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Emancipation Proclamation Bicycle Ride **
Want to start the New Year off right? Are you looking for a relaxed pace bicycle ride? Well come ride with the Emancipation Proclamation Bicycle Tour!
It was January 1, 1863 when the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, declaring that slavery had been declared illegal in United States. Missouri was admitted to the Union in 1821 as a slave state as part of the Missouri Compromise.
Many may not know that there were several established slave plantations strewed throughout the city. Join me and my fellow cyclist as we ride and learn about this history. You will also discover why and how some of the streets we journey daily on were named. There will be stops along the way. Narration is provided by Brother John Anderson.
This will be a slow paced ride, non-supported, for all skill levels. We will gather at Southeast Community Center, 3601 E 63rd St, Kansas City MO 64130. The ride begins at 10:00am. We will have lunch at the Peachtree Cafeteria enjoying some local soul food (not provided).
There are 3 great reasons why you should do this event-
The ride is FREE!
The temperature is supposed to be above freezing.
We’ll finish way before our Chiefs take on the SD Chargers and with help, clinch a divisional championship.
** Denotes events organized by third parties and/or community members. BikeWalkKC provides this a service to the community and is not responsible for these events.