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Every Wednesday except the last Wednesday of the month, BBG KCMO will be hosting single speed, free or fixed, races at Westport High School Track. Free to enter, prizes for the fastest one to complete 20 laps. Come out and give it a go. Starts around 6:30. Even if you aren’t down to race, bring a brew, trick, or just chill fun times to be had by all.

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Stage 3 of the KC Street Cred series! Meet at E 4th and Campbell in Little Italy.  Registration starts at 2:30 pm, race begins at 3:00 pm. 5 greenbacks to race. Be prepared to race around in circles for 25+ minutes. David J is leading the pack! I’m hoping he takes it all, BBG! Click here to see the updated leaderboard. After party will be at Pot Pie, $1 PBRs & $5 pies!

Tomorrow NIGHT!!! Come pedal and enjoy what Kansas City is known for…JAZZ AND BBQ!

Tomorrow nite will be the first monthly Jazz ride, due to the snowy conditions, this ride will be in conjunction with the BBQ ride. We’re leaving from Sunfresh Market [4001 Mill Street] at 6:45 pm. Our first stop will be the Gates BBQ off 12th and Brooklyn then we’ll head to 18th and Vine. There’s a free jam at The Blue Room, located in the American Jazz Museum [1616 East 18th Street], lead by Hermon Merhari from 7-11pm. Hopefully I’ll see you cats there! KCM<3!!

****According to weather.com, it’s suppose to possibly flurry and be in the mid twenties. PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY!****

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This week is crammed with bike events. Definitely saved the best for last. The annual 816 Bike Collective Benefit is on Sunday [read more below]!!!! Hope to see you kids at some if not all of these events!

Starting point for Belles, Bikes, and Giggles

Wednesday: Belles, Bikes, & Giggles.

Our first ladies only ride was a success. We explored [swam] around the Discovery Center at the Kaufmann Foundation then headed north to the Union Hill Cemetery. Quite the late night adventure. These rides will be happening weekly.  Starting from Eagle Scout Fountain [39th and Gilham]. We’ll meet around 10:30.

Thursday: Third Thursday Alleycat @ Volker Velowerx.

Free to ride. Meet at 6 pm. Corner of 18th and Wyandotte. Due to this alleycat, Bike Polo is canceled. Stephen moved it from Sundays to Thursdays. Usually, We’ll play at 6 pm on the Holmes court. There’s an extra bike, so even if you don’t have beater you can try it out!!!!!!!!!!!

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First Third Thursday Alleycat [the suckers who brought Coke!

Friday: Mocktail Hour and BBQ RIDE

Mocktail Hour: 5-7 @ Bum Island in Westport. Come get your bike repaired from the Missouri Bike Federation. Even if you don’t need to work on your bike, stop by and chat.

BBQ Ride: 7:30 pm. Meet at Sunfresh Market in Westport. We’re heading to Oklahoma Joe’s [As seen on Man vs Food]! Here are the photos from last month’s ride to Earl Quick’s. We got there in the knick of time. Also, they had a slab special!

the gang.

July's Bikes, BBQ, & Good times.

OK Joe's!

Sunday: 816 Bike Collective Benefit.

The collective is a community supported bike shop. They work with volunteers passing on knowledge about bike mechanics and maintence. They donate bicycles to kids and adults in need of a mode of transportation and empowerment. Their current building at the corner of 31st and Troost was without electricity throughout the winter. They are looking to relocated to a space that will be more supportive of their efforts. Also, bearings need grease and grease costs money. This is their major benefit of the year. Come out and support bicycle awareness and empowerment in the 816!!

5 PM-Alleycat! $10 to enter, free admission into the benefit show. Starting point: Firefighter’s Fountain @ 31st and Washington. Tons of fun and prizes.

7 PM- Benefit Show at Californos [4124 Pennsylvania Avenue]. Silent Auction, Bands, DJs, and KCSprints! $7 at the door!

This week is going to be busy! Hopefully I’ll be able to squeeze a nap in poolside. ha!

-Caitlin

Name: Caitlin

Nickname: Corky

Star sign/Blood type: Scorpio/A+

Birthday: 11/2

Current city: Kansas City, Missouri [one cities, two states]

What’s the bike scene like in Kansas City for females?
I think it’s pretty diverse. From cyclocrossin’ to trickin’ to just straight crusin’ there are ladies representing every scene here.  That being said, Kansas City is not the most bike friendly place. We get all four seasons [right now being humidity central], have uncourteous/uninformed drivers, and hills a plenty. It does take a certain amount of toughness to navigate the city daily. Most females [and males] new to cycling &/or the city underestimate themselves. Only way to get stronger is to power up hills smiling through the glistening sweat  till the top. [a little Skeletonwitch blasting through the earbuds helps a bit, too!]

What’s your favourite ride right now? My Raleigh 1972/1973 (?) Professional conversion.

Where’s your favourite place to ride?
Kansas City! Specifically down to the West Bottoms and out East. I dig the train tracks, industrial buildings, and empty streets. I’ve also had some great adventures in Chicago during the summer. It’s so flat you can ride for hours and not even notice!

Favourite riding outfit: Bike shorts and nightgown, super breezy and lightweight. Perfect for the humid Killa City summers!

Favourite food: I’ve been on a big Kale kick lately.

Favourite movie: Mash. [I don’t really watch movies, I tend to fall asleep]

Favourite book: Night

What makes you laugh? Laffy Taffy jokes. Kickball arguments.

What makes you angry? Drivers not obeying laws [indicating/stopping at stop signs] and squealing children.

What are you listening to on your I-pod? Currently: Eccentric Soul V.1 [The Capsoul Label], White Flight [White Ark], Beach Fossils [s/t], Sonny and the Sunsets [Tomorrow is Alright].

Do you have any pets? Yep. Two dogs and cat.

Anything else you’d like to ad? Rock.Chalk.

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