Lots of riders came out for the unseasonably warm ‘Frostbite’ Time Trial. RESULTS and plenty of info on upcoming races at the Official page of the Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado.
Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski
News Shorts 3/5/17 UPDATE
Spring Fling Criteriums continue. Here are the photos from Roger Harrison. UPDATED: RESULTS The weekend of March 11th and 12 brings TWO days of road racing. Spring Fling on Saturday and the first of the threePerry Dam Race Series on Sunday. March 19th is the next big gravel event in our neck of the woods:… Continue reading News Shorts 3/5/17 UPDATE
Spring Fling #1 2017 RESULTS
Cool weather (but hey, it’s February), lots of new faces and the fresh category of Women’s 5. This event is scored on points earned in intermediate sprints (plus finish) during each race. RESULTS and great photos from Roger Harrison Spring Fling Criteriums continue with four more Saturdays of racing FLYER
In the Pocket
We’ve been using the Lever+ for a couple of years. We’ve been avoiding underseat saddle bags for 20 years. This well designed tool offers a compact way to wrap a spare tube with an integrated velcro strap. Two allen wrenches that double as screwdrivers on the opposite end complete a basic toolset for most on… Continue reading In the Pocket
UFD Mountain Biking 2017
One of the essential mountain bike series in the Midwest is held under the banner of United Federation of Dirt. The races are divided into East, West and Endurance categories. Kicking off the West Series is the long running God’s Country Fat Tire Festival on April 8th and 9th. With lots of new trail (and… Continue reading UFD Mountain Biking 2017
Power Gravel and Velo+ Grinder
A new gravel event on Sunday February 26th. Put together by local coach Michael Ruder and the gravel enthusiastic shop Velo+, expect some fun and challenging gravel in the Southern Johnson County. Facebook page with the basics.
Road Racing Begins 2017
Saturday February 25th at Clinton Lake, the popular Spring Fling Criteriums begin. 5 weeks of flat fast fun with lots of categories. Note the new Womens 5 Category for beginners. FLYER The Perry Dam race will also be multiple weekends. A hardish 5 mile loop. Website with flyer coming soon. One of the longer road… Continue reading Road Racing Begins 2017
News Shorts 2/13/17
Coming up next for the local Gravel Grinders is the Flint Hills Express. Sunday February 19th. February is also the start of road racing season. We expect details of the Spring Fling Series (at Clinton Lake) to show up here in the next few days. Unfortunately, the popular Froze Toes Road Race in Columbia, MO… Continue reading News Shorts 2/13/17
Racing 101 2017
Want to race? Check out these hands on coaching clinics on Saturday February 11th and February 18th “Designed for beginners, this training session introduces cyclists to the sport of competitive cycling and the basic skills needed to toe the line for the very first time. Coach Jim will answer all your questions about clothing, equipment… Continue reading Racing 101 2017
Urban Dirty 2017
Kansas City has a surprising amount of singletrack. Plenty of Parks throughout the metro’s edge offer great mountain biking. Even more surprising are the challenging trails in the heart of the City. Start your mountain bike season on Sunday February 5th with the first event of the Urban Dirty Series. Explore local trails: Urban Trail… Continue reading Urban Dirty 2017