DAY TWO CRITERIUM A bigger turnout for the second day of 2013 Kansas Age Group Road and Criterium Championships. The fast course had damp pavement for a number of races. Roger Harriosn took photos, volunteered, provided equipment AND RACED. We have pics of the results sheets and the action thanks to Roger here. KCA RESULTS The event… Continue reading KS Road/Crit Age Group 2013 RESULTS
Author: Teresa Jarzemkoski
Vittoria Corsa Service Course II
We’ve always been fans of Vittoria tires. The longevity of the brand is due to it’s relentless search for optimal performance at the Pro level, and passing those features down their product range. The Open Corsa SC (Service Course) II, is from the top end of the line. Using the same high thread count (320… Continue reading Vittoria Corsa Service Course II
OK Criterium Championships 2013
It’s Championship season! The Oklahoma Categegoy Criterium Championship will be 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… Continue reading OK Criterium Championships 2013
Wed Ride/Cookout/Benefit
Ride. Eat. Do Good. All comibined for this week’s Wednesday Night Ride: Team Air Assurance is having a big cookout for the WNR tonight to raise money and riders for the Tour de Cure
Kansas City Bike Month 2013
Kansas City really does have a lot of positive things going on with bikes. We cover a lot of the racing action here at localcycling.com, but we all have to ride the roads and trails to get fit AND we should all be using those bikes for more than playtime. Check out the many activities… Continue reading Kansas City Bike Month 2013
Waffle Summer 2013
The Waffle Summer Series kicks off on May 7th. A total of seven events presented by the Mercy-Kuat team at Fellows Lake. Great organized training (and yes, it feels just like a full blown race) on a rolling 11 mile circuit. Yellow jerseys for A and B race ‘leaders’. Don’t miss.
Vino Fondo
A cool opportunity to traverse roads like the pros. The Vino Fondo runs a course similar to a stage of the Tour of Missouri, challenging and long for the Mondo Fondo. Three other couse options offer the Fondo experience to riders of all abilities. You can be as competitive as you want in this chip… Continue reading Vino Fondo
Book Review: Cycle Sport
The full title, The Complete Cycle Sport Guide is pretty accurate. One of our staff first came across this book in the early 80’s. Long out of print it continues to stand the test of time. You’ll likely have to hit the internet for a copy of Dr. Peter Konopka’s english language guide to bicycle… Continue reading Book Review: Cycle Sport
Tallgrass Age Champs 2013
It falls a bit earlier on the racing calendar than usual, but May 4th and 5th, the dates of the Tallgrass Classic serve as Kansas State Championships for Masters and Juniors. The challenging Olsburg course has been modified with a longer loop for the Saturday Road Race. Sunday’s Criterium will be held in Manhattan City… Continue reading Tallgrass Age Champs 2013
Quatro De Mayo Omnium
Hop over to OKC for May Fourth Festivities. From the promoter: We hope to see you at this year’s 2nd Annual Macomb Cuarto de Mayo Omnium Road Race and Time Trial benefiting the Macomb School athletic program. This year’s edition will provide another great day of hilly, old school racing on scenic, good quality, rural… Continue reading Quatro De Mayo Omnium