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Kansas City Area Cyclocross

The Iceman Winneth (updated 12/4)

Written by Mark Thomas

Sunday, 03 December 2006

Steve Tilfod gets the bell. Photo by Mark Breeding

Despite a lap two mishap into a frigid lake, Steve Tilford won his second consecutive KLM Elite Cyclocross. Temperatures were even colder today than yesterday's Arctic session, but the weather did not deter a healthy crowd of rowdy spectators and racers from around the US.

The Women's Elite race was won by Melissa Thomas (Maxxis) after several laps of dueling with Sue Butler (River City).

Check out these photos from Mark Breeding: Womens Elite Mens Elite. A few more photos from Bruce Edwards: today and yesterday

Also, the good folks at Velonews have a great story on the event with some pics of Tilly's splashdown shot by Kurt Jambertz. Here's a gallery of Kurt's photos.

Today's Results:

Ice, Ice, Baby

Written by Mark Thomas

Saturday, 02 December 2006

Barriers weren't the only obstacle.

Missouri State Championships
Riders from around the region were greeted with freezing temps at Day One of the combined Missouri State Cyclocross Championship/KLM UCI Race. The fast mowed grass sections required balance and nerves to negotiate the sheet ice on straightaways and corners. Riders from the East side of Missouri found travel to the race venue difficult due to the major midwest snow storm. Russell McCorkle shot some of the action here. Bruce Edwards sends us a gallery of photos: here.

Complete results below. (Results work best in IE)
Day two features some of the top racers in the US vying for UCI points AND free beer.

Jilka Beer

Written by Mark Thomas
Thursday, 30 November 2006
For those of you fortunate to sample Mark Jilka's last batch of ale, you know he brews some very good beer. If you drop by the packet pickup for the KLM UCI Cyclocross (and MO States) on Friday evening (see the story below), Mark will have another batch to sample. Come by and register for the race or just hang out.

This Weekend's 'Cross (updated 11/30)

Written by Mark Thomas
Wednesday, 29 November 2006
Online Registration for the KLM Marketing Solutions UCI Cyclocross and the Missouri Cylcocross Championships will close tonight at Midnight CST. You may register online at www.kccrossnationals.com KLM encourages all athletes to pre-register, as you will be staged based on your date and time of registration. Athletes may also register for the weekend festivities at the Trek Store of Kansas City, Friday December 1st, 2006 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Your last chance to register for the races will be the day of the races. The races are being held at Wyandotte County Park located in Kansas City, Kansas. This venue is also the home of the 2007 & 2008 USCF Cyclocross National Championships. Come watch some furious competition as the current Elite Cyclocross Champion Todd Wells races past Elite National Cyclocross National Champion Steve Tilford. The Elite Men are not the only fast riders competing! The Elite Women's field will be star studded as well. Regional and local riders will be competing for Midwest Maxxis Cup points. Both the KLM UCI and Missouri Championships are part of the Maxxis Series. Click here for the course map with directions to the venue. See you at the races! KLM would like to thank the following sponsors. Click here for the race bible with lodging, park rules and schedule.

US Cross Champ to Race KLM

Written by Mark Thomas

Monday, 27 November 2006

Todd Wells

Defending Elite National Cyclocross Champion, Todd Wells, will compete at this weekend's KLM UCI Cyclocross at Wyandotte County Park. Riders from around the region will be using Sunday's event as a tuneup for the USCF National Cyclocross Championships in Providence beginning December 15th. Wells will be a favorite in a star studded field that will include last year's KLM Champion, Steve Tilford. Sunday is the second day of racing on the fast European style course. Saturday is the Missouri State Championship with a full range of categories. Both events feature a festival like atmosphere including a beer tent. KLM director, Bill Marshall, is encouraging anyone not racing to, " Come out and join the fun, enjoy the free beer and see some of the best riders in the United States!"

For those wishing to race, Online registration closes Wednesday at Midnight CST. There will be a final opportunity for Late Registration/Packet Pick-up December 1^st at the Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Please note that you must have an ANNUAL USAC license for these events. No one day license riders will be allowed. You can purchase annual licenses in advance at www.usacycling.org or at the packet pickup on Friday. The KLM folks note that for 2007 events including the National Championship, registration will be on-line only. For full details of this weekend's schedule go to the Official Site.