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Area legislators ask Governor to support Tour of Missouri
Several local Democratic state legislators have signed a letter asking Governor Jay Nixon to support funding for the Tour of Missouri in 2010. Senator Victor Callahan of Independence, Senate Minority Leader Representative Paul LaVote of Independence, House Minority Leader Rep. … Continue reading
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Where to watch the Tour of Missouri
The Tour’s KC stage starts at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday and is projected to end around 5:00-6:00 p.m. This year it’s a loop around the Greater Downtown area – including great neighborhoods of Quality Hill, Westside, Crossroads, River Market, Columbus … Continue reading
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Tour of Missouri TV/web coverage – starts today!
Tour of Missouri officials have published a guide to media coverage of the Tour, including Universal Sports web site In addition to live online video, Versus and Fox Sports have expanded their television coverage to include daily 30 minute recaps. … Continue reading
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Tour of Missouri KC Warm-Up Party
Thursday evening the Tour of Missouri’s local organizing committee will have a party and fund-raiser for their expenses for putting on the Kansas City stage of the race. A $25 minimum donation gets you into the gig with food, drink, … Continue reading
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Tour of KC this weekend, sans Cliff Drive Classic
The second weekend of the Tour of Kansas City is coming up, but shortened. Sadly the long-standing Cliff Drive Classic has been canceled this year due to road construction on the route. The rest of the event goes on with … Continue reading
Tour of Missouri KC Stage Map released
Tour of Missouri organizers have just released detailed maps of each race stage. This year Stage 7 in KC will be a circuit race in and around Downtown. The course includes neighborhoods like Power & Light District, Quality Hill, River … Continue reading
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Track bike racing comes to KC
July 26th track bike racing comes to KC on a new grass track in Shawnee. Tonight there is a special clinic for folks who want to learn more and get ready for the race. Details on July 26th Race Info … Continue reading
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Tour of Missouri in jeopardy due to state budget cuts
The highly successful Tour of Missouri could be in jeopardy as the State of Missouri struggles to balance its budget in the Great Recession. The state’s tourism agency provides $1.5 million of the Tour’s $3.3 million budget, and that subsidy … Continue reading
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Inaugural Tour of Lawrence
This weekend the city of Lawrence, Kansas will hold its first professional bicycle race. The Tour of Lawrence is a three stage race July 3-5th in downtown and on the Kansas University campus. Get all the details at www.touroflawrence.com
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Ladies-only Alleycat Race on July 11
Ladies, mark your calendars for this very cool event planned by the awesome Michelle Davis… Eeeeeewwww!!! Boy Cooties! * WHAT: All-women’s alleycat race (checkpoints staffed by dudes, guys welcome at after-party) * WHEN: July 11 @ 3:00 p.m. * WHERE: … Continue reading
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