Two notable charity events are coming up.

Meanwhile our local based governing body, The Kansas Racing Association, has updated their site with information on upgrading USCF categories, race promotion, and a plan for 2004: "KCA".

Lastly, don't forget tonite's cyclocross training session at Highland Park, also listed on our Race Flyers page.

Update (10/06)

Just in. Octoginta Time Trial results: "Times"

News Shorts (10/06)

Curtis Martell's Octoginta Time Trial featured a field of over 60 riders. The newsdesk hasn't seen complete results yet, but prelim info is that Bruce Tanner was first overall with Dean Parker second. Local Kelly Benjamin is featured in this nice article on www.cyclingnews.com: "Rising Stars ".

More Racing (10/03)

Saturday October Fourth, you can kick your weekend off with a brisk 10 kilometers at the Octoginta Time Trial. See the 'race flyers' page for details. The flyer for Leavenworth's fine 'Haven's Cross' race has arrived. Here's the "Flyer"

Cyclocross News (10/01)

Mike Berning says "Bring yer slow speed skills." Cyclocross training is on at Highland Park tonite. See the Race Flyers page for details. Scroll down to ongoing events. The flyer for the first 'Boss Cross' race has also arrived. Here's the "scoop".

Leadership Change(9/30)

An important announcement regarding the Kansas Racing Association "Prez".

KCA 2004 (9/30)

This action plan was posted on the "KARB" site, but since it affects all metro racing, we've posted it here: "2004". If your are racing in the Kansas City area, road or off road it would be smart to join the KARB discussion list. Go to http://yahoo.groups.com/group/karb yeah, we know it's sometimes a pain to figure out how to actually get hooked up on these things, but it's worth it. Slimen mini-editorial: "The KCA is a fine first step. It will become much more viable as it includes all metro racing. The imaginary barrier of a state line, and lack of mountain biking needs to be addressed. KCA's parent USAC is the governing body of NORBA events.If mountain promoters aren't using NORBA, KCA needs to fix the problems. KCA is working with the cyclocross promters (the Kansas side anyways), much of 'cross growth is coming from the fat tire folks.The same could be true of road AND the reciprocal for mountain biking."

CrossLogic Cyclocross (9/25)

Multi-Sport Chris Locke sends this flyer for the fine Parkville event. Meanwhile Chris is preparing to compete in an Ironman Triathlon this weekend. Flyer.

Leavenworth Criterium

Here's the scoop from the last local crit of 2003"Time"

More Upcoming Events 9/17

Here's some more details about a fine upcoming ride for a good cause: "Sunflower To Roses" Teresa Jarzemkoski will be travelling to Washington D.C. for the finale of the "Tour of Hope" (She was a finalist for the relay with Lance). Both of these cancer awareness rides are quite worthy of support. Two fine local events are on the calendar for this weekend, "Doin' Time In Leavenworth" criterium and "Rapture In Misery" 6/12 Hour Mountain bike. Tonite is another session of cyclocross training at Highland Park. See the Slimenundgrossen 'Race Flyers' page for more.

Upcoming Events 9/12

October is a pretty cool month for cycling in our neck of the woods. First we have the Octoginta Time Trial (and the following day's tour) info up soon at "Winning Events.". Then we've got a full season of cyclocross including this fresh event at Arrowhead stadium: "Race for the Kids" Bill Marshall sends a press release about another event for a good cause: "Sunflowers and Roses"

Clinics

If you want to sharpen those cyclocross skills, here's the scoop on Wednesday's clinic: "Cyclocross Training" If you're thinkin' about next road season, check out these offerings from Richard Gordon and the JH folks: "Crit and Time Trial Clinics"

Last Alta Crit For 2003

Hard workin' Jim gives us a last chance in Leavenworth to go round and round on the road. The KCBC Tuesday Crit is also done for the year, but roadies don't despair, there's still other pavement events on the calendar. Check the Slimenundgrossen race flyers page for upcoming events. Go here for results of the Tailwind Challenge and the flyer for this weekend: "Alta-Sport site."

