23mm tires? The Death Ride? Perry-Roubaix? Gravel riding and racing continues to grow and evolve. But riding rough road has a long history in Kansas City and nearby. We’ll explore. Before much of the world was paved, cyclists were riding. Even after much of the cycling world was looking for smoother surface, there were cyclists… Continue reading The Roots
Author: Local Cycling
Is Road Dead?
We think not, but we’ll explore the changes in the road cycling discipline for the Kansas City area. Road Racing. We have a long history in the metro as well the region. Stage Races, Circuit Races, Criteriums, Time Trials have all been part of the scene. The Tour of Kansas City was once the longest… Continue reading Is Road Dead?
Innocents Abroad
Teresa and I found ourselves unable to travel to the 2004 National Cyclocross Championship due to her work projects. We were both disappointed. Some few days later she called me from her work, asking, “Isn’t there a Masters World Championship for Cyclocross?” I was aware of the event, but knew few details, other than it… Continue reading Innocents Abroad