Hit by a Speeding Truck – At least They Left a Mattress to Land On
In this video a rider was hit by a speeding vehicle. Apparently, the driver felt bad enough to provide a mattress for a soft landing. We are unsure if that was an unlucky rider or a very lucky one. Photo: YouTube
Rails-to-Trails Dealt Major Blow by U.S. Justices
According to Reuters, in an 8-1 vote the U.S. Supreme Court ruled for a "Wyoming property owner who objected to a plan to extend a pathway across his land." With so many rails-to-trails projects in the region, there is the potential that these trails, or at least...
Spring Fling and ALS Road Series Race Results and Wrap-Up
With temperatures warming up and the snow finally melting off, many riders took the opportunity to get some more early season racing in their legs. There were racing opportunities both Saturday and Sunday in Kansas. Saturday was the third installment of the 2014...
Full Weekend of Racing Across the Region
The opening of the 2014 road season has been a roller-coaster ride with the Kansas season opener, Spring Fling Criterium, drawing riders from around the region with near 60 degree temps in February. The following day, Missouri's season opener saw temps dive down into...
Remember, Riding a Bike is Fun
Next time you are on your bike remember, if you are not having as much fun as this little girl, you are doing something wrong. Go out and enjoy your ride.
Spring Fling Opens up 2014 Kansas Road Season
The first race in the 2014 Kansas road season is in the books. The Spring Fling Criterium Series was held about a week earlier than usual and somehow managed to miss the snow storms, polar vortex, and other various winter weather that has plagued the region over the...
Officials Needed in Iowa and Across the Region
bike, helmet, and proper training but did you include Officials on your list? Without Officials, racing doesn't exists as we know it. Have you thought about giving back to the sport and becoming an Official? If not, maybe you should. The message below is a call for...
The Accidental Death of a Cyclist – Marco Pantani
We are a little excited after hearing about this documentary about Marco Pantani which is coming out soon... Sounds like it is going raise some questions about how high the doping scandal goes in cycling. What do you think? Photo: Hein Ciere via...
Snow, Arctic Temps, and the Road Season?
After three straight weeks, or more for some areas, of sub-zero temps and arctic vortexes, snow is still on the ground across the Midwest. So, it is hard to believe that some states will begin their road season just one week from now. Assuming there aren't any issues...
Review: Jakroo Custom Apparel
Jakroo Custom Apparel is a custom clothing company that produces cycling, running, tri, and nordic apparel. Our testers have been using Jakroo apparel as part of our sponsored race team for the past two seasons now. There are many quality brands out there but here is...
BikeWalkKC Action Alert: Ask Congressional representatives to support an innovative funding idea for walking and bicycling
Please take a moment to contact your representatives to ask them to support this important funding idea for walking and bicycling. From BikeWalkKC: While there is great local momentum for increasing walking and biking in Greater Kansas City, funding infrastructure...
Respect
Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation President Paul Wojciechowski is an avid cyclist who strongly believes in building our streets and our communities for people, including those who bicycle and walk. Paul heads the St. Louis office of Alta Planning and Design...
Interview: Mario Cipollini Discusses Cipollini Bikes
Super Mario, The Lion King, whatever you call him; Mario Cipollini was a cycling sensation for over a decade. Taking his first pro victory in 1989 he continued to add win after win to his palmarès until 2005. Before Cavandish was king, Cipollini was the dominate...
Kansas City B-cycle Turns to Crowdfunding to Fund Expansion
Kansas City's bike share program, Kansas City B-cycle has been a great success since it's inception in 2012. The program provides bike stations from which users can check-out a bike and use it for short trips around the city. The user can then return the bike to any...
Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Survey
Missourians have a few very important bicycle-related advocacy issues coming up, issues involving billions of dollars in spending that could dramatically change the landscape for bicycling and walking in Missouri over the next decade. So we'd like YOUR input on a...
You’re Going to Kill Someone
by Albert McWilliams If you keep driving like that, you’re going to kill a cyclist. When you do, it’s going to suck as much for you as it does for them. When you drive by my head at 50 mph, I can’t have this conversation with you, so I’m going to do you a favor and...
United We Stand, Divided We Fall. Complete Streets are for Everyone.
Long time Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation board member Paul Wojciechowski became president of the Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation at the November 2013 board meeting. Paul heads the St. Louis office of Alta Planning and Design and has over 28...
Sub-Zero Temperatures Hit at Grote Prijs Shawnee
Friday's unseasonable warm-up into the mid 50s taunted KC area riders as Saturday brought a massive cool-down with 24 hour temperature change of -40 degrees. The first riders to hit the course were met by temperatures in the teens and below zero wind chills. Despite...
Action Wipes Holiday Giveaway Winners
Congratulations goes out to the top three winners in our Holiday Giveaway brought to you by Action Wipes. Lorri L. was our first place winner and will receive a 30 pack of Action Wipes. Chuong D. and Jeff P. took 2nd and 3rd respectively and will also receiving free...
Boxing Day Cross Results and Photos
Warmer temperatures and melting snow made for a slightly sloppy Boxing Day Cross in Shawnee, Kansas this week. Held the day after Christmas, this race has become a local holiday tradition in the Kansas City area. Conditions were great for cross. Almost 100 riders...
Longview Cyclocross: A Muddy Mess
The inaugural Longview Cyclocross race was held at New Longview in Lee's Summit,Missouri. With warmer temperatures moving into the area many riders looked forward to the mid-December cyclocross race. Considering the warmer weather, field sizes were a little smaller...
Midwest Regional Cyclocross Championships
Held in Chicago, Illinois, The Midwest Regional Cyclocross Championships will bring riders from across the region. Cold temps and hard racing action will test the hardiest of riders in the day's races. : Event Website : Online Registration : Weather Forecast Also on...
Missouri: New Course with New Longview Cyclocross
Kansas City area riders will have a chance to try their legs out on a new course in Lee's Summit, Missouri this weekend. The New Longview Cyclocross race will be held this Sunday, December 15th at New Longview. Frigid temperatures are forecasted for the area adding...
50 mph Bike Ride Down a Mountain, in The Rain, Backwards!
A Norwegian daredevil, Eskil Ronningsbakken is known for some pretty crazy stunts. From death-defying one-armed handstands atop massive cliffs to performing aerial acrobatics hanging high int he air underneath a hot-air balloon, he takes his art to the edge. One of...
Indoor Cycling: Rollers vs. Trainer
A question is often posed to me this time of year: What do you recommend for a bike trainer, or do you prefer rollers? Rollers and trainers each have a specific purpose, so I like both. Keep in mind that there are different types of trainers and rollers with various...
