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World Cup biking – what we know now

Biking to a World Cup match at KC Stadium? Here’s what we know about routes and bike parking:

This information is evolving as conversations continue with the City of Kansas City and KC2026 event organizers. We recommend confirming information with KC2026 Fan and Visitor Support.

Signs on the Blue River Trail point riders toward KC Stadium

Signs on the Blue River Trail point riders toward KC Stadium

How do I ride to KC Stadium (aka Arrowhead)?

From the West
Bike to the intersection of Stadium Drive and the Blue River Trail. The City of KCMO has created a map and will provide monitored bike racks and a shuttle to the stadium. The trailhead will be monitored from two hours before the game until an hour after the game. There are two options to get there:

1.Take the trail on Cleaver Boulevard to the bike lanes on Leeds Trafficway, or

2.Take the Brush Creek Trail east from the Country Club Plaza and then go north on the Blue River Trail to Stadium Drive
Tip: If coming from Downtown, Fan Fest, or Westport areas, use the cycletrack on Oak Street/Gillham Road to get to the Brush Creek Trail just east of the Country Club Plaza area.

From the East or South
Take the Rock Island Trail. Designated bike parking is located at the terminus of the Rock Island Trail near Gate 3, off Blue Ridge Cutoff.

The Regional Trails and Bikeways Map is our favorite resource for finding bike lanes/trails that you would never notice from a car, and often aren't even on Google Maps. This is a great way to plan your route, whether you are riding the Rock Island Trail from the east or the Brush Creek route from the west. 

The official bike parking at KC Stadium at the terminus of the Rock Island Trail at Lot L, Gate 3

The official bike parking at KC Stadium at the terminus of the Rock Island Trail at Lot L, Gate 3. It's not a Bike Share KC hub, so expect a $2 out-of-hub fee

Is there bike parking at the stadium?

Our understanding is that the Rock Island Trailhead in Parking Lot L, Gate 3 is the designated bike parking location for people who have tickets to a World Cup match. 

If you are biking in from the west, consider locking up your bike at the City of KCMO bike racks at the terminus of the Blue River Trail and taking the shuttle to the stadium.

Note: Bike Share KC riders are welcome to lock up and end their trips at either bike parking area! However, neither the Blue River Trail parking area nor the Rock Island Trail parking area are official Bike Share KC hubs, and BSKC riders who lock up and end their trips at either location will be charged a $2 out-of-hub convenience fee.

A Bike Share KC bike parked in front of a KC Heart celebrating soccer in Kansas City

Bike Share KC can make your ride to KC Stadium a breeze!

Questions? Tap the ? button on your Bike Share KC app or email the team at info@bikesharekc.com

Can I ride bike share to a World Cup match?

YES! Here are some things to keep in mind: 

Bike share means that if you end your trip and lock up, that bike is available for someone else to check out and ride. The only way to keep a bike for only your personal use is to lock up and leave the meter running (do not end your trip). Read the Frequently Asked Questions
Tip: An Explorer Pass allows you to leave the meter running for four hours at a time for a reduced price. Get the details about an Explorer Pass 

Our bikes are electric-assist, which makes them easy to pedal when they have a full charge, but hard to pedal if the battery runs out. Check the Bike Share KC app to confirm the bike you want to ride has a full battery before checking it out.

Cell phone service may be spotty with so many people in one place. During especially busy times, you may need to wait for crowds to disperse before you can unlock a bike. See more World Cup Party Pedaling tips here.

Monitored lot at the end of the Blue River Trail with shuttle service to KC Stadium

The bike parking area at the end of the Blue River Trail is monitored for security. Park your bike here and take the shuttle to KC Stadium

Plenty of space to park your bike at the Blue River Trail terminus

Bike Share KC riders are welcome to lock up and end their trips at the Blue River Trail bike parking area! However, it isn't an official Bike Share KC hub, so expect a $2 out-of-hub fee.

City leaders and event organizers are updating information almost daily about transportation to World Cup matches, and we are doing our best to keep up with the conversation. If you have information we don't, please include your sources in an email to  info@bikewalkkc.org.

Thanks for biking in Kansas City!

The Bike Share Team is all local to the Kansas City metro, and we want you to have a great time exploring our region on two wheels.

