e-biking in Kansas City

While riding on the trail that parallels the Blue River north of MLK Jr Boulevard, I came upon three small children riding northbound and a little further along two more small children. I was alarmed that these kids were riding alone on this trail when I noticed a man driving slowly along Coal Mine Road (Manchester Trafficway). He was a father watching his kids and their friends riding along what is an excellent trail for learners.

The road has almost no traffic and the bike path, smooth and wide, has plenty of buffer between the street on one side and the river on the other. There are no obstacles or obstructions on the side of the path. The kids could ride at their own individual pace and he could still keep an eye on the whole group.

So instead of sitting on the couch watching Sunday afternoon football games, he had taken the crew and their bikes with his pickup to a place where they could safely get fresh air and exercise.

As I approached, he even alerted them to make way for me though I slowed nearly to a stop to pass safely (and compliment each on their cycling skills).

For me it was uplifting to come on such a scene that Sunday afternoon.