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The inagural 'Cross Off The Old Year' cyclocross at Pierson Park featured cold but clear conditions and some competitive fields. Lots of terrain change with a wicked runup sorted out those who could climb from…well, those who couldn't climb quite so well. Results. Photos by Roger Harrison. More photos by Alex Grigsby. The localcycling.com staff… Continue reading Last Race of ’08 UPDATED

A first for the Kansas City metro, a midweek cyclocross race. Tomorrow, Wednesday December 31st is the fourth event of the Series60CX. Here’s the flyer. The venue is Pierson Park, the site of several years of State Championship racing. The start times are a bit later to allow those who can take a ‘half day’… Continue reading “Cross Off The Old Year”

Boss Cross 3 was 3 times the fun (if you're a mudder). As temperatures warmed throughout the day, sections that could be easily ridden in the morning became off the bike jaunts. Roger Harrison took lots of photos here (and categorized them by race). Complete results below:

One of the metro's rising stars is mixing it up with the Europeans on the cyclocross circuit. One of the differences between here and there is that most cyclocross riders have a "Supporters Club"; rabid fans that cheer on their favorites while they plough through the veld. We at localcycling.com want to change that. Click… Continue reading Supporters Gear

Sunday Boss Cross racing returns to English Landing, a mixed media venue that should require your best soft course skills. Boss Cross Series standings are posted. The New Year's Eve race at Pierson Park (aka 'Cross Out the Old Year) looks to have some pleasant weather, with temps in the afternoon in the high 40's. Note… Continue reading Cyclocross Shorts

Happy Holidays! If you haven't renewed your UCAC license it's time. For those racing this weekend's Boss Cross at Parkville and 'Cross Out the Old Year you'll be fine. But the next events are in 2009 and you need to be current or get tagged with one-day fees. If you hold an International license you… Continue reading News Shorts 12/25

While we're not quite as compressed as the famous Belgian Christmas week, our Kansas City scene is ready for the next rounds of winter cyclocross. Sunday December 28th is the final event of the Boss Cross Series at English Landing Park in Parkville, click on the link to the blog to keep updated on Jeremy's… Continue reading Christmas Week Racing In KC UPDATED

Local Junior cyclocross Chris Wallace crossed the pond and finished his first race in Belgium as the top American in his category.  Click on the 'read more' for complete Junior Uitslag from Uitbergen:

Want to stay cycling fit this winter? Check out TriKC's Big Spin. A good way to make those rides to nowhere more enjoyable.

With the Heartland folks cutting back on events for 2009 to focus on trail building, it was looking a little bleak around the metro for mountain bike races. Chris Locke has stepped up with a fresh event at Smithville: Bonebender 3/6 Chris has also got some offroad Duathlon going on with: Fat Tire Du