News Shorts 7/29/13

Photo by Roger Harrison

Sunflower Games Mountain Bike RESULTS and photos by Roger Harrison. Coming up: 8/4 Ladies Only on Bike Skills Camp 8/2 Raleigh Bicycles demo day, with plenty of new cyclocross bikes to check out. Details at the Facebook even page.  

What Else To Do With A CX Bike

Gravel road events are increasing in popularity. Trips through the rural ‘B’ roads, whether timed or just for fun are popping up all over the calendar. And yes, a cyclocross bike is the preferred way to travel. July 27th is the Farmhouse Classic, hosted by Joe Fox and Cycle City. You need to check the… Continue reading What Else To Do With A CX Bike

News Shorts 7/22/13

Photo by Roger Harrison

Doug Long isn’t exactly local, but he tears it at nearby races quite often. Last week Doug captured the Cross Country Mountain Bike National Championship for his age group. State Line Road Race RESULTS Roger Harrison has the pics posted from the Kansas Track Championshipe here. RESULTS posted below (click on Read More). We also… Continue reading News Shorts 7/22/13

How Handbuilt Bikes Are Built

A brand new shop in Lenexa is offering a unique experience. Check out this special event from Veloplus+ : “A lot of people have been interested in learning about what’s involved in making a bicycle. I would like to share my story and cover some basic topics on my experience and the required tools, time and cost… Continue reading How Handbuilt Bikes Are Built

News Shorts 7/18/13

There is still a window to register for the State Line Road Race on Saturday. A SECOND Cat 5 field has been added to this popular event. Remember, it’s online registration only! Sunday is the Kansas Track Championship. One more opportunity at the Velodrome to get your safety/certification (a MUST if you’re doing the mass… Continue reading News Shorts 7/18/13

Sunflower Games Road Wrap Up

Photo by Roger Harrison

The three events of the Sunflower Games were scored as an Omnium. Final Results here. Plenty more photos by Roger Harrison here Individual events results: Time Trial Criterium Road Race Next up for Sunflower Games cycling: Mountain Bike July 27th

Bastille Day Update 2013

While the Tour de France is rolling up Mount Ventoux, local riders are contesting the Sunflower Games. Sunflower Games Criterium Results. Don’t forget that the upcoming State Line Road Race is online registration only. July 21st offers an On Bike Skills Clinic (that is filling up fast) AND the Kansas Track Championship (if you don’t… Continue reading Bastille Day Update 2013

News Shorts 7/13/13 UPDATE

RESULTS from the Kansas Sunflower Games Time Trial Results are up for the July LifeBalance Time Trial. Riders were treated to a Tour de France theme by promoter Gina Poertner. A full weekend of Sunflower Games kicks off with the Friday Time Trial. Next Tuesday, July 16th there will be an extra practice at the… Continue reading News Shorts 7/13/13 UPDATE

Elite Mass Start Track 2013

The Giordana Velodrome in Rock Hill will host a full schedule of Track Championships in late August. These are the ‘mass start’ events of the National program for Elites. Check out this outstanding new facility and some great racing: USA Cycling Elite Mass Start Track National Championships.