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Don't Put Away That 'Cross Bike (updated 12/22) Cyclocross Nationals return to Kansas City for 2007 and 2008: "Woo-Hoo" and rumor has a possible Jan 2, 2005 local 'fun' race. In fact the rumor has been started by the Slimenundgrossen news team who will need a 'tune-up' race before heading to Belgium to compete in the UCI Masters World Cyclocross Championship on January 22nd. Watch this space for more details on location/time and party potential. Locals At Nationals Area riders did quite well in the difficult conditions of Portland. Besides Steve Tilford's podium finish in the 45-49 and Chase Williams 5th in Junior 13-14, the mud crew finished as follows: Brian Williams 47th, Dave Pitt 63rd and Bill Anderson 83rd in 40-44. Bill Marshall (fresh off his win at the Oklahoma State Champs) 39th in 30-34. Dean Parker 12th in 50-54. Brian Williams 6th in C's. Bill Marshall 16th and Dean Parker 67th in B's. And finally Steve Tilford capped things off with 22nd in the Elite event. More Nationals News 12/12 Junior rider Chase Williams placed 5th in the 13-14 category at the USCF Cyclocross National Championship. We'll update more on other local riders as available. Today's final day of competition includes the Elite men's and women's events. Nationals News Flash Bill Marshall called in from Portland to inform the newsdesk that Steve Tilford won the 45-49 USCF Cyclocross National Championship. Dean Parker finished 12th in a tough 50-54 division won by Paul Curley. Dave Pitt says conditions are wet and muddy. Here's a link to a pic of Steve "splashing mud." More results tomorrow. Missouri Championship Results Several folks from the west side of the state did quite well at the MO Cyclocross Champs. Click here and scroll way down for the: "results" . More 'Cross Photos The Slimenundgrossen news desk hasn't received the results yet, but here's a link to some pics from the Missouri: "Cyclocross Championship" Here's a link to more photos from the Kansas event:Kim Morris Photos Kansas Cyclocross Championship Results The third consecutive year for a championship event at Pierson Park brought record attendance and highly competitive racing. Most of the usual suspects showed, but nearly all the fields were augmented with fresh faces. Chris Locke and company organized another first class event: "Results" . A great gallery of photos from the event on the Cowtown page: "Pics" Early Bird Looking forward to warmer weather? Tired of cleaning your muddy 'cross bike? Plan your training calendar backwards from these 2005 : "Kansas Road Champs" . Missouri Championship Information For those of you heading to the Missouri Cyclocross Champs on Sunday here's a link to the very clever flyer : "Information" . Nebraska Cyclocross Championship A very healthy contingent of Kansas/Missouri folks traveled to Lincoln for the Nebraska Champs. Thick snow that began at registration and continued throughout the day making for sloppy fun:" Steve Tiford, Catherine Walberg, Mark Studincki and Dean Parker all finished at the top of their fields. Here's the link to the fine Nebraskacycling page and: "Results" . Kansas Cyclocross Championship Chris Locke reminds us that the Kansas State Cyclocross Championship is this weekened: "MultiSport Marketing, Cow Town Cycling Team, Cycle City, Fit 4 U, Maxxis Tires, Trek Store of Kansas City and KCA are pleased to present the 2004 Kansas State Cyclo-cross Championships to be held on Saturday, December 4th, 2004 at Pierson Park, Kansas City, KS. The event will double as the final round of the Mid-America Cross Cup. Over $1000.00 will be awarded to the series winners. Class winners from the final round will win a set of Maxxis tires. USCF medals will be awarded to the top three Kansas finishers in all categories. State Championship jerseys (courtesy Michelob Ultra & KLM Marketing Solutions) will be awarded to all class winners (except juniors). Event highlights include the Pee-Wee Cross event. Kids 10 & under will have the challenge of competing on their very own course. All Pee-Wee Cross participants receive awards. All kids must wear a helmet. The Kid's event starts at 1:00pm. Please arrive early to register. Along with the Pee-Wee event, there are classes for all abilities - there will even be a class for Single Speed bikes. See event flyer for the complete class list. As with any event, volunteers are the ones who make the event possible. Any team or persons that can help out on Saturday morning should contact msmracing@lycos.com Teams such as the Lanterne Rouge Volunteer Group and GP VeloTek have already signed up, but more help is needed. Registration will open at 11:00am. Due to the weather conditions, it
is suggested that you pre-register at www.sportkc.org . If you chose not
to pre-register, please complete a 2004 USA Cycling, Inc Standard Athlete's
Entry Blank and Release Form and bring to registration. Forms will be
available at registration, but from past experience "pens don't work
