Kansas City area mountain bike trails. A passionate effort of mostly volunteer labor and resources. 100 miles. Technical? Compared to many other systems, the KC trails have plenty of chunk, steep short climbs, and challenging features. But within the system there is variety. You’ll find jump lines and drops, but you’ll also find flat and… Continue reading KC MTN Bike Trails. Where & When To Ride
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Tasty Energy
Like mom’s? Food and bicycles. Nah, we’re not talking about the post ride tacos and beer. We’re talking about healthy fueling (not that we have anything against tacos). We’ve been consuming bars and blocks and gels since they were introduced to cycling. The convenience of ready to eat with the correct caloric density is essential… Continue reading Tasty Energy
CX Spreads.
(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.
A Tire for Two Trails
The Kansas City metro has lots and lots of great singletrack. A good resource for local trail conditions and maps can be found here, at Urban Trail Co. Over the years I’ve ridden most of our area trails (yes, there are some newer pieces I still need to sample). But because of time and nearness,… Continue reading A Tire for Two Trails
USWE Outlander
Hydration packs are an essential for mountain bike riding. Many gravel riders, particularly for longer events find a hydration pack critical as well. The ability to drink hands free on rough roads as well as carry more fluid than a pair of bottles, plus extra storage capacity makes lots of sense. These kind of packs… Continue reading USWE Outlander
MTN Bike Racing 2022
Roger Williams is an accomplished racer in multiple disciplines. He was a driving force behind the Gravel Grinder National Championship held in Lawrence the past few years and a familiar face on the podium at mountain, gravel, track, (and on occasion) road events. Roger sends us this overview of what’s coming up in regional mountain… Continue reading MTN Bike Racing 2022
New Format for Localcycling.com
The world is changing. Organized bicycle racing is on hold. We’re going to change as well. Fresh stories with a local slant coming up.
Coming Soon: Why I Will Ride Steel
We’ve got a feature that may make you rethink bike materials
OK State Time Trial 2016
Cyclocross is starting up, but there are still plenty of road events, including the September 18th State Championship Time Trial. Here’s the link to the full USAC Oklahoma Racing Calendar.
Cyclocross!
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