Sunday offers an excellent chance to test your road race skills on the classic Baldwin City Road Race course. While only offering one event, rather than a stage race this year, it should be enought to get your heart rate up. More info at our friends over at www.kcbike.com

Greg LeMond is an icon in bike racing AND has never been afraid to speak his mind. Greg will be in Kansas City to speak on an issue of his personal concern:

Lionheart Luncheon 2008 for Sunflower House Keynote Speaker: Greg LeMond, 1st American and 3 time winner of the Tour de France.
August 7th, 2008
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Jack Reardon Civic Center, KCK
$50 Admission for ONE
$100 Invitation for ONE to a VIP Reception on August 6th for Greg LeMond and admittance to luncheon on the 7th at the Jack Reardon Civic Center. VIP Reception tickets are limited!
Tickets may be purchased on www.sunflowerhouse.org or at 913-631-5800.
The 2008 Lionheart Luncheon is sure to change the way we see child abuse. Many of us think that our children are immune the tragedy of sexual abuse.  Greg LeMond will shatter child abuse myths and awaken Kansas City minds to the lifelong effects of child abuse. He will be speaking about his own experience, the process to overcome and the importance a child advocacy center plays in the lives of abused children.
Over 30 million Americans living today have been sexually abused as children. Of those, 9 million have kept it secret. Child abuse continues to be in epidemic proportions.  By telling his secret, Greg LeMond will be changing lives.

Here's the press release for tomorrow's program on KCUR (89.3):

Thursday June 26th, 2008 11:00 AM - 12 Noon

Commuting by Bicycle
High gas prices have increased public transit ridership all across the nation. And as more people move out of their private vehicles as gasoline hits $4 a gallon, some are choosing to put their bodies to the test…and use pedal power.

Commuting by bicycle is no longer limited to the passionate few who don bright-colored spandex and take their seat on a recumbent bike. It’s increasing in popularity among daily commuters – those who bike to work, on errands, or to catch a show.

Unfortunately, some drivers are still unaware of the size advantage their multi-ton vehicles have over their two-wheeled human-powered neighbors, and some bicyclists don’t respect the rules of the road as they’re required to.

Today Steve Kraske welcomes guests – including those who commute to work by bicycle each day – to discuss why they choose to bike to work and the store, the routes they take, and how their average speed often equals that of commuters in their cars. Sure – one may arrive a few minutes ahead of the other – but who just got the good workout and didn’t spend a dime on gas?