very well in cold conditions". Kids Cyclcross Racing Roger Harrison sends this dandy flyer for the kids event at the upcoming Kansas Cyclocross Champs: "flyer" . Fresh Team News The Slimenundgrossen newsteam wil sport new jerseys for 2005 (see story further down the page), but so will these folks: "Midwest/Summit" and these: "KCOI/Boulevard" . Hawk Cross Results Andy Phelps and the KU kids put on an outstanding event. Brisk temperatures and some moisture in the air had riders commenting, "This is 'cross weather!" : "Results" . Fall Classic Local neo-racer Jeff Bishop brings a musical bent to racing: "Ride!" . Havens Park Results Leavenworth's second 'cross race of the season.: "Results" . News Shorts 11/11 This weekend cyclocross continues at Haven's Park in Leavenworth, then moves to Lawrence for the last local race before the Kansas and Missouri Championships. Chris Locke's photo archive of fine cyclocross action. New Team Slimenundgrossen is forming a fresh racing team for 2005. The squad will focus on Masters events, with a particular prejudice towards cyclocross. Several sponsors are currently "in the bag." However, the team is still actively seeking sponsorship. If you're interested in riding in or having your company represented on the coolest new jersey on the local scene, write us at: Contact Slimen Ünd Grossen CrossLogic Results Challenging runups, sand, a bit of mud, fast pavement. Oustanding course design and setup by Chris Locke and his pals at Cowtown.: "Results" . New Venue For CrossLogic From Chris Locke: "CrossLogic Corporation, Cow Town Cycling Team, Cycle City, Fit4U, Back and Body Works, Vittoria Tires, Lantern Rouge Volunteer Group & MultiSport Marketing are pleased to present the 4th Annual CrossLogic Cyclocross Challenge, to be held Sunday, November 7th, 2004 at E. H. Young Riverfront Park, Riverside, MO. The “Battle on the Missouri River” moves this year to the newly built E.H. Young Riverfront Park in Riverside, MO. The change in venue has allowed a much improved course to be designed. The course offers great viewing opportunities and will feature a sand pit, a short trip down to the Missouri river with a rock staircase climb back up, plenty of pavement with flowing turns, chicanes, challenging grass sections and the near vertical “Dirt wall”. This year’s course will truly be a “Challenge” Event highlights include the Pee-Wee Cross event. Kids 10 & under will have the challenge of competing on the same course that dad and mom just completed. All Pee-Wee Cross participants receive awards. All kids must wear a helmet. Kid’s event starts at 1:00pm Classes for all ability levels will be offered. There will even be a class for Single Speed bikes. See event flyer for the complete list classes. The Expert Men and Women toe the line at 1:30pm. Come see if World MTB Champion Steve Tilford and Catherine Walberg can defend their titles from last year" Boss Cross #3 Results Greg Rupp designed the final course of this series. Lots of challenging features, including fast barriers, offcamber turns and rooty climbs: "Results" . Flash A replacement event for Pure Cross is in the works. Watch for Hawk Cross details. Costume Party Mike Berning reminds us that this weekend the Boss Cross Final also includes a one lap race in Halloween kit at 1P.M. Kids and adults are eligible with a bag o' goodies to the best judged outfit. Helmets of course must be worn in conjunction with your costume. Reminder: Masters 40+ races at noon. Cyclocross News Shorts 10/28 Boss Cross #3 returns to Alvey Park this weekend, don't forget Masters start at noon, not 1:30 as stated on the flyer. Curtis Martell has sent word that his Pure Cross race on Nov. 21 is cancelled. Mid America Cup racing continues in Nebraska. Lots of fine photos of BC2 at http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/lanternerouge/ you will have to join the Yahoo group to view.
Boss Cross #2 Results Big Bowl shaped venue, stairs, urban racing at it's finest: "Results" . Cyclcross Directions/Changes Boss Cross #2 is this Sunday, October 24. Racing starts at noon. The Big Ring Not quite cyclocross, not quite road racing, but good stuff to keep you in shape this fall. Here's the "flyer" for Wichita's Big Ring Series. Boss Cross Opens At Alvey Jeremy Haynes designed a barrier free course for the first of his three race series. Speeds were high, with criterium like dynamics : "Results" .The second event moves to Clifton Park next week. Please note, that the Masters race wil be moved to the Noon start time and a slightly shortened duration. The revised flyer will be posted ASAP. Lanterne Rouge Cyclcross Chris Locke and Roger Harrsion put together an outstanding event, including some new style course markings. Ask Roger about Chinese Hats. Curtis Martell provides rapid and accurate: "results". One note, Mr. Martell's fine progaram does list the races by USCF categories, substitute A for 1/2/3, B for 4/5 and C for 5. With A,B,C format races the rules are slightly different. The usual read is if your license says Cat 2 or above or Expert or above you cannot race B or C, If your license says Cat 3 or Sport you cannot race C. If your license says 4,5 or Beginner, you're good to go in any of the offerings (If you dare)! Cars And Bikes 10/08 The Lanterne Rouge Cyclocross race opens the local season this Sunday.