Download our app to find the closest Bike Share KC bikes or hub, and read our Frequently Asked Questions

Email us at info@bikesharekc.com or tap the ? button on the Bike Share KC app to ask questions or share your ideas for improving service

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (email or app is still the best way to contact customer service)

 

World Cup party pedaling with Bike Share KC

Are you attending a World Cup match or fan event this summer? Or maybe you're just navigating a city buzzing with soccer fans. Here are some tips for riding bike share to big events:

1. Plan ahead

Decide what route you will ride ahead of time. (Google Maps isn't always up-to-date, so we suggest the Regional Trails and Bikeways map! It's available online, and you can pick up a print copy in many area bike shops or request one be mailed to you) Park your car outside the busy area, using your Bike Share KC app to choose an area with plenty of bikes available. We recommend using a credit card instead of a debit card if possible, to avoid tying up your funds.

City leaders and KC2026 organizers are releasing new information about World Cup transportation almost daily, and we're doing our best to keep up. Click here to read what we know right now about World Cup-specific routes and parking.

2. Park and lock up

Use the Bike Share KC app to find an official parking hub, or for a $2 fee, lock up at a publicly-available bike rack, street sign, or other fixed object. Do not lock the bike to a bus stop or street car stop, tree, handrail, or private property, and make sure you aren't blocking a sidewalk, stairway, or doorway.

3. Don't panic

Cell phone service may be spotty with so many people in one place. During especially busy times, you may need to wait for crowds to disperse before you can unlock a bike.

Seriously. Don't panic.

If you are unable to end your trip and upload a photo, tap the ? button in the app to contact our real, human customer support staff. We will be in touch within 24 hours.

The Bike Share KC team celebrates!

The Bike Share Team is all local to Kansas City, and we want you to have a great time exploring our city on two wheels.

Download our app to find the closest Bike Share KC bikes or hub, and read our Frequently Asked Questions

Email us at info@bikesharekc.com or tap the ? button on the Bike Share KC app to ask questions or share your ideas for improving service

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (email or app is still the best way to contact customer service)

 

This offer is expired. Thanks for riding with us!

Our Bike Month gift to you: 30% off Annual Memberships

May is Bike Month! To celebrate, Bike Share KC is offering steep discounts on our Annual Memberships. Bike Share KC Annual Members get 80 minutes of free ride time every day with no unlock fees!

How to get 30% off an Annual BSKC Membership:

1. Download the Bike Share KC app from your Apple or Google app store and create an account.

2. Add the code to your "Coupons and Credits" before you select pricing and membership. Redeeming the BIKEMONTH26 code will automatically select an Annual Membership and activate the 30% discount.

3. To use your free ride minutes, select your membership when beginning a trip.

This offer is valid May 1-31 and is good for new and renewing members only. It does not apply to current members. Ride time beyond the 80 free minutes per day costs 25 cents per minute. Users may incur an extra fee for parking a bike outside a designated hub, parking without ending their trip or using the cable lock, or for parking a bike in a manner that blocks an access point.

Need more details? Read our Frequently Asked Questions or send us an email at info@bikesharekc.com.

Bike Share KC staff check out the new super efficient battery

The Bike Share Team is all local to Kansas City, and we want you to have a great time exploring our city on two wheels.

Download our app to find the closest Bike Share KC bikes or hub, and read our Frequently Asked Questions

Email us at info@bikesharekc.com or tap the ? button on the Bike Share KC app to ask questions or share your ideas for improving service

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (email or app is still the best way to contact customer service)

 

A group of volunteers poses with the bikes they rebranded

Volunteers give Bike Share KC a facelift!

A great big THANK YOU to volunteers from Velo Garage Bike Club and Henderson Engineers (plus Paul and Loring the BikeWalkKC superfans) for helping us update our bikes with the new Bike Share KC logo! The group removed old decals and cleaned up the frames, then applied the new stickers to 72 bikes. That makes a big dent in our to-do list!