Ironwoman

KCBC road racer and triathlte Shari Woiwood qualified for the big event in Kona. Shari's 11:42 in the 40-44 age group is the ticket for the 2004 race.

September KCBC Time Trial

North wind for a change. Good turn out from the Team X folks: "Results"

Free Racing

Jim Whittaker offers a deal that can't be beat for this weekend's Tailwind Cycling Challenge. Courtesy of Velotek.com, if you are a student of KU or KSU and a FIRST time racer you get to race for free. Check out the event details at the "Alta-Sport site."

Tough Stuff

This event proves it's name is appropriate : "Death Ride Report"

Labor Reflections

Here's an editorial that just hit the Slimen news desk. "A local racer offers his holiday reflections on whose labor shapes bicycle racing in Kansas City : "Editorial"

Tilford Wins Another Worlds

Some guy from Texas won 5 of something, but how about that Steve Tilford? Check out the full scoop here: "Fifth"

Upcoming Event (8/29)

Jim Whittaker adds another event to the calendar with this road race near Topeka:"Tailwind Cycling Challenge." Gerard sends us news of a cool mountain bike event: Fat Stuff and don't forget the fine folks of Heartland events are putting on the epic 6/12 hour Rapture in Misery. Go to www.heartlandrace.org for details.

End of Season/Start of Season (updated 8/28)

Bill Marshall sends word that today (Tuesday 8/26) will be the last session of the 'newbie' criterium for 2003 held in conjunction with the KCBC crit. The main event continues into September. Whether you're new to cyclocross or just wishing to tune up, Mike Berning invites those interested to Wednesday sessions. Check the Slimen Race Flyers page for the full race schedule. Here's the info on: "Cyclocross Training"

Vinland Results

Hot weather didn't deter these hardy folks from a challenging event. Jim Whittaker has posted the results at: "Alta-Sport"

News Shorts 8/20

Congratulations to Sam Perkins and Nancy G., new parents of Harriet Elizabeth Perkins. Slimen sponsor, Chris Hesse tied the knot with his sweetheart Kerry. Also, congratulations! Alta-Sport brings us the Vinland road race on Sunday, see the Race Flyers page.

August KCBC Time Trial

Nice turnout for another battle with the clock: "Results"

Tour of Kansas City Photos

Go here to see some outstanding photography of local bicycle racing: "TofKC"

Endurance

Here's the scoop on a tough (but fun) mountain bike race. The Heartland folks continue to bring us class events: "6/12"

News Shorts 8/13

The KCBC Monthly Time Trial is on for this Thursday. A new cyclocross event is likely for October 11th. The possible venue? Arrowhead Stadium. See the 'flyers' page for current events on the calendar. Another area cyclist was killed in an early morning encounter with a car in Lenexa. With lessening daylight we all need to consider our illumination issues. Tom Blauvelt and Teresa (Thorton) Blauvelt are new parents. Congratulations! More road racing on the calendar including the Doin' Time in Leavenworth Crit. More Mountain Bike action including the Heartland Series 6/12 Hour race.

Tour of Kansas City Results

Here's the full results of the weekend's festivities. Outstanding job by Pete Greig and the KCBC gang: "TofKC"

Masters Nationals

Jim Witt and Joe Struemph medaled on monday in the Tandem 110+ class Time Trial in Louisville." The duo finished fourth in their class. Thom Leonard and Richard Gordon raced the hillier than expected event, no report on their places yet. John Howard (hey, his school is one of our sponsors, and he's from Springfield, MO) may be retiring from competition at the end of this year. John's finishing this Masters Nationals with a full plate. He's slated to race the individual TT, the tandem RR, the Criterium and the individual RR.

