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Another year, another Fling. The opening event of this series drew healthy fields in all categories despite more typical February weather. Curtis Martell and the KCA’s scoring system kicked out results and posted them faster than ever.

Road racing starts local this weekend with Jim Whittaker’s Spring Fling on Saturday and Froze Toes in Columbia on Sunday. Kelly Benjamin takes her bike for a walk in her Rider’s Diary. Not ready to flog yourself at an early spring race yet? Then, Scooters Coffee on Saturday will be the place to meet for… Continue reading News Shorts 2/24

Here’s a nice shot of new area pro Brian Jensen at the Tour of California provided by Brad Schrock. Check out the graphics down to the shoe covers.

It’s come to our attention at the Localcycling newsdesk that sometime in January, one end of the string to tin can e-mail system we use came unfastened. In plain terms, some of the e-mail you sent from the first of the year until lately didn’t reach us. We’re double (and triple checking) to get the… Continue reading Communication Breakdown

Local racer and promoter Bill Marshall is working the Amgen Tour of California . Check out his diary with an up close and personal view of the action. Amgen Tour of California Prologue   “Many riders dream of racing as a professional cyclist but very few are able to take it to that  level. Same way… Continue reading California Dreamin’

Here’s a press release from one of the most distinctive clad teams in the area: "The Cow Town Cycling Team is preparing for another exciting season, building on a very successful 2005, which included several cyclo-cross, mountain bike and road championships along with numerous event victories.  “With the addition of several key riders and support… Continue reading Cown Town For 2006

There’s Lots of News on the Kansas City Front… Sometimes Local Pro Kelly Benjamin, riding for Team Diet Cheerwine, writes from the other side of the world where she’s starting the season with a stage race and a World Cup event.  Catch up with her in the Rider Diaries section. Kenneth Walker updates us on… Continue reading Kansas City News Shorts – Feb 20

It’s February…and that means that the racing season is back…as cold as this month has been so far…our first race is coming this weekend…it’s coming and we have some real excitement going on about it! Not only that, but MTFGKC is being recognized by other African-American cycling entities around the country as being a leader… Continue reading MTFGKC- What’s Been Goin’ On

Ok…if you didn’t already know it, I’m a chicken.  And not too proud to admit it.  But…after more than my share of trainer rides the last several days, the option of a mountain bike ride in the frigid weather sounded almost pleasant. Mark and I put on nearly every item of cycling clothing we own,… Continue reading Mmmmm…Rocky Road, My Favorite

Some folks will be spending the next few days on the trainer or rollers due to the frigid weather. A good way to pass the time might be to tune into the Tour of California. Watch home boy Brian Jensen (racing for Jelly Belly) and the pros enjoying California sunshine. We’ll have some guest updates… Continue reading TV Time