May 9 – 15, 2009

How many solo car trips can you replace with bicycling, walking, taking the bus, or carpooling?

Sign up at http://www.kcbike.info/bikeweek

May 8 – 10, 2009

Enjoy the scenic beauty of Cliff Drive right in the heart of the city while it is closed to cars from 2:00 p.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Monday.

More info at: http://cliffdrive.org/events/

Saturday, May 09, 2009 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

An intensive all day class designed to give you the skills necessary to safely and confidently bicycle on the streets with traffic.

Register online at http://bikeksg.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_KSG_Safety

Saturday, May 09, 2009 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Cycle City's Liberty store for a group ride of 30-35 miles and average speed of 16-18 mph.

http://cyclecitykc.com or 816-587-8181

Saturday, May 09, 2009 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Cycle City's Parkville store for a group ride of 30-35 miles and average speed of 16-18 mph.

http://cyclecitykc.com or 816-587-8181

Saturday, May 09, 2009 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Join Family Bicycles’ monthly free Bicycle Maintenance 101 workshop. The 2nd Saturday of each month Family Bicycles presents an interactive Bicycle Maintenance Workshop. Bring your bicycle and your questions. We choose one or two bicycles from the attendees to use as a demonstration of how to change a tire, make small derailleur and brake adjustments, how to clean and lube your chain and other topics. Class size is limited, so make reservations with Family Bicycles via email at info@familybicycleskc.com or by calling 816-268-1757.

Saturday, May 09, 2009 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Location: Acme Bicycle Company

The workshop will teach you how to travel by bike for commuting or other types of errands. We will begin with a discussion of bike safety and will then go for an easy ride. After the workshop ends at 10:15, we’ll head to the Earth Day Celebration at Theis Park for anyone who is interested.

Sponsored by the Sierra Club. A $5.00 donation is requested.

Contact 816-678-4359 or kobecobra76@gmail.com for more information.

Saturday, May 09, 2009 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Theis Park (a.k.a. Volker Park), across from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Stop by the Bike Week table at EarthFest to learn more about all opportunities available this year.

Monday, May 11, 2009 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Join Family Bicycles each morning and evening commute during Bike Week for a Rest Stop on the Trolley Track Trail. Family Bicycles will provide snacks, drinks and give away items to celebrate alternative transportation and cycling. The Rest Stop will be at the SW corner of Gregory and Wornall from 6:30am-9am and 4pm-6pm. Friday, we’ll join the KC Bike Club at 51st & Brookside Blvd for Breakfast on the Trolley Track Trail.

Contact Family Bicycles at http://www.familybicycleskc.com for more information.

Monday, May 11, 2009 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Location: Power & Light District. The "Living Room" under the orange canopy.

Join Mayor Funkhouser and Councilman Johnson as they unveil the City's action plan to achieve platinum designation as a bicycle and pedestrian friendly city. Breakfast snacks donated by Consentino's Market.

Monday, May 11, 2009 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join Family Bicycles each morning and evening commute during Bike Week for a Rest Stop on the Trolley Track Trail. Family Bicycles will provide snacks, drinks and give away items to celebrate alternative transportation and cycling. The Rest Stop will be at the SW corner of Gregory and Wornall from 6:30am-9am and 4pm-6pm. Friday, we’ll join the KC Bike Club at 51st & Brookside Blvd for Breakfast on the Trolley Track Trail.

Contact Family Bicycles at http://www.familybicycleskc.com for more information.

Monday, May 11, 2009 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join the folks from Volker Bicycles for 8-10 miles of casual/sociable riding around Kansas City, ending at a popular Brewpub in Westport.

Sponsored by Volker Bicycles, http://www.volkerbicycles.com

Monday, May 11, 2009 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

This easy group ride welcomes beginners and leaves no one behind. The ride leaves Epic Bike at 6pm for a 10 mile loop around Parkville.

Monday, May 11, 2009 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join The Wheel Cyclery for a casual ride that goes to the Downtown Airport and back. You can do 14/18 or 22 miles depending on your speed and mood. No one is left behind. Park on the south side of the building on the side street.

http://thewheelcyclery.com or 816-455-2453

Monday, May 11, 2009 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join Family Bicycles for a slow, easy paced one hour ride through the Brookside/Waldo neighborhoods of Kansas City. No one is ever left behind! Helmet and lights always required. Ride starts and ends at Family Bicycles, 7140 Wornall Rd; KCMO 64114. Call 816-268-1757 for more information.

Monday, May 11, 2009 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

River Market Cyclery hosts an easy ride around Downtown. No one is left behind.

Monday, May 11, 2009 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Tienda Casa Paloma -Meet in the parking lot.

