Note: Rides in italics have not yet been updated for the 2009 riding season, so be sure to contact the ride leader before showing up.Rides in orange are not KCBC-sanctioned rides. These may be removed from this page in the near future (they will still be on the KCBC/JCBC Joint Calendar).
If you do not sign a KCBC waiver before the ride, it is not considered a KCBC sanctioned ride, therefore, not insured by KCBC.
Please see the
KCBC Ride Calendar and the
KCBC/JCBC Joint Area Ride Calendar for other local rides.
These rides are for any bicyclist; not just members of KCBC. However if you are not a member of KCBC, we hope you will considering
JOINING to help promote bicycling in the Kansas City metropolitan area. If you are new to biking or group riding, there is a special version of the Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Brookside Weekly Ride. It is especially designed to introduce you to group riding safety and etiquette (and built confidence if required). For more information contact Laurie Chipman, 816-753-3164,
chipdsn1@swbell.net.
Mondays, 9:00 am Brookside Roasterie Ride (A,B): Meet behind the Roasterie Coffee House, 6223 Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64113. A slow to moderate ride that starts at the Roasterie Coffee House in Brookside and goes to Dean and Deluca's and back; 30 miles total. Contact Chris Hudson at chud37@gmail.com for more info.
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, Platte County Scenic & Hilly (B,C): Want to improve your climbing abilities? This 25 mile loop has plenty of consecutive medium hills that will put the burn in your legs. Meet at the Picture Hills Athletic parking lot west of I-29 and 64th Street (45 Hwy) in Picture Hills Shopping Center. The address is 6501North Cosby. Ride will take under two hours but lights might be necessary when lack of day light warrants. Questions? Call Joe Miriani at 816-746-4650 or E-mail to
joemiriani@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, 8:30 am, Lou's Weekly Ride (A, B): The morning rides to Fort Osage, Sibley, and Buckner continue through the winter as long as the temperature is above 35 and the roads are dry. We leave from the new parking lot at Necessary and RD Mize at 8:30 am. The loop is 35 miles, although sometimes we stretch it to 50. It is possible to split off at Buckner and go on to Wellington, Lexington, or even Richmond. The pace averages about 15 mph. To get to the start, exit Interstate 70 at Blue Parkway and drive north until the road dead ends at RD Mize. Turn east (right) and drive a quarter mile to Necessary. The new parking lot is just 100 yards north on Necessary. For more information, email or call Lou Joline, ride leader: 816-228-3842 home, 816-679-8185 cell, ljoline@aol.com.
Thursday, 6:00 pm, Northland Show & Go (A,B): Ride starts May 1st. Meet at the Embassy Suites Hotel 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64153. Park in the far north west parking lot. Approximately 30 miles of beautiful Northland rolling hills.
Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Brookside Weekly Ride (A,B): Meet in the parking lot North of 63rd behind The Roasterie coffee house and be ready to leave at 6:30 pm. This is a moderate paced ride but you
should be able average 10 mph. We regroup at the Village Church and
again just east of 79 and Lamar where riders can choose to take a
shorter or longer route (14-17 miles). From April to mid-September we
offer the 8 miles and 8 mph for beginners or those who just like the
slow lane. We ride all year, weather permitting. After the ride you are
invited to join us for food and drink at Hooper’s. This is a KCBC
sanctioned ride. Ride leader is Laurie Chipman, 816-753-3164,
chipdsn1@swbell.net.
Saturdays, 7:30 am, Ed's Greater Liberty Ride (A,B): Typically meet at Biscari Brothers Bicycle in Liberty. Routes normally 30-50 miles. Check website for routes & time changes - http://tinyurl.com/69bpwd.
Saturdays, 7:30 am, Northland Show & Go (A,B): Destination negotiable, but breakfast is always on our mind. Mileage varies from 20-60 miles depending on the mood of the group; typically at least 35 miles. Meet at the Embassy Suites Hotel 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64153. Park in the far north west parking lot. Contact Krysia 816-245-4123.
Sunday, usually 8:00 am, The Bloomsday Ride (A,B): (Start time announced
on Brookside Rides Yahoo site.) Begins in Brookside (KCMO) at the
Cosentino Market parking lot. Alternating each week, route to City
Market in downtown KCMO or Whole Foods on West 91st Street in Overland
Park--both about 8 miles. Pause for refreshments and conversation.
Second half offers option of a longer ride or return to Brookside.
Contact Doug Havach at
havix28@mailcan.com.
Sundays, 3:00 pm/6:00 pm, Raytown Fun Welcome Ride (A).Meet at Raytown Square parking lot, 350 Hwy and Gregory in Raytown, near Applebees Restaurant. We ride every Sunday unless the temp. is below 32 degrees or there is pouring rain. Summertime (May 15th-Sept 15th) the ride starts at 6 p.m. and we offer a "Slow Ride" (6-8 miles at 6-8 MPH; leader stays with slowest rider) and a "Regular Ride" (around 25 miles at 12-14 MPH). The rest of the year (Sept 16th-May 14th) we only hold the "Regular Ride" and it starts at 3 p.m. Ride leader is Brent Hugh at 816-695-6736 or director@mobikefed.org.
Ride Classifications:
A = Leisurely - less than 15 mph average
B = Medium - 15 to 18 mph average
C = Fast - over 18 mph average