The KLM Marketing folks have informed the Localcycling.com newsdesk that beer will be provided at the upcoming UCI/Kansas/Missouri State Championship weekend. Everyone knows that watching cyclocross is even more fun with your favorite beverage. Athletes should also note that if you're planning on racing the Mens Elite class on Saturday you will need a UCI license. And ALL racers, including those in the state championships events will need to preregister. Check the official website for details.

Riders from Team Slimenundgrossen spotted the full GP Velotek squad in western Shawnee today. Coach Jim Whittaker was sheperding some tykes on bikes that were barely off training wheels. All looking like future pros.

Rumor around the newsroom is that a new cyclocross race will be added to the local calendar on January 8th. The same riders that spotted the Velotek team were out scouting a fresh venue for the event. Several folks heading to the UCI Masters Cyclocross World Championship in Mol, Belgium have expressed the need for a tuneup race in January. Other riders say they just can't get enough 'cross. The first local race of 2006 just might be a fresh cylcoross event.