Kansas to Host 2007 NCCA Road Nationals May 11-13
April 10, 2007
For the third and final year, the National Collegiate Cycling Association Road Nationals will take place in northeast Kansas. Over 400 collegiate cyclists from the best universities throughout the U.S. will race on our roads during 3 energy-packed days.
Friday, May 11 -- Team Time Trial, Start/Finish at 27th and Wakarusa, Lawrence, 8 AM to Noon.
Saturday, May 12 -- Road Race, Perry Lake, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Sunday, May 13 -- Criterium, Downtown Lawrence, USCF Open 7:00 AM, Collegiate 8:00 AM. | More |
USCF Race to be Held on Nationals Criterium Course
April 10, 200
This year a bonus for local racers and open criterium, will be held Sunday at 7 AM prior to the collegiate events, on the same downtown Mass. Street course. The race will be open to USCF Cat. 1-2-3-4 men and women licensed racers. | More |
NCCA Road Nationals Call for Volunteers
April 10, 2007
Don't miss this unique opportunity to be a part of the most exciting cycling event in the greater Lawrence area. The organizers need your help and cheers! Help make it a success!
Sign up now and pick your position and shift. To volunteer, email volunteerkuroadnationals@gmail.com.
For working a few hours each day or even just one afternoon you will receive a free t-shirt and food.
Join us for an introduction/volunteer appreciation event @ Sunflower Outdoor & Bike, food/drink provided by Free State Brewery, Sunday, April 22, 4-8pm. | More |
2007 Regional Race Schedule - Updated
March 23, 2007
The most recent version of the 2007 Regional Race Schedule corrects an error with the date of the Capp's-Rebound Time Trial. The corrected date is July 1, 2007.
Please note there will be additions and changes to the race schedule. Check back periodically to get the latest version.
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2007 State Championship Dates Announced
February 17, 2007
The 2007 Kansas Cycling Championships will feature a new event format with separate events for categories and age groups. See the new State Championships section of the KCA web site.
What is the KCA Surcharge?
January 21, 2007
You may have seen the words "Entry fee includes $1 KCA Surcharge" on race announcements for Kansas races. The KCA surcharge is a exactly that -- a surcharge collected by the race promoters from the riders and paid to the KCA.
USCF rules allow Local Associations to collect a surcharge from racers. This surcharge is an important source of funding for the association and the KCA uses the money collected to fund it's general operations.
The KCA Registration and Results system, USCF Officials Clinics and the various Kansas State Championships are all examples of KCA supported activities.
For a complete accounting of the KCA operations look at the Financial Reports on About KCA section of this web site.
USCF Rule Changes for 2007
January 15, 2007
All USCF License holders should have received an email from USA Cycling in regard to rule changes for this season. Take a closer look at the changes with comments from USA Cycling Staff.
Two rule changes will have the most impact on local riders. One is new Junior Gear Restrictions. Juniors must now ride their junior gear limit in all races even when competing in races with older juniors and seniors.
The second change clarifies the rule for radio usage during races. It has been clarified to eliminate the possibility of riders wearing audio playback devices (Walkmans, MP3 players, etc…) during a race.
Cyclo-cross Categories Now In Use
October 11, 2006
USCF members may have noticed there is now a Cyclo-cross category listed on your license. The USCF created the new category to accomodate the growth in this discipline. Most riders cyclo-cross category should have been made the same as their road category at the beginning of 2006.
Cyclo-cross categories are 1,2,3 and 4. Riders riding on a one-day license will be category 4.
In the past riders self-selected what category they would race at a given race. Now riders can only race in events for wich they are eligible. For example a rider with a cyclocross category of 4 cannot enter a Cat 1/2/3 race but he could enter a Cat 4 race, Cat 3/4 race, or a 1/2/3/4 race.
Riders interested in upgrading their cyclo-cross categories can do so in the same manner as upgrading road categories. Check out the USCF Categorization Guidlines for more information.