Volunteer group poses with freshly cleaned bikes

Volunteer from Velo Garage works on a bike

Volunteers from Henderson Engineering pose with a bike they're working on

Volunteer Paul works on a bike

A freshly rebranded bike with the new Bike Share KC logo

A Henderson Engineering volunteer works on a bike

The Bike Share KC team poses with a new hub in KCK

The Bike Share Team is all local to Kansas City, and we want you to have a great time exploring our city on two wheels.

Download our app to find the closest Bike Share KC bikes or hub, and read our Frequently Asked Questions

Email us at info@bikesharekc.com or tap the ? button on the Bike Share KC app to ask questions or share your ideas for improving service

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (email or app is still the best way to contact customer service)

 

Take the Bike Share KC survey by December 31!

The survey is closed. Thank you for your feedback!

Take the Bike Share KC survey! Whether you rode with us a lot, a little, or not at all this year, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us plan for the future and fine-tune our processes to offer you even better service. Survey closes at midnight on December 31, 2025.

BONUS: When you complete the survey and share your contact information, you are entered to win a free annual Bike Share KC membership ($149 value)! If you’re already an annual member (thank you!), your next annual membership will be free. No refunds on a membership you’ve already purchased, and no trading in the membership for cash.

Questions? Email us at info@ridekcbike.com

Kansas bike share fleets in hibernation from December 1-March 1

Hibernation for Kansas bike share fleets

All Lenexa and Aspiria bikes, and a portion of the Kansas City, KS fleet will be out of service starting December 1. Each winter, the bikes in these fleets get a full tune-up over the winter months to prepare them for the busy spring biking season. In accordance with Bike Share KC’s agreements with our partners, the fleets will be hibernating from December until March. Bikes in the KCMO and North Kansas City fleets get their full tune-ups throughout the year.

If you are a Bike Share KC member, your membership works in all of our systems. Use the app to find bikes in KCMO, KCK, and North Kansas City all year round!

📪 Questions? Email our customer service team at info@bikesharekc.com.

New Bike Share Hubs Coming to Kansas City Neighborhoods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kansas City, MO (November 18, 2025) – Bike Share KC is expanding access to sustainable transportation with the opening of new bike share hubs in two Kansas City neighborhoods: Ivanhoe and Pendleton Heights.

Both hubs will open to the public on November 19, featuring brand-new electric bikes available for residents and visitors. The new stations will increase transportation and recreation options while strengthening connectivity for Kansas City’s east side neighborhoods.

The Ivanhoe hub will be located at 3644 Woodland Ave, directly across the street from the Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center. The Pendleton Heights hub will be located at the entrance to Maple Park, adjacent to the soccer fields.

Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council’s Executive Director Alana Henry explains the impact of a new bike hub in Ivanhoe, stating,

“In the community I serve, accessible and affordable transportation options can be a challenge for many individuals and their families. We are ecstatic to offer an additional resource onsite at our campus that addresses a key need for our community members. Partnership with BikeWalkKC on this important initiative to increase mobility and bike access will undoubtedly have a significant positive impact on the more than 6000 households in Ivanhoe.”

Jonathan Cokely, President of the Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association also shared his enthusiasm for the bike hub installation.

“Pendleton Heights is really excited to welcome the new Maple Park Bike Share Hub. This project will provide additional mobility access to our neighbors, encourage residents to enjoy the urban oasis of Cliff Drive, allow for joyful rides to KC Current matches, and bring positive programming to our parks.  Thank you to our partners Bike Share KC, Community Capital Fund, and the residents of Pendleton Heights who worked so diligently to get the bikes here.”

Bike Share KC offers a convenient, affordable way to get around the city. Simply check out bikes from any hub using the Bike Share KC app, ride to their destination, and return the bike for the next rider.

 

The Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council is now a Bike Share For All program partner.

Need a low-cost option for using bike share? The Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council can now offer subsidized bike share memberships for the community, joining six other service organizations that help distribute Bike Share for All memberships throughout the Greater Kansas City region. Learn more about Bike Share for All and find the full list of partner organizations at www.bikesharekc.com/bikeshareforall/

About Bike Share KC
Bike Share KC is a program of BikeWalkKC, a nonprofit organization working to create active, safe, and healthy communities across the Kansas City region. BikeWalkKC makes neighborhoods more livable and connected by promoting walking, biking, and active transportation through innovative programs, policies, and community engagement.

