Author: Dan Messina

Special Announcement – 2023 KCA Area Hall of Fame Inductees

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Kansas Cycling Association Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Overland Park, Kansas — The Kansas Cycling Association Board of Directors, at their September 6th meeting, voted unanamiously to approve the 2023 KCA Area Hall of Fame candidates: Harold Dean Parker (Lenexa) and Bill Marshall (Olathe).

 

Harold “Dean” Parker (360 Racing/Vandoit) – Dean Parker has been racing for decades with multiple podiums and top step performances at the local and state level in Criterium, Road, TT and CX in addition to respectable placings at Nationals and the National Senior Games. Dean has also provided mentoring to young local cyclist even accompanying athletes to Nationals and supported the cycling community as a past KCA board member. At 71, you’ll still find him on a single speed TT bike posting super human times at the John Brown Time Trial. Dean is a very experienced and strong racer yet always takes time to make new people feel welcome.

 

 

Bill Marshall (KCCX Elite Cyclocross Team) – Bill ticks off multiple categories with his immense contributions to competitive cycling in our region. Two big items on his resume are his promotion/race directorship of the 2007 and 2008 USAC Cyclo-Cross National Championships. Through his KCCX organization, Bill has developed multiple riders into athletes that have raced at the World Championship level. He has selflessly mentored and assisted other area promoters and athletes with equipment, sponsorship, and advice. As an athlete, Bill has stood on many local podiums and mixed it up with elite racers in multiple disciplines

 

Please join the KCA Board of Directors in congratulating Dean and Bill. Watch for an official induction ceremony announcement soon.

 

KCA Fall Board Meeting

Kansas Cycling Association Fall 2023 Board Meeting

The KCA Board invites the cycling community to join our Fall 2023 board meeting on Wednesday September 6, 2023 at 7pm. We will discuss the upcoming cyclocross season, KCA Hall of Fame candidates and begin planning the 2024 season.

Interested in joining the conversation?  Email Doug Campbell for the Zoom link.

New Date for John Brown

Breaking news.

Due to the continued heat wave and for the safety of racers, volunteers and officials, Revolution Racing, LLC and Natural Grocers Cycling have decided to postpone the final John Brown until Thursday 9/14.

Same place, same time and a BIG announcement – it’s TEAM NIGHT. The fastest duo wins an amazing prize! Then join us for pizza and adult beverages at KJ’s Pizzeria in downtown De Soto!!

 

CX is Coming

CX is Coming

 

It’s mid August, the long Kansas road season is coming to a close, days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler.   That can only mean one thing…

CX is coming.

The Kansas Cycling Association is proud to announce these currently permitted cyclocross events with more to come.

Quirk Hard Cyclocross 

Sunday September 10 – Featuring Masters, Category, Juniors and Single Speed races plus a FREE kids race.  Onsite registration is available but the promoters encourage you to register online.  11500 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS

 

Joules Cross Weekend – Cyclocross 

Saturday September 23 – This event always attracts highly competitive fields in all the usual USAC age groups and categories plus Men’s Pro 1/2/3 and Women’s Pro 1/2/3/4. Register for CX only or continue the offroad fun on Sunday with the Joules Cross – XC MTB event (see below) 1014 N 1800 Rd, Lawrence, KS

 

Joules Cross Weekend – MTB

Sunday September 24 – There’s a category for everyone here: E-Bike, Clydesdale, Novice, Masters, Category…you name it!   Located on the trails near Perry Lake. 6020-6234 Kimberly Rd, Ozawkie, KS

 

Boulevard Cup CX

Sunday October 29 – Held on the shores of Lake Olathe, this event is sure to please even the most demanding CX aficionado. Category, Masters, Juniors, Single Speed and a Kids race.  625 S Lakeshore Dr, Olathe, KS

 

Wednesdayz CX Skillz, Drillz and fake Racing with El Burro

Join El Burro and the Boulevard crew for free community style CX practice at Donderdag! on Wednesday nights starting on 08/23/2023. We will open the gates at 6pm and give you 30 minutes to warm up before we start with a quick drill session and then jump into two mock 20 minute race efforts. Donderdag Bike Park, Shawnee, Kansas.