The event offers lots of classes, an excellent course, and the unique
"Cyclocross Relay". But, if you're traveling to the Leavenworth
event you might want to avoid the Kansas Speedway NASCAR mess. Roger Harrison
sends these alternatives: "If you are coming to the race from Lawrence,
I suggest you come via 2440, to County Road 5, to Eisenhower Road to 10th
Avenue. Women's Cyclocross Clinic The Slimenundgrossen news/cyclocross team will continue Wednesday 'cross instruction with this focused : "clinic" . The event will be held at Sar-Ko-Par Park in Lenexa, meet at the parking area on top near the pool (use the entrance by the skate park.) Cross Season Open Chris Locke sends this report from Lincoln:"Darin Schlake (Scheels/Specialized) broke away from a 3-man breakaway to win the Mid-America Cross Cup opener Sunday afternoon at Pioneers Park in Lincoln. The 60-minute event started at a breakneck pace with the field covering their first 1.3 mile circuit in 4:45. At the end of lap one, Schlake and LBC/Highgear rider, Jay Thomas established a 10 second gap on the field, which held until Thomas rolled a tire near the midway point of the race and dropped out. Scheels/Specialized rider, Mark Savery capitalized on the Thomas mishap to take over second position. Meanwhile, Anthony Wilhelm (LBC/Highgear) was powering his way through the field after a slow start to pull within 20 seconds of second place with 4 laps to go. With two laps to go, Wilhelm took over second place with Savery holding on to secure third. The top five was rounded out with teammates Kevin Wilkins and Joe McWilliams of Team Kaos Cycling finishing fourth and fifth, respectively. On the Women's side, Team Kaos' Marie Neville took the race win with Kristi Newcomb taking second over LBC/Highgear's Renee Carter. The Mid-America Cross Cup continues next Sunday, October 10th with the Latern Rouge Cross in Leavenworth, KS.": "Results" . The "Boss Cross" Series begins on October 17th. Three races in two new venues, including a Halloween themed finale. Check the Race Flyers page for all the details. Octoginta Time Trial Results Curtis Martell puts on a fine TT: "Results" . Jesse Blancarte Time Trial Results Another fine race against the clock: "Results" . Don't forget the Octoginta TT coming up. Maxxis Payout The Midwest Maxxis Series money for placing top three per division is
in. Last Call Pete Greig informs us that tonight (9/21) will be the last KCBC Training Criterium for 2004. This evening's format will be a "show and go" with no entry fee (and no beginner event). Racing starts promptly at 6:15 followed by a trip to Papa Keno's for refreshments and bragging afterwards. Cyclocross Series Chris Locke and John Lefler have paired up to create a series format for their fine events: "details" . Dirt Road Racing The folks in Wichita continue their fine gravel road series: "details" . Doin' Time Results Nice twisty course. Great Junior turnout for this excellent criterium: "results" . Events, Events, Events Plenty of racing and riding on the calendar. Two days this weekend including: "Arkansas" .and the fine Doin' Time in Leavenworth Crit. We've got the info on the Octoginta TT: "Race of Truth" . And here's the scoop on the "Sunflowers To Roses" . Extended Dirt Wanna sit on your mountain bike for a while? These folks do a bang up job on the : "Rapture" . Schooling Learn more. Go faster: "Cycling College " . Locals At Gateway Eric Struckhoff sends this report: "Some good results from the KS crew while in St. Louis: Brian Jensen HRRC/MacLaren Men P/1/2 Michelle Jensen Free State Racing Women 4 Carla Farrell Free State Racing Women P/1/2/3 Eric Struckhoff Free State Racing Men 3 Lance Sulzen Team X Men P/1/2 Brad Cole (Hays, KS) Team Dean Men 4 Full results and photos at stlbiking.com . Cross is coming! Cross is coming! Cheers, Eric"
September KCBC Time Trial Last training time trial for 2004: "Results" . BUT there's more chrono fun on the calendar: "Jesse Blancarte Memorial Time Trial" . Watch for the Octoginta Time Trial flyer soon. News Shorts 9/9 Pete Greig informs the Slimen news desk that the tuesday night KCBC Criteriums will continue through 9/14 and IF there's enough interest a couple of more weeks. Mike Berning's wednesday cyclocross clinic was well attended last night, lots of newbies. FYI, if you've got Spinergy Rev-X wheels, they're still good for mass start. While they don't appear on the UCI approved list, the USCF rules folks say they're good at least until January 2007 in non UCI races. Speaking of 'cross, rules changes mean most courses will have only one set of boards, but local races will include plenty of 'natural' obstacles. News Shorts 9/7 From Andy Lucas: "Jean and I are proud to announce that she gave birth to Jack