I totally missed this one, but it’s great news.  The first phase of new mountain bike and hiking trail in Liberty is officially opening this weekend.  Earthriders Trails Association has completed two miles of trail in Liberty’s Stocksdale Park and the adjacent Walnut Woods state conservation area.  It’s the first but hopefully not the last [...]

It’s that time of year again to celebrate all things bicycle related.  May 10-18 Bike Week will be the biggest ever. A large group of volunteers has put together a record setting 60-plus events that include virtually every aspect of bicycling - racing, mountain biking, commuting, recreation, and much more.
Some of the new events for [...]

[ April 5, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] Epic Bike and Sport
6000 NW 63rd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64151
(Tuilleries Plaza, NW 64th Street just west of I-29)

EarthRiders MOVIE NIGHT and SPECIALIZED DEMO DAYS at Epic Bike and Sport.
Epic Bike & Sport is having DEMO DAYS with Specialized April 3-6. The
Specialized trailer will be there with all kinds of bikes to try out,
and folks [...]

The Midwest Fat Tire Series has just released the 2008 schedule for the Midwest’s premier mountain bike race series. The first race is barely a month away.

2008 race calendar (PDF).
Midwest Fat Tire Series web site.

2007 was a huge year for bicycling in the Kansas City metro area. Here are some of the highlights…
Tour of Missouri
The largest sporting even in the history of Missouri kicked off here in KC on the Country Club Plaza. It was a huge success. The KC stage is rumored to have attracted the [...]

A new blog to keep everyone updated on the new mountain bike trails soon to be built on some amazing terrain in the heart of the city. Construction starts this winter!
www.swopetrails.com

Roadies were certainly the focus of Missouri’s bicycle world last week, but the Tour of Missouri isn’t the only race bringing folks into the state.  This weekend mountain bikers from all over the country will be here for the second annual 24 Hours of Landahl, organized by the same folks who run the famous 24 [...]

While the Tour of Missouri’s Stage 1 on Tuesday is the biggest thing happening, there are many other rides and events around the region this fall…
Tour of Missouri Route of Champions
Sunday, September 9.  For $25 you can ride the route of the Tour’s KC stage just two days before the pros.  14, 36, and 70 [...]

[ September 22, 2007 12:00 pm to September 23, 2007 12:00 pm. ] The national 24 hour racing series stops in the Midwest for a huge race at Landahl Park in Eastern Jackson County.

More info at grannygear.com

This weekend KC’s bike action is all up in God’s Country, the Northland.  While the roadies will be at the Northland Delight on Sunday, the dirties will be at Smithville Lake on for the Lunatic Fringe mountain bike race.  It’s part of the ongoing Midwest Fat Tire Championship Series.