Category: Kansas City

The folks of the Capp’s Team in Topeka really like time trials. Check out this race they’ve added to the calendar for July. Area Masters riders make up a significant portion of the racing population, 19 athletes over 45 years old raced the BRBC Time Trial yesterday (most raced age category, but a couple raced… Continue reading News Shorts

A very strong south wind greeted riders at the 2006 edition of this fine event. Bruce Tanner and Teresa Jarzemkoski turned the fastest times per gender. Many were using this as a tune up for next weekend’s Kansas State Time Trial. Click Read More below for full results.

The folks from KCOI have sent word that online registration is now available on active.com ( Right Here) for the 4th annual Baldwin City Stage Race Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25, 2006 in Baldwin City, KS. Race information at www.kcbike.com.

This in from the Heatland folks: 05.25.2006 KANSAS CITY, MO. Heartland Mountain Bike Championship Series #4 www.heartlandrace.com Traditional Cross Country Racin’:  Series Style This a reminder of the dirt festivities occurring next weekend Sunday, June 4th, 2006 at Landahl Park Reserve in Independence.  It’s final round of the 2006 HMBCS.  The weather is warming and… Continue reading Spreadin’ The Dirt

Tom Vinson from USACycling has dropped a line to the localcycling news desk to say that the upcoming Kansas State Time Trial will have Masters age groups in 5 year increments. This challenging event decides the best against-clock-riders in Kansas (although riders from other states are eligible for cash/merchandise awards.) Last years event featured amenities… Continue reading News Flash

Teresa and Joel will probably tell you it’s too muddy to ride offroad at Shawnee Mission Park tonight. You’re encouraged to join up for the hill fest that leaves the Trek Store at 6:30 as an alternative. Fast road. This weekend you can bounce around on those freshly updated trails at Shawnee Mission Park on… Continue reading Upcoming Events (5/24)

A bit of wind and some rolling hills challenged the chrono heads at this highly organized event. Mile markers, smooth registration and great prizes kept everyone smiling despite the suffering. Bruce Tanner and Megan Hottman set the fast times per gender of the day. Results (thanks to the hard working officials: Amy, Margretta, and Mary).… Continue reading Lanterne Rouge Time Trial

Team Trekbicycleofkc/localcycling.com held a presentation party last evening. The event was well attended by team members and supporters. Several sponsors gave presentations after Slimenundgrossen (the host club for the team) president Mark Thomas introduced the 2006 team. Food and wine and new uniforms kept the festivities lively. Title sponsor Trek Bicycle Store of KC has… Continue reading Trek Party And Blog

Roger Harrison sends some more info about parking at this Sunday’s Lanterne Rouge Time Trial: Look for signs that say "Race Today NO PARKING" If you can read the sign after you park you are in the right place to park.  There is NO PARKING within 400 Meters on either side of the registration/start/finish/awards area.  ONLY… Continue reading Lanterne Rouge Parking

This weekend features a range of events: the Lone Star Century, Lanterne Rouge Time Trial and a fresh ride from Gum Springs Park in Shawnee. The park is located on the North side of 67th between Nieman and Quivira. Host John Nee says to RSVP if you plan join this event so he’ll know how… Continue reading Upcoming Events