Diamond Blackfan CX Results

The team and volunteers did an outstanding job putting on the Diamond Blackfan Cyclocross Challenge. We had a record turnout with 223 entries and everyone seemed like they enjoyed themselves. The weeks of hard work paid off and the event was a tremendous success. Special thanks to The Wheel Cyclery's Heather Jordan and Roger Harrison (a.k.a. Lanterne Rouge) for making this event possible.

Congrats to all the Cow Town members who not only worked their butts off building the course, they raced to top it off. We placed several riders on the podium. The hardest working man out there was Rich Anderson. He worked setting up the course, raced two classes and earned podium spots for both races. Great job to everyone who participated.

Christopher Locke - 2nd Juniors
Chris Locke - 3rd Single speed
Tige Lamb - 4th Masters 35+
Shadd Schreiner - 6th Men's Cat 1/2/3
Rich Anderson - 3rd Men's Cat 4, 2nd Masters 35+ B
Ashley Blum - 7th Single Speed
James Forristal - 36th Men's Cat 4
Damian Almanza - DNF (Chain broke)

Kansas City Cross Series Begins

2008 De Stad Cyclocross Van Kansas Series presented by Paceline Products

The Kansas City cyclocross season opens this weekend with the Diamond Blackfan Cyclocross Challenge presented by Perceptive Software . "Our first event is a great opportunity to not only kick off the cyclocross season in style, but to also raise money and awareness for a much needed cause - The Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation," says series director Chris Locke

Our first event will also be a first for the City of Lenexa and will highlight what Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park has to offer. Co-race director Tige Lamb has designed a 1.8 mile course that offers, pavement, sand, steep run-ups, flowing corners and more fun than any one person can handle. Festivities begin at 9 a.m with registration opening and the coffee brewing. New for the 2008 season is the addition of the Category 4 (Beginner) Masters 35+/45+ classes. If you have ever thought about trying your hand at this crazy, exciting, friendly sport, this is a great class for it. Check out one of the other 13 classes offered at www.kansascitycross.com. There is a class for you!

With over $15,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded and custom series awards, the De Stad Cyclocross Van Kansas Series presented by Paceline Products will be the Midwest's premier cyclocross race series. The six event series begins on September 28th and ends with the De Stad Cross Cup/Kansas State Cyclocross Championships on November 16th. As in previous years, a point's competition is being offered for all classes with the top finisher in each class receiving paid entry fees into all 2009 De Stad Cyclocross Van Kansas series events. Register at SportsBaseOnline . For series rules, results, flyers, directions, registration, classes and start times visit the De Stad Series website at www.kansascitycross.com

Pre-register to be entered to win some great prizes including a free Giant frameset, crankbrothers pedals, tools, tires and more.

In an effort to keep the cost of competion down, we have kept our entry fee at $20.00 for Beginner's and Master's classes. All cash payout classes will be $25.00. To help grow the sport and with help from the KCA, we have lowered the entry fee to only $5.00 for all beginner women.

Hermann Cross Under the Lights Video

Courtesy Team Red Wheel

Diamond Blackfan Cyclocross Challenge Course

One lap of the Diamond Blackfan Cyclocross Challenge course.

An Hour of Hell!

Tour of Missouri Pictures

Carolynn and Chris heading out to watch the 2nd Annual Tour of Missouri today. "We had a great time today and hope everyone enjoys the pictures we took"

Roger was up in St. Joseph on Sunday and down on the plaza on Monday for the Women's Criterium. Check out Roger's House of Pictures for some cool shots.

6 Hour's of Fun

Two endurance events took place over the Labor Day weekend. Both the Tall Oak 6 Hour and the Cruise the Blues were a great success.

Congrats to Rich Anderson, Mike Classen and Shad Schreiner on their finishes in both of these events.

Tall Oak 6 Hour Results

Cruise the Blues Individual Results.

Cruise the Blues Team Results.

Cruise The Blues

Cruise The Blues
Saturday, August 30th, 2008 11:00 a.m.
5 hour race - 50 trophies - $2400 cash prizes

Doug and Tracey Palen own and operate Palen Family Farms located east of Tipton in North Central Kansas. Doug is a mountain bike enthusiast and has established 13 miles of trails winding through the creeks, pastures, native grass, and croplands on the farm. Saturday, August 30th, 2008, the Palens will host their 5th annual Cruise the Blues mountain bike festival. The day starts at 11:00 a.m. with a 5-hour ride and race. The day will continue with concessions and raffle drawings for cool stuff donated by our generous sponsors. We will conclude the day's festivities with an awards ceremony including trophies and cash prizes and top everything off with barn-burnin' live music. Cruise the Blues 2008 will again include the Cruiz´n Kids race for the younger riders, starting at 5:00 p.m. Come join us for a day the entire family can enjoy!

http://www.cruisetheblues.com/

Riverfront Trail Opening in Riverside

Got some great news while reading KCBike.info. They are opening the levee for us all to enjoy.

Cow Patties Win Rapture in Misery

Another great showing by the Cow Town Cycling Team at the annual Rapture in Misery. In the Fast division the Cow Patties team (Ashley Blum, James Forristal and Brent Gowin) fought back from a fist lap mishap to take the class win with our Trail Grazers team (Craig Myers-Areth, Jeff Arnaud and Keith Baker) securing the final podium position. It was a tight battle for the entire 12 hour with the Trail Grazers leading for most of the day. Proving that in endurance racing the event is usually decided on the night laps, The Cow Patties team took over the lead after 12 hours of racing to secure the lead on the final lap.

In the Coed class our Mad Cow Stampede team of Gerard Arantowicz, Carolynn Locke and Chris Locke team placed second. All day long Gerard showed that he had great form after finishing the Wilderness 101. Carolynn's first RIM was a success for her as she completed two laps of the tough course. They also earned a special award with Mr. Locke winning the prize for the fastest night lap.

Rich Anderson Teamed up with Doug Stone in the 6 hour duo class and lead for most of the day. Rich, who was suffering from a back injury, posted some fast times with help from Kansas Siddhi Yoga's Gina Caputo. Gina worked with Rich after each lap to keep him going strong. Again it came down to the last lap where the lead was lost to the Bike Shack duo.

In the 6 hour solo division Mike Classen never gave up and climbed up to 4th place after a mechanical and a bad crash. Eric Tiffany put in 5 hard laps to earn a top 10 spot.

Results and photos are up at Heartland