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October 2019
Family Fun Day+Walktober at Longview Lake
Bring a picnic, bring your bikes, and bring your friends and family for a perfect fall day at the lake! *Enjoy Walktober: Longview Trail with Jackson County Parks + Rec *Explore Longview Lake Trails on foot, or try out a RideKC Bike *Enter the raffle and win fun prizes *Test your bike handling and earn a new helmet on the skills course *Donate your "pre-loved" bikes at our bike drive This is a great chance to catch up with old…
Find out more »North Kansas City Complete Streets Public Meeting
The mayor and city council of North Kansas City are considering removing recently-finished Complete Streets project on Armour Road, and will likely decide next steps at this special public meeting. There will be time for public comment: the mayor and city council need to hear why keeping Armour’s improvements in place is important to you. Learn more about the project and what you can do to speak up for vulnerable road users here: Why do we care about Armour Road…
Find out more »Walktober: Blue River Trail
Walk, ride or run a different trail every Sunday in October! The month of October is ideal for exercising outside ~ the temperatures are cool and the colors are spectacular. Walktober makes the most of this great season by inviting participants on a tour of autumn’s most vibrant landscapes and inspiring everyone to make movement a priority!! Dogs on leashes are welcome. Free and open to the public. Commemorative Walktober buttons, designed by artist Kevin Worley, for the first 200…
Find out more »“Truman Connected” Public Meeting
The City of Independence is holding a public meeting to share information about the "Truman Connected" project, which features a pedestrian and bicycle path that will connect residents and visitors to neighborhoods, Independence Square, Truman Library, Englewood Arts District, Truman Sports Complex, and the Rock Island Trail. Community feedback is important to developing the best possible route, so the City is seeking comments about optional concepts that link destinations you love and address barriers for reaching them by foot or bicycle,…
Find out more »Women+ Maintain Your Ride
Gain the skills you need to keep your bike rolling smoothly at Maintain Your Ride! Learn how to clean and lube your drive train, fix a flat, adjust your brakes and shifters, and more. We'll bring the trained instructors, bike stands, tools, and snacks, and you bring your bike, all your questions, and a willingness to get your hands dirty! One session: Tuesday, October 22nd 6-8:30PM This class is appropriate for adults (and teens 14+ with an adult), and we…
Find out more »Walktober: Brush Creek Trail
Walk, ride or run a different trail every Sunday in October! The month of October is ideal for exercising outside ~ the temperatures are cool and the colors are spectacular. Walktober makes the most of this great season by inviting participants on a tour of autumn’s most vibrant landscapes and inspiring everyone to make movement a priority!! Dogs on leashes are welcome. Free and open to the public. Commemorative Walktober buttons, designed by artist Kevin Worley, for the first 200…
Find out more »November 2019
Kansas City Tweed Ride
In the spirit of “The Golden Age of Bicycles,” BikeWalkKC cordially invites you to attend in the 10th annual Kansas City Tweed Ride! Please join us on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 at Concourse Park in Kansas City, MO for an afternoon of sophisticated social revelry upon the most marvelous machines ever devised. Tally-ho! Celebrate the Historic Northeast neighborhoods with us! We will congregate at the Colonnade at the intersection of St. John Avenue and Gladstone Blvd. at 10:30 a.m., with…
Find out more »Linwood Corridor Public Meeting
Public Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Come any time between 5:30 - 7 p.m. (short presentation at 5:45 p.m.) Mohart Multipurpose Center Multipurpose Room 3200 Wayne Kansas City, MO 64109 Share Your Ideas If you could improve transportation along Linwood Boulevard in Kansas City, what would you do? The City of Kansas City, in coordination with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), is developing the Linwood Corridor Plan to discover the answers. Attend the public open house to share your thoughts.…
Find out more »Cranksgiving KC
What do you get when you combine a bike ride with a Thanksgiving food drive? You get Cranksgiving, a Thanksgiving volunteer opportunity that actually pays off this holiday season. As we gather with our families and consume massive amounts of food each November, it's also important to keep in mind those who aren’t so fortunate. And while your first thought might be to take the more traditional route and spend time helping at a soup kitchen come turkey day, the…
Find out more »Trip the Light Fantastic Magical Bike Ride
TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC is a FREE EVENT for bicyclists to enjoy a 4.5-mile Magical Bike Ride through the hundreds of lighted, animated displays at Jackson County’s Christmas in the Park! LIGHTS AND HELMETS ARE REQUIRED for this night ride! Those without lights and helmets will not be permitted on the course. Please note the course is dark and hilly in places and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10. Ride at your own risk. 6:00…
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