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Kansas City

Cycling news, information, gossip, rides and races in and around the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
Also includes cycling information for the following communities:
Atchison, Lawrence, Leavenworth, St. Joseph and Topeka

Racing? Then you'll want the KCA schedule of events and our list of local teams
Looking for a Ride? Check out the JCBC Calendar
And don't forget to visit the Bike Clubs and Shops in the area.
Here's the complete Kansas City area Cyclocross Schedule with spectator guide. And a nice Special Section On CX in the metro.
Check out all the great events that happened with the Tour of Missouri: Rides, Parties, Festivals:
Go to our Tour of Missouri Kansas City Section

Slimenundgrossen/Major Taylor Party

Major Taylor Foundation of GKC
Written by Mark Thomas
Thursday, 10 November 2005
You can still RSVP for the Major Taylor Fundraiser on Saturday night. Get in on the fun with good food and drink for a good cause. Some cool door prizes have been added to the mix by the KCOI Boulevard folks. And our favorite waitress, Monique, will be rocking with her band, The Hospital after our party ends at 10 P.M. All this fun happens at the Cup and Saucer in Kansas City's River Market, for a $25 donation. Hosted by Team Slimenundgrossen. RSVP at 913 248 0709.

Benjamin and Jensen Sign

Cycling News
Written by Mark Thomas
Wednesday, 09 November 2005
Kelly Benjamin and Brian Jensen both inked deals for new teams in 2006. At a Tuesday night signing ceremony at Free State Brewery in Lawrence
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UCI Racing Returns to Kansas

Cyclocross
Written by Mark Thomas
Wednesday, 09 November 2005
The KLM Marketing Solutions send this press release about the upcoming major cyclocross events:
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Sunflower Cyclocross Sunday

Cyclocross
Written by Mark Thomas
Tuesday, 08 November 2005
Here's the flyer to this Sunday's 'cross event in Lawrence. Quick action by Curtis Martell and crew keeps the cyclocross calendar complete.

News Shorts

Cyclocross
Written by Mark Thomas
Tuesday, 08 November 2005
Roger Harrison sends a letter to the racers in the metro area. A few more notes from Sunday's CrossLogic event:
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News Flash: Hawk Cross No Go/Sunflower Cross Maybe

Cyclocross
Written by Mark Thomas
Tuesday, 08 November 2005
Word on the street is that the KU Cycling Club will be unable to put together the second year of Hawk Cross Cyclocross this Sunday at Clinton Lake. However, it appears a replacement event is in the works and could be announced late today. Watch this space for further updates (and flyer).

Tilford and Stolte in New Zealand

Cyclocross
Written by Mark Thomas
Monday, 07 November 2005
The Localcycling news desk got this today:"Bill and I are in New Zealand doing the Tour of Southland. ... You can follow this race at tourofsouthland.com. Trudi emailed and said the 'crosses were good this weekend. It is super windy here. Crazy climate. Should make for an interesting race. Take care, Steve."