Friday Night Fights

Gaffney, S.C., is bringing weeknight racing in Belgian Kermis style to the calendar. Three fast races per evening (limited categories) on three upcoming Fridays:  May 24th, 31st and June 1. Friday Night Fights Flyer.

Hellbender Omnium/State RR UPDATED

June 1st and 2nd will be a big weekend with the Hellbender Omnium. Criterium on Saturday followed by a Road Race on Sunday that serves as the 2013 Missouri State Championship. $3000 Prize list and some healthy hills around Rolla, MO. FULL RESULTS

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Jesse Blancarte Time Trial 2013

The flat and fast Jesse Blancarte Time Trial has been a staple on the calendar for a dozen years. In fact, sponsors Leawood Bicycles promoted a time trial of similar length, for some time before this event, honoring fallen rider Jesse was conceived. The prizes/categories continue to expand and include a very popular ‘Merckx’ (non-aero) division.… Continue reading Jesse Blancarte Time Trial 2013

Weekend RESULTS Salina PLUS

Photo by Roger Harrison

Roger Harrison has photos up from Day One of the Salina Road Race/Crit Combo. Road Race RESULTS Criterium RESULTS Ex-Pat Kelly Fisher- Goodwin wins the Wilimington GP Full results will be here soon for the 2013 Syallamo’s Revenge. We know KC area riders are on the podium. Kansas Mountain Bike Champs and more Salina today.

UFD Broemmelsiek Challenge 2013

Good trails, good food, good times will be theme at Sunday May 19th’s United Federation of Dirt’s Broemmelsiek Challenge. The trails are in optimum shape, good weather forecast. Check out the full UFD Schedule here.

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Urban 200

There are a lots of lights for lots of different lighting needs. Light and Motion created the Urban Series as a bicycle commuter light. The 200 refers to the lumens output, a scale that is perhaps the best indication of brightness. We have a number of heavier/supposedly brighter light sets at the Localcycling.com Service Course.… Continue reading Urban 200

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Pump It Up

Yes, we can go for a bit of Elvis Costello, but this isn’t a music review, it’s about a different kind of pressure. The localcycling.com news staff has been in need of an easier way to insert air for some time. Part of the staff has struggled with some wrist/elbow injury and another staff member… Continue reading Pump It Up

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Superior Morgul

Three big days of racing, scored as an omnium, chip timing! Kicks off with a Friday Night Time Trial then Crits on Saturday, Road Race on Sunday. All the whistles and bells, including beer, food, leaders jerseys and a Kids Zone. Excellent race flyer with details: Superior Morgul

Spring/Summer Crits 2013

photo by Gianni DeAngelo

Tuesday Night Worlds is Kansas City’s long running training criterium. With a number of area Criteriums on the schedule, this is an ideal way to get some corner time in. TNW is a training event, with tips and mentor time: Salina Bicycle XChange Citeriums Specs Riverfest Tour of Kansas City Tour of Lawrnece Sunflower State… Continue reading Spring/Summer Crits 2013