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There's plenty of room for bad puns ready made for Chamois cremes. Back in the day when some of the staff at Localcycling.com started racing a lot of stuff you sat on was made of real leather. Treating the chamois with some kind of softner was essential.In today's world and synthetic things to sit on, it seems a less likely need. However, staff of both genders at localcycling have tried this product and found it quite beneficial. Let's face it, sometimes 'team shorts' don't have the same comfort and quality of materials as those $200 supershorts. We started using Chamois Butt'r Euro style on a
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We've been fans of higher thread count clincher tires for a long time. The newsteam has used a number of Vittoria products over the years both tubular and clincher. A few years back when Vittoria released the original Diamante Pro (Pro being the Vittoria folks designation for 'folding') we were very impressed. A 220 TPI thread count gave it a very supple ride, maybe not quite as smooth as their flagshipo Corsa Open tubular series, but still very nice. Plus the tire had a more durable rubber compound, allowing a rider to get training mileage on a tire that was race worthy. We've recently tested the Diamante Pro 2, a slight upgrade over the original. The tires have that same supple…
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Kansas City Metro
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Boss Cross One used an all new venue in Platte City. Plenty of hills, but plenty of fun on the technical turns. Awards, chilli, and raffle afterwards eased the pains in the legs and lungs. Photos here by Bruce Edwards. Photos here by the "Lanterne Rouge", super volunteer Roger Harrison. Watch for complete results. Just to the North, area racers were on the Elite Men's podium at the Nebraska Series. Brad Sullivan was at the top on Day One, Mark Studnicki was the winner Day Two. Some good pics on the DeStad page here and watch for complete coverage here on Nebraska Cycling News. Racing continues local with the Capitol Cup on Saturday and the Boulevard Cup on Sunday. This mini-series features a great new venue in Topeka and a chance to preview the nationals course on Sunday. Preregistration is offered in both cities: "Take care of registration for both the The Capital Cup in Topeka and the Boulevard Cup in KC by joining us at either Old Chicago, 1231 SW Wanamaker in Topeka on Wednesday, Oct. 24th from 6 – 8pm or the Boulevard Brewing Tasting Room (25th & Southwest Blvd.) on Thursday, Oct. 25th from 5 – 8pm." |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 22 October 2007 )
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Kansas City Metro
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Course details for the upcoming National Cyclocross Championship in Kansas City are up: Details and press here. Do you want a preview race on the course? Check out the Boulevard Cup press release and flyer. We'll be posting some photos of the important features of the course. Stay tuned. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 14 October 2007 )
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Kansas City Metro
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Mike Berning sends this press release: Boulevard Cup Cyclocross to Headline Weekend of Racing in Kansas City The Kansas City area cyclocross season kicks into high gear on the weekend of October 27/28. Saturday features the inaugural Governor’s Cup Cyclocross in Topeka, Kansas. Presented in partnership with the Sunflower State Games, the event will feature a course with a strong European flavor and activities for the whole family. Sunday marks the return of the Boulevard Cup Cyclocross to be held at Wyandotte County Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Race directors Mike Berning and Gregg Rupp have partnered with Kansas City’s Boulevard Brewing, the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest for an event that epitomizes the cyclocross spirit: hard racing and good times. Their motto is “Throw a great party and have a bike race break out!” Hearty food, live music, huge raffle, all washed down with plenty of Boulevard beer guarantee that the party will happen. This year’s race will give riders the opportunity to preview the course for the Cyclocross National Championships to be held in Kansas City December 13 – 16. (www.kccrossnationals.com) “We’re honored to be associated with this year’s National championships” says Berning. “This course reflects Gregg’s vast amount of course and trail design experience, along with his sense of humor. It takes full advantage of the rolling terrain in the area and will provide plenty of challenge along with features that are sure to put a smile on your face.” Information about the Boulevard Cup Cyclocross is available at www.kcbike.com
Information about Kansas City cycling (including cyclocross) at www.localcycling.com |
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Greenville Headlines
05.10.2008 | Greenville Area News
It may be cyclocross season for many, but we don't want to forget the results of the SC Road Championship back in August. Results are up at USAcycling here.
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Kansas City News
05.10.2008 | Kansas City Metro
The current local 'cross schedule includes some opportunites for 'show and go' practice at Herman Laird Park in Shawnee on Wednesday evenings. After a bit of consulting, several area cyclocross enthusiasts are suggesting we move things around a bit. Laird is a great facility, but could be a victim of local success. With over 50…
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Cycling Headlines in OKC
05.10.2008 | Oklahoma City
Great cyclocross action starts on October 19th. Flyer.
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St. Louis Area News
25.09.2008 | St. Louis Area
Who knew that Phil Liggett's distant relatives in the colonies would share the same passion for cycling? Video here.
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Cycling Headlines from Springfield
03.09.2008 | Springfield, MO Area News
A while back Brad Huff moved his blog over to Missing Saddle; check out the adventures of the hometown pro here.
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09-06 - 09-08 - Tour of Missouri KC Area Event Schedule
08-8/9/10 Tour of Kansas City
