Archive for the 'Racing' Category

The 2011 edition of the Dirty Kanza 200 happened on June 4th out of Emporia, Kansas. As always, it turned epic, with heat, wind, thunderstorms, hail, and a brutal course that did in many a rider (and bike).

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Last year’s inaugural Tour of Lawrence was one of the highlights of the year, bringing three days of amateur and professional bicycle racing to the Sunflower State. Happily, it's back for a second year, taking place July 2-4 in Lawrence, Kansas.

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It may be hard to imagine, but Spring is not far off, and Spring bicycle racing is already here, with both the Spring Fling Criterium Series and the That Dam Race Again, Again, and Again series on tap for the coming weeks.

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Barnyard Cross is a cyclocross race taking place December 12th in Manhattan, Kansas. The course will offer technical challenges and lots of speed. And there will be mud.

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The 2009 edition of the Diamond Blackfan Cyclocross Challenge cyclocross races take place September 27th in Lenexa, Kansas. Proceeds from the event will help fight Diamond Blackfan Anemia, a very rare blood disorder.

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The 2009 edition of the Wichita River Cross cyclocross races takes place over two days in Wichita, Kansas. There's not a huge cyclocross scene in the Wichita area, so if you live nearby, take this opportunity to check out the racing action!

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September 19-20, 2009 is the KC Cup Cross Country Race and Festival, presented by Heartland Sports Promotions, and taking place in Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Mountain bike race, cyclocross race, and trail run, all at the same venue!

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Sunday, September 13th is the annual Tour de Lizard Fat Tire Classic, a mountain bike race that takes place at Camp Horizon in Arkansas City, Kansas.

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It looks like the scare over possible cancellation of this year’s Tour of Missouri is over, with Missouri deciding to live up to its obligations and fund the tour.

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Funding for the Tour of Missouri has been frozen, putting the race, which is due to launch in less than 60 days, in jeopardy. But the decision's not yet final, so please contact the Missouri Governor to help save the tour!

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