July - Kansas City Metro Bicycle Club, Inc.

KCMBC
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A Word from the President
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Ride Statistics and
Observations
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Club Pay Rides
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SPF and How it
Works
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Heaven
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Club Events
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Newsletter
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Good day KCMBC members!
Ah, July! This is the time of year when it gets hot! And we, as cyclists, are well on our way to our goals—to
ride as much as we can, or set mileage goals before the riding season is over. For some of us, that season
never ends.
The City of Fountains Bicycle Tour (CoFBT) held on Father’s day Sunday June 17th was a great day
all around. I truly think this is one of the most fun and enjoyable rides we offer. This year I had the opportunity to ride the ride! I am the Racing Chair and a part of being on the race team is we volunteer for club
events—Our way of giving back to the Club, YOU! This year several of the Race Team members rolled out
the start of the CoFBT and then we rolled to the back and swept the route. (Pictures from the ride below)
If you do not know, the SWEEPERS are the last to ride the route to make sure there are no
stranded participants. We had a great time rolling at a nice pace, helped a few people along the way that
had flat tires or needed the SAG, and shared an Ice POP along the way. Big Thanks to the SAG drivers for
being close when we needed you.
I know I have said this in the past but I truly mean this. I thank you, our volunteers, for all of your
hard work. It truly takes a GREAT community of volunteers to make GREAT events happen. We have more
volunteer opportunities coming this year so I ask you to take one day and give back to your cycling community by being one of those GREAT volunteers. (Cider Mill Century July 29th followed by the Summer
Breeze August 26th )
I have another call out to KCMBC members, like you, to serve on several committees we need
help with. Again, I ask you to help your Cycling community by volunteering to help make the Kansas City
Metro and surrounding area a model for cycling communities to ASPIRE to become.
If you are interested, you can let anyone on the Board know your interest level.
As always, I hope to roll with you in the Peloton soon!
Coach Ruder
Submissions
First Rides
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Lone Star Century
Ride a Success!
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2010 Board and
Officials
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A Change of Pace
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Cider Mill Century
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June Race Report
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Tyler, Dan, Mark, Michael (me), Laura and Adam
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By: Ron Puett
KCMBC has just completed its third ride this year—the City of Fountains Bicycle Tour (CoFBT). We tried something new with this ride by allowing Event United (EU an affiliate of The Greater Kansas City Sports Commission)
to process registrations. They have 60,000 names in their data base. Several other bike rides use them for the
registration process. The goal was to use their system and grow the number of riders to 600 attendees. Well, we
did not make that number. In fact, we only had 360 attendees this year as opposed to 391 last year. We also had
some complaints about the registration process being difficult. There were operational issues as well. As a result
of all of these items, the Board voted to not use an outside registration system again.
As can be seen in the chart below, there was a significant change in the pre-registration percent for the CoFBT—
it jumped to 82% from an average of 61% for the two prior rides. As ride organizers, we watch these percents
very closely to determine how much food to buy. As a result, we had a lot of food left over from this ride because we were estimating that there would be around 450-490 riders.
As for the member percentages, the percent of member riders would generally run about 20% before the
merger. The new club’s three ride average is 39%, pretty close to double our prior club rate. Why does one care
about that percent? It has to do with the way we are billed for insurance. The insurance fee for each ride is
based on number of non-member riders. This was one of the benefits of a merged club, our insurance expense is lower.
We have two more club rides this year. I will update the charts for their data and include it in the newsletter.
CLUB PAY RIDES
KCMBC Ride Statistics:
Cider Mill
Spring Classic
Sunday, July 29
Pre-Registered
Summer Breeze
Sunday, August 26
Walkup
Total
Percents
Member
64
Non Members
192
Total
256
Percents
62%
43
107
26%
114
306
74%
157
413
38%
Member
91
Non Members
43
Total
134
Percents
60%
34
125
56%
57
100
44%
91
225
40%
Member
113
Non Members
181
Total
294
Percents
82%
11
124
34%
55
236
66%
66
360
18%
Member
39%
Non Members
61%
Lone Star
Pre-Registered
Walkup
Total
Percents
CoFBT
Pre-Registered
Walkup
Total
Percents
2012 Averages
Pre Registered
Walkup
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SPF and How it Works
From: The LA Times
By: Susan Carpenter
Despite the constant admonishment to use, then reapply, sunscreen every two hours, the entire product category can be confusing. Here’s our cheat sheet:
Ultraviolet, or UV, light is the sun’s radiation. There are three types of UV light, only two of which reach the
Earth and impact skin.
