Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski

The Slimenundgrossen Team party and fund raiser for the Major Taylor Foundation was attended by approximately 115 local cycling enthusiasts. A fair amount of wine and munchies were consumed and a fair amount of money was raised for this worthy cause. Kenneth Walker of the foundation sends thanks to all that donated. A few members… Continue reading Major Taylor Fundraiser A Success

The Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City, The Trek Bicycle Store of St. Louis and KLM Marketing Solutions are pleased to announce a combined prize list of $10,000 is being offered for the UCI and Kansas/Missouri State Championships. Products range from Cyclocross Frame Sets, Maxxis Tires, Bontrager Wheel Set and COLD HARD CASH! Don’t forget… Continue reading Cyclocross Prize List

You can still RSVP for the Major Taylor Fundraiser on Saturday night. Get in on the fun with good food and drink for a good cause. Some cool door prizes have been added to the mix by the KCOI Boulevard folks. And our favorite waitress, Monique, will be rocking with her band, The Hospital after… Continue reading Slimenundgrossen/Major Taylor Party

Kelly Benjamin and Brian Jensen both inked deals for new teams in 2006. At a Tuesday night signing ceremony at Free State Brewery in Lawrence

The KLM Marketing Solutions send this press release about the upcoming major cyclocross events:

Here’s the flyer to this Sunday’s ‘cross event in Lawrence. Quick action by Curtis Martell and crew keeps the cyclocross calendar complete.

Roger Harrison sends a letter to the racers in the metro area. A few more notes from Sunday’s CrossLogic event:

Word on the street is that the KU Cycling Club will be unable to put together the second year of Hawk Cross Cyclocross this Sunday at Clinton Lake. However, it appears a replacement event is in the works and could be announced late today. Watch this space for further updates (and flyer).

The Localcycling news desk got this today:"Bill and I are in New Zealand doing the Tour of Southland. …  You can follow this race at tourofsouthland.com.   Trudi emailed and said the ‘crosses were good this weekend.  It is super windy here.  Crazy climate.  Should make for an interesting race.  Take care, Steve."

Fine fall weather, fast grass, free food….all for the final event of the Mid America Cup. Good fields in all categories swept through E.H. Young Riverfront Park on a grassy course with three running features. At least for most.