–A– Aerobars (noun)- supplementary handlebars designed to allow steering while in a narrow, aerodynamic position. These generally sit in front of traditional handlebars and bring one’s elbows and arms together in front of the body. Illegal in mass start races, not recommended on group rides. Attack (verb) The act of escaping the group in… Continue reading Bike Speak 101
Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski
Womens’ Cross Clinic Draws Crowd
21 women attended the KCOI / Boulevard sponsored inaugural Womens’ Only Cyclocross Clinic on Saturday, September 17th. Many of them were first time racers intrigued by descriptions of cyclocross.
2005 KC Cyclocross Season
The 2005 Cyclocross Season begins in earnest with September Clinics on Wednesday Evenings in Kansas City, Tuesday evenings in Lawrence, and a couple of Saturdays for beginners and women. Racing begins locally on October 9th, but if you can’t wait that long, the midwest series begins in Iowa on October 1st and 2nd.
Tour of Kansas City Highlights
The 2005 Tour of Kansas City lived up to its reputation as one of the top cycling events in the region, pulling top notch racers from several states. Day one finished in a deluge, pitting cyclists against torrential rains as well as one another.
End of August Racing
Saturday, August 27 – Race under the lights in historic downtown Sedalia, Missouri. Then head to Warrensburg for a full day of racing on Sunday, August 28
Cyclocross Clinics Announced
Grab your cross bike and head to Brown Park (51st at Merriam Lane) on Wednesday Evenings in September. Don’t have a cross bike? A mountain bike will do in a pinch.
Tour of Kansas City
August 13 & 14 – The streets of Kansas City play host to some of the regions hottest road racing.
You’re Invited…
Come to Belgium with us ! Here’s the itinerary: Depart Weds Jan 18, 2006 (late afternoon flight TBD) Arrive Brussels Belgium Thursday morning Meet Taxi Eric to load Bikes for Trip to Mol Take Train to Mol > Taxi Eric to Provinciaal Domain Zilvermeer (arrival @ 1:00 pm) Unpack, put bikes together ride around course 1 or 2… Continue reading You’re Invited…