News Shorts 8/3

The August KCBC Time Trial at Garder Airport will held on August 14th, this avoids conflict with another fine Alta-Sport event. The KCBC folks are working hard to put the finishing touches on this weekend's Tour of Kansas City. Several locals are in Louisville for Masters Road Nationals, the newsdesk is watching for today's time trial results for Thom Leonard and tandem duo Jim Witt and Joe Struemph. Bill Marshall is putting together the order for State Championship jerseys. Here's the info: "jersey"

Death Ride Lives

We earlier published a flyer on what purported to replace this event. We now have this from the mysterious sepusa: "Hard Day"

Kansas Championship Criterium Results

First class event at Corporate Woods: "Results"

News Shorts 7/21

Watch for Kansas State Criterium results to be posted soon. Gerard A. continues the Tuesday nite Lawrence Mountain Bike races with these changes: "July 22 River Trail Handicap Race at North Lawrence trailhead 6:30 pm. July 29th at Perry Lake Trailhead at 7:00 pm. Aug 19th Mountain Bike Race against runners on 4 miles of technical trail (meet at Lake Henry, Clinton Lake State Park). Contact Gerard for details at (785) 594-0543. Lastly, Slimen sponsor Anam Gathering sends this info on the August 6th event: Anam

Twilight Series

This fine Alta-Sport series keeps rollin' on Thursdays. Here's the lastest "Results" and series "standings"

Cyclist Killed

From the PVYC: Toni Sena was fatally injured on Thursday near 76th and State Line. The details from local television news indicate that the accident was a "hit and run" by a driver fleeing police after an earlier pedistrian/car incident. The driver is in custody.

July KCBC Time Trial

The fine folks at KCBC continue to bring us training opportunities. Watch for the info on the upcoming Tour of Kansas City. "Results"

Racing Perspective

Mike Cragun has alerted the Slimen staff to some pretty cool journalism from the cockpit. Check out Mike's (and the rest of the gang's) point of views: "Team X"

News Shorts 7/6

Some hot racing over the holiday weekend. Check www.alta-sport.com for crit results. We'll post KCBC TT times when they hit the desk. For you folks that remember the good old days, there's a rumor that Albert Eisentraut, seminal American framebuilder will make a stop in Kansas City this coming Tuesday. Mr. Eisentraut's frames have been ridden by the likes of George Mount and David Creighton. We've heard Albert will join in on the Tuesday night 75th St Brewery Ride. Check www.jcbikeclub.org for their schedule.

Upcoming Events 7/2

Thursday July 3rd is another session of the monthly KCBC Time Trial at Gardner airport. July 4th features Criterium racing in Lawrence. Note: Jim Whittaker has canceled the July 5th "Devil's Backbone" event. Check the flyers page for these events and fresh info on the Kansas State Criterium and the Doin' Time in Leavenworth race.

Ironwoman (6/29 1:05 p.m.)

KCBC bike racer and triathlete Juli Watkins is probably workin' hard at the moment this story is posted. Go here to check, live from Idaho: http://www.ironmanlive.com (this site will have live coverage race day) http://www.ironmancda.com (this is the Coeur d'Alene site)

Kansas Road Championship Results

Bret Sehorn sends the score from the always windy USCF Championship. More details to follow with Omnium standings: "Results"

Baldwin City Stage Race

The fine folks of KCOI have forwarded results from this three stage event. Here's the text version: "Results"

Fine Photography

Despite a delayed start due to weather, the Kansas State Champiohship Road Race was held on Sunday. The results haven't hit the news desk yet but these outstanding photos have: "Type in this name: K Morris"

Cash Primes at Training Crit, June 24

The Tuesday night training criterium on June 24 will offer six, $10 cash "category" primes for the "A" race. There will be two separate primes each for category 2, 3 and 4 racers. Registration closes at 6:20 and racing begins at 6:25 sharp!! These primes are offered by Anam Gathering. For more info on the sponsor, click on the link of the opening page.

Last Minute Time Trial/State Crit

Some new flyers just in to the newsdesk. Saturday June 21 you can test your time trial skills: "TT Flyer" Bill Marshall also sends the flyer for the Kansas Criterium Championship July 20th: "Crit Flyer"

Upcoming Events 6/17

This weekend roadies will contest the Kansas State Championship Road Race while offroadies race another fine Heartland series event. New races posted to the flyers page include a 12 Hour Mountain Bike Race as well as a Downhill Festival (in Kansas!). Watch for results from the KCOI Stage Race soon.

