Tour Of Missouri Opens

Wow! Big crowds and top racers. Kansas City hits it big with the first stage of the Tour of Missouri. We'll have lots and lots more photos tomorrow from the event.

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Guess Who’s In Town?

 The big hitters are here for tomorrow's Stage One of The Tour of Missouri. The Plaza will be a prime spot to watch the action, with beer gardens and Health and Fitness Expo, but Parkville is ready with cowbells; and those looking for different vantage points will head to Meyer Circle or Downtown.  

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State Category Time Trial

The KS Category Time Trial State Championship is Sunday Sep 30th in Walnut, KS. The race begins at noon to take advantage of the cool September temps. This course has been used for the last few years and while not perfectly flat all the "hills" are big ringably short and very gradual. It is all… Continue reading State Category Time Trial

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S2R

Don't forget about the great Sunflowers to Roses party September 15th at 7:00 at The Lodge in Leawood (147th & Mission)? The proceeds will benefit Cancer Action, KU Cancer Center and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Click here for the flyer.

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Big Turnout for TOC

Even with several conflicting bicycle related events, this morning's Tour of Champions ride was enormous. Here's The Lanterne Rouge's take on the event: "My hats off to Andy, Pat, the whole gang for organizing this wonderful event.  You sure can be proud of what you accomplished.  For those of you who missed a wonderful event,… Continue reading Big Turnout for TOC

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Morning Registration/TOC

Andy Lucas and Pat Houtakker have asked us to spread the word to those planning to ride the Tour of Champions event tomorrow morning; If you haven't registered, please fill out the waiver attached to the flyer in advance. The turnout looks to be quite healthy!

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Final 2007 Gardner TT

Chris and Kerri Hess smoothly administrated the final NEET Gardner Time Trial of the year. Click on the 'read more' below for full results. However, road season, and in particular time trials are not over yet. There are the Kansas State Category Time Trial and Octoginata TT still to come, AND the Kansas State Criterium Championship… Continue reading Final 2007 Gardner TT

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Tour of Missouri Gala & Special Event Seating

On September 10th from 6 to 9 p.m., the inaugural Tour of Missouri kicks off with a Team Presentation and Charity Auction Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Country Club Plaza! Individual tickets are still available for purchase, and we would love to have you there!  

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Ride the Route of Champions!

Cyclists in Kansas City have a rare opportunity to ride the same course as the pros in this benefit ride for the Eldon Roush Foundation.  Get a Riders Eye View Preview of stage one of the Tour of Missouri.  Choose your distance 14, 36 or 70 miles and stay for the fun at reVerse on the… Continue reading Ride the Route of Champions!

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Darwin

Since he was dead when the sport of bicycle racing began, Charles Darwin could hardly have anticipated what a fine lens the sport of bicycle racing would provide into his theory of natural selection. (He died in 1882. It is believed that the first chain-driven bicycle was developed around 1885.) Yet, those of us who… Continue reading Darwin