UVA accounts for 95 percent of the sun’s radiation that reaches the Earth’s surface. It penetrates the skin and
contributes to skin damage, such as wrinkles, and skin cancer.
UVB accounts for the remaining 5 percent of ultraviolet radiation that reaches the Earth. It is responsible for causing sunburn.
Broad-spectrum sunscreens are designed to protect users from UVA and UVB rays.
A sunscreen’s Sun Protection Factor, or SPF, measures only UVB protection. An SPF 15 blocks 94 percent of UVB rays, SPF 30 blocks 97 percent and SPF 45 blocks 98 percent. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sunscreens with an SPF of 30.
Natural sunscreens use two active ingredients: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, the latter of which can temporarily whiten skin. Both work by
physically blocking the sun’s rays.
Traditional sunscreens use chemicals such as oxybenzone and avobenzone to absorb ultraviolet rays and prevent them from causing damage. Avobenzone absorbs UVA; oxybenzone, UVB.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which oversees sunscreen labeling, will adopt new rules designed to give consumers better information about the effectiveness of over-the-counter sunscreens and, for the first time, UVA protection, in December.
Heaven
By: Dana Meier
One person’s heaven is another person’s hell.
I’ve done several week long bicycle rides multiple times. I’ve met great people and had great experiences. But they always seemed tiring,
hot, energy zapping and more than a bit smelly e.g., “RAGBRAI…where personal hygiene takes a vacation” This year, I participated in the
“Cycling for Change” charity ride. It departed Kansas City on June 3 and went to Joplin, MO. We did a day of service work in Joplin and then
rode back to Kansas City. It was a seven day trip, 6 days of cycling covering around 450 miles.
This is the first week long ride I’ve done since I left the world of a “1099” independent consultant and joined the ranks of the W-2 salary
worker. A recurring thought involved the questionable wisdom of using half of my vacation allotment on a bicycle ride. Others in my office
were heading to the beach, taking a cruise or traveling to traditional vacation sites. I would be bedding down in church basements,
“fellowship rooms” and gym floors. Wake up call would be near to 5am with “buns up” departure time around 7am. Several days I would
have to walk or be driven to the local community center for a shower, the daily washing of cycling clothes in a sink and hanging them to dry
on a clothes line using clothes pins.
The riders ranged from crafty veterans to first time multiday riders. All were kind, accommodating, considerate and well mannered. Some
days, I stayed near the rear of the pack, swapping stories and getting to know my fellow riders. Other days, I rode near the front, pushing up
every hill, totally enjoying the strain of pushing the larger gears. The cycling experience was simply heaven. Every 10 miles, a SAG car was
waiting for us with water, Gatorade, energy bars, nuts, bananas, oranges and whatever else we requested the evening prior. Around 11
every morning, we had a plentiful lunch spread. I never had to worry about running out of water and I never worried about finding my next
meal. I carried my bike tools with me and spare parts were in the SAG car. If I had a catastrophic mechanical failure, I had only to catch a ride
to the finish.
In the evenings, we’d have meals prepared by the local church ladies, or grilled by the church men. We’d top off the day with a walk to find
ice cream and have some “cold ones” by the lake or in huddled around the cooler in the parking lot. Good conversation, a good cause
(Catholic Charities) and some new friends. Oh, but the pampering I received on the bike, even on the hottest day was so luxurious…nearly
indescribable. There were 13 week long riders and 6 ride support staff and two photographers. I did have to raise some money for the ride. I
did that by sending an email blast to family and friends each evening from the route. But even if I had raised no money, I would have spent
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less money than my beach going, cruise taking, tourist spot visiting co-works spent. (Let me note my
family, friends and co-workers were wonderfully supportive in helping me reach my fund raising goals.)
And I got to do exactly what I wanted to be doing, riding my bike.
