Tour of KC Results Updated
After requests from riders to place those who had received DNPs during the Tour of KC weekend, Sherri Hahn of the Kansas Cycling Association has taken the time to go back through and place those riders so they can receive credit for their placing and rankings points....
Lance Armstrong to Ride RAGBRAI
According to the RAGBRAI website, Lance Armstrong has confirmed that he will be participating in a portion of the annual ride across Iowa. Armstrong has participated in the event in the past but this year' s reception might be a little different; with his recent...
IA: Weekend Dirt Racing at IMBCS #3
On Sunday, July 7th, Iowa area riders will head to Boone, Iowa, to participate in IMBCS #3. The promoters outline the challenging course: "Seven Oaks has established a reputation as one of the series' toughest courses. The course offers a little something for...
Car Runs Down Group of Cyclists – 7 Rushed to Hospital
According to KFVS12 News in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, a group of cyclists who were passing through Arkansas on a cross-country trip were run down by a motorist. 13 cyclists were in the group and 7 of them were taken to the hospital. The full story can be found at...
Arkansas State Time Trial Championship Weekend
The Arkansas State Time Trial Championships will occur on Sunday, July 7th, in Galloway, AR. This is an out-and-back course that is, as the race promoters describe it, "pancake flat." Riders will start in 30-second intervals and complete 40 kilometers. Juniors will...
2013 Zipp 404 Firecrest Review
For many years Zipp has served as the gold standard for carbon wheels. While they still rank high on many riders' wish lists, they are now facing more competition from brands such as Bontrager, Enve, Lightweight, Williams, and many others. Many of these competitors...
MO: Last Chance to Submit Bike and Pedestrian Project Ideas to MODOT
Ever been riding along a section of road and thought of some way it could be improved to make it safer or more accessible for cyclists to use? Well, this is your chance to take charge and let MODOT know where they need to make improvements for cyclists and...
KS: Weekend XC MTB Racing – Mason’s Midsummer Meltdown
After two huge race weekends on both sides of the Missouri/Kansas state line, the roads will be quiet this coming weekend as the only race on the calendar will be contested on the dirt. This weekend is Mason's Midsummer Meltdown, a cross-country mountain bike race....
Tour of Lawrence Race Weekend
This weekend brings another edition of the Tour of Lawrence. Since its inception, the Tour of Lawrence has become one of the biggest race weekends in the region. Drawing riders from around the country, this race continues to grow and could develop into one of the...
Tour of KC Results and Wrap-Up
The 2013 Tour of KC is over, and another great weekend of racing is in the books. The Tour of KC has taken its own wild ride over the past decade: course changes, location changes, three races to 2 and then back to 3, and varying levels of participation. Sponsorship...
Tour of KC Longview Criterium
Day two of the Tour of KC was hot and windy. Asphalt temperatures were already in the 90s as the race day began at 11:00 in the morning. Winds were blowing from the south which meant the riders were finishing into the wind. Attrition was the theme of the day; in most...
BikeWalkKC Taking Bicycle Friendly Business Nominations
BikeWalkKC has launched a new program to identify and recognized those businesses in the KC metro area that support cycling. This is your chance to nominate a business you think is deserving recognition. "BikeWalkKC is launching a new program to recognize businesses...
Psycowpath MTB Series #6: Ponca’s Revenge XC
This weekend, dirt lovers can participate in the 6th race of the Psycowpath MTB Series. Ponca's Revenge will be held on Saturday, June 15th, at Ponca State Park in Ponca, Nebraska. This race also serves as a fundraiser for THOR, a non-profit volunteer organization...
Freedom Ride Charity Event
The 5th annual Freedom Ride will take place this Saturday, June 15th in Independence, Missouri. Just outside of Kansas City, this event offers some of the most scenic riding in the region. The ride begins in Independence and heads through Eastern Jackson County and...
Kansas State Time Trial
This weekend is the Kansas State Time Trial Championship which will be held in Walnut, KS. Riders will race against the clock on Saturday, June 15th. The first rider is off at 9:00 AM. Riders will take off in one minute intervals. Walnut, KS is located about 2 hours...
Iowa Weekend Racing: Black Diamond Time Trial
The first Black Diamond Time Trial in the four race summer time trial series will be held this Sunday in Iowa City, Iowa. Riders can test their legs against the clock on the 20 mile long course. The dates for the series are: Sunday May 19th,Sunday June 9, Sunday June...
Missouri Weekend Events
Riders looking for racing action or non-competitive rides have some great choices this weekend in Missouri. Saturday Those looking for some racing action can head down to the STL area for The O'Fallon Cup. This criterium will be held at Fort Zumwalt Park in O’Fallon,...
KS: KBAR Race Weekend with Salina Road Race and Criterium
This weekend brings two more days of racing on the Kansas calendar. The Salina Road Race and Criterium will be held on Saturday May 18th and Sunday May 19th respectively. Last year's road race was dominated by one thing, high winds. With storms forecasted for the area...
MO Bicycle Advocacy Alert
From The Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation: The proposal for $8 billion in funding for MoDOT and Missouri cities over the next ten years--to replace declining fuel tax dollars, which were last adjusted for inflation in the 1990s--has been passed by the Senate...
KS: Tallgrass Classic and State Age Group Championship
Kansas riders will be competing for the age group championship titles this weekend in Manhattan, KS at the Tallgrass Classic. On Saturday riders will compete in a road race that varies from 13 miles to 87 miles depending on the race category. Sunday's criterium will...
Arkansas Racing
Arkansas cyclists have four chances to race this week. The Bike Route Summer Criterium Race Series begins today and will consist of a total of 3 races this month in Fayetteville (Flyer). The Northwest Arkansas Omnium will take place this weekend. The event consists...
League of American Bicyclists Releases Bicycle Friendly State Rankings
The League of American Bicyclists released its annual Bicycle Friendly State Rankings today. Each year LAB releases the rankings based on factors such as legislation and enforcement, policies and programs, infrastructure and funding, education and encouragement, and...
The Six Pack Cycling Series Kicks off with Tour de Hope
This weekend is the kick-off event for the Six Pack Cycling Series. Six Missouri and Kansas charity rides have partnered up to bring you this exciting new series. The goal of this partnership is to bring you bigger, better rides across the area and to increase the...
Joe Martin Stage Race Kicks Off Midwest Race Weekend
There is a lot of racing going on in the Midwest this week. Joe Martin starts today, and many racers from around the region are heading to Arkansas to participate in the stage race. Some other area events are listed below. Kansas Saturday is the Bruce Edwards Memorial...
KS: Velotek GP Race Report
The 2013 edition of the Velotek GP Stage Race is in the books. The return of this race to the Kansas calendar provided riders with a rare opportunity in the area to participate in a timed stage race. Riders participated in three races over the weekend including a...