Cowtown Cyclocross Series
The Cow Town Cyclocross Series kicks off this weekend with the Chris Cross on October 14th. Throughout the series look for some great cyclo-cross courses, fun atmosphere, great post race food/drink, custom awards and plenty of prizes/swag including race primes for each class. One lucky winner will even come home with a Badger Custom Bicycle which will be custom made for them by Rob Pennell.
Round #1 takes place out at the popular Clinton Lake State Park. The Dirt Works designed course has a mix of pavement, gravel roads, rollers, sand and plenty of flowing turns that will challenge everyone. Things get underway at 9:00am with fun trail run. The cyclo-cross racing begins at 11:00am.
Series Events/Dates:
- Round #1: Chris Cross, Oct 14th, 2006, Lawrence, KS
- Round #2: Riverside Cyclocross Festival (Day 1), Nov 4th, 2006, Riverside, MO
- Round #3: Riverside Cyclocross Festival (Day 2), Nov 5th, 2006, Riverside, MO
- Round #4: Sunflower Cyclocross, Nov 11th, Lawrence, KS
- Round #5: Veterans Cross, Nov 12th, Leavenworth, KS
- Round #6: 2006 Kansas State Cyclocross Championships, Dec 10th, Leavenworth, KS
The following teams are presenting this year’s series: Cow Town Cycling, Lantern Rouge Racing Team, E.C. Sunflower, Winning Events, The Wheel Cyclery and the Billy Goat Midwest Summit Racing team.
Current series sponsors are: The Wheel Cyclery, Badger Custom Bicycles, Chamois Butt’R, Paceline, Jewel Cartoons, Garmin, Scott Bikes, Go Fast Sports, Corning Fiber, Hammer Nutrition, The City of Riverside, Friends of the Clinton Lake Trails and most important The Lantern Rouge Volunteer Group. Look for more sponsors to be added in the coming weeks. For more info visit www.cowtowncycling.com for event flyers and event updates.
Board of Directors Meeting July 22
August 9, 2006
Minutes from the July Board of Directors Meeting are now .
Minutes from Board of Directors and 2005 Annual Meetings
March 29, 2006
Minutes from the all the KCA meetings have been posted including from the 2005 Annual Meeting and recent Board of directors meetings. | More |
President’s Message - State of the Association
October 12, 2005
I would first like to thank the members of the Kansas Cycling Association for your support and efforts this past year. Each rider, promoter, team captain, official, scorer, volunteer, board member, coach, sponsor and spectator has played an important part of the experience of cycling in Kansas. 2005 has had it share of problems, small and large, but the general direction for cycling in Kansas continues to move up. Overall the KCA and cycling in Kansas has had a very good year. | More |
Cyclocross - What is it and How do I do it?
October 12, 2005
Today Cyclocross is much more than an off-season training technique, it's a full-blown UCI World Cup sport with professional riders and World Championships, has it's own USCF National Championships, and a growing grassroots racing movement.
Races take place typically in the autumn and winter, and consists of many laps of a short (2–3 km) course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills, and obstacles requiring the rider to dismount, jump the barrier and remount. The sport began in the 1940s and the first world championship was held in Paris in 1950.
Despite the professional aspect, Cyclocross is still a good way for amateur road racers to use the winter months maintaining cardiovascular fitness, building power and improving bike handling skills. The USAC web site has a good cyclocross primer covering the Basics, Equipment, Technique, Training, Racing and the Season. Cyclocrossworld.com has several good technical articles and is a good resource for specialized cyclocross frames and parts. There are also specific USCF rules for Cyclocross races.
Locally the racing scene is strong and growing with at least a dozen races in Kansas and the Kansas City area culminating with the a UCI Cyclocross event on December 3 and the Kansas State Cyclocross Championships on December 4. For the second year there is also a 6 race regional series, The Mid-Americal Cross Cup.
Big time cyclocross will return to Kansas City when USCF Cyclocross Nationals will be held in Kansas City in 2006 and 2007.