Contact:
Eric Vaughan, Director of Bike Share
eric.vaughan@bikewalkkc.org
www.bikesharekc.com

Saddle up, Ivanhoe and Pendleton Heights!

Free parking tips for bike share riders

Riders in Kansas City, MO, North Kansas City, MO, and Kansas City, KS may park and end their trips for FREE at any designated bike share hub (find them on the app). For a $2 out-of-hub convenience fee, you may also park at any public bike rack, or even to a street sign, as long as you're not blocking sidewalks, stairs, handrails, or transit stops. 

But what if your destination doesn’t have a bike share hub? You can still avoid the convenience fee if you follow these tips:

End your trip at a parking-only hub

Using rider data and guidance from our municipal partners, we activated existing bike racks in areas where people were already looking for bike parking. You can end your trip for FREE at these parking-only hubs! Click here for a list of parking only hubs (or you can find them on the app).

Leave the meter running

Just popping out for an errand? Locking your bike without ending your trip might help you avoid the convenience fee!

  • If you are a 30-day, 90-day, or annual member, you get 80 minutes of free ride time per day. That could be 80 minutes of riding around town, or it could be 20 minutes of riding to the grocery store, 40 leaving the meter running while you shop, and another 20 minutes of riding back to your original hub.
  • If you purchase an Explorer Pass, you get unlimited trips of up to 4 hours at a time. So if you bike 15 minutes to meet a friend for lunch, you can spend more than 3 hours gossiping over your burnt ends sandwich before pedaling to the next hub to end your trip.

Even walk-up riders can game the system! Walk-up rides cost 25 cents/minute, so you can lock up your bike and leave the meter running for up to 7 minutes for less than the cost of an out-of-hub convenience fee. That’s plenty of time to pick up your to-go order.

Note: Even members and Explorer Pass riders will be charged 25 cents per minute if they ride longer than 80 minutes a day (or 4 hours at a time for Explorer Pass). Double-check your math and keep an eye on your watch when you leave the meter running! Click here to learn more about memberships and passes.

Become a Bike Wrangler

Wranglers are monthly members who earn extra ride time and even monthly memberships by returning “stray” share bikes to our hubs. These special members aren’t exempt from the out-of-hub fee, but free monthly memberships and all those extra minutes might take the sting out of an occasional $2 charge. Click here to learn more about the Bike Wrangler program.

More about bike share parking 

These tips for out-of-hub parking are specifically for riders in KCMO, North Kansas City, and KCK. Riders in Lenexa may only end trips at designated bike share hubs, and riders on the Aspiria Campus may only end trips on the Aspiria Campus.

Wherever you end your bike share trip, use the cable and wheel lock to secure the bike, then follow instructions on the app to end your trip. Proper parking and locking helps prevent theft and vandalism of bikes and ensures that more bikes are available when you are ready to ride. If you leave a bike unlocked or parked improperly, you may incur additional charges. Click here to read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about fees and fines.

Have more questions? We want to help! Email us at info@bikesharekc.com.

 

A Bike Share KC team member shuffles bikes on a rainy day

The Bike Share Team is all local to Kansas City, and we want you to have a great time exploring our city on two wheels.

Download our app to find the closest Bike Share KC bikes or hub, and read our Frequently Asked Questions

Email us at info@bikesharekc.com or tap the ? button on the Bike Share KC app to ask questions or share your ideas for improving service

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (email or app is still the best way to contact customer service)

 

May is Bike Month! 30% off Annual RideKC Bike Memberships with code BIKEMONTH23

Bike Month Special: 30% off Annual Memberships

This offer is no longer available. Thanks for celebrating Bike Month with us!

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May is Bike Month! To celebrate, RideKC Bike is offering steep discounts on our Annual Memberships. RideKC Bike Annual Members get 80 minutes of free ride time every day with no unlock fees!

How to get 30% off an Annual RKCB Membership:

1. Download the RideKC Bike app from your Apple or Google app store and create an account.

2. Redeem the BIKEMONTH25 code in "Coupons and Credits" before you select pricing and membership. Redeeming the code will automatically select an Annual Membership and activate the 30% discount.

