Category Archives: Mountain biking

2007: The Year in Cycling

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Eric

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 … Continue reading →

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Swope Park Trails Blog

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Eric

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

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24 Hours of Landahl

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Eric

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 … Continue reading →

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Upcoming events

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Eric

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 … Continue reading →

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24 Hours of Landahl

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Eric

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

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Lunatic Fringe this weekend

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Eric

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 … Continue reading →

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EarthRiders Family Day

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Eric

From EarthRiders President Michael Geir: The general public is invited to meet the MTB  community from the Kansas City and Lawrence regions, to learn about the sport of mountain biking, to see demonstrations of mountain biking skills, and to learn … Continue reading →

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Don’t ride on wet trails

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Eric

After all of the recent rain I know many of us are itching to get back on some singletrack.  Before you do so, please take a few minutes to read this EarthRiders thread about the problems with riding on wet … Continue reading →

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Singletrack coming to Swope Park

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Eric

Yesterday the KCMO Parks & Rec Board approved a plan for Earthriders to build mountain bike trails in Swope Park, bringing mountain biking into the very heart of the city! For city cyclists this means an end to using your … Continue reading →

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Support Jackson County Parks and Rec

Posted on April 3, 2007 by Eric

EarthRiders trailmeister Rob Stitt sends word that recent elections have had a bit of an impact on the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department. Jackson County has historically had one of the country’s largest county parks systems. In recent years … Continue reading →

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