Category Archives: Racing
Street Cred alley cat series starts Saturday
The Street Cred alley cat series returns for another installment on ever Saturday in February. It’s a great time, and a great diversion from the winter blahs. This week’s snowpocalypse and ice-ageddon should ensure some very challenging riding. All races … Continue reading
Big weekend showcases much of our local bike culture
If you thought last weekend was big for bicycling in Kansas City, this weekend is even bigger. Events all over the metro area will give you a very big slice of local culture. There’s something for almost every persuasion, whether … Continue reading
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Where are you watching the Tour de France?
Whether you have yet to take the HD plunge, don’t have cable TV, or just want a more social experience, where are you planning to watch the Tour de France? Leave a comment to let us know.
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Tour of KC this weekend
Now that Governor Jay Nixon has killed the Tour of Missouri, this weekend’s Tour of Kansas City is the only opportunity to see professional bicycling racing on our city’s streets. The three day event event brings in some great talent … Continue reading
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Governor Nixon has killed the Tour of Missouri
The Tour of Missouri has just announced that the 2010 race is canceled. It looks like Jay Nixon has succeeded in his misguided attempt to kill the Tour in order to inflict petty political damage on Lieutenant Governor Pete Kinder. … Continue reading
Meet pro racer Kelly Benjamin
Mark your calendars for Tuesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Family Bicycles for a chance to meet pro racer and KC native Kelly Fisher-Benjamin. $10 gets you into this fund raiser event for Revolve, with food from Spin Pizza and beer from … Continue reading
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Tour of Missouri on the chopping block again
Looks like the long-simmering political feud behind the Tour of Missouri is coming to a head once again. The General Assembly recently approved $1 million for the 2010 Tour, down from $1.5 million in 2009, but the MO Tourism Commission … Continue reading
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Tour of Missouri in jeopardy again, KC Council expresses support
Governor Nixon has once again put the Tour of Missouri on the chopping block, despite the fact that it has a huge return on investment – more than a $30 million economic impact from a $1.5 million investment of state … Continue reading
Cycling is economic stimulus in Missouri, Tour of MO data shows
Tour of Missouri officials have released an independent study showing a $38 million impact on Missouri’s economy, in return for a $1.5 million invest of taxpayers’ money. That’s more than a 25 to 1 ROI. $20 million of the impact … Continue reading
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Patrick Swayze Memorial Cyclocross Series
September 30, October 7th, and October 14th at an undisclosed Midtown location. Keep an eye on swayzememorial.blogspot.com for the venue details on race day.
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