Audax KC is your home for long-distance, non-competitive bicycling in Kansas City, and the official site for information about Audax Club Parisiene (ACP) and Randonneurs USA (RUSA) sanctioned rides in the Kansas City area.

The site contains ride rules and regulations, as well as a complete schedule of upcoming 200K, 300K, 400K, 600K, and 1000K rides, plus maps and cue sheets.

Randonneuring is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount. When riders participate in randonneuring events, they are part of a long tradition that goes back to the beginning of the sport of cycling in France and Italy. Friendly camaraderie, not competition, is the hallmark of randonneuring.

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Beer & Bike KC is an informal bicycling social club in the Kansas City metro:

We are a group of drinkers that enjoy cycling. Don't drink- no worries. Water is always an option at our stops! Its more about the social connection.

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This Kansas City, Missouri racing team and club is sponsored by the Bicycle Shack in Kansas City. The team has a membership of over 60 cyclists, including both licensed racers and recreational riders. In the most recent year team members scored seven state championships and over 40 race victories.

The Bicycle Shack Racing team aims to promote both competitive and recreational cycling in the local community through group rides, annual USCF races, and local and national charity cycling events. The team also works to improve cycling safety, and develop junior racers through a program of mentorship and encouragement.

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The Branson Bicycle Club promotes safe cycling practices, physical achievement, and the social benefits of group cycling in the Branson, Missouri area. Their club provides various rides throughout the week, including rides for beginners (usually 4-6 miles), intermediate riders (15 miles), and intermediate/advanced riders (approx. 24 miles). Their rides are very unique in terrain and beauty.

The goal of the cycling club is to provide a means to encourage the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship. Participation in the club is open to everyone. The club is sustained by the efforts of volunteers who display an extraordinary amount of commitment and hard work, ensuring that the club is an asset to the community.

The Branson Bicycle Club is a non-profit organization that appreciates the generous support of the community, local merchants, and civic organizations.

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The Columbia Bicycle Club is a bicycle club and race team located in Columbia, Missouri. The club is made up of cycling enthusiasts that range from beginners to experts, and provides volunteer and logistical support for all CBC-sponsored races. If you are just getting into cycling, this is the place to be. The club organizes and hosts rides for all skill and fitness levels.

CBC members host a number of rides every year, such as the Gravel Grumble, as well as a number of races, namely the Froze Toes that starts each road season in the region and the Apple Cup, passing its 20th year in the area. We also have our mainstay Tuesday Night training ride during the road season as well as the weekend noon training rides in the off-season to help bring new riders and racers into the fold.

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Play bicycle polo in Columbia, Missouri.

We're Columbia, Missouri's only hardcourt bike polo team. Why, yes, we are pretty awesome. Thanks for asking. We play every Wednesday and Sunday evening at 7 p.m. on the top floor of Hitt Street Parking Garage, located at the corner of Hitt and Elm on MU's campus. Everybody's welcome to play on whatever bike you may have, so come play! Bring a bike, and we'll loan you a mallet.

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The Cow Town Cycling Team, based in Kansas City, is a sanctioned club whose main objective is to promote cycling - both mountain and road. The members of the Cow Town Cycling Team come from various backgrounds, but share a love for racing and competing. Although primarily a cycling team, they compete in triathlons, duathlons, running events, adventure racing, and cyclocross.

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Cycling Kansas City is the Kansas City metro's premier bike club. They support great rides and great advocacy, wellness and safety for people on bikes. Their mission is to act as a unifying influence supporting and promoting bicycle activities for the Kansas City Metropolitan area byproviding bicycle education for riders and ride leaders, supporting bicycle advocacy, sponsoring or participating in national and international amateur bicycle sports competitions, promoting bicycle safety for all ages, and promoting bicycle transportation.

Cycling Kansas City was previously known as the "Kansas City Metro Bicycle Club", and was created in 2012 by combining the "Johnson County Bicycle Club" and the "Kansas City Bicycle Club". Cycling Kansas City serves both sides of the state line.

The club offers a full schedule of weekly and monthly local rides throughout the year (see their ride calendar), as well as a number of annual events including the President's Ride, the Lone Star Century, the Cider Mill Century, the City of Fountains Tour, the Summer Breeze, and the Northland Nightmare.

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Ethos Racing is a bicycle racing team located in Raytown, Missouri. Ethos members race all disciplines: road, MTB, and cyclocross.

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Gateway Off-Road Cyclists (GORC) is dedicated to advocacy, design, construction, and maintenance of multi-use trails. They are the St. Louis area's only official International Mountain Bicycle Association (IMBA) affiliate club. As a club, they also have social activities such as group rides, trips, and events. A newsletter is published and contains articles on travel, workdays, advocacy, and equipment.

GORC was founded in 1998 by St. Charles area mountain bikers to help facilitate design and construction of a bicycle/hiking trail in a new County Park, and the club has grown to cover the entire St. Louis metropolitan area in both Missouri and Illinois.

GORC is your single point resource for everything from simple assistance with trail maintenance, to 100% design and construction of new natural surface trails. GORC has established official relationships with St. Louis County Parks, St. Charles County Parks, Missouri State Parks, Missouri Conservation Department, and the US Forest Service. GORC functions include Trail Design, Trail Construction, Trail Maintenance, Technical Consulting, Leading Volunteer Workdays, and Providing Volunteers for Workdays.