Was I crazy to spend a week of my vacation time riding my bicycle? How does one decide if a vacation
was successful? I know I returned to work on Monday morning whistling, smiling and refreshed. My
vacation included NOT standing in lines at restaurants, no issues with passports, no traffic jams, no waiting at the airport, train stations or wondering just how bad the cabbie was going “take me for a ride”. I
didn’t gain weight and I ate (and drank) pretty much whatever I wanted. I met some wonderful people
who I will continue to see in the future and I was even able to do a bit of good in Joplin. Cycling in southwest Missouri, was I in heaven? For a week, I was pretty close.
CLUB EVENTS
Fall Picnic
Sunday, September 9
Olivia’s First Rides
Winter Banquet
TBD
By: Brian Luce
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Several months ago I came home from a Saturday morning ride and there stood Olivia,
my nine year old daughter. She was waiting in the garage with her pink mountain bike
and matching helmet. “Daddy, will you go on a ride with me?”, she asked. I was worn
out from the ride that morning, but there was no resisting such an offer. We rode
around the neighborhood and Olivia talked non-stop, as she is known to do. When we
finished riding, she announced that “some-day I want to race bicycles” which I, of course,
thought was awesome; but I took it to be nothing more than conversation from my little
girl.
Over the next several weeks, she continued to talk of racing bicycles and asking me about
road bikes. She was spending more time riding her bike with me, but also riding on her
own. She made sure to leave her bike where I could see it, and tell me of her excursions
around the neighborhood. She also became persistent in her requests for a road bike. I
want to ride road bikes with you, dad, was the request that won me over.
So on a nice Spring Saturday morning in May, we made our way to the local bike shop
and started looking at bikes for Olivia. Long story short, she ended up with a very nice bike, and a lot of smiles as
she proudly showed it off the next day to family members on our Sunday outing.
Olivia and I rode together more often and she began asking more about racing. I thought
it might be good to get her riding with other people, and it just so happened the Lone Star
Century ride was coming up, a supported ride sponsored by the Kansas City Metro Bicycle
Club. Olivia’s longest ride so far was 16 miles, and the Lone star ride had a twenty mile
route. A little stretch from her longest ride, but it seemed like something she could do.
We logged on and registered for the ride together, and it was unclear as to who was more
excited, Olivia or her Dad.
15th of the month prior to
the publish month.
The day came for the ride, and fortunately the weather was perfect. After a nice breakfast we made our way to Olathe and found the park where the ride was held. The long
distance riders were long gone, but there were a few people I knew volunteering. We
met the other riders for the 21 mile route, and soon we were off.
I have to say that it was, at times, a painfully slow ride for me. My competitive nature
was gladly put aside for the day. Spending time with my daughter, doing something together was the fulfillment. Was I successful in planting a seed that would nurture into a
love of biking? I’m not sure. Will she remember this day when she’s older? I hope so. Will it be a day that I’ll
never forget? I know it will.
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Lone Star Century Ride a Success!
Below are just a few of the comments we received from participants...
“Loved the ride!!!”
“sags were up and running, everyone was super friendly and
all had food/water”
“course was well marked”
“The post-ride lunch was great!”
“The best organized ride I’ve ever done in KC.”
“It was just perfect. Everything was great; Weather, roads,
organization. A huge A+ for you guys. Bravo.”
“The ride was very well supported with some of the best volunteers
I've come across at any kind of event.”
“the SAGs were very well placed”
“very well planned and executed”
“I really can’t think of anything that I would change.”
A special thanks to all of our volunteers...
John Anderson
Mike Bennett
Darren Brungardt
Bruce Day
Roberta Dierks
Kent Fulton
Kyle Guinn
Rachel Hagemann
Carol Handley
Tom Handley
Holly Johnson
Richard Johnson
Karta Khalsa
Christine Laskero
Gale Logsdon
Drew Marsh
Sarah Mathews
Maggie McCoy
Trish Morin
James Munkirs
James Poulson
Steven Proctor
Ron Puett
Adam Roeser
Karry Rood
Russ Schulz
Robert Sharon
Thomas Staggs
Ted Sullivan
Larry Warkentine
Chuck Wehner
Mitchell Williams
Karen Winterhalter
Debra Wood
Theodore Wuschke
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By: Mark Horn
Racing, racing, racing. For the last three years, I have been a member of the KCBC Racing Team, and
riding my bike has been primarily training focused and racing driven. I can count on one hand the number of times I've ridden my bike just for fun, just to ride because I love riding, with no schedule, no set
pace, no training goals.
