Midwest Cycling Events
Many parts of the Midwest have been experience heavy rains but there are still plenty of scheduled events around the region. Take a look at these events and plan your weekend now.
Missouri
St. Joseph will host the Robidoux Roundup on Sunday. The mountain bike race will take place at Krug Park. The 7 mile singletrack course has 12 bridges, a lot of elevation change, and plenty of off-camber sections. Robidoux Roundup Flyer
Kansas
The Kansas State Time Trial will take place on Saturday in Walnut, KS. This also serves as a double points race for the KBAR/KBAT series. Kansas State Time Trial Flyer : Online Registration
Thursday night is the monthly LifeBalance Sports 10 K TT Series in Gardner. This is a great course and an easy way to compare your fitness from one month to the next.
Oklahoma
Tomorrow, Thursday the 12th is the Speedwheel Criterium held in Downtown Stillwater, OK. The .8 mile criterium will challenge riders.
The Fight the Fire at Firehill Criterium Championships will be held this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday in Edmond. Saturday’s racers will compete for category championships and Sunday’s races will determine age group champions.
Iowa
The Grinnell Twilight Criterium takes place in Grinnell, Iowa. The 6 turn short course will keep riders on their toes. Website
Illinois
Illinois has a weekend absolutely full of events:
Northbrook Developmental Bike Racing Series
2014 CVC Women’s Track Cycling Clinic
Photo: Roger Harrison