Andrew Lucas Sunday morning. He came in at 9 pounds, 1 ounce and is 20 inches long. Both Jean and the baby are now home from the hospital and doing well. Jack can't wait to watch his first cyclocross race this fall." Cyclocross clinics start Wednesday: "Info". The last KCBC Training Time Trial happens Thurs 9/9. Unconfirmed rumor has the Blue River Bicycle Club hosting their 10K TT this month. Doing Time in Leavenworth Criterium and the epic Rapture In Misery are also scheduled. Cyclocross Nationals Returns to KC Hard working Bill Marshall has confirmed his bid for the USCF Cyclocross National Championship is successful : "Details" . Cyclocross training races are only a few weeks away. The full schedule is being finalized, but new venues in Leavenworth, North of the river, and Kansas City, Kansas are expected. For details on getting started, check out the training race schedule on the "Race Flyers" page. Tour of Kansas City Results Two days of fine racing, another great event put on by the Kansas City Bicycle Club Racing organization. Results are posted : "here" . Tour of Kansas City There are plenty of good reasons to race this weekend's classic event. Here's another: "Harvesters" . Click on the Race Flyers link for all the scoop. Cyclocross Training Clinics Seasons change. This fine fall like weather should get folks in the mood for the upcoming cyclocross season. Races in Kansas City, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Columbia (and gravel road stuff in Wichita). Learn how "Here" Cowtown Success Cover boy Ryan Holloran won the Missouri Category 3 Criterium Championship, while his comrades were busy with some Adventure Racing: "Results" . August KCBC Time Trial Smaller turnout (same night as Summer Sizzler final). Beautiful weather: "Results" . Missouri State Championship Time Trial Here's the: "results" . Don't forget the KCBC monthly Time Trial at Gardner on Aug 5th. Missouri State Championship Road Race A bit "after the fact", but nevertheless: "results" . Watch this space for results from the MO TT. Maxxis Series Final Standings This fine series was worth some drive time. Here's the final: "results" . Tour of Kansas City The 42nd Annual! August 14th and 15th, featuring the Cliff Drive Classic Circuit Race and the Overland Park Grand Prix Criterium: "Flyer" . Tailwind Results Two days of outstanding racing in Pittsburg Kansas. Roger and crew finish out the Midwest Maxxis Series.: "Criterium Results . "Road Race Results" Summer Sizzler News Round and round at Haskell for some track like fun: "Results" . Still more days of racing "flyer" Omnium Winners The Kansas Cycling Association has posted the results for this years Omnium competition. Riders were scored in the three Kansas Road Championship events. See the link to the right. Peculiar Time Trial A fine race against the clock: "Results" . News Shorts 7/8 Curtis Martell sends the: results from last weekend's Firecracker 500 Criterium. This weekend you can test your Time Trial legs in Peculiar (see the Race Flyers page). Upcoming events include the final Maxxis weekend in Pittsburg and two days of crit racing in Springfield, MO. Mark Thomas has been named coordinator for the KCA Cyclocross program. The fall 'cross schedule is under construction with several events in the Kansas City Metro. Race directors are encouraged to e-mail slimenundgrossen@aol.com if they would like join the discussion list regarding rule changes, volunteers or scheduling a new events. July KCBC Time Trial Nice weather with a light Southeast wind: "Results" . Lunatic Fringe Weekend One day of beautful weather: "Results" .One day of mud: "Results" News Shorts 6/30 KCBC Time Trials continue Thursday. Firecracker Criterium in Lawrence this weekend. Check the Race Flyers Page. Maxxis Countdown Special thanks to Bill Marshall for bringing the Maxxis racing series to the Midwest in 2004! The series wraps up in Pittsburg, Kansas on July 17-18. Four categories are finalized with congratulations to Phil Todd (Men 3), Megan Hottman (Women 1/2/3), Kim Sheldon (Women 4) and Chris Hess (Masters 35+) for their efforts and success. Three categories will be decided at Pittsburgh as Brian Jensen and Shadd Smith vie for Mens 1 / 2, a four way pursuit for Mens 4 is fought out by Carl Garrison, Michael Munson, Walt Blesser and Ryan Legg, and juniors Joseph Schmalz and Adam Lang line up for juniors honors. Omnium Results The USCF Kansas Time Trial, Criterium and Road Race Championships were also scored as an "omnium." Here's the: "Results" . Kansas Road Race Champs (updated 6/27) Volunteers worked super hard for a second day fine racing. From Bill Marshall, "On behalf of KLM Marketing Solutions, Team X Cycling and the Kansas Cycling Association we would like to