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So, it’s official…the season has started and with it has come my first crash. Unfortunately it just happened to be on the last lap of a very brutal world cup race. I’m ok though with just some stitches in my finger and a bruised backside. Up until that time, the race was going great and… Continue reading It’s Official…

Just as the ‘cross season comes to an end in Europe, so it does in our neck of the woods. Here are the results form the Tour de Groundhog.

Well, some advice – never ever start your season with a time trial and a crit in the same day – very bad idea! It:s official, my season has begun. Yesterday was beyond brutal after miles and miles of base and then to go  full gas in an 8k TT and then a crit less… Continue reading that hurt!!

Well hello everyone,  just writing in here from Australia to give you all a little taste of some international racing. I am here in Geelong for the Geelong women’s tour and the first round of the World Cup races. I have been down here for a week training in the hot sun and getting my… Continue reading Down Under

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 Lawrence, Ks native (via Denmark) Brian Jensen (racing for Jelly Belly) and the pros enjoying California sunshine. We’ll have some guest… Continue reading TV Time

This seminar is for those who wish to become a USCF or NORBA race official. This is an introductory clinic for certification of new officials. Pre-clinic study materials are the USAC, USCF, and NORBA rulebooks, which can be found online. Seminar participants will receive a hard copy of the new 2006 rule book. Additional study… Continue reading USAC Officials Clinic

A short drive to Columbia, MO gets you some chilly digits for the season opening road race. This event generally draws large fields from both sides of the state. And usually lives up to it’s name.Click here for the flyer.

Lots of 2006 events on the MOBRA schedule and for action across the state try the KCA calendar.

The ‘Cross season is stil not over for the metro area. The folks in Springfield, IL are hosting the 18th annual Tour De Groundhog. From the course description, mountain bikes are welcome, and possibly recommended. While the editors have not participated in this long standing event, and the course may not be ‘pure’ cyclocross, it… Continue reading Cyclocross Season Continues

2006 promises to be a banner year for racing in the St. Louis Metro. Mountain biking and Adventure racing will have a full schedule. Here’s the flyer for the winter epic Bonk Hard Chill.There’s still cyclocross in February with the 18th Annual Tour De Groundhog. A comprehensive race schedule will be available from the MOBRA… Continue reading What’s Going On In St.Louis