Kansas City - Stg 7 Circuit - Tour of Missouri 2009

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Stage 1 (Sept 7, 2009)

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Stage 3 (Sept 9, 2009)

Stage 4 (Sept 10, 2009)

Stage 5 (Sept 11, 2009)

Stage 6 (Sept 12, 2009)

Stage 7 (Sept 13, 2009)

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Kansas City - Stg 7 Circuit

Kansas City is excited to host the overall finish for the Tour of Missouri for the first time. A vibrant, cosmopolitan city in the midst of a $5 billion downtown revitalization, Kansas City may surprise you with unexpected discoveries around every corner. Sprinkle in new attractions, great jazz & barbecue and a genuine love of sports, and you’re in for a great time. The Circuit race will take riders past some of the city’s key attractions in the greater Downtown area. Visit the Kansas City Stage 7 Site - Click HERE

Key attractions: National World War I Museum, Crown Center, Union Station, Power & Light District, College Basketball Experience, Arabia Steamboat Museum, City Market, American Jazz Museum, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Country Club Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City Zoo.
For complete Kansas City information go to VisitKC.com

Hotel Information:The Westin Crown Center is the headquarters hotel for Stage 7. The Westin is currently sold out, but the Hyatt Regency Crown Center, just one block from the Start/Finish, has availability and a special $99 rate for Tour of Missouri fans. Reserve your room now.

Support the Tour! Donate as little as $10 and receive exclusive Stage 7 merchandise. Donations will directly support the hard costs of hosting the Tour of Missouri in Kansas City. A portion of your donation may be tax deductible. Contributions are received by the Kansas City Regional Destination Foundation and directed to the Tour of Missouri. www.tourofmissouri-kc.com

Special Events

Thursday, Aug. 28

Warm-Up Party, 7-10 p.m., 500 Wornall Road (SW corner of 50th & Wornall). Join local cyclists for fun, food and drinks—and race day swag! $25 at the door. Hosted by Leib Dodell.

Saturday, Sept. 12

AIDS Bicycle Challenge, Kansas City Power & Light District. Registration begins at 7 a.m. for the 50-/33-/11-mile charity ride through downtown benefiting local AIDS/HIV services and the KC Stage of the Tour of Missouri.

Sunday, Sept. 13

Health and Wellness Expo, noon-6 p.m., Washington Square Park. The expo will include food, beverages, exhibitors, vendors, children’s activities, bike demonstrations and free bike parking. Get a free kid’s bike helmet courtesy of BikeSource, while supplies last.
Sports Fest, noon-6 p.m., Kansas City Power & Light District. Autograph sessions, professional athletes, interactive games, vendors and more. Hosted by the Kansas City Sports Commission.
Kids Ride, 12:30 p.m., Washington Square Park. A free bicycle ride for children along part of the race course. Register at the BikeSource tent in the Health and Wellness Expo at noon.
Neighborhood Viewing Parties, Find neighborhood viewing parties along the race route at several locations including Berkley Riverfront Park, 17th and Summit and the Power & Light District.

Prime Viewing spots

Crown Center/Union Station

With the Start/Finish on Grand Blvd. north of Pershing Rd. and the Health & Wellness Expo in Washington Square Park, this will be the hub of activity. The route heads south on Grand through Crown Center before cutting back down Main to Pershing and past Union Station, providing two viewing opportunities just one block apart.

Penn Valley Park/Liberty Memorial

A natural bowl, lots of wide open spaces and a nice climb up Kessler Road will make this a great viewing spot. As an added bonus, the 217-foot-tall Liberty Memorial provides a scenic backdrop. Look for a King of the Mountain line at the top of the hill.

Summit Street/Westside

The street lives up to its name with a serious climb leading to a King of the Mountain line at the top near 17^th Street. Expect a festive atmosphere as the Mexican-American community of the West Side neighborhood should provide one of the most spirited crowds of the day.

Sprint Center/Power & Light District

After a $5 billion renaissance, Downtown KC is ready for its close up. The route will pass Sprint Center and wind through the new eight-block Power & Light District, which features more than 40 bars and restaurants. Look for a Sprint Line on Grand Blvd. between 13^th & 14^th streets.

Berkley Riverfront Park/ River Market

Nestled along the Missouri River, this historic neighborhood is known for brick buildings, loft apartments and a bustling farmers’ market at the 150-year-old City Market. Riders will head north through Berkley Park, which runs along the river. Look for a neighborhood viewing party here.

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