Jack Mason Update 6/17

Chris Hess sent word that Jack is likely to be released from the hospital this week. Mr. Mason's condition continues to improve. Jim Whittaker has been posting detailed updates at: "Alta-Sport"

Kansas Championship Help

All USCF Kansas Racing Association folks need to check out this message from our president: "Volunteers"

Corporate Challenge Cycling

This event has more participants than any other local race. No, it's not USCF, but take a look at the names and times of the participants. Lot's of folks doubled up with the State Championship Time Trials. Go to the 2003 results and click on "Bike-Individual": "Results"

Tuesday Crit Changes

Here's a reminder of the new format: "A & B Tuesday Night Training Criterium. The races will be as follows. Category B will start at 5:45 pm for 25 minutes + 3 Laps. Category A will start at 6:15 for 45 minutes + 5 Laps.The entry fee will $3 per race. We are asking all riders to be honest about which race they compete in. We are saying if they are getting dropped each week on the A's race they need to compete in the B's race. This is strictly a volunteer basis to compete in the B's but let's encourage all beginners and most women to compete in the B race." Details on location on the 'flyers' page. Scroll down to the KCBC Training Races.

State Championship News

Both Kansas and Missouri contested USCF Time Trial championships on Sunday 6/8. Brief reports from Missouri indicate that Andy Chocha won the men's overall under very windy conditions. Jason Ozenberger and Phil Gronninger rounded out the podium. Local Shari Woiwood was a Master's medalist. Similar wind plagued the Kansas riders. Here's where the times will be about 10 a.m. today: "Results" Here's a link to some photos: "Type in this name: K Morris" Here's the link to last week's Missouri State Road Race, won by non-Mo resident Brian Jensen: Mo' results

Kansas State TT Start List

Bret Sehorn sends the info on when you start pedaling this Sunday. Forty kilometers of fun: "Starting order"

June KCBC Time Trial

Final tuneup for the State Time Trial events on Sunday: "Results"

Racer Injured

Chris Hess reports: "Jack Mason, Wheatland's Cycling Team, was seriously injured during Sunday's Category 4/5 "Dragon Back" circuit race at Lake Perry. He was airlifted to KU medical center. His condition is listed as "serious" and the doctor team has stated Jack will remain at KU medical for at least two weeks, and possibly two months depending on how well he recovers. He has a broken collarbone, severed left ear, and the most significant - considerable swelling and bleeding inside the cranium. It is this last symptom that will determine the length of stay at KU Medical Center." From Jim Whittaker: "I respectfully request that people limit phone calls and visits to the ICU in the critical next several days. I've spoken to Jack's wife and she is handling things well considering the circumstance. She and Jack's family need support but also privacy and compassion during these trying times."

Jesse Blancarte Memorial Time Trial

Strong winds made the first half of this 10K event miserable. The return trip was Jet fueled: "Results"

Twiligh Series

Here's the results from the first 2003 Haskell race:"Results"

Iowa

A quick scan through the results of last weekend's events: Quad Cities Crit, Kelly Benjamin 2nd, Catherine Walberg 10th, Suzanne Johnson 23rd. Alan Craddock 39th in the men's event. Burlington RR: Steve Tilford 13th, Paul Quindry 30th, Todd Campbell 42nd. Snake Alley Crit, Bill Stolte 14th, Tilford 19th, Walberg 8th in the Women's event.

