Category: Kansas City

Some big events this upcoming weekend. For the roadies, it’s Tour of Kansas City. The racers get Sprints on Friday night, the New Logview Criterium on Saturday and a return to the classic Cliff Drive Circuit on Sunday. Expect a party that rivals Tulsa on the finale. If you’re not racing the ToKC they offer a… Continue reading News Shorts 6/16/14 UPDATE

The RESULTS for the June LifeBalance Sports Time Trial are up. Several riders were using this for a final tune up before Saturday 6/14’s Kansas State Time Trial. For those not racing against the clock in Walnut, the KC Century has partnered up with the Boulevardia Festival. Sunday 6/15 it’s dirty time in St. Joseph… Continue reading News Short 6/13/14

Saturday June 14th melds an awesome charity ride with an awesome beer festival.  The KC Century Ride raises money that stays local to fight cancer AND after a fun fresh course finishes you’ll be onsite for the Boulevardia Street Party. A great start to a Fathers Day weekend.

Saturday June 14th, Tailwind Cyclists host the Kansas Time Trial Championship. Age group and category awards and a healthy prize list for a TT are offered. The slightly rolling course has produced some fast times. FLYER The June LifeBalance Sports Gardner TT falls on the Thursday before the KS State race, making for an excellent… Continue reading KS State Time Trial 2014

Day Two of the Freewheels for Kids Criterium RESULTS. After a one week hiatus, Tuesday Night Worlds are back. The course venue has the ability to be changed to slightly different configurations. Maybe a bit different this week? Wednesday is another round of Lone Elm Short Track. Get ready for the Missouri State Mountain Bike… Continue reading News Shorts 6/2/14 (Full Week!)

Day One of the Freewheels for Kids Criteriums in KCK RESULTS. More racing today: FLYER

Wednesday 5/28 is the first of two days of the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, the metro’s largest bicycle race. The short Time Trial at the Kansas Speedway will draw close to 1000 competitors. Thursday 5/29 join a group of dedicated advocates (and some pretty good racers) for the Ride On Chicago kickoff. Saturday and Sunday… Continue reading News Shorts 5/28/14

One of the best turnouts for a local Time Trial in recent years, approximately 130 starts! The day started off with a stiffer South Wind than expected, but seemed to lessen a bit for later riders. No early storms, but the sun was out by the time the last racers went off after 11 a.m.… Continue reading Jesse Blancarte TT 2014 RESULTS

Tim Johnson has a definite Kansas City connection. Mr. Johnson won two National Cyclocross Championships (2000 and 2007) in some of the nastiest Midwest weather. The Localcycling.com news team were part of the production (and registration website) for that first win. Tim is also a passionate advocate for all cycling. His involvement with People for… Continue reading Ride on Chicago/People For Bikes

Another full week of bike fun: Tuesday Night Worlds. Features a more technical course and Coach Gina works with specific skills for the B race. Plenty of fast A riders. Wednesday is Short Track at Lone Elm. Good training for mountain or cyclocross racing. Thursday is the Clips Film and Beer fest (brought to you… Continue reading News Shorts 5/19/14