Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski

The 2008 Kansas CX Championships had nearly 4 times the turnout of the 2007 edition. The weather conditions of the two events no doubt being a huge factor in the difference. Sunday's '08 weather was cold in the a.m. but dry; opposed to last year's snow and ice. The course featured two sections of brick road,… Continue reading Kansas Cyclocross Championships 08

Scott Capstack sends this cool news: Kansas City Parks and Recreation in partnership with Earth Riders Trails Association (ERTA) will host the grand opening of a planned 16 mile primitive, recreational trail system within Swope Park.  The formal dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled at 10:00am Saturday, November 15 followed immediately by the official… Continue reading Swope Park Trail Opens

This weekend is the USAC Kansas Cyclocross Championship in Leavenworth on a fresh course at St. Mary's University. The State race is the final round of the DeStad Cyclocross Van Kansas Series. Here is a map with the parking and travel info for the venue. Following the race there is a meeting of the Kansas Cycling Association.… Continue reading Kansas CX Championship UPDATED

Coming up on an open weekend for the KC calendar is some great racing just to the North: Lincoln CX Weekend To Host State Championship      Written by John Lefler Jr       Lincoln, NE – The 2008 Nebraska Cyclo-cross season will come to an exciting conclusion, November 22-23 at Pioneers Park in Lincoln. The Lincoln CX… Continue reading Up The Road

Heather Taylor sends a gallery of photos from Boss Cross One, and a link to some more. Dean Parker was at Leavenworth for Vet Cross: Gallery Cathy Bennett captured the Diamond Blackfan event here. Some film from Veterans Cross here.

A little cold wind, lots of grass, some sketchy stairs all made for a fine day of Kansas cyclocross. Roger Harrison made sure to recognize the Veterans among the racers with special awards: RESULTS Lyle Reynolds has a nice gallery of photos here. Roger Harrison works the mic and the camera here.

This weekend offers a couple of cool events. Andy Slater sends this: "The KU Cycling Club is excited to host the second Rock Jayhawk Gravel Road Race this Saturday, November 8th. Final course preparation is done and the course is in prime condition! The gravel is packed and fast, while stair-step hill promises to be… Continue reading News Shorts 11/06 UPDATE

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Boss Cross One was held Saturday at Tiffany Springs Park, the site of the upcoming National Championship. Folks from around the region in all categories came to KC to preview the course. RESULTS here and  good reviews from Steve Tilford here and Sydney Brown here. Some nice helmet cam from Gary Calton in the Men's… Continue reading Weekend CX Review UPDATED