(but it’s not all good) Cyclo-cross has a very rich history in the Kansas City metro (and the nearby region). We’ve hosted the National Championship three times since 2000. We’ve held seasons with over 20 races within an hour drive. There have been instructional clinics led by top tier talent. And of course we have… Continue reading CX Spreads.
Category: Cyclo-cross
Finales
The final race of the 2022 Cyclo-cross season for the Kansas City area is on December 17th at Herman laird Park in Shawnee. This little park has been the venue for races since 2005 (and perhaps a few underground events before). For the Localcycling staff this has been an ideal location for one of our… Continue reading Finales
Spirals/Up or Down?
‘Cross is coming is a phrase that gets repeated a lot by those that are passionate about cyclo-cross. As of Saturday 9/24/2022 ‘Cross is here for the Kansas City/Lawrence area. The opening race is Joules Cross, a beloved event that’s been on the calendar for a number of years. But rather than two consecutive days… Continue reading Spirals/Up or Down?
Thursday’s Child
The Donderdag! Youth Cyclo-Cross Clinics were founded in 2010. While helping out with his son’s local junior team, D. Jonas Jr (known as “Jonas”) began building a course in his suburban yard to help Jandle Johnson coach the kids in Cyclocross skills. Here’s a quick history and status of the program for 2022 from the director: “From… Continue reading Thursday’s Child
Brook Watts And Worlds
I believe the first time I met Brook in person was at a Masters Cyclocross World Championship in Belgium. Probably 2007. His camera was acting up in the cold and drizzle and sand of the Kempen and he asked for some advice from our team. We had likely raced against each other at nationals in… Continue reading Brook Watts And Worlds
How To Watch CX Live
Not going to be in Fayetteville for the cyclo-cross World Championship? How about Hoogerheide for the final World Cup of the season? Not going there either? But you’re a fan and you want to see the races live (not on YouTube a week later)! One reliable source to find live broadcasts of bicycle racing in… Continue reading How To Watch CX Live
American Worlds
For the second time the UCI Elite Cyclocross Championships will be held in the United States. The first was in Louisville, Kentucky 2013 (in conjunction with Masters Worlds). I was unable to attend the first event. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was suffering from the start of a serious Staph infection.… Continue reading American Worlds
Innocents Abroad
Teresa and I found ourselves unable to travel to the 2004 National Cyclocross Championship due to her work projects. We were both disappointed. Some few days later she called me from her work, asking, “Isn’t there a Masters World Championship for Cyclocross?” I was aware of the event, but knew few details, other than it… Continue reading Innocents Abroad