thank all of the riders who participated in the Kansas Cycling Championships. We are very pleased to announce that we had 302 riders register for the weekend. A lot of riders were crowned State Champion on behalf of Michelob Ultra and Maxxis Tires. We would also like to thank all of the volunteers, USCF Officials, Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department, Johnson Count Sheriff's Department and Corporate Woods. We are already looking to the future of these events. We have taken a lot of things into consideration about the number of riders on the course during the road race. We have already determined a solution if we are to utilize the same course. In addition, multiple riders have made some great suggestion for great courses in the same area. Once again, thank you for all of your support of the Kansas Cycling Championships. See you next year! "Results . Kansas Crit Champs Curtis Martell says it just right," Today 174 riders competed in the 2004 Kansas Critierium Championships held at Corporate Woods in Overland Park, Kansas. The venue was awewome and we saw a full day of great racing. Many thanks to all those who helped make this event such a success. Special thanks to Bill Marshall and Chris Hess for getting this organized, all the USCF officials, and to Team X for providing manpower all day" Results . Kansas Championship Weekend Information 6/18 The Slimen news team did some scouting of the Heritage Park venue on Thursday evening. Fine roads with rolling hills. Chris Hess sends some clarification on Women's Masters. Categories for medals are 5 year age groups (just like the men). Other prizes are divided up with the Women's 4's and the Omnium categories remain the same. All Women's Masters start with the W4's. More race weekend details are availabe with this: "Bible" . News Shorts 6/16 Complete stage race results are up at: "KCOI" .Jim Whittaker sends the flyer for his Firecracker: "Criterium" Maxxis Standings Kansas State Championships will count towards this fine series. Here's the current: "Points" . KCOI SR Results Here's the top 5 General Classification, more detailed results to follow: "Results" . Kansas Championship Omnium Here are the points earned so far. Racers are competeting for the best allrounder based on performances in the State time trial, criterium and road "Standings" . News Shorts 6/15 Tonite's KCBC Training Criterium will make a fine tune-up for the weekend's Kansas Championship events. Rumor is preregistration will be offered before and after the training crit. The Slimen page will post partial results from the KCOI Stage Race later today. Kansas State Time Trial Results Nice day for a TT. Lots of folks that couldn't sit down after 40KM of fun: "Results" . News Shorts 6/3 This Sunday morning offers the Kansas "Race of Truth" championship. Next up on the local calendar are Heartland Series mountain biking at Perry and the KCOI Stage Race. Pat Houtakker informs us that KCOI folks will be out at the KCBC tuesday nite crit taking regsistration for the event. Riders can have packets and numbers in hand and avoid the day of race hassle. Lance Sulzen and Steve Tilford have qualified for the Olympic selection road race. Lucas Andrew Davis was born May 19th, parents are Geoff and Julie. Congratulations! June KCBC Time Trial Andy Chocha sets a new course record: "Results" . Kansas Road Championship Weekend Chris Hess sends a revised flyer for the upcoming crit and road race champs. Check it out on the Race Flyers page for details on start times and categories. Don't forget that early registrants are in the raffle pool for a frameset (scroll down for details). Lunatic Fringe Weekend Check out this very full weekend of offroad: "Fun" . 24 Hour Mountain Bike Nationals Eric Carter, Scott Capstack, Jason Gaikowski, and Craig Stoeltzing hit the podium for bronze in the relay portion of this endurance test. These local Woodchucks faced off against some impressive competition including the winning team lead by cyclocross god Dale Knapp. News Shorts 5/26 Don't forget the upcoming KCOI Stage Race: "Press" Need a break from racing? Here's a fine charity: "Ride"
License News For State Championships The Kansas Cycling Association offers all three of its state championship
events in June (please see the flyers page). These events feature the
highest caliber racing and require an annual license to participate. Annual
licenses can be purchased at www.usacycling.org , or at the day of the
event. Any questions may be directed to Christopher Hess at the KCA by
writing him at fit4action@yahoo.com or calling (913) 551-7213. Please
note that the first 150 pre-registrations for the criterium / road race