3. Confirm your purchase and enjoy your ride!

This offer is valid May 1-31 and is good for new and renewing members only. It does not apply to current members. Ride time beyond the 80 free minutes per day costs 25 cents per minute. Users may incur an extra fee for parking a bike without ending their trip or using the cable lock, or for parking a bike in a manner that blocks an access point.

Need more details? Read our Ride With Us guide or send us an email at info@ridekcbike.com.

RideKC Bike hub near the dam at Shawnee Mission Park

RideKC Bike addresses news story regarding the Johnson County Park & Recreation District’s decision to discontinue the RideKC Bike program at local parks

RideKC Bike sent an email to the editor of the Johnson County Post in response to Roxie Hammill’s article “Johnson County park district will end bike rental program” that ran on January 27, 2025. RideKC Bike was not interviewed for the story and there are a number of inaccuracies and omissions that we feel need to be addressed. Below is a copy of our correspondence to Kyle Palmer, editor of the Johnson County Post. 

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Hello Kyle,

I am writing about Roxie Hammill’s January 27 story, “Johnson County park district will end bike rental program.” I am disappointed that the story ran without any attempt to reach BikeWalkKC or our RideKC Bike program for background information, context, or a statement. There are a number of inaccuracies and omissions that we feel need to be addressed. They include:

Contract cancellation.

The Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD)  board did not cancel the contract. The contract reached its predetermined end date and the board chose not to renew it. 

Electric bikes (E-bikes).

The news story is correct that the program used non-electric bikes. This was JCPRD’s choice. When the program started, RideKC Bike was already in the process of converting our bikes to an all-electric fleet. We advised JCPRD that the primary bike vendors who supply bikes to bike share programs were phasing out traditional pedal bikes and would soon only offer and support e-bikes. However, JCPRD made the choice to use non-electric bikes. 

Financial loss.

It is highly incorrect to say that the project lost $300,000. JCPRD knew exactly how much the program was going to cost and agreed to provide the funding. It was never expected to “break even.” The reality is that JCPRD decided to stop funding the program. That is certainly their decision to make.

What the general public may not know is that most bike share systems are offered as an amenity to the public, with customer rental fees covering only a fraction of the actual cost. These programs almost always rely on the annual appropriation of public funds to fully support the operation and maintenance. JCPRD’s decision to stop funding the bike program should not be misconstrued as a failure of the program to produce revenue. 

Program funding alternatives.

While the overall program costs mentioned in the article are accurate, the story failed to include the fact that RideKC Bike made several attempts to help JCPRD staff find alternative funding sources in order to upgrade the fleet to e-bikes and to continue the program. We shared information about three federal grant cycles that were available to them over the last five years. These grants would have covered 80% of the cost to purchase equipment. On one occasion, our staff helped JCPRD staff in writing a funding application, but for reasons not shared with us, JCPRD staff opted to not submit it.  

Customer satisfaction.

RideKC Bike conducts annual satisfaction surveys of its RideKC Bike customers. For customers of the JCPRD bikes, their satisfaction was consistently above 90%. RideKC Bike received many requests for bikes at additional locations as well as requests for electric bikes. Riders gave 4+ stars on 91% of their trips, and 92% of respondents said they were “likely” or “very likely” to recommend the service. No mention of how the public used or viewed the program was included in the news story.

Thank you for the opportunity to shed additional light and details on the JCPRD’s decision to stop funding the RideKC Bike program. We know the program was much loved and used by residents. Unfortunately, this news story has generated much unnecessary confusion among the multiple regional municipalities that are a part of BikeWalkKC's RideKC Bike program and among the general public. My staff and I would appreciate a follow-up article on this story to help clear up some of the confusion and questions the public and other RideKC Bike program participants may have. 

Sincerely,

Eric Rogers, Executive Director
BikeWalkKC and RideKC Bike

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We know many patrons will miss having the bikes in Johnson County parks in 2025. There are other locations throughout the Greater Kansas City region where you can access RideKC Bikes, such as Lenexa, Kansas City, KS, Kansas City, MO, The City of North Kansas City, and the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park. Download and use the RideKC Bike app from Google Play or the Apple Store for exact locations.  

Take action

If the loss of bike share in county parks concerns or impacts you, please take a couple minutes to send an email to the County Commission.