Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski

Most times, I struggle to find the correct words to convey to you, the intense significance of the role that the Major Taylor Foundation of Greater Kansas City represents in the lives of young people. I struggle with the words, because the things I see happening to kids in my community are sometimes, unbelieveable at best, and exist in an… Continue reading What MTFGKC Was Meant To Do

With the increased popularity of reality based TV shows it was inevitable that televised cycling coverage would jump on the bandwagon. Cycling.tv announced today that it would premier it’s new feature, "Trading Races" at Spring Fling Six in Lawrence, KS and simultanously at the Ronde van Vlaanderen. The premise of the show is to take teams from… Continue reading Reality Comes To Kansas

Here’s a press release for this weekend’s off road fun: "Past winners of the God’s Country Off-Road Duathlon include a “who’s who” of off-road racing in the Midwest.  Fat Tire Champion, Damian Almanza won the inaugural God’s Country back in 2002 when it was held at Clinton Lake State Park.   Xterra Champion, Tige Lamb won… Continue reading God?s Country returns to the River Trials

Lots of racing coming up. Final Spring Fling on Saturday. God’s Country Duathlon on Saturday followed by the bike only version at the Lawrence River Trail on Sunday. Bazaar Road Race on Sunday. Next Tuesday the training crits in Lenexa start up again.

Results from last weekend’s Spring Fling No.5. One more week of racing.

Three local clubs have banded together to continue the popular monthly training time trials at Gardner Airport. These events are used by USCF licensed cyclists, triathletes, and corporate challenge athletes to fine tune their ‘against the clock’ form throughout the year. Spokesperson Bruce Tanner encourages riders to offer some volunteer time to help keep these fine events happening.… Continue reading Gardner Airport Time Trials

What does the Localcycling news team do while waiting for area results and news? Note the hard working reporter doing hydration research at the Team X presentation at Re:Verse. There were plenty of events over the weekend, we’ve got photos from a few, results soon. Bruce Edwards shoots some Spring Fling. Ken Walker covers parties,… Continue reading Photo Opportunites

We had a long weekend. Friday night, my wife and I had a house full of boys. We ended up going out to Lawrence, Kansas Saturday morning, to the Spring Fling, where my sons Thomas and Christain, and our "adopted" son, Josh finally got to race in the GP Vekotek Spring Fling again.

Saturday, March 25 – sign-ups 2:30 to 3:30 Note time changes Tuesday and Friday night racing starts April 4, sign-ups 6-7:30  ABA Membership Required. One-year ($45), 30-day ($25) and free 1-day memberships ($8 to race) available at sign-ups.   " Up-Coming Races"    Sunday, March 19 — NE State Qualifier (Indoor) **RESCHEDULED**  Saturday, March 25, sign-ups… Continue reading Blue Springs BMX Opening Events

2006 Race days, Times and Prices at Raytown BMX Please check the Raytown BMX Hotline for schedule changes due to weather, etc. at 816-716-7223 after 4:30 p.m. Sign-up Times Shown…Races begin ASAP SaturdaysMarch 18 & 2510:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. April – May6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.(2 Moto transfer)June – August6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.September… Continue reading 2006 Race days, Times and Prices at Raytown BMX