The localcycling.com newsteam filled up the Pathfinder the other day to the tune of $3.00 per gallon. Whatever your political views are on fuel sustainabiltiy, that's not cheap. If you're reading this story you've probably got a bicycle, right?

 So for those of you needing a little kick in the pants to two wheel it around for something other than a lenghty set up for a city limit sprint, here are some resources. Last year at Earth Day we cooked up a little reward system at www.choose2bike.com. Check out our monthly incentives and inspirations.

This coming Wednesday February 27th in Shawnee (6:30 PM at the Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive), there will be a nice clinic on how to get around Shawnee by bike, for recreational and practical reasons. What organized ride opportunities are available, how to hook up with other parts of the city, and equipment needs (bicycle and otherwise) for all types of cycling will be covered. Deb Ridgway, KCMO Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, will be on hand to talk about how riding a bike can be as much fun for adults as it is for children. She will share her vision for creating a bicycle friendly region, the role Kansas City is playing, and how you can change your community. You don't have to RSVP, but it would be nice: (913)631-5200 .

The folks in St. Louis have got it going on at the St. Louis Bike Fed, watch the video on getting around by bike. Lots of good things are coming up in May for Bike To Work Week, including regional programs like the Go By Bike Challenge .

Lastly, who does it by bike as often as anybody? Check out our good friend Noah's bike commuter blog.