Local cycling clothing manufacturer Hincapie Sports sponsors a national team. They've sent this update: "The Hincapie Barkley Development Team had another good weekend of racing with several riders getting some top-10 finishes. Many of our riders are preparing for the junior and U23 national championships coming up in California the second week of August, so this… Continue reading Development Does Good
Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski
Shawnee Mission Dirt
From the Heartland folks: "Dirt Lovin' Good Times presented by The North Face Shawnee Mission 3/6..this Saturday Join us this Saturday for the inaugural running of the Shawnee Mission 3hr/6hr and 5k/10k at Shawnee Mission Park, in Shawnee, KS. The course conditions are in sweet shape and the forecast is calling for awesome weather. We… Continue reading Shawnee Mission Dirt
Criterium In The Mainstream
The Tuesday Night Training Criterium put on by the folks at NEET has made the paper. Check out this nice write up here. Hats off to Justin Bowes of SKC for getting us racer types some good press.
Championship Results
The Oklahoma State Criterium Championship results are posted here, at the OKC Velo site.
State Time Trial This Weekend
Here's the scoop on this weekend's Missouri Championship Race. Flatter and faster than Kansas!
Racing This Week
Lots of activity starting midweek. On Wednesday there's a Kids only event in Leavenworth (for free). We found the flyer for Thursday racing in Lawrence (the Twilight Series). For the offroadies, it's the first ever mountain bike race at Shawnee Mission Park . Plus two days of racing at the Sunflower State Games.
Win A Bike
Localcycling.com writes a lot about local racing and recreation on bikes. BUT we also think the bike is a pretty nifty tool for everyday transportation. We've joined up with a crew of some cool sponsors to help GIVE AWAY a few bikes over at www.choose2bike.com Check out how today, because there's only a limited time… Continue reading Win A Bike
Smithville This Weekend
Midwest Fat Tire Series comes to Smithville Lake. Off road fun. Be there!
Second Thursday For Bikers
The folks at ReVerse on the Plaza are hosting another 2nd Thursday for cyclists: "6-pm til 8:30(?) Upstairs in the Poet's Window. We will have $2.50 Bavaria beers, discount on selected small plates and Svedka Vodka drinks. A 25% discount will be extended to Cyclists with their team membership cards or licenses if they choose to stay… Continue reading Second Thursday For Bikers
Zapped
Check out this story about 'electric bikes': http://www.kmbc.com/news/16838381/detail.html