeWalkKC’s STEP pedestrian safety program at his school, TA Edison Elementary in Kansas City, Kansas. As they practiced looking both ways and listening for cars, the instructors also showed them how to […]
Even MORE Bike Month 🚲🚲 May 2026 Newsletter (2 of 2)
In 2016 Andrew Killen, a teacher at KC East High School, wanted to spread bike joy among his students. Mr. Killen partnered with BikeWalkKC and started planning… The kids got excited, and the first Bike Club class maxxed out at 35 students! Bike Club provides skills and equipment for students to use bikes as their […]
UPDATE: One bike lane saved, more are at risk! [Save America’s Bike Lanes]
UPDATE May 8, 2026 : Celebrate, but keep fighting Here’s the good news: The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is celebrating winning their recent court battle to save the 15th Street bike lane in Washington, D.C.! BIG thanks to local KC metro individual bicylists and groups Velo Garage Thirsty Thursday and Women-Led Cycling for riding in […]
Confusing E-bike legislation doesn’t make anyone safer
By Rayan Makarem, BikeWalkKC Director of Policy and Advocacy This past weekend, driving back home through Johnson County, I encountered multiple instances of kids riding electric cycles through the streets, sharing lanes with cars, and in one unfortunate instance for my parents’ brain, performing a wheelie. The good news: all the kids were wearing helmets. […]
Happy Bike Month 🚲 May 2026 Newsletter (1 of 2)
Have you met our friend Mark? Mark Green has been supporting BikeWalkKC for a long time. He’s an advocate, a volunteer, and a member! What brought you to BikeWalkKC? A friend of mine served on the board in the early days. I had just purchased a bike and started bike commuting. My current councilman [Eric […]
Rules of the Road with Attorneys Paul Anderson & Mark Schloegel
Welcome to Rules of the Road with Popham Law! Attorney Paul Anderson has answers to common questions about bicyclists’ rights and responsibilities. Q: Are bikes treated like cars or pedestrians? A: As a cyclist, you have the same rights and duties as drivers of vehicles: you’re allowed to be on the road, you ride with […]
Tiptoe through the tulips 🌷 April 2026 newsletter
Touchdown! Shawn Barber donates 11 bikes As the Player Engagement Manager (and former linebacker) for our own Kansas City Chiefs, Shawn Barber knows a bit about tackling big challenges. Students in our Maintain Your Ride program won’t be using these bikes to sack the quarterback, but they will take on do-it-yourself bicycle maintenance skills and […]
A spring in our step 🌱 March 2026 newsletter
Your pre-loved gear consigned at Big Muddy has raised over $800 for bike helmets, neighborhood advocacy, and safety education! Two years ago, we opened a consignment account with Big Muddy Gear Exchange and invited BikeWalkKC supporters to sell their used tents, bikes, backpacks, and more to benefit BikeWalkKC programs. And what an incredible response! To […]
Outgrow your tent? Turn it into bike safety education with Big Muddy Gear Exchange + BikeWalkKC
We’re proud to be celebrating another year of partnership for people and planet with Big Muddy Gear Exchange! Owners Nathan and Gina are committed to to keeping outdoor clothing and gear out of landfills and making it easier and cheaper for people to enjoy get outside and nature. Whether you’re offloading a tent that your […]