Twilight Series Returns

This just in from Jim Whttaker, "I'd like to invite you to check out the 2nd Annual Cycle Works Twilight Bike race. Presented by Crown Automotive. Where; South side of Haskell Indian College, Lawrence Kansas around Winnemucca Hall. 1 block west of 23rd st and Haskell When: Thursday May 29th. Kids registration 6:30pm, race at 7pm. Adults race around 7:30pm. Races are Thursdays May 29th, June 5th, 26th, July 10th, 31st , and August 7th What: Featuring free bike races for kids age 1 to 18 and everyone receives an award. Adult categories are A, B, and C. Depends on your racing category and experienced. The Twilight features several track style races each night around the .5 mile loop with 3 corners. As and Bs will race 3 to 4 races a night. Bonus: 105.9 the laser will be broadcasting live from the race from 6pm to 8pm. This is not your typical bike race, last year at the last race we had 50 kids racing and 30+ adults. There are actually spectators on the hill and it has a carnival atmosphere. Bring your road bike or mountain bike down and hang out. Be an ambassador for cycling and talk to parents or be a pace car for the little ones. "Jim's info page: Alta-Sport

News Shorts 5/22

A lot of locals are heading to Iowa this weekend for the Quad Cities events featuring treats like the Snake Alley Crit. The metro area has a full menu beginning May 31st with the rescheduled Jesse Blancarte TT, a fine tuneup for the following weeks Mo & KS State Time Trial Championships. See the 'Calendar' and 'Flyers' pages for more racing. Juli Watkins sends this info on a memorial benefit ride: "Fund Raiser"

Wichita Weekend

Bret Sehorn sends the placings from two fine days of racing:"Results"

Upcoming Events (5/12)

This weekend you can race road in Wichita or offroad at Snow Creek (see the 'Flyers Page' for these fine events). If you need some easy miles instead of competition you can take in David Creighton's Kansas City BBQ Tour on Sunday 5/18. Meet at Jake Edwards BBQ (51st & Main) 9:30 a.m. A small fee provides a map for an approximate 40 mile urban tour.

More Joe Martin (Updated 5/13)

A quick scan of the final Elite GC of the Joe Martin Stage Race reveals locals Catherine Walberg 8th and Kelly Benjamin 20th. In the men's elite, Brian Jensen's 4th place in the final crit produced an 1tth in GC with Bill Stolte at 13th. The newsdesk has also been informed that John Hackman finished 2nd GC (Cat 3), and Colin Willits took the overall in Cat 4, with Jack Mason 3rd and Mark Schoonbeck in 8th. We expect complete results to be posted at www.arkansasracing.com

News Shorts 5/11

Lots of folks are racing at the Joe Martin this weekend. Jim Whittaker reported on Sunday a.m. that John Hackman was sitting in 3rd place GC in the Cat 3 race after two events. The Team X'ers were riding well. Jim has been a witness to less than optimum weather throughout the Spring Fling series, but his weather watching took on a new dimension last week. Mr. Whittaker was dining at the upcoming Summer Sizzler sponsor's joint on 23rd St. in Lawrence, when a tornado touched down nearby. Jim was unscathed, and we wish him better weather for his next races. Check out www.alta-sport.com for his events. In other Lawrence happenings, the Free State Racing helmet giveaway was assisted by some junior riders from Team X. Eric S. and the former MCT, former LBCR folks have been involved in this charitable event for several years. The Kansas State University Cycling Team is making their first appearance at collegiate nationals. Some respectable results are posted at www.cyclingnews.com under the NCCA Championships. Lastly, just because you're a Masters category racer don't feel you lose all contact with youth, one half of the Slimen news team (M45+) has the Mumps.

Upcoming Events Refreshed 5/2

Racing in Lawrence this weekend (see the Race Flyers page). Glenda Taylor sends a little more info on the upcoming Women's Mtn Bike Clinic, "Sat, May 31 meet at 9:00 at Sunflower Bike Shop in Lawrence. After coffee, greetings and comments, we'll head to the River Trails for some on-bike practice and skill development. Bring your bike! (or borrow one) cost is just $15 and includes goodies from our sponsors, instruction, and food. This promises to be a great way to meet other women cyclists and learn a few things, too": "Dirty Girls." The Tour De Fat happens at Richard Berkely Riverfront Park, go to www.earthriders.org for the scoop. Tickets are going fast but some are still available for the Blue River Bicycle Club Lemond frameset raffle. This fine ride includes a carbon fiber fork and the winner gets to choose the size. Tickets are limited and available for $10 each. You can buy several. Click on this link to reserve a"Ticket"or contact any member of BRBC. If reserving by e-mail please include your name and contact info and we'll hook you up and collect.

