Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski

Catherine Walberg wins a National Championship! Topeka rider Walberg took first in her Masters group this a.m. in Providence. This despite a first lap puncture that required a bike swap. Dean Parker, riding in the 55-59 group took seventh. Dean reports his group moved through a substantial amount of the riders in the 50-54's that… Continue reading Cyclocross Nationals UPDATED 8AM Sat

More cyclocross action this weekend: Lake Afton, plus USCF Cyclocross Nationals in Providence, RI. Watch for a hot Steve Tilford and other locals to do well. Our local 'cross season continues til January with the Grote Prijs Shawnee. Lots of Holiday light rides around town this time of the year. Check the JCBC calendar for… Continue reading News Shorts 12/13

Part two of the metro area state 'cross champs were held on Sunday. Following the prior weekend's Missouri championship, many of the same athletes battled for top Kansas honors. The Leavenworth High School venue featured lots of climbing, some ice under the shadows, a twisty sand pit and uphill barriers. Click on the 'read more'… Continue reading KS CX Results (Updated)

This weekend is the Kansas Cyclocross Champs in Leavenworth. Here's a map for the slightly modified course from the earlier Vet Cross event. Click on the 'read more' below for Roger Harrison's review of the changes (and the upcoming events). The following week if you're not off to Nationals you can find a good local… Continue reading Cyclocross News Shorts

The Leawood Police Department and the GP Velotek Womens' Bike Racing Team will be hosting a self-defense and safety class for women cyclists on Thursday, Dec. 14.  The class is offered by the Leawood PD free of charge as a service to the community.  The officers will demonstrate basic self defense strategies, emphasizing avoidance and… Continue reading Self Defense (updated 12/8)

The Cow Town Cycling Team and Lantern Rouge Racing Team present the 2006 Kansas State Cyclocross Championships, December 10th, 2006 in Leavenworth, Kansas "Over $1000.00 in cash and prizes will awarded – see flyer for details.  In addition to the normal event prizes, the top 3 Kansas riders will be racing for State Championship medals in… Continue reading Kansas Cyclcocross Championships This Sunday

Despite a lap two mishap into a frigid lake, Steve Tilford won his second consecutive KLM Elite Cyclocross. Temperatures were even colder today than yesterday's Arctic session, but the weather did not deter a healthy crowd of rowdy spectators and racers from around the US. The Women's Elite race was won by Melissa Thomas (Maxxis) after… Continue reading The Iceman Winneth (updated 12/4)

Missouri State ChampionshipsRiders from around the region were greeted with freezing temps at Day One of the combined Missouri State Cyclocross Championship/KLM UCI Race. The fast mowed grass sections required balance and nerves to negotiate the sheet ice on straightaways and corners. Riders from the East side of Missouri found travel to the race venue… Continue reading Ice, Ice, Baby

For those of you fortunate to sample Mark Jilka's last batch of ale, you know he brews some very good beer. If you drop by the packet pickup for the KLM UCI Cyclocross (and MO States) on Friday evening (see the story below), Mark will have another batch to sample. Come by and register for the… Continue reading Jilka Beer