Cyclocross Shorts 9/24

We're watching the weather for tonight's cyclocross clinic at Herman Laird, but even if it's a bit wet there should be instruction and fun. The emphasis for this final clinic of the season will be road starts (and of course the usual beginner's basic instruction). The City of Shawnee is also letting the post-event activities… Continue reading Cyclocross Shorts 9/24

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Still Time For Road

This weekend is the Kansas Masters and Juniors Criterium Championship. A fast course in downtown Leavenworth will see top age group riders competing. October 4th is the date for the final Time Trial of the year: Octoginta TT.  Followed by the traditional Fall cyclosportif event: The Octoginta.

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Cyclocross Shorts 9/22

A lot of KC area races made the trip over to Hermann for the "Cross Under The Ligths". Good photos and results are up. The DeStad crew worked up a course and have preview video here for the metro season opener: The Diamond Blackfan Challenge. This event is a fundraiser for DBA Anemia, a particularly… Continue reading Cyclocross Shorts 9/22

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Cross This Weekend

This Hermann Cross Under The Liights kicks off Missouri cyclocross this weekend, on the Illinois side in Carbondale it’s the Ronde Von Evergreen.

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Belgian Trip

Want to race in the place that is the heart and soul of cyclocross? Or how about an inexpensive European vacation? How about both! We have limited opportunities to join up on our annual trip to the UCI Masters World Cyclocross Championships this coming January. This will be the localcycling.com news teams 5th trip. Here… Continue reading Belgian Trip

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Preview The Natz Course

Jeremy Haynes has just given us a shout to inform us that Boss Cross One on November 1st will preview the National Championship venue at Tiffany Springs. Check out our area cyclocross schedule here.

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Preregistration On Record Pace

Early today the registraton opened for the upcoming Cyclocross National Championship to be held at Tiffany Springs. Promoter Bill Marshall gave us a heads up that over 800 riders had signed up in the first seven hours. This looks to be the largest Nationals ever. Chris Locke, promoter of the De Stad Van Kansas Cyclocross… Continue reading Preregistration On Record Pace

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Flash: Bondon Convicted

Brent Hankins just passed this to the newsdesk that John Bondon was convicted of misdemeanor assault related to an earlier incident involving his vehicle and two area cyclists near Longview Lake. More details to follow. Followup: Mr. Bondon was given a 90 day sentence, suspended but for 2 days incarceration, Two years probation, and will… Continue reading Flash: Bondon Convicted

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Cyclocross Nationals Regsitration

This just in:   REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY FOR USA CYCLING CYCLOCROSS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Riders are encouraged to Sign Up for Better Staging! Kansas City, MO. – Registration for the 2008 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships in Kansas City’s Tiffany Springs Park opens Monday, Sept. 15 at 12:01 a.m. CDT. Only online registrations through the event’s… Continue reading Cyclocross Nationals Regsitration

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