The “Rose Rocks” that are common on the NuDraper offroad trails have been disappearing at an alarming rate. Trail stewards have come up with an innovative solution to keep this unique native rock at home. Beginning this weekend a work crew will spray a resin coating to affix the rocks in place. The resin is… Continue reading Rose Rock Issues
Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski
“The Hill” Renamed
The St. Louis neighborhood, formerly known as “The Hill” is about to be retitled. The formerly, heavily Italian-American neighborhood, located south of Forest Park on the high ground will now be known as “The Berg”. The proclomation by local city fathers renaming the area was brought about by the influx of native Belgians that have… Continue reading “The Hill” Renamed
This Week in KC Localcycling 3/28
Tuesday 3/29 is the kickoff party for the Tuesday Night Criterieums. Discounts for early sign ups. Saturday 4/2 is Spring Fling 5 at Clinton Lake. The finale of the Finale Check your points for the series here. Sunday 4/3 Get your Flanders on at the Bazaar Road Race. Flahute skills essential. Need that midweek hard… Continue reading This Week in KC Localcycling 3/28
Wednesday Hill Ride
If you like to race bikes, you’ve got to do the hard training. The KC Metro area is fortunate to have three unique and fundamental rides to develop racing fitness and skills. The Tuesday Night Training Criteriums (often referred to as the “Tuesday Night Worlds”) will fire up in a few weeks. Starting Wednesday 3/23… Continue reading Wednesday Hill Ride
News Shorts 3/21/11
Here are some weekend results: Spring Fling 3/19 at Clinton Lake Windy race at at Perry Lake for the Dam Race Finale. Series Points here. Photos from Roger Harrison here. Come join the localcycling team’s start of the week Recovery Ride from Waxy O’Sheas (tonight and every Monday 6:30PM). Waxy’s is at the corner of… Continue reading News Shorts 3/21/11
Hilly Ride Recon
A certain challenging “Show and Go” ride, that has more than a few hills, barbecue and beer at the finish and starts in Shawnee is near kickoff. As the weather warms, you can expect to test your pack and climbing skills with up to seventy other riders. The Localcycling team is checking out the road… Continue reading Hilly Ride Recon
Training Criteriums (Tuesday Night Worlds)
Click on the attached below for the flyer for the scoop on the weekday “Training Ride” aka Tuesday Night Worlds. This is a a criterium formatted event that has been held at the Kansas Commerce Center for a number of years. First organized by the KCBC Racing team, then by Chris Hess and NEET MOTO, the event… Continue reading Training Criteriums (Tuesday Night Worlds)
Dam Race 2 2011 Results
Roger Harrison has pics (and scans of the results) of Race number two of the Perry Dam Race Series. The hard folks came out for this cold and windy day.
Weekend Events 3/11
The United Federation of Dirt series kicks off in our area with the LeadBelt XC on Sunday 3/13.
KS State Road Championships 2011
The Kansas Cycling Association has posted the venues/dates for the 2011 State Road Champs: “The KCA Board is pleased to announce the 2011 State Championships. State Championships are KBAR/KBAT races with double points awarded. Age and Category Time Trials – Saturday, June 18 Walnut – Presented by Tailwind Cyclists and PSU Cycling Age Road Race –… Continue reading KS State Road Championships 2011