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The KCOI Boulevard Racing Team is a Kansas City-based and sponsored bicycle racing team that fosters competitive racing opportunities throughout the Midwest. They are committed to developing women's racing and providing regional exposure for their sponsors.

The team is dedicated to being a top competitor in the cycling community throughout the Midwest, and is focused on providing opportunities for racers at all levels and to develop competitors in the elite categories of racing.

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OutSpokin' is Kansas City's gay/lesbian bicycle club. They offer bike rides every weekend as well as club social events.

The purpose of the club is to support cycling activities in the gay and lesbian community within the greater Kansas City area. The club pursues both the sport and social aspects of cycling and is open to everyone regardless of skill level.

Note: The original web site for OutSpokin' (outspokinkc.org) has disappeared; the link leads to an archive copy.

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The Parkland Cyclists Bicycle Club is located in scenic southeast Missouri, about 60 miles from downtown St. Louis. The Parkland Area covers Farmington, Park Hills, Desloge, Bonne Terre, Bismarck and the Arcadia Valley.

The club promotes all aspects of bicycling with special emphasis on bicycling safety, bicyclist's rights and responsibilities. Their goal is to improve the communication among cyclists and to provide opportunities for bicycling and socializing with others. Club members include both experienced riders as well as pleasure riders.

Note: The original web site for Parkland Cyclists Bicycle Club (parklandcyclists.com) has disappeared; the link leads to an archive copy.

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The Polk County Bike Club is a non-profit organization based in Bolivar, Missouri, with members from many communities in Polk County. Their vision is to enhance their community through bicycling, promote individual health and develop a more bicycle-friendly environment.

The Polk County Bike Club organizes the annual Polk County Wildflower Ride, which takes place on the Frisco Highline Trail.

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The Rolla Area Touring Society is a cycling club in the Rolla/Waynesville area of Missouri. You will find bikers that enjoy a leisurely ride on the KATY trail or a trek from Rolla to St. James and back. If you want to do some fast road riding you'll find company among thier RAT race group. They have mountain bikers that love dirt. There's something for every interest and ability.

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The Saint Joseph Mountain Biking club enjoys off-road cycling in St. Joseph, Missouri. They maintain mountain bike trails at the Honey Creek Conservation Area, Sunbridge Hills Conservation Area, Corby Park, and Krug Park.

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The Spokesmen Bicycle Club of Kansas City is an eclectic group of bicycle enthusiasts whose interests range from the earliest bicycles and related history up to the current. The ephasis of the club is on having fun and meeting other folks into the kinds of bikes there isn't always a good group around for. These might include antiques, vintage cruisers and lightweight "English Racer" type bikes, muscle bikes, aka Stingray style "banana seat" bikes, BMX and custom.

Some of their members are also into such fringe areas as Gravity Bikes (powered by nothing but downhill pull) and freakbikes. Tall bikes, "Frankenbikes" etc. They meet the third Sunday of every month usually in Independence, MO somewhere near the square. For more information contact Paul at 816-824-5723 or 816-985-9011.

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Springbike is a local club in Springfield, Missouri whose purpose is to promote enjoyable safe cycling for its members and community. Members of the club receive a monthly newsletter, participate in club-sponsored rides and events, and receive a 10% discount on bike accessories at local bike shops.

The club hosts frequent local rides throughout the year (see their ride calendar).

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The mission of the St. Joseph Bicycle Club is to encourage all people to participate in bicycling without regard to age or expertise. They promote all aspects of bicycling with special emphasis on bicycle safety and bicyclists' rights and responsibilities and general health and fitness. They also seek to enhance communications among cyclists to provide opportunities for bicycling and socializing with others.

When you join this group of bicycle enthusiasts who enjoy cycling as a family recreational event, you will meet new friends with similar interest and get great exercise. Although the club also supports more experienced rider, their main focus is on those just out there for a little fun.

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Play bicycle polo in St. Louis, Missouri.

We play bike polo every Sunday. Anyone is welcome to come out and get in on a game. We meet 2:00 pm Sunday at Lindenwood Park. You don't need anything to try it out, we've got bikes and mallets you can borrow.

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Team Colavita/Parisi Kansas City is an amateur bicycle racing team that competes in road, mountain and cyclocross races. They are based in Kansas City Missouri / Kansas, and compete regionally throughout the Mid-west.

We love to ride bicycles. We work hard to perform well in our races, but we also put a premium on having fun with the sport together as a team. We think this is one part of our team that sets us apart from others in the local scene. Our team stretches from St. Joseph to Lawrence and all places in between, with the main core living in Kansas City. We want to grow our team not only so we can meet new members and help them succeed under the Colavita/Parisi Coffee banner, but to also help grow the sport in our community.

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Team Horizon Cycling is a cycling team based out of Saint Joseph, MO specializing in cyclocross, mountain bike, and road racing.

Team Horizon Cycling is sponsored by the Horizon Cycling bicycle shop in St. Joseph.

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The Vintage Cyling Club of Kansas City is a group of bicycle enthusiasts and collectors who who love the bicycles of old. The club hosts a Monthly Vintage Bicycle Ride every first Sunday of each month. They do a casual 20-25 mile ride followed by grub, grog and vintage bicycle talk. Of course, there is an informal from-your-trunk swap following each ride.

Though they certainly encourage you to ride a vintage (pre-1980) bicycle, all bicycles and their riders are welcome. Any questions? Call 913 894 5588. Please contact Paul at 816-824-5723 for details.

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