weekend are part of a drawing for a free frame! Big Time Trial Check out the results of the Metro's largest bike race. Hard winds on a prologue length course. Go to the 2004 Results. Look for the Bike Race Individual: "KCCC ." License News In response to a number of inquiries about the upcoming state championship events, please note that, according to USCF rule 5B1, "Championships are open only to riders who hold USA Cycling rider annual licenses and meet other qualifications stated in these rules." While this represents a change from some past championship events, 2004 championships will comply with the above rule. Therefore, no one-day licenses will be issued at the state championship events. However, please keep in mind that annual licenses will be available for purchase at each of the state championship events, and that riders purchasing annual licenses will be eligible to participate in championships and the omnium competition. Regards, Eric Struckhoff Kansas Cycling Association State Race Registration Bill Marshall sends a pretty cool incentive for registering early for the Kansas State Championship Road Weekend (Criterium and Road Race)." For the first 150 on-line registrants we will put their names in a drawing for a Black Cannondale CAAD 5 Frame and Slice Fork Set. This frame will given away on the day of the criterium." Register News Shorts Sketchy reports from Joe Martin indicate Walter Blesser did quite well. Carolyn Locke sends us some commentary from the offroad race in Columbia: "Report" . Upcoming Events Check out our Race Flyers page for the scoop on the Kansas State Championships. The first event of the series, which will be scored as an "Omnium", is the St. Mary's Time Trial. Board flat for 40K of out and back suffering. The Criterium and Road Race events will be held two weeks later back to back, for the first time in the Kansas City metro. Corporate Woods and Heritage Park are challenging and spectator friendly venues. The KCOI Baldwin Stage Race falls in between to keep everyone tuned up. No word from the Blue River folks at this press time on the BRBC Time Trial, rumored to be the week prior to the Kansas State TT. Missouri has moved their championship "race of truth" to August. Scholfield Honda Criterium Day two from Wichita: "Results" . For photos of this event and the ElDorado Circuit race check out: www.martin-photo.net El Dorado Circuit Race (updated 5/11) The scoop from the first day of some wonderful Wichita racing: "Results" . May KCBC Time Trial Very strong South winds. Note some fresh faces with fast times: "Results" . GP VeloTek Good turnout with racers from around the region. Check out those kids! : "Results" Maxxis Cup Standings Updated 4/30 Bill Marshall has sent an accurate spreadsheet with your Maxxix Cup points: "totals" and a press release with a new "sponsor" News Shorts (4/29) Stage Racing this weekend with the VeloTek Grand Prix. The SlimenundGrossen team will hold their second annual Cycling Stuff Only Garage Sale. Used Frames, kids bikes, saddles, shorts, jerseys, shoes etc. Friday April 30th from Noon til 6 at 5727 Garnett in Shawnee.
Joseph Sheehan Memorial Nice tail winds for the second half of this fine Maxxis series event: "Results" Brendan Sheehan also sends this:"Adam Lang is a junior who raced today in the JSRR. Someone took his spare wheel and left a Rolf rear wheel. Adam's has junior gearing and he needs it for next week. Adam's was a Bontrager Race Lite. His phone is 913 492 2845." News Shorts 4/22 This weekend offers one of the finest area road races, the Joseph Sheehan Memorial. Go to the Race Flyers page to download info on this Maxxis Series event. The Heartland folks have the results from last weekend's Crowder Crank N Cruise. Don't forget to check out the links to the KCA for upgrade information, and the Slimenundgrossen page's newest sponsor www.martin-photo.net bicycles. Nebraska (updated 4/20) Here's a report from the Maxxis Cup Stage Race up North: "Michelle's report" Another view from Chris : "Results" Perry-Roubaix Lots of wind made this a tough day: "Results" Campus Race Andy Phelps sends the flyer and some details of a great upcoming event:
"Flyer" ."The 2004 Jayhawk Cycling Classic consists of a collegiate
stage race which is the North Central Collegiate Cycling Conference Championships,
and a public (open category) criterium and a public relay on Sunday. The
Sunday course will be held on the beautiful campus of The University of
Kansas, and features a technical and challenging course that is also very
picturesque. This is the first time in about 15 years that campus roads
have been closed down for a bicycle race. The KU SAE Formula 1 race car
will be on the course as a pace car!! Race entry fee for public competitors
is only $15 and relays cost $30. It should be a great day of racing!!
