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Kansas City Area News

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.
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

St. Joseph Road Race

Cycling News
Written by Mark Thomas
Tuesday, 09 September 2008
The St Joseph Road Race made a nice splash with a challenging course through the heart of the city: Results.

TOM Recap

Cycling News
Written by Mark Thomas
Tuesday, 09 September 2008
Yeah! Photo by Mark Breeding A fantastic day of racing in Kansas City featured the Women's Pro Crit on the Plaza. The fastest females in the country put on an outstanding show, and were rewarded with a $1000 crowd prime with 5 laps to go. A short time later the boys rolled in with Mark Cavendish again showing why he's the man for the sprints. Mark Breeding of North River Photography did his usual outstanding job capturing the action. Roger Harrison adds to his immense collection here. Check out the Tour of Missouri site for complete results. Plenty of fans are adding their videos and pics at the http://www.tourofmissourifanzone.com/ Post event parties just off the plaza and at the Airport Hilton mingled local enthusiasts with top racers. The localcycling news team chatted with riders from around the world that were appreciative of Kansas City hospitality.

Tour Of MO Begins

Cycling News
Written by Mark Thomas
Monday, 08 September 2008
Today is the start of the Tour Of Missouri. Stage One for the men ends in Kansas City. Prior to the men's finish a stellar field of women will be competing in a fast and furious criterium n the Country Club Plaza. Check our Tour of MO Special section for the schedule. There have been plenty of additions to the Health and Fitness expo. Several of our advertisers (the folks that pay our bills) will have booths with giveaways and specials. We'd like to note our two newest: Renaissancecoaching and VeloD. You'll also find several of our bicycle shop sponsors at the event. So, click on our advertisers and find out what they have to offer. They support local cycling in many ways.

St, Joe TTT Results

Cycling News
Written by Mark Thomas
Saturday, 06 September 2008
The results of the Team Time Trial in St. Jospeh are posted here. Tomorrow features the road race of this two day fesitval.

Season's End NEET Time Trial

Cycling News
Written by Mark Thomas
Thursday, 04 September 2008
The last Gardner Time Trial for 2008 managed to avoid the Gustav showers. North wind. Click on the 'Read More' below for results:
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TOM Shorts

Cycling News
Written by Mark Thomas
Thursday, 04 September 2008
Some quick updates on Tour of Missouri local happenings: Liquigas professional team will be at Cycle City on Prairie View road on Sunday September 7th at 5:00pm to do an autograph signing. Members from the team will be there for about 1 hour signing jerseys, photos and anything else they can put a sharpie to. Check out www.cyclecitykc.com for address and more details. The Missouri Bicycle Federation and Kansas City Bicycle Club are going to offer free valet bike parking at the ToM Expo on the Plaza, from Noon to 6pm. They also need volunteers to help staff the parking operation: http://kcbike.info/2008/09/03/volunteers-needed-for-bike-parking-at-tour-of-missouri/ And of course that means YOU can ride your bicycle to the event.

JUST IN: No Clinic Tonight

Cyclocross
Written by Mark Thomas
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
Cyclocross races go forward in all types of weather, but we've got to be kind to our limited local venues. Tonight's Cyclocross Clinic at Herman Laird Park in Shawnee is a 'no go'. With plenty of wet weather still on the way, we'll all have to wait until next week to play at this park. The Women's Clinic portion will be postponed until next Wednesday too, but will feature the same great instruction and raffle opportunities.