Category: Kansas City

While there is a healthy schedule of cyclocross races in the KC Metro, the newsdesk has just picked up word from the KCA page that the full weekend events at Smithville and Leavenworth (formerly known as DeStad van Kansas Series are cancelled. This leaves two prime weekends without local events. There are some events within reasonable… Continue reading Smithville and Leavenworth Races Cancelled UPDATE

The Kansas City Cyclocross season is ready for week two, Boss Cross Races are set for Oct. 1st and 2nd. Weekly training events keep everyone’s chops in order: Tuesday Nights: Champion of The Universe rides Wednesday Nights: 9/29, 10/5 and 10/12 Clinic drills plus some short races at Epic Bike and Sport (start time 6… Continue reading Practice, Practice, Practice

Buffalo Bill Cyclocross results are up. The course had some unique features including a pavement u-turn after a fast descent and plenty of other technical features packed into a Euro style course. Roger Harrison has photos here. Lots of Manions action this weekend. RESULTS Day one RESULTS Day Two The Boss Cross One and Two Flyers… Continue reading Cyclocross Shorts UPDATE 9/25/11

The Kansas City metro area has an abundance of great CX races. In addition many of the races are bundled together in a series format that offers an additional prize structure to the individual events. Boss Cross, the longest running local series has added additional races for this season. The DeStad van Kansas website is… Continue reading Local Cyclocross Series

What’s happening this week around the KC metro (and very nearby) area for cyclocross? Just about everything: Tuesday Night CX Wednesday Night Cyclocross Clinic Thursday Night Cyclocross Clinic Friday Night Race Manion’s ‘Cross Day One Manion’s ‘Cross Day Two Wow.

You’ll see a few Kansas City area riders on the podium (and sprinkled through the results) on Day One of the Dogfish (Hermann) Cyclocross near St. Louis. One week to go until the KC scene lights up! Day Two Herman Results.

JUST IN from the UFD site: RIM CANCELED I’ll start this off by apologizing to all the racers that had this date circled and looking forward to traveling north to Crowder, racing and supporting this event. When I moved this event from the heat of August to the more temperate September date I didn’t for-see… Continue reading JUST IN: RIM cancelled

This weekend is the popular MS150 Kansas City edition; The essential roots of charity rides in the metro area. DeSoto repeals the ban on cyclists: Coverage from the excellent Kansas Cyclist Site.  Coming up next week: Cyclocross Clinics and Training Races midweek. The kickoff events for the CX season, Buffalo Bill Cross and Manions Cross.… Continue reading News Shorts 9/16

Great early Fall like temps for this mountain bike endurance event. The terms “Classic and Epic” sometimes are overused by the cycling press, but are perfectly descriptive for Rapture In Misery!

September 14th brings the KCOI Boulevard Womens Cyclocross Clinic. With the first races just around the corner this is a great way to learn/refresh essential cyclocross skills. A new venue and a great curriculum.