T-Shirt design contest for the Parkway Blast. Deadline is the Picnic, May 17th. Winner receives a free registration to the Parkway Blast and a SJBC hat.
You can email you entries to Joyce rjoyce471@aol.com
Ride of Silence May 21st
Meet 6:45p at Bode Middle School ride starts at 7:00 P.M.
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
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Bicycle Friendly Evening
On May 21st from 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., join us for a Bicycle Friendly Evening. This event is free and open to the public.
Communities in the Kansas City region are invited to enjoy the benefits of cleaner air, reduced traffic and improved public health. Join
us for a conversation about how we can create safe routes for cycling and encourage residents to bike for transportation, fitness and fun. Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists and Rebecca Anderson, Advocacy Director for Trek will be speaking on creating a bicycle-friendly Kansas City region. It will take place at the OldShawneeTown Hall, 11600 Johnson Dr. in Shawnee. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP / Questions: Email: ewaterman@marc.org; Phone: 816/474-4240
On May 22nd Andy Clarke will lead a Bicycle Friendly Workshop for the Kansas City Region. Treks advocacy director, Rebecca Anderson will also speak on building Bicycle Friendly Communities.Elected officials and
city staff from the region are invited to participate. This session will take place from 8:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the OldShawneeTown Hall, 11600 Johnson Dr. in Shawnee The charge is $45 and registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Online registration is at www.marc.org/gti or call 816/701-8234 Social Invitation click here Workshop Invitation click here
Mark your calendars - 2008 SJBC Events May 17 Annual Picnic (Hyde Park Shelter #1) May 17 - Parkway Blast T-Shirt Contest deadline May 20th - Bike Club Meeting May 21st - Ride of Silence May 26 Memorial Day Ride June 7 - Heartland Health Walk June 17 - Bike Club Meeting June 29 - Amelia Earhart Century July 4 76er Aug. 9 - Parkway Blast (f) Aug. TBA Highland Vidette Sept. 1 Labor Day Ride
Sept. 27 - Hill Challenge (f) Oct. 18 - Night Ride (f) (f) - Means the ride has a fee
