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Two excellent training/racing opportunities this week: The NEET Criterium on Tuesday and the NEET Time Trial on Thursday.

The local scene has a plethora of triathlons. For those needing an education on how to prep for multisport events, check out Renaissance Cycling’s University in the attachment. Coach Jef Bishop informs us there are still openings.

The rain has backed off. Wet roads. Use caution but tonight’s Hill Ride from Bates City BBQ is a ‘go’ for now.

According to a recent press release, The Missouri Division of Tourism has decided not to allocate state money to fund the Tour of Missouri in 2010. We heard through several channels there’s still a ‘last chance’ for state funding. Those concerned can contact Tourism Director Katie Steele Danner at 573-751-3051 or katie.steeledanner@ded.mo.gov if you’d like to let… Continue reading Call To Action

Tuesday Night Worlds are on again with some glorious weather. Next week the NEET folks also kick off their first round of Time Trials for the 2010 season at Gardner. No go for the UFD mountain bike raced scheduled for the Lawrence River Trail this weekend. But there’s plenty of criterium to be had at… Continue reading News Shorts 3/23/10

We’ve got word that Spring Fling #4 scheduled for 3/20 and the Collegiate races near Lawrence have been cancelled because of the nasty weather. Roger Harrison has sent word that Sunday’s Dam Race is also cancelled. More details here.

This weekend offers a full plate of racing and one cancellation. The MWI Gentleman’s Race is a ‘no-go’ due to the threat of heavy snowfall on Saturday. As of this report, stil on is the collegiate only Jayhawk Classic, Spring Fling, and the Dam Race finale. This weekend’s weather offers a marked contrast to the… Continue reading Spring Feels Like Winter

The NEET Training Crits start tonight in Lenexa: Details. The Dam Race 2 results, series points and photos are up. Spring Fling 3 is in the books. Prolouge results are here. The Wednesday Night Hill Ride from Bates City BBQ (65th and Quivira in Shawnee) starts on 3/17 with a shortened route for the first few… Continue reading News Shorts 3/16/10

The Lanterne Rouge has posted results from Dam Race One for 2010 here. Note there are some DQ’s in a couple of categories. There was plenty of confusion after a large pile-up Promoter Roger Harrison sends this note for this week’s event: “PLEASE USE THE FERGUSON ROAD TO THE DAM ROAD ENTRANCE, it keeps the… Continue reading Dam Race Updates

Be Bright at Night Ride – English Landing Park  Wednesday, March 10 2010, 5:00pm – 6:30pm     Join the City, Law Enforcement and Local Agencies promoting the proper use of lights when riding, walking or jogging at night. Meet at English Landing Park near the Farmer’s Market Shelter. The ride will leave promptly at 5:00pm and… Continue reading Bright Nite Ride