Upcoming Events (5/24)

Teresa and Joel will probably tell you it’s too muddy to ride offroad at Shawnee Mission Park tonight. You’re encouraged to join up for the hill fest that leaves the Trek Store at 6:30 as an alternative. Fast road. This weekend you can bounce around on those freshly updated trails at Shawnee Mission Park on… Continue reading Upcoming Events (5/24)

Lanterne Rouge Time Trial

A bit of wind and some rolling hills challenged the chrono heads at this highly organized event. Mile markers, smooth registration and great prizes kept everyone smiling despite the suffering. Bruce Tanner and Megan Hottman set the fast times per gender of the day. Results (thanks to the hard working officials: Amy, Margretta, and Mary).… Continue reading Lanterne Rouge Time Trial

Local Cycling Cities

LocalCycling.com is all about cycling (in all its forms) where you live and work, or play, or visit.  We hope to bring you the rides, the flavor, the bike culture in each of the markets we serve so that whether you live and ride there every day or just visit once or twice a year,… Continue reading Local Cycling Cities

Full Swing

With the season in full swing now I have been full-on lately racing and trying to work in a little rest when I can. After Athens/Roswell we went down to Alabama to race the Sunny King Crit where I took fourth – again. It’s nice to be so consistent and rack up some good NRC points for myself and the… Continue reading Full Swing

Missouri Road Championship Events

The flyers for the upcoming Missouri Road Race and Time Trial Championships are available. At the Time Trial Masters Categories will be held for all riders 30+ in 5 year increments/both genders. Criterium info should be available soon.

Trek Party And Blog

Team Trekbicycleofkc/localcycling.com held a presentation party last evening. The event was well attended by team members and supporters. Several sponsors gave presentations after Slimenundgrossen (the host club for the team) president Mark Thomas introduced the 2006 team. Food and wine and new uniforms kept the festivities lively. Title sponsor Trek Bicycle Store of KC has… Continue reading Trek Party And Blog

Lanterne Rouge Parking

Roger Harrison sends some more info about parking at this Sunday’s Lanterne Rouge Time Trial: Look for signs that say "Race Today NO PARKING" If you can read the sign after you park you are in the right place to park.  There is NO PARKING within 400 Meters on either side of the registration/start/finish/awards area.  ONLY… Continue reading Lanterne Rouge Parking

Upcoming Events

This weekend features a range of events: the Lone Star Century, Lanterne Rouge Time Trial and a fresh ride from Gum Springs Park in Shawnee. The park is located on the North side of 67th between Nieman and Quivira. Host John Nee says to RSVP if you plan join this event so he’ll know how… Continue reading Upcoming Events

Daily Routine Going Strong

Sending you this from Prattville, AL home of our ride leader Mike Munk. The last few days have been fairly similar terrain-wise. Lots of rolling hills and ridge running roads. Good weather and moderate temps.Today’s ride featured almost 6000′ of climbing but nothing longer than half 3/4 of a mile. Thought I’d give you a… Continue reading Daily Routine Going Strong

More On Joe Martin And College Nationals

The folks at Velotek are proud of Champion Mark Smelser. Read more about this fine athlete here. The Team X riders want you to know how they did in Arkansas. Click the ‘read more’ link below to find out.