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KCOI U20 Racing

   , February 16, 2010
KCBike.com, Inc. is excited to announce the addition of a new team to the Kansas City area bicycle racing community.

Racing in Arkansas

Gary Lowden, July 27, 2009
Another weekend of nothing but racing, camping, eating and drinking was in the works when I noticed the weather forecasts were for & PERFECT WEATHER !!!

'Cross Thoughts

Jason Fife, November 19, 2008
Well, I might as well admit I'm hooked.

Thank You

Jason Fife, August 11, 2008
Just a short Thank You to all the spectators on Sunday!

ES Fat Tire Festival Diary 07-18-08 to 07-20-08

Gary Lowden, July 24, 2008
(Editors lead note  gary really has nothing against roadies)

Social D

Mike Berning, May 16, 2008
Cross season is only 110 days away....

The Only Races That Matter

Mike Berning, April 11, 2008
After the 'cross worlds, I generally tune out the Euro scene, except for one week in April...

Hello ol' friend...

Mike Berning, March 4, 2008
It had been a long time since I'd hurt like that...

Why do I Care?

Mike Berning, February 22, 2008
After all of the ugliness in the pro ranks, why am I still up at this hour of the night...

Back at it....

Mike Berning, February 20, 2008
Filling some shoes is easier than others...

Rules to Race by...I didn't write this!!

Curt Shelman, November 3, 2006
Some great racing tips...common sense, well written article that was originally in VeloNews...can KCOI race like this?

Finally....

Mike Berning, August 29, 2006
I knew I wasn't dreaming when I saw the Bob's 47 in the cooler.

Boulevard - Worlds Best Recovery Drink

Tom Peddicord, July 20, 2006
Who knew that one of kcbike.com's great sponor's, Boulevard Brewing, was such a great recovery drink?

The Perfect Storm

Eldon Roush, June 6, 2006
What does washing your vehicle, Kansas Storms and incoherent thought have to do with riding a time trial.

OUCHita!

Todd Davis, March 30, 2006

2006 KCOI Boulevard Roster Press Release

Walter Bleser, March 2, 2006
Look for your name here...

Ol' Paint - The Reliable One

Mike Berning, January 31, 2006
OK, raise your hand if you own more than one bike. Keep that hand up if you own more than one of a given type of bike;

What is in a Name?

Walter Bleser, October 7, 2005
A RAGBRAI Tale...

Finally!

Walter Bleser, October 5, 2005
Walt Bleser's Latest Blog

The Pit

Tom Peddicord, September 7, 2005
It's dark and the walls are closing in, yet I still can't see the bottom...

Crit in the Rain?

Craig Bissell, August 23, 2005

The shoe is on the other foot.

Mike Berning, July 28, 2005
After ten years, I'm starting to understand the challenges my beloved has faced in dealing with my cycling addiction.

TT PRESS RELEASE

Walter Bleser, June 6, 2005
For Immediate Release

Confessions of a Bicycle Commuter

Jason Fife, May 6, 2005
An ordinary errand made extraordinary... and I have the proof to back it up.

Tale of an Epic Road Race

Walter Bleser, April 26, 2005
My story of the JSMRR

It's the land, silly man!

Christopher Hess, April 17, 2005
At the amateur level, it really seems to be about the geography.

The Hell of the Perry

Craig Bissell, April 12, 2005

Quality, Chapter Two

Christopher Hess, April 9, 2005
I'm in a new chapter of the same book on learning to work with others.

Synergy

Christopher Hess, April 3, 2005
Once in a while, it all comes together. When it does, it's the reward of Synergy.

Warmth, Sunshine and Hay Bales

Craig Bissell, March 22, 2005

Leadership Lessons

Christopher Hess, March 14, 2005
Pursuing Quality, like bicycle racing, takes synergy. That can be tough.

Another Discipline

Christopher Hess, March 6, 2005
Take the intensity of the road and multiply by 10. Welcome, to Mountain Bike Racing.

A Short Season

Christopher Hess, February 21, 2005
Whether to make it a special season is largely a matter of choice.

