We wish we didn’t need this, but we do. From the Trailnet page: “Cyclists and pedestrians will take to roads and paths in silence to honor those who have been killed or injured on public roadways. The motoring public is too often unaware of cyclists and pedestrians and their legal rights. To learn more about… Continue reading St. Louis Ride of Silence
Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski
News Shorts 5/13/13
This is Bike Week for most KC Metro Communities. Lots of activities and support for your bicycle commuter miles. A hop over to Salina on May 18th and 19th for two days of racing (yes, the events are part of the KBAR series): MMCT Salina; Road Race and Criterium A lot of KC folks raced… Continue reading News Shorts 5/13/13
News Shorts 5/10/13
The May LifeBalance Sports TT Results will be posted here. A bit of North wind, Craig Henwood set the fastest time with a sketchy left crank arm. The Jack and Coke ride is a lot of fun for a good cause. Sign up at the event on Saturday. Bike Month activites include this weekend’s Bike… Continue reading News Shorts 5/10/13
Gardner and The Time Trial
Thursday May 9th is the next opportunity to suffer at the Gardner Time Trial. This monthly (traditionally April thru September) training race has been a local offering since the late 90’s. Attended by Pros and Amateurs (Swedish National Road Champ etc.), those ‘in the know’ have utilized this tool to sharpen solo skills. Over the… Continue reading Gardner and The Time Trial
Tues Night Heroes And Thurs Hard
Once a month through Spring and Summer in Kansas City you get the opportunity to double up on a pair of essential training races. Gina Poertner of LifeBalance Sports is directing this year’s Tuesday Night Worlds criteriums and the Gardner Time Trial.May 7th is looking to be a glorious day; Thursday May 9th maybe not so much (Time Trials… Continue reading Tues Night Heroes And Thurs Hard
Tour de Grove 2013
Friday, Saturday and Sunday events beginning 5/10. Big time racing with some of the top racers in the United States (NRC Calendar). Watch the pros for sure, but plenty of categories for amateurs. Tour De Grove website with all the info.
KC Ex Pat Wins Down Under
We swiped this pic from the web tubes (apology, we’ll credit the photog if we can find the info). The victory salute belongs to former Kansas City cyclocross promoter Jeremy Haynes. Yes, we’re over cyclocross (mostly) in the Northern Hemisphere until September, but Jeremy is preaching the gospel in the Australian winter. More pics from… Continue reading KC Ex Pat Wins Down Under
Wheels of Thunder 2013
The 19th Annual Wheels of Thunder Criterium. Longevitiy! A lot of primes for a lot of classes. Free Junior racing (check your gearing)! All day events Saturday May 11th: FLYER
Oklahoma Championship Crits 2013
The Oklahoma Categegoy Criterium Championship is held on May 12th. The Owasso Trail Days Criterium also features a healthy cash prize list. Palmer’s Sand Springs Criterium will serve as the Oklahoma Age Group State Championship for 2013. The course has some short punchy climbs, technical corners and a fast downtown Sand Springs finish. Some… Continue reading Oklahoma Championship Crits 2013
Greenville Short Track
Four races of Short Track Mountain Bike Racing beginning May 9th at Riverbend Equestrian Park. A mostly single track course with punch uphills and short downhills on a .8 mile course. Low entry fee. High level of fun. FLYER