It was after one of my trips to see my Father in Pittsburg, KS that I half-heartedly told my wife I would
at some point have to ride my bike to Pittsburg and back. I may have said it as a joke, but it really got
me thinking. Why not? It's only 130'ish miles. I'd ridden a couple 200k Brevets, which are pretty much
the same distance. I've done multiple centuries. Why couldn't I do it back to back?
2012 Officers:
President
I needed to do a little research to see what my road options were. If I were going to do this, I would
need to try and take the most direct route. The roads get pretty disconnected south of Louisburg, KS.
There are various strip pits, wildlife sanctuaries, creeks, lakes and other obstacles in that area. I quickly
figured out that in order to keep the route as short as possible, I would have to ride a good amount of
gravel roads. I wasn't sure just how much gravel I would encounter, but I knew it would be plenty. I
made inquiries with several people, whose advice I trust, about what tires would be best for this potential journey. Mark Rainey, sold me a set of Continental Travel Contact tires that I mounted on my
recently acquired geared CX bike. It was now just a matter of finding a hole in my schedule, and praying that the weather would be favorable.
Michael Ruder
Vice President
Steve Talbot
Secretary
Wendy Biggerstaff
Recording Secretary
Elise Hickman
Treasurer
Ron Puett
2012 Board:
Kent Fulton
Richard Johnson
Mitchell Williams
Dana Meier
*Visit our web site for contact
information.
At the beginning of March, my schedule, like most active people with kids, didn't have a lot of openings. But when the weather forecast showed temps in the high 50's combined with a WNW wind at 20
mph on Sunday, followed by temps in the high 60's and a S wind at 30 mph on Tuesday, I knew that I
had to take advantage. I didn't have anything big on the schedule at work the next couple days. The
kids didn't have any basketball games on Sunday, or any activities early in the week. My wife's schedule was open too, and my Dad could actually use a little help on the farm tackling a few chores. The
bike was ready. I was naive enough to think I was ready. The winds would provide me with a good
push both ways, and the temperatures would allow me to not have to wear and carry too much extra
gear, yet not be so hot that fluids would be a concern. So, I decided to pull the trigger. I packed my
backpack with extra tubes, a tire, tools, pump, water bladder, nutrition, lights, and a change of clothes.
The morning of Sunday, March 4th started off a bit chilly. I didn't want to have to dress for the morning temps, only to have to shed all the extra layers within a couple hours. So, I decided to shorten my
south trip to about 90 miles, and asked my wife to drop me off south of Louisburg, KS at 69 Highway
and 359th Street. The temperatures by then had become much more reasonable, so some arm warmers and a base layer was all I needed. After unloading my bike from the car, donning all of my gear,
saying my goodbyes and I Love You’s, I was off.
It felt great to be on my bike, heading toward a destination, but unsure of how I was going to get
there, how long it would take, and what I was going to encounter. I had plotted a course that I would
attempt to follow, but mapping software is not always accurate, and definitely not when it comes to
very rural areas. I knew that if I kept heading South, I would eventually get there. It was very peaceful
on those back roads. I didn't see very many people at all, either on the roads or at the occasional
house.
I found my first taste of gravel directly behind the LaCynge sign on the top of the hill across from the
power plant. It was a doozy. This gravel was big, and very loose, and on a downhill section. I just held
on and tried to stay upright. I got to the bottom of the hill, and the gravel got a bit smaller and more
packed. Within a couple of miles, my body got used to the jarring of the gravel ride. I got comfortable
on the bike, found a gear and cadence that was efficient, and just rode.
But, just as I had expected, the roads got a bit confusing as I entered the Marais des Cygnes Waterfowl
and Wildlife Area. They twisted and turned. They went through wooded areas, along creeks and beside
farm fields. I was enjoying the scenery and the peacefulness of it, and ended up making a couple navigation mistakes around the town of Boicort, eventually finding myself several miles off course. I had to
resort to using my phone and GPS to determine my location and find the best route back to where I
needed to be.
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The WNW winds weren't as helpful as I had hoped. I was fighting cross winds a lot. By the end of the trip, I’d ridden 86 miles in 5 hours
and 5 minutes. I was pretty shot. The last 4 or 5 miles I had to get up off the saddle several times to give my butt a rest. My back and
shoulders were very sore, and I started to wonder if this was such a good idea. How in the world would I make it all the way back home?
