Lots of of cycling events in the metro this week! Wednesday: Worlds! weekly criterium in Olathe. Or some challenging Hills in Shawnee with the Hill Ride Thursday: MoveUP Cornering Clinic in Lawrence. New Women’s Ride from Elite Cycling. Grass Track Racing at the Velodrome. Saturday: Waldo Bike Festival. Gravel Grinder Nationals in Lawrence Saturday and… Continue reading News Shorts 6/20/17
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Tour of Kansas City Weekend 2017
Wow, it’s that time of the year again. This historic event offers great racing and spectating: “The Tour of Kansas City has been a part of the local landscape for 54 years. It is the longest running bike race west of the Mississippi. The race weekend consists of a time trial, circuit race, and criterium… Continue reading Tour of Kansas City Weekend 2017
Olathe Criterium RESULTS
The first running of the Olathe Criterium presented by Midwest Velo brought a fresh road event to the metro calendar. Good fields and smooth production. We’d like to think that this event will become a staple on the summer calendar. RESULTS
CO Sr/Masters Time Trial Championship 2017
The BIG Time Trial for many, the John Stenner Memorial State Championship. Held on June 17th, just NW of Denver, categories for Men and Women, Senior, Masters and Para FLYER
Penrose Velodrome Thursdays
Track racing is alive and well in St. Louis. Every Thursday night is the opportunity to race/train at Penrose Park. Affectionately known as “Mr. Bumpy Face”, this track is a local treasure. If you’re new to the sport, appropriate bikes are offered for rental as well. FLYER
Oklahoma Age Group Road Race 2017
Bixby hosts the Oklahoma Championship Road Race for Masters/Juniors/U23 on Sunday, June 18th. A Big Prize list (plus State Championship Jerseys!), and a rolling enclosure for the larger fields. FLYER
OK Road Race Championship (Age Group) 2017
Bixby hosts the Oklahoma Championship Road Race for Masters/Juniors/U23 on June 18th. Big Prize list, rolling enclosure for the big fields on the 13 mile loop. FLYER
Boulevardia Ride 2017
A cool ride (and charity benefit) held in conjunction with the music/beer/food festival. Three routes to choose from, lots of great live music afterwards. The folks at Boulevard beer have been active for years in cycling events. Register here: Boulevardia
Gravel National Championship NEW EVENT
Here’s a fresh Gravel event that touts itself as a National Championship coming up on June 24th. Starting just outside of Lawrence. With a World Championship just up the road in Nebraska, this would be the logical preparation. Information here: Gravel National Championship 2017 PLUS the event is needing some volunteers: “We need a few… Continue reading Gravel National Championship NEW EVENT
Olathe Criterium 2017
June 17th brings a fresh Criterium to the metro. A fast and flat course and a large prize list (including primes) are featured. The Midwest Velo Team brings a much needed addition to the Summer calendar: FLYER A great way to tune up for this event will be the inaugural Wednesday Night Worlds beginning on… Continue reading Olathe Criterium 2017