2005 KCA Annual Meeting and Dinner
October 7, 2005
The Kansas Cycling Association Annual Meeting and Dinner has been scheduled for November 20, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. At the Holcom Recreation Center (map) in Lawrence. The agenda for the meeting will include Board of Directors elections, Presentation of trophies to the Kansas Omnium winners, and inductions into the newly formed Kansas Cycling Hall of Fame.
This years meeting will also feature a pot-luck dinner. The KCA will provide BBQ beef, pork and turkey from Vermont Street BBQ and attendees are being asked to bring their favorite side dish. Please RSVP to Curtis Martell with the number of people planning to attend.
2005 Kansas Omnium Final Results
7/17/05
The final results have been tabulated and the winners of the 2005 Kansas Omnium have been determined. Check the Omnium Page for complete results. This year the Omnium winners will receive a personalized plaque that recognizes their achievement. Plaques are being ordered now and will be distributed at the KCA Annual Meeting and Banquet.
Kansas Championship Weekend
6/19/05
This years events had record breaking participation with 164 riders competed in the USCF State Championship Road Race on June 18 and 167 riders State Criterium Championships June 19. Team X and KLM Marketing did a fantastic job organizing this years event. Complete results available for the road race and criterium.
Kansas Omnium
6/15/05
The Kansas Omnium recognizes the rider with the best combined results in the State Championship road race, criterium, and time trial. To be eligible for the Omnium title, competitors must participate in all three Kansas State Championship events in the same class/category, be an annual USCF license holder and a Kansas resident.
Contrary to what was published on the State Championship Road Race and Criterium Race flyer, points will be awarded as follows: 15, 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point for finishing. Ties will will be decided by highest placing in the Road Race. Awards for the Kansas Omnium will be awarded at a later date to be announced. | More |
KCA Cycling Hall of Fame
4/7/2005
In an effort to raise awareness among the general population and the racing community of the great achievements of Kansas racing cyclists, the KCA is proud to announce the creation of a Kansas Cycling Hall of Fame. Each KCA club, in good standing with the KCA and USAC, may nominate an individual for acceptance to the KCA Cycling Hall of Fame. | More |
New KCA Officials Coordinator
4/7/2005
Amy Urbauer will assume responsibility for the assigning of officials for USCF-KCA events for the remainder of 2005. The existing Official’s Schedule will remain in place until or unless officiating adjustments need to be made. | More |
State of the Association
3/22/2005With the spring race season in full swing, KCA President Curt Shelman gives a good explanation of the KCA's relationship with USA Cycling, and the business side of being a tax-exempt organization. | More |
2005 USCF Officials Clinic April 16
3/10/2005If you're interested in becoming an official (and isn't everyone?),
consider participating in the upcoming clinic, to be held by KCA
Officials Coordinator Thom Leonard on Saturday, April 16, 2005
from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Star Signs and Graphics, 801 East 9th St.
Lawrence, Kansas.
Races don't go without officials, so please consider this opportunity to
give back to the sport. The clinic is free to KS residents.
KCA Computer Challenge a Success
3/10/2005Recently the KCA asked the clubs and riders for donations for purchasing computer equipment. We have received $1245.00 from over 30 donors so far. The computers are being used at KCA races for registration, scoring and results that can be seen in action at local races. Many thanks to the clubs and individuals who sent a contribution.
Discounted Women’s Beginner Racing
3/10/2005Courtesy Boulevard Brewing, Team GP-VeloTek, The Lanterne Rouge, and Revolution Racing have teamed up to offer reduced-price racing for Cat. 4 Women at all Revolution Racing events. With this coupon, category 4 women receive $6 off at any of the Revolution Racing Events.
KCA Board of Directors Meeting
3/6/2005Here are the complete minutes of the KCA Board meeting March 5, 2005.
2005 Junior State Championships Dates Set
Because of a conflict with the USCF National Championships this year, the Kansas state junior criterium and road race championships will not be held June 18-19, but instead will be held in conjunction with other races. The Road Race Championships will be held May 7 at the El Dorado Circuit Race near Wichita. The criterium championship will be held July 3 at the Firecracker 500 in Lawrence.
