Boss Cross 1 and 2 Location and Course Status

All - for some reason, E.H. Young Park in Riverside MO is not showing up in Google Maps and y'all can't get directions. No worries. Here's a map:


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Note that the race is in the park next to the Argosy Casino. If you need more info, feel free to email me.

Now... the course. It's going to be tough, kids. Not balls in yer throat like you're climbing the Angliru like Manion's last week, which was an awesome race by the way. But, this race is for the strong men. Or the rider who is good at running and transitional racing. It's pretty flat, yeah. There's lots of pavement, yeah. But, there's sand (twice), fast barriers (start practicing more!) where I think the race could be won, really, and there's some nasty hills (two or three). The hard men can tear it up on the wide open flats, but the guys who can ride sideways, corner well, and get on and off the bike fast can likely have an advantage... I don't know, but that's what I'm thinking. See you Saturday! and Sunday!

MORE BIG NEWS and BCCX 2010 Flyer

All,

First, let's get it out of the way, KC Cup is an awesome race. I'm stoked that it's the event that kicks off the season. The Series 60 and Team 360 go over the top to make sure we racers have a bitchin time. Yeah, the last two years, my race has been super crappy - I think 5 rolled tires between the two. Oh well, I guess I need to work on my bikes more often. The course is super cool, I love the single track... Several Belgian Superprestige races have single track/woods sections where the course designers put pads around trees that are in the middle of the course. Think about that for a second. Anway, the cross season is officially here. Awesome. I'm looking forward to Manion's.

NEXT, We will not be racing at English Landing in October. Parkville RiverFest is that weekend and the throngs of people in E.L. Park will be in our way. Soooo, we are moving the freakshow to E.H. Young Park in Riverside, MO. You know the place, De Stad used to put on great races there. Hopefully we can meet or exceed their high bar of excellence. E.H. Young is a great place, it's hillier (even if it's by just a bit), so we'll get some variation that we didn't get at Parkville. But, don't be alarmed, if it's up to us, we will be returning to Parkville later this year, or in 2011.... It's mandatory.

Other news re: the races will be posted later this week. Let's just say that we've got some great prizes lined up. Super sponsors this year who have really went out of their way to make our series, and your season successful!

Flyer:

Bc10 1,2,3 Flyer

OH!! by the way, as always, you can pre-register at www.sportsbaseonline.com

Preregistrants will get some sweet swag!

Boss Cross 2010 - SCHEDULE AND UPDATES

Dudes! It's been a while since we've communicated and now that it's almost cross season (getting those intervals in??) we feel it's time to let you in on the goings on at Boss Cross. First we've got tons of new sponsors that we'll be presenting in the next few days, and tons of new swag to give out at the races... But most importantly, here are the dates and venues for KC's longest running cyclocross series!

Note that we are modifying our categories and start times to be more aligned with the rest of the local calendar so that way you always know when you race.... this is a good idea for everyone. It allows racers to avoid modifying their race day schedule and allows bigger fields for everybody's enjoyment.

Now without further ado:

English Landing Cyclocross Classic - October 2&3 - English Landing Park, Parkville MO.
You know the park, it's bitchin. You know the weekend, it's not as easy as it seems. This year we're not up against Octoginta so you time trial guys can race this year!!

Saturday, October 30 - Barry-Platte Park, Kansas City, MO
This is a great addition to the Boss Cross venue arsenal. Hilly, sandy, lots of lines. The day before Halloween, so get your best costumes out... word on the street is a special prize is in the works...

Saturday, December 4, Missouri State Cyclocross Championships - Venue TBA
We are very proud to be able to bring the State Champs to the West Side under our umbrella this year. We've been working toward this since 1999, and it's great to make it happen! We are working securing a super special venue for the ultimate race of the year and we'll fill you in when it happens.

11:00 Masters 40+, 50+, 60+ (45 minutes, $25 entry, 1, 2, 3 merch/medals per category)
11:00 Women open (45 minutes, $25 entry, $100 4 deep (40, 30, 20, 10)
12:00 Women 4 (30 minutes, $25 entry, 3 deep merch/medals)
12:00 Women 40+ (30 minutes, $25 entry, 3 deep merch/medals)
12:00 Junior (30 minutes, $10 entry, 3 deep merch/medals)
1:00 Men 4 (40 minutes, $25 entry, 3 deep merch/medals)
1:00 Men 4, 40+ (40 minutes, $25 entry, 3 deep merch/medals)
1:00 Single Speed (40 minutes, $25 entry, 3 deep merch/medals)
2:00 Cat 3 (60 minutes, $25 entry, $200 5 deep (60, 50, 40, 30, 20)
2:00 Open Men (60 minutes, $25 entry, $250 5 deep (75, 60, 50, 40, 25)

Series Package Pricing: $80 - save $20!!

Also, get some special swag for online registration: www.sportsbaseonline.com

Registration opens at 9:30!

If you're into running without a bike, we will be holding Cross Country running races before every race - Open Category, $10 entry, no fancy timing, Racing starts at 9:00. check with Cycle City (816) 587-8181 with questions...

The flyer for the races is coming this afternoon, as always email either Joe Fox (cyclecitykc@yahoo.com) or Jeremy Haynes (jhaynes74@gmail.com) with any questions or comments.

