Category: Kansas City

Even with last minute venue change, Jeremy Haynes was able to put together an outstanding course utilizing a variety of challenging park features. Sand pit, stairs, double boards, and a grunting ‘ride up’ kept heart rates high. Come back performance of the day belonged to Tony Wilhelm who broke a chain as the gun went… Continue reading Boss Cross One Results

With less than one week to go before the KLM UCI Cyclocross and the combined Kansas and Missouri  Cyclocross State Championships to be held at Wyandotte County Park near the Kansas Speedway, nervous local riders are watching the weather forecast. A possibility of  rain and snow mixtures next week could turn the current fast grass… Continue reading Championship Countdown

The Major Taylor Foundation was the focus of a wonderful interview on KCUR’s KC Currents program.  The segment, titled Spinning across Kansas City allowed Delores Jones to interview Kenneth Walker and several of the kids (and adults) who ride with him on Saturday mornings. KC Currents aired on Sunday, November 20th at 5:00 PM.  You… Continue reading Major Taylor Foundation Gets Big Air

November 28th is the last date to register electronically for the upcoming Kansas and Missouri Cyclocross State Championship events, as well as the KLM UCI Cyclocross. All riders must preregister to compete. There will be limited opportunities for registration at packet pickups (but not race day). For complete info go here.

Club and team representatives as well as area promoters came together Sunday November, 20th in Lawrence Kansas for the Kansas Cycling Association annual meeting. Plenty of barbecue and potluck was consumed (particularly by those who’d raced ‘cross earlier in the day) before the business meeting was called to order. Elections were held for the board… Continue reading KCA Annual Meeting

Brendan Sheehan and folks kept local ‘crossers breathing hard at the tough Haven’s Park venue. Some technical corners made for a few biffs, but  warm coffee and chili, cool awards and Rogers martial music soothed those who crashed. Complete results.  Photos by Bruce Edwards in the galleries (click image).

Kansas City area racers did quite well up north at the Nebraska State Cyclocross Championships. Promoter John Lefler sends this recap:

The KLM Marketing folks have informed the Localcycling.com newsdesk that beer will be provided at the upcoming UCI/Kansas/Missouri State Championship weekend. Everyone knows that watching cyclocross is even more fun with your favorite beverage. Athletes should also note that if you’re planning on racing the Mens Elite class on Saturday you will need a UCI license.… Continue reading More News Shorts

Jeff Unruh of Team Slimenudngrossen sends this report, " I recently competed in the 3rd Annual Iron Cross Race in the Michaux State Forest, Carlisle, PA. Based on the infamous 3 Peaks Cyclocross race in England, Iron Cross is a 62 mile cyclocross race comprised of paved roads, gravel and fire roads, doubletrack, and singletrack trails It has over 6500′… Continue reading Local Racer at Iron Cross

Lance Armstrong was hanging around Kansas City this cold Wednesday. Mr. Armstong  was spotted at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. We hope the seven timer brought plenty of warm gear in case he’s tempted to go for a spin.