The Gobbler Ride

Cow Town Cycling invites you to join them on a nice Thanksgiving day ride....

De Stad Cross Cup

Cyclocross in Kansas City has continued to grow in 2010, both in participation levels and permitted events. So far this season, cross events have been held every weekend locally and have had great turnouts.

This year’s exciting cyclo-cross season continues November 14^th with the De Stad Cross Cup. Cyclocross-crazed racers and spectators will descend upon the beautiful campus of the University of Saint Mary for a day full of Cyclocross fun. Another classic course has been designed by the Cross Guru and will include all the popular natural elements that this great venue offers – tree lined course, cobbles, hills, short steep run-ups, fast straights, gravel, dirt and flowing corners.

Online registration closes Wednesday, Novermber 10^th at Midnight. Please visit our registration link: De Stad Cross Cup Registration to register. All pre-registered riders will receive a goody bag compliments of the Wheel Cyclery which will include products from our sponsors Chamois Butt'r , Hammer products Sugoi, Tifosi, Crepes on the Square and Allure Salon and Day Spa. Riders will be called to the line based on order of registration so don’t delay. Race day registration is available and opens at 8:30am. See event flyer for more details.

Women have been a big part of this year’s growth. We are pleased to be a part of it and will continue to support women’s cycling. The Women’s 1/2/3 class is brought to you by BreakAway Consulting. Don’t forget the addition of the Women’s 3/4 class. The Kansas Cycling Association is proud to again sponsor the Women’s Beginner Cat 4 class. Thanks to a partnership with the KCA and our event promoters, the entry fee for the Women’s Cat 4 division isr educed to $10.00.

The Santa Fe Trails Bicycle and Coffee Shop will sponsor the Men’s Cat 4 division and Masters 35+ B division. Prizes include an autographed Team Lampre jersey.

Registration, post race food, coffee and award ceremonies brought to you by The Wheel Cyclery and Cow Town Cycling will be held indoors. Be sure to stop by for some great food and congratulate the winners of each division.

Cross Season Full Steam Ahead

The 2010 cyclocross season is in full swing. Attendance at local events have increased with very good participation numbers across the board. Masters classes continue to grow and the single speed class is has seen some good numbers as well. It is also good to see a few new women out there having fun.

Smithville Cyclocross results are in. A very solid turnout on a very fun course that got rave reviews. Not very many venues top Smithville and only one comes to mind at this time - University of Saint Mary. Cow Town Cycling will be hosting the De Stad Cross Cup next weekend so be sure to come out and experience this classic event on the USM course designed by Cross Guru.

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