For more questions please contact Andy Phelps, aphelps@ku.edu. Weekend Racing Jim Whittaker has sent the final flyer for Sunday's gravel fest. Saturday is a great twisty turny crit in Atchison. Click on the Race Flyers page for details. For the offroad set it's Heartland Races 2 and 3 at the Crowder "Crank-N-Cruise." Upcoming events include the Joseph Sheehan Road Race, now part of the Maxxis Series, The Velo Tek Grand Prix, and two great days of Wichita. News Shorts 4/13 Lanterne Rouge TT: "Results". More scoop on the Maxxis Series: "Info". The S&G newsteam will lead a ride on Mondays. Starting at the new Trek store on Shawnee Mission Parkway at 6:30 PM. This weekly ride will be a good way to start the week gently. Newbies welcome, expect various themes and routes. Excellent recovery ride from the weekend's racing. KCBC Time Trial Race of Truth: "Results" For more of this kind of fun be sure and check out this Saturday's Lanterne Rouge TT. Real Spring Classic Here's your chance to ride the rough stuff: "Perry-Roubaix" Bazaar Road Race Less wind than typical. Fine racing: "Results" God's Country Du Offroad Duathon is becoming a popular local event. Note the roadies in the: "Results" Here's some "Details" Spring Fling 6 Saturday crits continue: "Results" More Maxxis Series The classic Joseph Sheehan Road Race has been designated an event in this cool series. Bill Marshall sends some prize list details: "Maxxis Money" Velotek Stage Race Jim Whittaker keeps us updated on the upcoming GP May 1st & 2nd: 1st Annual VeloTek Grand Prix Stage race a time based stage race announces one of the coolest road courses in Kansas. The 27 Mile Perry Lake Loop, flats, cross winds, rolling hills, and larger climbs on Ferguson road with a hill top finish will conclude this 3 event stage race. The VeloTek Grand Prix is part of the USA Cycling Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Race Series (LAJORS). The only FREE LAJORS stage race in America brought to you by VeloTek Training & Coaching Services (www.velotek.com). Senior categories will offer a $5000 cash prize list. "www.alta-sport.com" College Racing Report Michelle Jensen sends some coverage: "Collegiate" ExtraTerra Stage Race (part 2) Late breaking news: this event has been cancelled. Presenting sponsor, Oceans of Fun was unable to provide enough pedal boats during the peak of their season for the sixth stage Missouri River event. O.K., not really, April Fool's. Jeez. More Dirt On Locals Paul Quindry sends us some results on an epic offroad event: "Arkansas" News Shorts 3/29 Final GC at Redlands shows Steve Tilford 36th, former local Jed Schneider 65th and Catherine Walberg 49th. John Hackman started the event also. The KSU folks pulled off a fine Collegiate crit and team time trial over the weekend (we'll try to dig up some results). Dave Pitt informed the newsdesk that racing was pretty wet in Lawrence on Saturday at the Spring Fling. Flyers for God's Country Duathlon, Bazaar, Bunny Chase, and Lanterne Rouge Time Trial on the "Race Flyers" page. Results are up at www.heartlandrace.com for the first of their mountain bike series. News Shorts 3/26 Kelly Benjamin and Catherine Walberg are contesting the Redlands Classic, you can follow the race at www.cyclingnews.com. Pete Greig has forwarded the information on the KCBC "training races" The Criteriums have a new pay structure. Pay in advance and save. The Time Trials remain painful as always. Freebie Josh Crowe of HRRC, aka McLaren Racing send this: "Sponsor perk" Maxxis Cup Here's the scoop on a regional series with fine local events: "Maxxis info" USCF Championship Weekend Fresh information on the Kansas Road race and criterium championships: "Click here" Midwest Mountain Bike Summit A whole weekend of fun, advocacy, racing and mayhem, some events require preregistration. Check it out: "summit info." Devil's Weekend Two days of offroad fun: "results" Tailwind Series Results Two The second race of this fine series: "results" New Team Jim Whittaker sends us news on the latest evolution of his program: "Trailblazer" Tailwind Series Results Week one racing up the "dam" or is it "damn" hill at Perry: "results" News Shorts 3/1 Spring Fling pictures and story are up at "Alta-Sport ." Jim says results will be posted Monday evening. Watch this space for results from the Perry race. Check out the Race Flyers page for the PowerCat Team Time Trial scoop. Joseph Sheehan Road Race Mark April 25th on your calendar for this fine event: "Flyer" KCOI Roster "Line-up Changes: KCOI racing adds two new riders to their team
