Thursday, October 18, 2012

Goblins are Coming to Wyco.



Final Updates for Saturday’s Wyco’s Revenge Mountain Bike Race.....

First, thank you to all our sponsors and supporters:
·         The Wheel Cyclery
·         Lanterne Rouge Kansas
·         Bike Source
·         Trail Masons Association
·         Midwest Mountain Bike Patrol
·         Santa Fe Trails Bikes
·         Epic Bike and Sport
·         Earth Riders
·         United Federation of Dirt

-Course maps and event updates are posted at http://wycosrevenge.blogspot.com

-Shelter #3 at Wyandotte County Lake Park is the Start/Finish/Registration area.  Limited parking is available at shelter #3 with overflow parking along the road leading to shelter #5 & #7. 

-Online registration is open through 11:59pm, Thursday, October 18, 2012.  Register at www.usacycling.org.  Help us and yourself – register by tonight.

-Raceday registration is available and opens at 3:00 pm.   Registration closes at 4:30 pm. 

-The Wyco’s Sprint event has been reduced to 1 lap (8 miles).  No lights are required for the Wyco’s Sprint distance event.

-Complete the full Wyco’s Revenge and earn your finishing shirt.  Awards will be presented to the top 3 in the Wyco’s Revenge and Wyco’s Sprint in the following classes: Male, Female, Male Junior, & Female Junior.

-Piping hot chili, hot dogs, soft drinks and coffee will be available.  Please feel free to bring your favorite dessert or side dish to share.

-Charge those lights!   The full distance Wyco’s Revenge will require lights.  Two light sources are required – primary and secondary.   It is advised to begin the event with both light sources.  No rider will be allowed to begin the second lap without a light source.

-Weather forecast, 68 degree highs with temps reducing to low 50’s quickly once the sun sets.  It gets cold at night so be prepared and dress with the proper gear.

Wyco’s Revenge Mountain Bike Race
October 20, 2012 – 5:00 pm Start Time
Wyandotte Country Lake Park
Kansas City, Kansas

See you Saturday Night and beware of the Goblins of Wyco!

Cow Town Cycling Team

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

The OGRE

WHAT: 150 grueling miles of Ozark gravel.

WHERE: Lake of the Ozarks, MO

WHEN: Saturday, April 20, 2013

FORMAT: Solo, tandem, and teams of 2


This first annual OGRE - presented by Oz Cycles and Kayaks - promises to test your BIKING abilities and push you through the ups and downs of Ozark topography.
Think you can handle it? Are you up to the challenge ? FINISH the OGRE and you WILL have something to brag about!

Spread the word. Be a part of history - Bonk Hard Racing's first annual OGRE event!

Complete info - www.bonkhardracing.com  


Thursday, October 4, 2012

Gravel di Lombardia


"The Gravel Race of the Galling Leaves"
What: A fall gravel century in the Flint Hills of Kansas.
When: Saturday, October 6, 2012 - 9:00 am start
Where: Start at Tallgrass Brewing Company - Map to location
Who: Anyone who wants this - This is a 100 (just over) gravel road race in the northern Flint Hills of Kansas. The roads will be mostly limestone, dirt/rock mix, and a little flint....less than 5 miles of pavement!

Notes: Entry fee is $25 day of. This will cover some food for after the race, numbers, and of course your brewery tour! Please be at Tallgrass Brewery before 8:45 to register and pick up your map if you need one. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers....again 3-5 will get cash based on turnout. I'm not doing this for profit, so most of the money will go back to the riders. The overall winner is guaranteed over $100 in cash.



Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Tour de Florence this Sunday.

This Sunday brings us another Tour de Florence Bike Ride.   Come enjoy a beautiful route into the peaceful and scenic Flint Hills.  A fabulous sit-down meal will be served after the ride to help replenish those tired muscles.

WHAT: 40 Mile Mountain/Cross Bike Ride
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012
WHERE: American Legion, 401 S. Main Street.  Florence, KS
TIME: Check-in @ 8:00 AM; ride @ 8:30 AM

Notes: Complete info at Tour de Florence .  T-shirts are available with registration.  Email: tourdeflorence@gmail.com  or call 620.382.7722