Category: Kansas City

The last local cyclocross race of the 2008/2009 metro KC season is this weekend. Yes, cyclocross season spans from September to February in it's heartland (and maybe we're part of that heartland too?). This weekend's Grote Prijs Shawnee will be held at Herman Laird Park, also known as Old Shawnee Town. If you've never raced… Continue reading Grote Prijs Shawnee 2009

Local rider Chris Wallace will be heading back to Europe to contest the World Junior Cyclocross Championship. His teammates at KCCX/VERGE are throwing a fundraising party: "In an effort to help with the travel expenses we ask the cycling community to pitch in to help a local rider make a dream come true. Donations can… Continue reading World Championship Fundraiser

After 5 rounds of the Series60CX there are still some tight categories. Here are the current points. The final race of the series is this Sunday January 11th, The Grote Prijs Shawnee.

Bitter overnight temperatures kept the ground frozen for most of today's races at the Tuileries Shopping Center, but riders were able to beat the chill with inside registration and restrooms courtesy of sponsor Epic Bike and Sport. The course was expanded from last year and featured a long cobbled road section, natural runs (no barriers), and… Continue reading Epic Holiday Cyclocross Results

How about an epic for the first local race of the year? Epic Holiday Cyclocross is named for it's title sponsor (Epic Bike and Sport) but as typical of winter cyclocross the weather can add adjectives to any event. This Sunday, January 4th is the second edition of the event. It features a slightly larger… Continue reading First Race of 2009

The inagural 'Cross Off The Old Year' cyclocross at Pierson Park featured cold but clear conditions and some competitive fields. Lots of terrain change with a wicked runup sorted out those who could climb from…well, those who couldn't climb quite so well. Results. Photos by Roger Harrison. More photos by Alex Grigsby. The localcycling.com staff… Continue reading Last Race of ’08 UPDATED

A first for the Kansas City metro, a midweek cyclocross race. Tomorrow, Wednesday December 31st is the fourth event of the Series60CX. Here’s the flyer. The venue is Pierson Park, the site of several years of State Championship racing. The start times are a bit later to allow those who can take a ‘half day’… Continue reading “Cross Off The Old Year”

Boss Cross 3 was 3 times the fun (if you're a mudder). As temperatures warmed throughout the day, sections that could be easily ridden in the morning became off the bike jaunts. Roger Harrison took lots of photos here (and categorized them by race). Complete results below:

One of the metro's rising stars is mixing it up with the Europeans on the cyclocross circuit. One of the differences between here and there is that most cyclocross riders have a "Supporters Club"; rabid fans that cheer on their favorites while they plough through the veld. We at localcycling.com want to change that. Click… Continue reading Supporters Gear

Sunday Boss Cross racing returns to English Landing, a mixed media venue that should require your best soft course skills. Boss Cross Series standings are posted. The New Year's Eve race at Pierson Park (aka 'Cross Out the Old Year) looks to have some pleasant weather, with temps in the afternoon in the high 40's. Note… Continue reading Cyclocross Shorts