Category: Kansas City

It’s February…and that means that the racing season is back…as cold as this month has been so far…our first race is coming this weekend…it’s coming and we have some real excitement going on about it! Not only that, but MTFGKC is being recognized by other African-American cycling entities around the country as being a leader… Continue reading MTFGKC- What’s Been Goin’ On

Ok…if you didn’t already know it, I’m a chicken.  And not too proud to admit it.  But…after more than my share of trainer rides the last several days, the option of a mountain bike ride in the frigid weather sounded almost pleasant. Mark and I put on nearly every item of cycling clothing we own,… Continue reading Mmmmm…Rocky Road, My Favorite

Some folks will be spending the next few days on the trainer or rollers due to the frigid weather. A good way to pass the time might be to tune into the Tour of California. Watch home boy Brian Jensen (racing for Jelly Belly) and the pros enjoying California sunshine. We’ll have some guest updates… Continue reading TV Time

Whether you’re thinking of entering your first Triathlon in 2006, trying to improve your technique in the water, or looking to shave a few seconds from your transition time, this day long clinic on March 12th is for you.  And the best part? No Boys Allowed!  😉 Check the Flyer…and Register!

With a brand spanking new website filled with lots of photos and info and a public presentation party at the very hip ReVerse on the Plaza, Team X cranks up the volume of the local racing scene. Keep reading for the whole press release: Team X Cycling rolls out a full season of events for… Continue reading Team X Rolls

When this guy visits he gets an 8 story banner. Lance Armstrong was in Kansas City this week to kick off a promotion with  American Century Investments.You can see the deal at lanceface.com In conjunction with the Lance Armstrong Foundation, American Century introduced a series of mutual funds, dubbed Livestrong Portfolios.  A portion of American Century’s investments in… Continue reading LA in KC Again

Our friends at the Sunflower to Roses hosting of Wired ToWin tell us that the crowd was well dressed and that a good time was had by all. Limousine to carpet photos with plunging necklines to follow. The Team X Crew asked the localcycling page to give a shout out that Mike Palitto has just… Continue reading Society/Gossip

Join us in the Film Vault as we celebrate Black History Month by joining the Major Taylor Foundation in viewing an African-American bicycling journey through time. This Saturday,Feb. 11th, at 1:00pm, the Kansas City Public Library Central will show a cycling related film. Originally slated to be a film about the life of Major Taylor, it appears the… Continue reading Ride, Chili, Film

The Localcycling news team has on occasion used a very fine system of cycling paths in the Kempen district of Belgium. This eye opening network shows how well designed trail systems can serve recreation and transportation usage. There has been a similar system in the works for the Kansas City metro area that now appears… Continue reading Save Metro Green

The Localcycling news desk has received flyers for the Devil’s Revenge offroad Duathlon and the Lanterne Rouge Time Trial. Watch for a complete flyer listing of area races.