Hopefully, 36 hours off the bike will be enough to rest and rejuvenate my legs, back, and butt.
I started my return trip at around 8:30am Tuesday morning. I didn't feel overly rested or fresh, but the weather was definitely in my favor, so I was excited about what the day would hold. My Dad tried to talk me into letting him drive me home, but I wasn't interested. I
wanted to complete this journey.
It didn't take long until my body loosened up and I started feeling good. I was cruising with the 30+ mph wind at my back. I made the
occasional stop at points of interest and took pictures of my bike, which I then posted on Facebook so that my friends and family could
track my progress.
I succeeded in following my original directions and made it around the confusing section of roads that tripped me up on my ride south. I
had only plotted a route south of 359th Street, assuming that if I headed east on 359th; I’d find Metcalf and then be home free. I turned
on Metcalf and went north, only to discover that the road disappears into Louisburg-Middle Creek Lake. It was only a couple hundred
yards of water to the continuation of Metcalf on the other side, but I decided not to attempt a swim with my bike. I did give it some serious thought, however. I turned around and had to backtrack into the wind and find a way around. It didn’t add too many miles, and it
gave me a good chuckle. I know I’ll never make that mistake again.
When I finally made it to Louisburg, I stopped at the Sonic to get something to eat and drink. They were advertising their new Sweet Potato Tater Tots at that time, and I’d wanted to give them a try. The Tater Tots were not as good as I had dreamed. But the Cherry Limeade and ice water hit the spot.
The rest of the trip was for the most part, uneventful. I’d ridden all of these roads north of Louisburg many, many times before. My body
was holding up remarkably well. My legs actually felt great. And when I finally pulled into my driveway, I felt like I could have easily ridden another couple hours or more. I’d just completed 128 miles in 6 hours and 1 minute. With a mix of gravel and pavement, I’d averaged 21.2mph. Wow!
I had an absolute blast on this adventure. I got to see a lot of country that I normally blow past on the highway. I was able to re-discover
the joy of just riding my bike, without training or racing. I learned to ride gravel without fear, and as crazy as it may sound, I actually enjoy it. I now know that I can truly ride my bike anywhere. I plan on making this trip again, and hopefully other trips into unfamiliar areas
with only a final destination in mind. I encourage you to give it a try. Get out and get lost. You may just find yourself.
Cider Mill Century
By: Maury Brown
The Cider Mill Century ride has in recent years been the former Johnson County Bicycle Club's premier annual ride. This mid-summer extravaganza is a huge production that usually attracts over 400
riders. Unlike lesser rides, the Cider Mill Century features mementos commemorating the event (in
the past riders have received socks or pint glasses) and a lunch is served at the end of the ride. The
full 100 mile route takes riders through Hillsdale, Payola, Osawatomie, and La Cygne. Several shorter
route options are also available and all routes start and finish at the Louisburg Cider Mill, just west
of Louisburg. The Louisburg Cider Mill itself is a destination: be sure to venture inside and partake of the excellent cider and doughnuts sold
there.
Overall, the Cider Mill Century route itself is not particularly challenging. There are plenty of relatively flat sections and while there are hills
of course, they are not particularly steep or difficult. As the ride is a big loop, riders will likely contend with a variety of wind conditions
throughout the ride.
What can make this ride a real challenge is the mid-day heat that is common at this time of year. In fact in 2008, the heat conditions on this
event were compared by some to the notorious Hotter'N Hell Hundred ride in Wichita Falls, Texas. The ride is typically hot, but usually not
that hot! Fortunately the seven SAG stops along the route (riders go by one of them twice) are well-spaced and stocked with ice water, Gatorade, and plenty of refreshments. Many of the SAG stops are at parks with trees and shelters where riders can cool off in the shade, and at
least one of the last SAGs on the route features towels soaked in ice water - a very effective way to cool off in a hurry. The heat is part of this
event and for me, surviving it is part of the challenge that makes this ride fun and unique. I have ridden the Cider Mill ride twice: in 2008 and
in 2010, both times riding the full century on a tandem with my son, and we're looking forward to riding it again this year. The Cider Mill
Century is always one of the best local rides of the year and you won't want to miss it!
