Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski

Here are details from Channel 9 on the Wednesday evening bicycle fatality in Lees Summit. Thursday evening about 40-50 friends and family members participated in a candlelight vigil at the scene. Photographer Mark Breeding sends a shot of the ‘ghost bicycle’ memorial that was brought to the site. These are placed at locations to remind… Continue reading Bicycle Tragedy

Phil Minard and the SKC Team hosted this edition of the monthly race of truth. North Wind. Click on ‘read more’ for the times.

Walt Bleser and Bill Marshall are fanning the flames of fun for the upcoming Tour of KC. The lastest news from these two "party guys" (remember Bill Murray as Hunter S. Thompson?): "Each race participant of legal drinking age will receive two free drink tickets for a party held at LaBodega Saturday, August 12th 6:00… Continue reading Party is also a verb!

After 100 monday night rides these bikers sure are thirsty. Even though this leisurely stroll is spaced out in one week intervals, it took a keg of Mark Jilka’s brew (turned out a nice Belgian style Bruin) to hydrate the 50 riders on the anniversary ride.

Upcoming events in August: The Tour of Kansas City, two days of the finest racing in our metro. AND the Pro-Velo Sedalia Criterium (one of the localcycling news teams favorites).

Several fine events around the region this weekend: Wicked Witch Road Race, Cider Mill Century and the Missouri State Criterium Championship. The forecast indicates there may be some relief from the current heat wave.

It’s almost ‘cross season again. Mike Berning and crew will once again host  a series of clinics on Wednesdays through September to help you develop the skills needed to be successful at cyclocross. Note that the specific park will be announced shortly. Click Here for the Flyer with All the Details! Of course this all leads… Continue reading Cyclocross Clinics

Picture this…nine cyclists riding together on a hot Sunday morning, taking turns at the front pulling the group along, attacking the hills, sprinting along the parkway.  WAIT!  Wrong picture…these are FEMALE cyclists!! There’s not a guy in the bunch. 

Come join the localcycling.com news team at the Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City’s hundredth Monday Night Recovery Ride. This jaunt around neighborhood streets, bike paths (and sometimes backyards) is designed as a ride for all abilities. Whether weekend warrior or first time to a group ride we keep it all together at a leisurely… Continue reading 100th Monday Night Ride