Category: Kansas City

Back again for 2010 is the fast and aptly named Bike Source Hammer Ride. Basic description: “Every Saturday morning at 7:30 from BikeSource.  Great opportunity to get your long miles and practice race-like scenarios (breaks, chases, attacks, echelons, etc.)  If that’s your thing, come out and join the fun.”

The 2010 NEET criterium series is drawing 75% of its riders from category 1-3.  As a result, beginning April 6 the “A” event will consist of category 1-3 riders and the “B” event will host categories 4-5.  KCA upgrade coordinator David Romisch will be on hand April 6 to answer questions about upgrading procedures.  For… Continue reading Training Crit Changes

The wind wasn’t fooling around at the NEET Time Trial kickoff; It was a serious head wind on the return leg. Click on the attachment for complete results. For those of you into ‘against the clock’ events, there are plenty more on the calendar: 4/24 CGSC Time Trial 5/2 Woo Hoo Ladies Time Trial 5/15… Continue reading Windy April Fools Time Trial

The American Royal announces the world’s largest indoor bike rodeo, to be held in conjunction with their better known equestrian events. You don’t have to be a kid to participate, in fact some of the top Professional Cyclocrossers will be contesting this unique format. Similar in style to the indoor cyclocross race in Hasselt, Belgium,… Continue reading Royal Bike Rodeo

Work on a nice improvement to our bicycling infrastructure kicks off today. Plus the very informative KCbike.info site is fostering a ride down to the ceremony.

Two excellent training/racing opportunities this week: The NEET Criterium on Tuesday and the NEET Time Trial on Thursday.

The local scene has a plethora of triathlons. For those needing an education on how to prep for multisport events, check out Renaissance Cycling’s University in the attachment. Coach Jef Bishop informs us there are still openings.

The rain has backed off. Wet roads. Use caution but tonight’s Hill Ride from Bates City BBQ is a ‘go’ for now.

According to a recent press release, The Missouri Division of Tourism has decided not to allocate state money to fund the Tour of Missouri in 2010. We heard through several channels there’s still a ‘last chance’ for state funding. Those concerned can contact Tourism Director Katie Steele Danner at 573-751-3051 or katie.steeledanner@ded.mo.gov if you’d like to let… Continue reading Call To Action

Tuesday Night Worlds are on again with some glorious weather. Next week the NEET folks also kick off their first round of Time Trials for the 2010 season at Gardner. No go for the UFD mountain bike raced scheduled for the Lawrence River Trail this weekend. But there’s plenty of criterium to be had at… Continue reading News Shorts 3/23/10