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KCBC June Race Report
Put Together By: Mark Horn
Olsburg RR - KS State Category Championship
Saturday, June 2
He did it again! Our own Dan "Danimal" Schaeffer won the KS State Category Championship. Last year, he did
it as a Cat 5 at the Arma RR. This year, he did it as a Cat 4 at the hillier and harder Olsburg RR. Congratulations Dan.
The KCBC Team showed up with numbers on Saturday. There were 6 of us in the Cat 4 field of 27. We definitely had the largest team in the peloton, We placed three in the top 10 and 5 in the field sprint.
Dan Schaeffer is now a marked man. The peloton will certainly keep an eye on his location, but whether they
will be able to hang with him on a sprint—I doubt it.
Kyle Guinn showed that he can climb, and will be watched by others from now on. Kyle is continuing to get
stronger.
Tyler Steele, always known to be a force on the climbs, displayed his increased strength and was there at the
end battling for position.
Bret Burgess was chomping at the bit to get off the front and show his TT power. A little more hill work, and
Bret will be a Break Away threat.
Mark Horn, after an attack on a downhill, worked up front to keep the pace high.
Michael Ruder rode a strong race, working up front and guiding the rest of the team. Michael got caught
behind some slower riders on the last KOM as the peloton surged, and lost contact. But not one to give up,
he TT'd his way to the finish.
Overall, it was a very impressive performance from everyone. Each Team member should be proud of what
they accomplished as individuals, and even more proud of what the Team did as a whole. KCBC Racing
earned a great deal of respect from the other racers for how we handle ourselves before, during and after a
race.
Brevets (Ultra Cycling)
David Mathews, International Man of Mystery, earned his RUSA Super Randonneur medal for the 3rd consecutive year. The medal is awarded to riders that finish a complete brevet series (200k, 300k, 400k, and
600k).
While brevets are not actually races, they are timed events recognized to be somewhat challenging and require a certain level of training.
For those of you who are metric system challenged, the above distances are (124.3 miles, 186.4 miles, 248.5
miles, 372.8 miles).
David’s recent finishes are as follows:
4/7/12 - 300 k, Oak Grove to Fayette, MO (16 hr 55 min)
4/14/12 - 200k, Ames, Madrid, Ogden, IA, (8 hr 14 min)
5/12/12 - 600 k, KC, Emporia, Junction City, KS (36 hr 20 min)
6/9/12 - 400k, Ames to Audubon, IA (23 hr 45 min)
If you have a burning desire to ride for over 8 hours, check out http://www.kcbrevets.blogspot.com/
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Tour of Galena
Saturday & Sunday, June 9-10
Our Regional Racing Ambassador, Glenn Eyler traveled to Galena, IL to compete for the Tour of Galena Omnium.
Glenn showed well and placed 9th in the TT, 7th in the Road Race, and 6th in the Crit, earning himself a 6th place overall in the
M50+ Omnium.
Here is Glenn's Race Report:
A super weekend. Felt great. Held back a bit too much in TT. Knew the RR was going to be brutal and it was, plus lost time in TT
due to crashed rider in front of me. Was only 4 points out of 3rd overall.
Was in the sprint in every stage. Team Mack is almost impossible to come around when they train it up!!!!
Super Super Hilly courses. Mini mountains (the area is part of the Drift Less Region left alone from the Glaciers that flattened
most of the Midwest). They have downhill Ski resorts in the area.
Not a deep field but a very very strong field of all Cat 1 or Cat 2. My confidence in myself is back, and my training is going were I
want it. I will be ready for July, August, and September, like I planned. Was getting nervous about that.
Galena is such a great place to visit and ride going back, super support from race crew and the Police and Sheriffs.
Glenn
Way to go Glenn, and thank you for representing KCBC Racing at these out of town events.
Tulsa Tough
Saturday & Sunday, June 9-10
Three KCBC Racing members traveled to Tulsa to check out the competition at the Tulsa Tough Criterium. Kyle Guinn, Mark
Horn, and Tyler Steele lined up in the Cat 4 races on both Saturday in the downtown Brady District, and on Sunday at the Cry
Baby Hill Riverfront course.
