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The first KC area race is in the books for 2011. Cold start (yeah, it’s January), a course with a variety of features and Boulevard Beer to finish things out. One more cyclocross race on this season’s calender: Sunday, January 9th Grote Prijs Shawnee. Photos coming soon from the Lanterne Rouge. Results attached below.

The sledding hill was as advertised, even though a couple of racers managed to stay on their bikes for the whole climb. Lots of photos by Roger Harrison here. Results attached below. Next up: Epic Holiday Cyclocross at Parkville’s English Landing.

2010 is almost done, help it on it’s way Friday Dec. 31st at ‘Cross Off The Old Year. After the race join us at Waxy O’Sheas for an after party (for the early birds you can toast the New Year at 6PM…Midnight in Ireland). The racing starts just after noon, with a revised schedule to… Continue reading Cyclocross Updates 12//30/10

This one came across the news desk and looks like a blast: “You are invited to the calendar release party of “KC Cyclists & their Little Black Dresses”! Don’t buy any other calendar yet…..save your money for this “one of a kind” amazing calendar of Kansas City women cyclists. Arrive any time after 4PM to… Continue reading Little Black Dress Party

A new KC tradition? Working off the Christmas candy calories the day after at the Boxing Day Cyclocross. The Brits do it and we do too! The first races were cold and the track was definitely “field riding” (veldrijden for our Flemish/Dutch speaksersJ), but the laps got faster as the thick grass wore down. RESULTS… Continue reading Boxing Day Results

The day after Christmas gives us a new cyclocross event: Boxing Day Cyclocross. The weather forecast has a chance for snow! New promoter Jeff Williams and Elite Cycling (with a little help from some veteran promoters) are putting together a great event. IF you (or someone you know) would be willing to give us hand… Continue reading Boxing Day/Cyclocross Shorts 12/22

Nationals in Bend went quite well for local racers. Podium spots in Championship races by Steve Tilford, Catherine Walberg and Tom Price. Good performances by a host of others. Joe Schmalz is headed to EuroCrossCamp again. Give him some help here. Local racing resumes on December 26th with a new Boxing Day Cyclocross, followed by ‘Cross… Continue reading Cyclocross Shorts 12/15/10

Another blustery cold day. Perfect for cyclocross. A big venue at Hummer Park in Topeka with all the amenities. Jeff Unruh and the Sunflower State Games crew nailed it. Results attached below. Pics coming from the Lanterne Rouge here.

Day one of the double championship weekend. Bitter cold on a twisty Riverside course. Excellent job by the Boss Cross crew. Results attached below:

Some info from the folks putting on The 2010 Kansas State Cyclocross Championships” “Alright all you ‘Cross Nuts it’s time to get crackin’! One of the races you have been peaking for all year takes place Sunday December 5th  2010 at Hummer Sports Park Topeka, KS.. The Capital Cup will also serve as Round #5… Continue reading Kansas CX Championship News