Ah, the Roller Race...

Jason Fife, February 20, 2005
Rollers made fun. And painful.

The Need to Ride

Adrian O'Hara, February 11, 2005
Riding has become something that I need to do to stay mentally healthy...

The Power of Words

Christopher Hess, February 4, 2005
We create life through what we speak, and hear.

The Fight for Flab-less-ness

Walter Bleser, January 28, 2005
One Man’s Battle to be Slim

Are we crazy?

Christopher Hess, January 15, 2005
Well, that's what a college-educated person had to ask.

Track Racing in St. Louis

Christopher Hess, January 8, 2005
It's been a while, but track racing returns to St. Louis this June.

It's here...and cold!

Christopher Hess, January 7, 2005
January 1 is when we all say, "now I'll get started training." And then it snows.

Never give up...

Adrian O'Hara, December 7, 2004
Cycling has taught me a lot about myself...but in one sense, cycling has given me a particular insight about my parents as well.

The Seven Minute Grass Criterium

Walter Bleser, October 17, 2004
Look out Cooter, here comes Boss Cross!

T-Rex Goes Climbing

Walter Bleser, August 24, 2004
How does the sport of climbing compare to cycling?

Do this before the end...

Christopher Hess, August 21, 2004

Planetary Alignment...and Flying Pigs Too!

Teri Stewart, August 16, 2004
Thanks to KCBC for letting the pigs out to fly.

Masters Nats - Criterium

Christopher Hess, August 16, 2004

Masters Nationals

Christopher Hess, August 13, 2004

Like it should be

Christopher Hess, July 18, 2004

For the better...?

Craig Bissell, June 27, 2004
How racing a dang bike has changed my life.

Less is more

Christopher Hess, June 25, 2004

Local Man Does Well

Walter Bleser, May 17, 2004
My take on the JMSR

Yet Another Reason to Love Mom

John Sponsler, May 5, 2004
A Bicyclist's Tribute to Mom

The Sounds of Spring

Walter Bleser, April 20, 2004
A soundtrack to ride by...

Why not the best?

Christopher Hess, April 14, 2004

Because it purifies

Christopher Hess, April 7, 2004

I couldn't ask for a better Team

Adrian O'Hara, March 15, 2004
The KCOI team has shaken things up at the Spring Fling Crits, but it finally came together at Crit #3 in the 4-5s race.

Serious Cyclists...

Walter Bleser, March 11, 2004
...drive me crazy.

New Names, Proven Characters

Christopher Hess, March 8, 2004

All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go

Walter Bleser, March 6, 2004
To many adult beverages.

Squirrel Season in Session...

Chris Henry, March 1, 2004
Official name change to Blown Toes...ZOIKS!!!

The First Race of the Season

Walter Bleser, February 29, 2004
Mmmmmmm...

Kansas Trails

Tony Stewart, February 10, 2004
Kansas Trails Access in Jeopardy: Please Oppose HB 2583

The Winter Commute

Walter Bleser, January 29, 2004
And other ramblings...

Hills, Phish and Cross

Walter Bleser, November 25, 2003
I am destined to be the next big winner. Sweet!

Race Results Don't Tell All

Walter Bleser, November 17, 2003
Wet, slick and flat.

Insane Beginnings

Jason Fife, November 4, 2003
Why would a sane person race in the snow?

Driven By Beer

Walter Bleser, November 3, 2003
Cold temps and shaken manhood...

Canine oriented thought...

Walter Bleser, October 24, 2003
From the "deep" end of Walt-thought...

Crossed Over

Walter Bleser, October 12, 2003
5 loose chainring bolts later...

The Case of the Missing Saddle

Walter Bleser, October 9, 2003
If you have ridden with me, you will have noticed something a little different...

Time Trial of the Damned

Craig Bissell, October 3, 2003
Here I was racing in the dark, I had glow sticks where they shouldn¹t be, it was raining and...

Lessons

Teri Stewart, October 3, 2003
Cat 4s in pro jerseys, vitamin E, and karma.