Check y'all later

BC 4 and Final Series Standing

I want to start out with a great big THANK YOU to everyone who made this season a great success!!! We had 4 absolutely great races, thanks mostly in part to you, the racers! It's been great to see the feedback and responses we have received after each race as we continue to impress new and seasoned racers with our courses. We may not have a flashy podium ceremony, but you are guaranteed to feel welcome at every Boss Cross event, and you are guaranteed to race on the best course out there.
2010 will promise to be an even better year. Once again we will have 4 killer races, bigger and better prize lists, and more fun than one should be allowed to have.
The series points have been tallied and results are in (thanks to microsoft excel). There were some really close battles for the title, and Saturday's race was the deciding factor in several categories. Remember, as our sport continues to grow, and as each of you continue to improve, it is your duty as a racer to race your respective category and strive to improve. If you won your category series in 2009, you can guarantee that you will not be starting a race in 2010 in that same category (unless you are one of those old masters). 4s will become 3s and 3s will become 2s. That's how bike racing works. Consider yourself called out now!

2009 Boss Cross Series Winners
Junior: Aaron Robertson, Cycle City Racing
Women 4: Kay Lehman, SKC Racing
Women Open: Kathryn Mueller, KCOI/Boulevard
Single Speed: Steve Songer, 360 Racing
Cat 1/2: Shad Shreiner, 360 Racing
Cat 3/4: Robert Shultz, SKC Racing
Cat 4: Tyler Shumacher, KCOI/Boulevard
Cat 4, 35+ B: Craig Hoppe, Shore Sports
Masters 35+: Josh Taylor, 360 Racing
Masters 45+: Tie: Andy Lucas, 360 Racing and Steve Songer, 360 Racing
Masters 55+: Doug Long, 360 Racing

Remember, as Series winners, not only do you get the fame and glory for the next 10 months, but you will also race for free for the entire 2010 Boss Cross Series! You will be put on "the list" for all 4 races, but that means you will also be racing in your respective category!
Once I can figure out these fancy computer thingies then I will post the entire excel file of the series results on here.
As much fun as Jeremy and I have putting on these races, and as relaxed as we like to keep the atmosphere, remember that we are doing this for you. Every promoter will tell you the same thing. In order to continue to improve upon what we do, I am asking for your opinions on how we do, what you like, and what you think we can improve. We want these races to be enjoyable, fun, and challenging. I think we do a damn good job at each of those, but of course I'm a little biased, so please, if you have something to say, then now is the time. Drop me a line at joe@cyclecitykc.com, leave a comment here, or better yet come see me at the shop.
I think Saturday was a great way to end my season as a promoter, and I hope to have a few more good races as a racer.
Here's a quote to brighten your day...I know it did mine.
"Great job on Saturday. That was, hands down, the most enjoyable and challenging course we've had all year. You and Jeremy do such an amazing job of putting things together...the bar has been raised again!"
Until next year.

Parking!!!

Hey,
With this saturdays race being held within a neighborhood setting, we are going to park at Barry School on Platte Purchase Rd. This is 1 block east of Barry Platte Park which is on Old Stagecoach Rd. There is a sidewalk directly from the South parking lot of the school to the park. Please be respectful of the neighbors and of Platte County Parks and do not park along Old Stagecoach Rd. If you have any questions please ask or call Jeremy (816-695-8608) or Joe (816-820-0366).
Thanks!

BC4 Barry Platte Park 12/5!

It's that time again. Thanksgiving is over. We're all 5 pounds heavier than we were this time last week, and it's time to start thinking cross again. With only 4 more races on the local calendar we have to make each one count.

Boss Cross #4, the finale, is this Saturday 12/5 at Barry Platte Park. It's a killer venue that offers everything you want from a good cross course. Sand, rolling hills, lots of fast grass, some off camber descents, and some great paved sections. The park is really easy to get to. Take 1-69 north to the Barry Rd. Exit. Turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Old Stagecoach Rd. (signs pointing you toward park). The park is 2 blocks up on your left. Parking will be 1 block farther at Barry School. There is a sidewalk that goes straight to the park.

Registration opens at 9:00!

There are a lot of close races for the series. Remember, series winners will race for free in 2010!

10:00 A.M. Men 35+, 45+, 55+ 45 min
10:00 A.M. Women Open (1-4) 45 min
11:00 A.M. Men Cat 4 (35+ Beginners)

11:00 A.M. Women Cat 4 30 min
11:00 A.M. Junior 30 min
11:00 A.M. Single Speed (M &W) 30 min
12:00 P.M. Men Cat 4 30 min
1:00 P.M. Men Cat 3/4 45 min
2:00 P.M. Men Cat 1/2/3 60 min

BC3 in the books!

Thanks everyone for a great event yesterday. The weather was perfect, the racing was great, and the food was even good. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves on a very difficult course. Each season we need one course that wakes us up, and I think this was that race. The hills and technical sections played a major part in the results, but with many riders throwing down sub 5:00 minute laps, it couldn't have been that hard!

Race points should be up very soon, and series points are circulating and will be posted soon as well.

Next race is December 5, at a new venue called Barry Platte Park (169 and Barry Rd) on old Stagecoach Rd. Super easy to get to, and less than 10 minutes from downtown. It will offer some really cool features and test us all!

I recovered a couple items at the race:

1 Bike Shack wind vest small (actually from the 10/4 race)

1 set of Bontrager Race Lite wheels (if you know what color they are and what tires are on them they are yours).

Shoot me an email at joe@cyclecitykc.com if either these are yours, or if you have any questions, comments or concerns about the races or anything else we do for that matter.

-Joe