Category: Kansas City

Amazing John Funk of Topeka, KS swept all three junior 10-12 road events at the USCF National Championships this weekend. John, who rides for the fine VeloTek program, took home the gold in the Time Trial, Criterium and Road Race. More details at www.usacycling.org

John Funk of Topeka racing for VeloTek earned a national title in the junior men 10-12 category with a time of 16:38.84 over the 9KM course!

Tonight was another round of the traditional 10km time trial at Gardner Airport. This event was started by the KCBC, but administration is now shared by three clubs: KCBC, SKC, and Slimenundgrossen. Click on the ‘Read More’ below to see the results.  The newsdesk also received this today: "Team X Cycling Junior rider Chris Wallace… Continue reading Lots of Time Trial News

The puddles and mud in my yard tell me that the trails are likely to be a bit messy tonight.  I guess I’ll ride hills somewhere behind the fast guys…Ladies…grab your road bikes and join me at the Trek store at 6:30!  It’s a great workout.

Women’s cycling in the metro has lots of good things going on. Wednesday night mountain bike rides at Shawnee Mission Park, VeloTek road rides in Lawrence, great sponsorship by the Boulevard Beer folks of Women’s racing and the KCOI team. And and upcoming Women’s Night Out at the Trek Bicycle Store of KC.  There will be basic… Continue reading Women’s Events

For Immediate Release                                             Contact: Bill Marshall (913) 638-2166June 30th, 2006                                                                                                                                       KLM Marketing Solutions to manage Tour of Kansas City www.tourofkc.com  (Overland Park, KS) – KLM Marketing Solutions will take over the helm of the 42nd Annual Tour of Kansas City. After two decades as promoters the Kansas City Bicycle Club Racing Team reached… Continue reading Tour of Kansas City New Crew

If you’re ready for a triathlon in the KC area, then July is your month!  Start with the Shawnee Mission Triathlon on Sunday, July 9th, The Midwest Mudder follows on Sunday, July 16th, and the Midwest Mayhem on the 23rd!Each event is unique…Tri them all! 

Team Discovery is taking no chances in light of the sensational PES scandal that has rocked this year’s Tour de France start. Young Jacob Paoli was rushed to Strasbourg today to join the team for tomorrow’s opening prologue. Discovery spokesperson Hema Tocrita explained that, "this kid has a great future, and while this will be a… Continue reading This Rider Is Clean!

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… Continue reading News Shorts 6/29

Here’s the flyer to the upcoming Wicked Witch Road Race. Probably enough wind to get a broomrider aloft too!