Kansas City Cross Season Begins

2008 De Stad Cyclocross Van Kansas Series presented by Paceline Products

The Kansas City cyclocross season opens this weekend with the Diamond Blackfan Cyclocross Challenge presented by Perceptive Software . "Our first event is a great opportunity to not only kick off the cyclocross season in style, but to also raise money and awareness for a much needed cause - The Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation," says series director Chris Locke

Our first event will also be a first for the City of Lenexa and will highlight what Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park has to offer. Co-race director Tige Lamb has designed a 1.8 mile course that offers, pavement, sand, steep run-ups, flowing corners and more fun than any one person can handle. Festivities begin at 9 a.m with registration opening and the coffee brewing. New for the 2008 season is the addition of the Category 4 (Beginner) Masters 35+/45+ classes. If you have ever thought about trying your hand at this crazy, exciting, friendly sport, this is a great class for it. Check out one of the other 13 classes offered at www.kansascitycross.com. There is a class for you!

With over $15,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded and custom series awards, the De Stad Cyclocross Van Kansas Series presented by Paceline Products will be the Midwest's premier cyclocross race series. The six event series begins on September 28th and ends with the De Stad Cross Cup/Kansas State Cyclocross Championships on November 16th. As in previous years, a point's competition is being offered for all classes with the top finisher in each class receiving paid entry fees into all 2009 De Stad Cyclocross Van Kansas series events. For series rules, results, flyers, directions, registration, classes and start times visit the De Stad Series website at www.kansascitycross.com

Pre-register at SportsBaseOnline to be entered to win some great prizes including a free Giant frameset, crankbrothers pedals, tools, tires and more.

In an effort to keep the cost of competion down, we have kept our entry fee at $20.00 for Beginner's and Master's classes. All cash payout classes will be $25.00. To help grow the sport and with help from the KCA, we have lowered the entry fee to only $5.00 for all beginner women.