as the Lab Rats Needed Coach Craig Harding is looking for some study participants: "Measure me" Kings Crowned Jim Whittaker's early season "cartoon leg" event: "results" Visit the Alta-Sport site for photos too! "Alta-Sport ." Bovine City Chris Locke sends us the news about the Cowtown squad: "click here" Bazaar Road Race Flint Hills in the Spring. Could mean wet, windy, and the fragrance of cattle trucks. Always epic: "Flyer" News Shorts 2/10 Click on the Race Flyers page for the scoop on the Roger Rabbit Time Trial and a Women's Triathlon Workshop. Watch for the flyer for Bazaar Road Race, scheduled for April 4th. Spin Class Coaches everywhere will say, "You gotta' spin to win." Here's an outdoor event to prove it: "King O' Lil' Ring " Race To Nowhere Lance Sulzen of Team X sends us word of a fine indoor event: "If you're not racing the King 'Lil Ring Challenge at Clinton Lake, then check out the benefit for the Mid America MS Achievement Center. Attached is the web address with all the information about the "Race to Nowhere" Saturday, February 21st, 2004. "Click Here" Blessed Event Chris Locke sends out a shout to tell us that Anam Gathering will be the title sponsor for his fine God's Country Du: "Flyer" If you're not sure who Anam is, give 'em a click on the Slimen front page. Junior Racing Jim Whittaker has sent word that the Velotek Grand Prix Stage Race, May 1st and 2nd will be on the LAJORS calendar for junior racers. The Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Race Series (LAJORS), is geared for youth racers and is part of the criteria for selection to national teams and camps. Watch for more details on our Race Flyers page or the: "Alta-Sport site." Perry Spring Races An early season classic with a big ol' hill: "Flyer" Maxxis, Meltdowns, and Multi-stage The local event calendar is filling out with some nice events. Tire manufacturer Maxxis has hooked up with several area events as part of their Midwest "Series." Feeling like Steve Larsen? If you want to make the jump to triathlon and are looking for an epic event try this "Half-Ironman" . The Alta-Sport folks confirm a stage race for May: "Grand Prix " . News Shorts 01/20 Jim Whittaker has put together the information for "Spring Fling " . Chris Locke gives us another tough event, remember you can always relay in: "Multisport" Pure 'Cross #2 Curtis Martel puts on the first race of the year. Very cold. Very nice course. "Results" News Shorts 01/14 Here's a press release regarding the 2004/2005 plans for one of our hottest local teams: "Big Time " The fine folks in St. Louis have organized this: "Swap Meet " Don't forget cyclocross racing in Lawrence on Sunday. Training rides on Saturdays sponsored by KCBC. Details on the 'Race Flyers' page. Warm Hands The SlimenundGrossen News Team and Muddy's Coffee have gotten together to put out some warmth. Here's the deal: Bring warm gloves to one of the Muddy's locations this week (before Wednesday if possible). The news team will lead a 3 hour ride next Sunday January 18th to distribute these gloves to folks less fortunate in the downtown K.C. area. New or used gloves will work. You can join us for a warm fuzzy feeling when we ride from Muddy's on Main Street 9:30 a.m. next Sunday. You can warm your tummy up with a good cup of coffee before we ride. KCA Annual Meeting CALENDAR MARK! Saturday, March 6, 2004 is the date for the Kansas LOCATION: Free State Brewery, 636 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, TIME: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (follows Spring Fling #2) AGENDA: officers elections, awards, and a few other matters to be Best All Round Riders Slimenundgrosssen presents the Kansas Cycling Association 'Best All Round' riders awards for 2003. These athletes demonstrated an ability to ride well in several disciplines. No one geographical area monopolized this contest, nor did one team. Time trials and cyclocross were important factors for most categories. "The envelope, please!": Men's Elite: Shadd Smith Women's Elite: Catherine Walberg Developing Men: Scott Hammack Developing Women: Karen Spory Junior Open Men: Adam Lang Junior Open Women: Tie/ Caitlin Jarzemkoski, Tori Nelson, Kaci Schoen Junior under 16 Men: Charlie Harrison Junior under 16 Women: Melissa Conrad Masters 30+ Men: Steve Songer Masters 30+ Women: Trina Brock Masters 45+ Men: Curt Shelman Masters 45+ Women: Glenda Taylor Masters 55+ Men: Robert Brust The Slimen news team will distribute some modest 'goody bags' for the winners, primarily thanks to Roger Harrison. Watch for details. Click here to find out the basic scoring system: "Bar rules". and just like other hoity-toity award shows we won't show you complete breakdowns or detail how a new carbon fiber wheelset that happens to show up at the news desk might influence the staff. First Race of 2004 January 18th is the date for the first bike race of the new year, a fine venue to test your early season fitness or beat the indoor training blues. Curtis Martell puts on the second event of his 'Pure Cross' Series. Check the 'Race Flyers' page for details.
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