Loss

We have some sad news to pass on, Scott Smith of the Blue River Bicycle Club died after a training ride on Thursday night of an apparent heart attack. Scott was a good friend to many in the racing community. There is a tribute here on the BRBC page.

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Autographs for Worthy Causes

The Discovery Team night at the Trek Bicycle Store of KC benefited two worthy local organizations:   Headstrong for Jake and The Major Taylor Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Dan Hansen presents the proceeds.      

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Local Cyclocross Series

Chris Locke and fellow promoters have banded together to produce a six race local cyclocross series. In addition to individual race prizelists there will be overall awards. DeStad Van Kansas Cyclocross Series is presented by the folks at Paceline Products, local distributers of Maxxis Tires and Chamois butter. The series races are Chris Cross, the… Continue reading Local Cyclocross Series

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This Weekend in Leavenworth!

The 25th Buffalo Bill Days Ride AND the Kansas Categories Criterium Championship! Two great events whether you are of the racer or tourisimo persuasion. Roger Harrsion should be plenty busy!

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Metro Cyclocross Guide

Riders, it's truly cyclocross season, I'm typing this with a broken index finger from last week's 'Cross Training Clinic in Shawnee. Nationals registration is filling quickly, the quicker you register, the better your start position: www.kccrossnationals.com Here's a helpful note from USAC regarding age categories: "Remember that for CX, a person is one year older… Continue reading Metro Cyclocross Guide

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Time To Register

Registration for the 2007 USCF Cyclocross National Championship in Kansas City will open on September 15th , 2007 at Midnight CST. Online Registration will close on December 8th , 2007 at midnight CST. All athletes will be staged based on when they registered for the event. Each registrant will receive an e-mail (please be sure and allow emails to… Continue reading Time To Register

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Tour Photos

The localcycling.com news team photographers caught a lot of the action at yesterday's Stage One on the Plaza. Pics by Russell McCorkle here. Bob Gregor shot this gallery. Mark Breeding's will be up asap here at Northriverphotograpy.com The Lanterne Rouge and Bruce Edwards combine their talents here with pictures from the north end of the… Continue reading Tour Photos

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Tour Of Missouri Opens

Wow! Big crowds and top racers. Kansas City hits it big with the first stage of the Tour of Missouri. We'll have lots and lots more photos tomorrow from the event.

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Guess Who’s In Town?

 The big hitters are here for tomorrow's Stage One of The Tour of Missouri. The Plaza will be a prime spot to watch the action, with beer gardens and Health and Fitness Expo, but Parkville is ready with cowbells; and those looking for different vantage points will head to Meyer Circle or Downtown.  

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State Category Time Trial

The KS Category Time Trial State Championship is Sunday Sep 30th in Walnut, KS. The race begins at noon to take advantage of the cool September temps. This course has been used for the last few years and while not perfectly flat all the "hills" are big ringably short and very gradual. It is all… Continue reading State Category Time Trial

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