Great ride for beginners, families or those wanting an easy, slow-paced ride. Ride leaders will demonstrate basic riding skills and no rider will be left behind. Bring money for dinner and plan on socializing at Casa Paloma after the ride.

Monday, May 11, 2009 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Overland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach will declare May as Bike Month at the City Council meeting.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Ride your bike to Caribou Coffee at Tuileries Plaza between 7 and 10 and get free coffee and bagel courtesy of Epic Bike and Sport.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

A 10 mile casually-paced ride. The ride departs Epic Bike at 9am and ends nearby at Caribou Coffee, where participants can get free coffee.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Stop by McCoy's Public House in Westport after work to meet some fellow Car-Free Challenge participants and celebrate the end of Day 2.

Hosted by the Army-EPA Midtown Maulers team.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Track Stand and Skid Contests. Starts at 6pm...Details will follow. Prizes will be awarded.

Sponsored by Volker Bicycles, http://www.volkerbicycles.com

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Stop by Overland Park City Hall on your way to work.

Breakfast breaks will be held from 6:30-8:30 a.m. at three city locations and will include fruit, bagels and coffee to refresh commuters. In addition, bicycle professionals will be on hand to complete a bike safety check on your favorite ride.

Sponsored by the City of Overland Park.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Starbucks and The Wheel will host a coffee stop at The Wheel. There will be coffee, as well as, pastries. We will also hand out stickers that allow participants to go to Starbucks up until 10p on Wed. and receive a FREE ICE TEA.

The Wheel is one block North of Vivion and Antioch - located directly across from the Metro park-and-ride lot that is next to Walgreens.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sponsored by Epic Bike and Sport, located in the Tuileries Plaza on NW 64th Street just west of I-29.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Stop in for breakfast at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center on your way to work.

Breakfast breaks will be held from 6:30-8:30 a.m. at three city locations and will include fruit, bagels and coffee to refresh commuters. In addition, bicycle professionals will be on hand to complete a bike safety check on your favorite ride.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join The Wheel Cyclery for a casual ride of approx. 25-30 miles at 12-15 mph average. Route will vary, moderately hilly. Ride leaves promptly at 6p. The ride is a no go if it is wet or under 60 degrees.
http://www.thewheelcyclery.com or 816-455-2453

Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join Kansas City's Newest Cycling Team Colavita/Parisi Coffee, 6pm at Volker Bicycles for a Hill Workout. Ride is an easy pace into Mission Hills where the team focuses on Hill Repeats.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Class covers anatomy of a bicycle, basic maintenance and flat repair.

Sponsored by Epic Bike and Sport, located in the Tuileries Plaza on NW 64th Street just west of I-29.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

The ride leaves at 6:30 p.m. from the Brookside parking lot on the north side of 63rd Street, just east of Brookside Blvd. At 6:35, there is an 8 mile at 8 mph ride for beginners that starts with a quick lesson on group riding and riding in traffic. Leaving at 6:30, are 14 mile and 16 mile routes at a moderate pace, 10-15 mph.

Friday, May 15, 2009 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Stop by the UMKC MAX station at 51st and Brookside Blvd for free breakfast courtesy of the Kansas City Bicycle Club and the America Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure.

May 15 – 17, 2009

Enjoy the scenic beauty of Cliff Drive right in the heart of the city while it is closed to cars from 2:00 p.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Monday.

More info at: http://cliffdrive.org/events/

Friday, May 15, 2009 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Stop in for breakfast at the Matt Ross Community Center on your way to work.

Breakfast breaks will be held from 6:30-8:30 a.m. at three city locations and will include fruit, bagels and coffee to refresh commuters. In addition, bicycle professionals will be on hand to complete a bike safety check on your favorite ride.

Sponsored by the City of Overland Park.

Saturday, May 16, 2009 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: Acme Bicycle Company. 18th and Locust in the Crossroads Arts District.

Details at: http://www.acmebicyclecompany.com/swapmeet.htm

Sponsored by The Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation and Acme Bicycle Company.

Saturday, May 16, 2009 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Kansas City Women On Wheels Bike Festival

http://kcwow.com/

Saturday, May 16, 2009 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Kansas City's biggest Alleycat race is always a great time. For the uninitiated, it's a giant scavenger hunt on bicycles. Get your friends together to form a team and see the city along the way. Stay for the after party with food, beverages, live music, and the KCSprints roller races.

Location: Acme Bicycle Company

Details: http://www.acmebicyclecompany.com/tourdecowtown.htm
or
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=73222589260

Sponsored by The Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation and Acme Bicycle Company.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Details to be announced. Sponsored by the Johnson County Bicycle Club.