May KCBC Time Trial

A deceptively strong (and cool) North wind made for a difficult first 5k. Several folks were using this as a selection event for the Corporate Challenge: Results

KU Cycling Team

Andy Phelps, Secretary of the Kansas University Cycling Team sends this flyer. It's an invitation to learn about a fine program and a group ride, this Saturday, May 3rd: "Scholastic riding"

Bunny Bash Results

Some better weather allowed for the rescheduled BB to run:"TT Results" "Crit Results"

Joseph Sheehan Road Race

Nice weather, good turnout, fifty miles of road racing. The Santa Fe Racing Team folks have a classic: "Results"

Tuesday Mountain Bike Racing

Gerard A. announces "LMBC Tuesday Training Series River Trails in Lawrence, KS May 13th-September 16th Every Tuesday evening, an informal gathering of mountain bike enthusiasts will meet at the Riverfront trailhead at 6:00 pm and do training competitions at 6:30 pm. This ride is geared to help beginner mountain bikers develop their technical skills and enthusiasm for competitive riding. Sign-up will be free We encourage anyone to attend, and bring a friend to watch. We will be doing different types of competitions every week and will need people to volunteer to help score the races. Races will be mass start, Time Trials, and Handicap races. Points will be awarded based on number of participants per event. A final compiled tally will reveal the overall winner. Directions: Take HWY 40 to north Lawrence. Travel east on Locust Street (across from Johnny's Tavern) until you reach 8th Street. Take a right on 8th Street to the Riverfront Trails Park. Contact Gerard at (785) 594-0543 for info"

Reopening DeSoto

Many cyclists, racers or otherwise, used to utilize 83rd St and Old K10 to travel from KC to Lawrence. Unfortunately the myopic DeSoto city council passed an ordinance banning cycling on a short section, effectively closing the route. Here's some hope from concerned cyclist Darius Riley, "Hello - I am looking for some help. I am a recreational cyclist here in KC and live out near DeSoto. I have followed the 83rd Street "Banned Section" since the DeSoto city council passed the ordinance against riding on 83rd. I am trying to gather support for impacting changes with the DeSoto city council and need to find local riders who are residents of DeSoto. I was hoping you might help spread the word and have anyone interested contact me at darius@lifeofriley.cc. There may be a near term possibility to make changes to that section of road and the ordinance. Thank you.".

Women's Mountain Biking

Mike Cleveland, local IMBA rep, sends this flyer for a women's specific mountain bike clinic in Lawrence. Slimen mini-editorial: "We've got lots of fine tools to bring folks into the sport, speak up and encourage newbies to attend clinics, camps, club meetings and beginner's races" Check this out: "Dirty Girls"

More Upcoming Fun

Three Kansas USCF Championship events will again be scored as an Omnium. The Time Trial, Road Race and Crit will be scored in multiple categories. The TT flyer is already available on the Race Flyers page. We've also added a calendar feature with a pretty healthy mix of races and events "Big Calendar"

John Howard Clinics

Dr. Richard Gordon has sent word that the New John Howard Cycling School has scheduled clinics for Dallas on July 24-27 and Kansas City July 30-August 2. You can also click on one of the links at the Slimen site (these fine folks are sponsors) and check out the fresh website.

After The Flood

The drenched bunnies will dry off their fur and try again this Saturday 4/26. The rescheduled Bunny Bash will make a fine weekend paired up with the Joseph Sheehan Road Race. See the Race Flyers page for details.

Leavenworth News (updated 4/16)

Here's the results from the Roger Rabbit Time Trial: "Results"

KCBC Time Trial

Nice turnout, pleasant temp, but a steady wind on the return route. "Results"

New Blood

Juli Watkins of KCBC sends this descriptive release. These fine folks also host the training crits and time trials: "KCBC Women"

Bazaar Road Race

Belgian conditions, 45 degrees, strong winds. RCRC folks live for this stuff:"Results"

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