The Saturday race downtown was fast, with 6 corners and a long straight to the finish line. It definitely suited the powerhouse
racers. Crashes were frequent. The wind was strong. The heat was high, and the competition was top notch. With a field of
100+, it was elbow to elbow for 50 minutes. The KCBC boys managed to steer clear of the crashes, but Tyler got caught behind
one, lost the lead pack, suffered in the wind by himself, and eventually got pulled. Mark pulled his regular stunt and went off
the front halfway through, only to run out of gas and get absorbed back into the pack. But, after a few laps of recovery he was
able to move into position to be within reach during the field sprint. Kyle sat in and rode the wild beast that was the peloton,
moving around to stay out of trouble, and stay connected.
Sunday was a completely different story. The infamous Cry Baby Hill was made for the climbers, or at least for the guys who
can truly suffer. The rowdy bunches of spectators on the hill gave the feeling of a Tour de France climb. Then there was the
fast, off-camber turn onto the straightaway that claimed more than its fair share of casualties. Again, the race was fast, hot,
and filled with big, bad men. Ironically, the race was won by a 15 year old from Grandview, MO.
The KCBC Racing Team lined up on the front, and were the first ones to hit the hill. The Orange Guys, as a 4 year old Tulsa bicycle racing fan called us, were a dominant force the first half of the race. Mark Horn again went off the front, working with the
eventual winner. Tyler and Kyle got caught up in and behind a crash on the hill, causing Tyler to have to go to the pits and a
handlebar adjustment, and Kyle to briefly lose contact. Mark, after falling back into the pack, helped to pull Tyler back out of
the pit area. Tyler and Kyle were in the second group going into the last turn of the last lap when Tyler clipped his pedal on the
pavement and sent him sliding. Kyle continued to finish at the front of the chase group. Mark worked by himself, slowly picking
riders off, finishing at the back of the lead lap.
Tulsa Tough is not just a catchy name. The courses, and the competition are TOUGH! It’s definitely an event that should be on
the yearly calendar. It's a blast.
Saturday: (104 competitors)
Mark Horn - 22
Kyle Guinn - 51
Tyler Steele - 71
Sunday: (98 competitors)
Kyle Guinn - 26
Mark Horn - 37
Tyler Steele – DNF
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Kansas State Time Trial Championship
Saturday, June 16
Walnut, KS—A little burg in the middle of nowhere, some 100 miles south of Kansas City. Every
year, about this time, cyclists descend upon the town to race on the smooth roads of the "L"
shaped course. With 10k, 20k and 40k distances for the different age groups, and a group of citizens and volunteers that embrace the event, it was well worth the drive to compete there.
Our own Dan Schaeffer, sitting second place in the KBAR points competition, decided to throw
down the gauntlet and let the first place guy know that it's "Game On". Accompanied by the usual
suspects Kyle Guinn and Mark Horn, KCBC Racing fielded three Cat 4 entries, a quarter of the Cat
4 competitors. While we didn't come away with the Category Championship, we did manage to
serve notice to the TT scene that KCBC can and will compete in any discipline.
Storms threatened early, but they cleared out and it heated up and the wind was howling out of
the South. Not much elevation gain, but not flat either. Challenging conditions, especially on a TT
bike with deep-dish wheels.
Most of the other racers were decked out in full Time Trial gear and equipment. There were lots
and lots of TT bikes, disc wheels, aero helmets, skin suits, shoe covers, etc. Dan was styling on
somebody's TT rig with big boy wheels and an aero helmet. Kyle and Mark were on road bikes,
with road helmets, Eddie Merckx style.
The main goal of the day was to put time on the guy in 1st place in the KBAR points. Dan did beat
him today, but only by one position, so not a huge gain in the point’s competition. But, between
the three KCBC Team members, we earned 68 points for the KBAT. Not too shabby.
40k
Dan Schaeffer – 5th (1:02:55)
Mark Horn – 7th (1:03:05)
Kyle Guinn – 10th (1:03:40)
Kansas City Corporate Challenge
Sunday, Jun 17
While most club members were enjoying the City of Fountains Bicycle Tour, a few were seen out
at Shawnee Mission Park Lake participating in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge Triathlon.
Race team member, David Mathews, completed the 500m swim, 9 mile bike, and 2.4 mile run in 1
hour 3 min and 50 seconds. He finished 14 out of 42 in the Men 50+ category.
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