Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski

Hey, we’re a work in progress! Notice the blue menu to the left? Don’t forget to click it for more news items. Click Kansas City and find stories, links to ride information, the Major Taylor Foundation AND Contact links (that finally work!). Check out the St Louis page for info under the Arch. Browse the photo galleries and watch… Continue reading About Local Cycling

The newsdesk learned that fellow rider and cross racer/promoter, Mike Berning was in an accident on Wednesday morning on his usual commute to work.  Rumor has it that a nasty manhole cover at 27th & Main reached up and grabbed Mike’s wheel, throwing him from his bike and causing a broken pelvis.  Mike is resting… Continue reading Be Careful Out There…

Lots of racing! Spring Fling, Perry Road Race, and Landahl Heartland Series events are scheduled for this weekend. Chris Hess sends this incentive for those considering Perry: "Climb for the cash on March 5!   Sprint-climb primes of $10 – $30 will be awarded at the Perry Lake Spring Road Series, provided by sponsor Anam Gathering. … Continue reading News Shorts 3/2

Chris Locke has several fine offroad events coming up. Some require running. How about the Devil’s Revenge or God’s Country Du? Need something cool for the kids to do? Check this out.

From the KCA page: "Several updates have been made to the 2006 race schedule. The 2006 Kansas State Championship Road Race and Criteriums have been awarded to the Tailwind Cyclists team. The Criterium will be June 17 in Pittsburg, Kansas and the Road Race the following day in Arma, Kansas. The Kansas Cyclocross Championships have… Continue reading Racing Schedule Updates

From the Trek Store of KC Folks: "Join us for appetizers, drinks, discounts and a presentation by Serotta! This year the Serotta Test Ride Program will attend 40 events throughout the country. On March 4th it’s coming to Trek Bicycles of KC. The 2006 demo fleet will represent a wide range of products including the… Continue reading Serotta Demo and Custom Night

What a weekend! You know, we have been waiting for the race season to begin and it did. For the first time this year, my sons, Thomas and Christian, MTFGKC riders, Josh and Jason and yours truly, packed up Josh’s 1999 Jeep Cherokee to the gills, with all sorts of equipment, clothes, food and drink,… Continue reading MTFGKC Weekend Update- Feb.27, 2006

Here’s the flyer for next weekend’s Heartland Moutain Bike Championshipo race at Landahl Park. How about a course preview? Full info on all the Heartland event at www.heartlandrace.com

Another year, another Fling. The opening event of this series drew healthy fields in all categories despite more typical February weather. Curtis Martell and the KCA’s scoring system kicked out results and posted them faster than ever.

Road racing starts local this weekend with Jim Whittaker’s Spring Fling on Saturday and Froze Toes in Columbia on Sunday. Kelly Benjamin takes her bike for a walk in her Rider’s Diary. Not ready to flog yourself at an early spring race yet? Then, Scooters Coffee on Saturday will be the place to meet for… Continue reading News Shorts 2/24