Our very own home-grown Pro Cyclists Kelly Benjamin is giving a hand to the Revolve KC fund raiser K on Tuesday. RevolveKC is making a healthy impact with some great programs in the short time they’ve been up and running.
Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski
Tonight’s The Night
Bike Week for KC ramps up with lots of Monday Night Slo-MO rides. Our friend Deb Ridgeway and some buddies coined the term for easy, no drop, beginner friendly, no need to completely “kit out” events. Most last about an hour, some have refreshments after… Slow-Mo can translate as Slow Monday or Slow Motion, either… Continue reading Tonight’s The Night
Swiftwick Socks Rock
Unless you opt for a custom design, Swiftwick socks (www.swiftwick.com) come in pretty basic colors. But they come in several styles, weights, and wicking materials…and they’re all terrific socks, combining the right amount of compression and cushioning in just the right places. I now own several pair…a set of long compression socks and a few… Continue reading Swiftwick Socks Rock
News Shorts 5/17 UPDATE
Here are the results of the slightly soggy Auburn Time Trial. Be like Cadel tomorrow: Auburn Road Race. AND the results from the Auburn Road Race. Here’s the link to a last ditch petition effort to save the Tour Of Missouri: certainly worth a shot if you want to see it happen.
Jack And Coke Ride
Here’s a good cause and a good ride to raise funds for on Saturday May 15th. “The Jack & Coke Bike Ride, in memory of Jack Polson, is a benefit bike ride for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life – Team Strong Liver.”
Domestique Service
These folks have a pretty cool concept, check the website here and the upcoming crits they sponsor here.
New Venues
The localcycling.com team has spotted a couple of fresh (to most) cool places to indulge in tasty two wheel fun. The http://stocksdalewalnutwoods.blogspot.com/ keeps us updated on some nice offroad in Liberty. Want to try new trails AND a new bike? May 22nd, from 10:00-2:00, Epic Bike and Sport will host a Specialized bicycle demo event at the Stocksdale and… Continue reading New Venues
News Shorts 5/11
Bike Week will kickoff in the KC Metro this weekend. Check out the many events including the Car Free Challenge. Bike Friendly City of Shawnee signed a proclomation on Monday. KCMO, Overland Park and others are involved. The Tour of Missouri isn’t dead yet (remember the Monty Python skit?). Info on how to give your input to… Continue reading News Shorts 5/11
Auburn Races
This weekend offers two challenging events: The tough Auburn Time Trial on Saturday and the equally selective Road Race on Sunday. The TT makes a good preview for this Summer’s State Chrono.
By A Thread
It’s not looking good for the 2010 Tour of Missouri, but there’s still some action that fans can take. Click here for the Missouri Bike Federations action alert.