2004 Annual Meeting
Meeting minutes from the KCA Annual Meeting held on November 6, 2004. | More |
Tour of Kansas City Results
Kansas native Scott Moninger (Healthnet/Maxxis) takes the overall in a Healthnet sweep of the overall top 3 for Pro/1/2. | More |
2004 Kansas Omnium Winners
The Kansas Omnium recognizes the rider with the best combined results in the State Championship road race, criterium, and time trial. To be eligible for the Omnium title, competitors must participate in all three Kansas State Championship events and be an annual USCF license holder and Kansas resident.
This years winners will receive a Champions's Plaque to be presented at the Firecracker 500 Criterium on July 4.
Cat 1 |
Kris Tilford | Cat 2 |
Steve Rouff |
Cat 4 |
Ben Robertson | Cat 3 |
Evan Solida |
Junior 10-12 |
Josh Wade | Cat 5 |
David Haines |
Junior 15-16 |
Adam Lang | Junior 13-14 |
Joe Schmalz |
Masters 40-44 |
Frank Jakofcich | Masters 35-39 |
Lynn Neir |
Masters 50-54 |
Dean Parker | Masters 45-49 |
Bruce Tanner |
Masters 55-59 |
Bob Brust | Women 35+ |
Jill Thole |
Women 40+ |
Beth McGilley | Women 50+ |
Glenda Taylor |
Women 1/2/3 |
Trina Brock | Women 4 |
Kim Sheldon |
2004 State Criterium and Road Race Results
Congratulations to all our new Kansas State Champions! 174 riders competed in the 2004 Kansas Criterium Championships held at Corporate Woods in Overland Park, Kansas on June 19. The venue was awewome and we saw a full day of great racing.
It was another action packed day of racing at at Heritage Park in Olathe on June 20 at theRoad Race Championships. The road race had 132 riders bringing the weekend total up to 302.
Many thanks to all those who helped make this event such a success. Special thanks to Bill Marshall and Chris Hess for getting this organized, all the USCF officials, and to Team X for providing manpower all day.
2004 Kansas Time Trial Championships
The results are in. Dallas Burnum and Trina Brock are the 2004 Senior Mens and Womens State Time Trial Champs! Check out the Results from all 20 classes of racing. | More |
Junior Racing in Kansas—VeloTek Gran Prix
Ron Wade, Director of Junior Development for Oz Racing Team, provided this first hand account of the junior events held at the VeloTek Gran Prix (results)on May 1-2, 2004. The 2004 Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Race Series (LAJORS) event drew a strong field of younger riders from several states and was the biggest junior race in Kansas that anyone can remember. | More |
2004 KCA Annual Meeting
Complete minutes from the annual meeting held on March 6 2004.
Roger Harrison Recognized for Efforts
The Kansas Cycling Association selected Roger Harrison, founder of the Lantern Rouge Volunteer Crew, to receive the association’s 2003 Perpetual Motion Award based on his unsurpassed volunteer efforts and spirit that have improved cycling in Kansas.
License Upgrades
The KCA uses the “half-point” system to determine qualifying points for upgrading. Racers receive 50% of the normal upgrade points for races that meet field size or race duration requirements but not both. Where neither criterion is met, no points are accrued. A list of the criteria is available on the USA Cycling website. Throughout 2004, upgrade points will be posted on the KCA website and riders accumulating the required minimum points for upgrading will be cooperatively notified and encouraged to consider upgrading. Riders triggering the “automatic” point thresholds will be upgraded according to USCF categorization guidelines. | More |
2003 Kansas Omnium Winners
The Kansas Omnium recognizes the best combined performance in the three Kansas State Championship disciplines: Road Race, Criterium, and Time Trial.
Cat 1/2/3 |
Kris Tilford | Cat 3 |
Steve Rouff |
Cat 4 |
Chris Hess | Austin Fick | |
Masters 30+ |
Lynn Neir | Eric Struckhoff | |
| Bill Anderson | Masters 50+ |
John Ashton | |
Masters 55+ |
Bob Brust | Masters 60+ |
Wes Bruce |
Women 45+ |
Tammy Spray | Karen Spory |