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After taking a bit of a winter hiatus, the monthly BBQ rides are back in full force. A few things have changed this time around, all the rides will be held the LAST Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. We’ll be meeting at the Westport High track (located just south of 39th and Locust), instead of Sunfresh. Since the Star Track events are held the rest of the Wednesdays in the month, we decided to stay consistent and meet there as well.

This month we’ll be heading to Smokestack off 89th and Wornall. Please remember, veggies are more than welcome on this ride, you won’t be the only one! Plus why the rest of us debate the ribs, you can still chime in on the sauces. Hope to see y’all on the 27th of April.

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Every Wednesday except the last Wednesday of the month, BBG KCMO will be hosting single speed, free or fixed, races at Westport High School Track. Free to enter, prizes for the fastest one to complete 20 laps. Come out and give it a go. Starts around 6:30. Even if you aren’t down to race, bring a brew, trick, or just chill fun times to be had by all.

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Happy Friday, y’all! Can I get a ROCK CHALK??!?!?!?! Quick shout out to by boys in crimson and blue, good luck tonight Jayhawks!

Morris Twins

Since March Morris Madness is in a full swing, I will regrettably be missing out on Critical Mass tonight. Meeting at Sunfresh Market most likely leaving around 7. After you ride to the river, come back up the hill for KCSprints at Buzzard Beach! Pedal 500 meters as fast you can, if you don’t puke you aren’t trying hard enough!

Me @ last KCSprints @ Buzzard

Tomorrow night is the first Battle of Roanoke series sponsored by the BBG! We’ll be starting at where the cobblestone road ends in Roanoke Park racing down to the BLVD. ::Hopefully we don’t get that 1-3 inches of snow, I saw predicted:: Compete head to head with your sickest ride for BRAGGIN’ RIGHTS, PRIZES and also a chance to win a “WILDCARD” to use for the upcoming BATTLECAT 2 Oct 1st* 2011!!! Only $5 dollars to race!

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Hopefully I see you kids out at one or more of these events! Despite the cold front, spring is just around the corner!!

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Despite this being a girls only cycle site, one of my boys got props over on Unknown Bicycle Blog. The ex-spirit leader in me needs to be the cheerleader for BBG and post this photos.

photo credit: Matt Urlaub

photo credit: Matt Urlaub

GOOD WORK, CHRISTIAN. All they BBG boys have been super supportive in me working on tricks and developing as FGFS rider in general. Can’t wait to get/build my new bike, so I’ll have more freedom to work on thrashin’ with them!  Since I’m in the market for a new frame, I’ve been doing some research, but I loved input. What looks good to y’all out there?

Stage 3 of the KC Street Cred series! Meet at E 4th and Campbell in Little Italy.  Registration starts at 2:30 pm, race begins at 3:00 pm. 5 greenbacks to race. Be prepared to race around in circles for 25+ minutes. David J is leading the pack! I’m hoping he takes it all, BBG! Click here to see the updated leaderboard. After party will be at Pot Pie, $1 PBRs & $5 pies!

Check out this absolutely stunning video of Copenhagen’s cycling life. All I can say is I can’t wait to visit this dreamland some day.

Enough with the trash talk, if you think you have what it takes to earn KC Street Cred come out and race every Saturday in Feburary! Registration at 2:30 pm, race at 3! There will be cash prizes for top women at EVERY STAGE, so come out and race ladies!!! First race is the KC Crusade! $5 to race. Meet at Volker Velowerx @ 18th & Wyandotte.

Tomorrow NIGHT!!! Come pedal and enjoy what Kansas City is known for…JAZZ AND BBQ!

Tomorrow nite will be the first monthly Jazz ride, due to the snowy conditions, this ride will be in conjunction with the BBQ ride. We’re leaving from Sunfresh Market [4001 Mill Street] at 6:45 pm. Our first stop will be the Gates BBQ off 12th and Brooklyn then we’ll head to 18th and Vine. There’s a free jam at The Blue Room, located in the American Jazz Museum [1616 East 18th Street], lead by Hermon Merhari from 7-11pm. Hopefully I’ll see you cats there! KCM<3!!

****According to weather.com, it’s suppose to possibly flurry and be in the mid twenties. PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY!****

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Despite December being the busiest month ever, I hope y’all can come out on Thursday [12/16] for this month’s installment of bikes, bbq, and good times [BBG]. I’ve never eaten at Woodyard’s, but my friend Dustin has been pestering about this joint since I started this ride. Plus I’ve heard from a few other trusted ‘q aficionados this place is boss, applesauce.

burnt end chili

We’ll be meeting in the Sunfresh Market parking lot [4001 Mill Street KC, MO]  at 6:00 PM riding to Woodyard [3001 Merriam Lane KCK]. The route is about 4.5/5 miles. Since it’s suppose to be in the high thirties, y’all should probably come ride before it snows again. [ugh!] That being said, due to the weather conditions we will be leaving from Sunfresh at 6:15!!! If you run on Midtown time pretend that 6:00 PM reads 5:00/5:30 PM, dig?!

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See you folks on Thursday!

Caitlin

Don’t let this gorgeous fifty degree weather fool you, Kansas City, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. In order to help St. Peter’s stock their food bank for the holiday season, the annual Cranksgiving Alleycat is this weekend. It doesn’t cost anything to race, but bring money or food stamps to purchase non-perishable items at a variety of metro grocery stores. Meet at the Anita Gorman Discovery Center [4750 Troost Ave] around 12:30 on Sunday [11/21].

Here’s more info from the organizer, Jeff Perry.

“Show up around 12:30 pm. You’ll sign a waiver, get a spoke card and a manifest and an envelope. The manifest will have your shopping list and the list of stores to hit. The farthest store is about 10 miles away by bike.

You have 2 hours to ride and shop. Put each receipt in the envelope and turn that in to the Knights at the finish, along with the food and other items purchased.. There will be a keg supplied by New Belgium Brewing and chili supplied for most dietary persuasions by the Knights.”

There will be awards for Heaviest Load, Highest Cost Load, and Best Dressed Shopper! Come race and give back to those in need during this holiday season!

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