KC and nearby racers did well over the weekend at Tulsa Tough. Results posted here. Tune up for the upcoming Kansas State Time Trial Championship with Thursday’s LifeBalance Time Trial. Tour of Kansas City is coming up fast (June 21 through 23) so get your crit chops on at Tuesday Night Worlds. Track workouts at… Continue reading News Shorts 6/10/13
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Kansas TT Championship 2013
Not a board flat course, but the climbs are short and shallow enough that fast times are the rule. You get a “Start House”, indoor restrooms, post event food AND a great prize list. One of the best organized time trials in the region: Kansas State Time Trial Championship on June 15th.
Clips And Surly
Two decidedly ‘no need to pin a number on’ events coming up in Kansas City. On Thursday June 6th it’s the return of Clips Beer and Film Tour. A picnic in the park with a bike theme, films, food and oh yeah, beer. On Saturday June 8th, It’s Surly Day at Family Bicycles. Test ride some… Continue reading Clips And Surly
Dan Does It (Again)
Dan Hughes, owner of Sunflower Outdoor and Bike, Lawrence, made it three in a row (and four total) wins at the 2013 Unbound 200. This gravel road endurance race is no longer a regional cult fixture, but is a major event in a fresh cycling discipline. And once again Dan shows he is King of… Continue reading Dan Does It (Again)
Corporate Challenge 2013 UPDATE
We are certain that a fair amount of the local cycling community doesn’t realize the Kansas City Corporate Challenge puts on the largest bike race in the area. The KCCX TT takes place over two evenings at the Kansas Speedway. It is truly an ‘everyone’s’ event. Full on aero to department store specials, but in… Continue reading Corporate Challenge 2013 UPDATE
MO State Road Race 2013
June 1st and 2nd will be a big weekend for KC riders on the Missouri side of the state line with the Hellbender Omnium. Criterium on Saturday followed by a Road Race on Sunday. The road race serves as the 2013 Missouri State Championship both for age groups and categories. $3000 Prize list and some healthy hills around… Continue reading MO State Road Race 2013
News Shorts Memorial Wkend UPDATE
To the North and East of KC, there was some exciting (and classic) racing in Iowa: Check Steve Tilford’s blog for some coverage of the races and thoughts on life. UPDATE: RESULTS from Robidoux Roundup mountain bike race Three races in Wichita next weekend: Kechi Time Trial and Bicycle Xchange Riverside Oak Park Criterium on… Continue reading News Shorts Memorial Wkend UPDATE
Blancarte TT 2013 RESULTS
The 2013 Jesse Blancarte Time Trial had the largest turnout in the event’s history, according to the promoters. Strong South winds slowed times a bit. Superb job by the BRBC host club with tons of corner marshals. RESULTS Photos from Roger Harrison will be here.
Area Rider to Deaflympics
With a little boost, Lindsey Lorenz will be heading to Bulgaria to represent the United States at the Summer Deaflaympics. Lindsey has been selected to compete in both the Road Race and the Individual Time Trial. This is the first year that a women’s road race has been included. Much like cyclocross, another discipline that… Continue reading Area Rider to Deaflympics
Jesse Blancarte Time Trial 2013
The flat and fast Jesse Blancarte Time Trial has been a staple on the calendar for a dozen years. In fact, sponsors Leawood Bicycles promoted a time trial of similar length, for some time before this event, honoring fallen rider Jesse was conceived. The prizes/categories continue to expand and include a very popular ‘Merckx’ (non-aero) division.… Continue reading Jesse Blancarte Time Trial 2013