News Shorts 6/29

The localcycling.com news team is headed up to Dornwood Park in Topeka to preview the race course for this weekend’s Midwest Fat Tire Series event. This is the first time in a few years this fine venue has been used.

Our sources have confirmed the Tour of Kansas City is on for August 12th and 13th. Watch for a press release with info and a new website in the next few days.

Both the Women’s Mountain Bike Ride at Shawnee Mission Park and the painful Trek Store hill ride were well attended last night. Check our calendar for these every Wednesday events.

Chad Marshall sends this update on another set of good group rides:

KCBike Rides (open to anyone)

Every Saturday in July and August  (7:00AM) – Starbucks @ northeast
corner of 135th and Metcalf in Overland Park.  Hammer Ride – Fast ride
intended for
bike racers and other very fit individuals.  Length 60-70 miles (3 to
4 hours).  Helmets required.  Will stop at least once for fluid
replenishment.  No fee.  For more info visit kcbike.com or email Chad @
cmarsh02@yahoo.com.  Cancelled if raining. 

Every Sunday thru September (9:00AM) – Shawnee Mission Park @ 79th and
Renner Rd.  Ride intended for individuals who want to learn/develop
bike racing skills and improve racing fitness.  Length 40-60 miles (2-3
hours).  Helmet required.  No fee.  For more info visit kcbike.com or
email Phil at minardphill@johndeere.com.  Cancelled if raining.

Every Saturday through August (10:00AM) – Mill Creek High School @ 59th
and Monticello Rd. in Shawnee.  Ride intended for junior aged kids (10-
18 yrs old) who race or are interested in developing racing skills. 
Rides will range from 15 to 30 miles (1-2 hours).  Helmet required.  No
fee.  For more info visit kcbike.com or call Bill @ 913-441-9773. 
Cancelled if raining.