Stage 1 events, parties, rides, and celebrations

Every stage of the Tour of Missouri has many ancillary events--fun rides, galas, celebrations, races, and the like that really turn the Tour of Missouri into a traveling festival. (See a full listing here.)

Here are just a few of the events from Stage 1 in Kansas City:

• Sunday, September 9th, 8AM ride the Route of Champions--take the same route the pro racers will be riding just two days later. Avid bicyclists can enjoy the full 70-mile route but there are novice and family friendly options at 14 and 36 miles as well.
• Monday, September 10th from 6 to 9 p.m., the inaugural Tour of Missouri kicks off with a Team Presentation and Charity Auction Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Country Club Plaza!
• The Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team will appear at the Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City on Monday, September 10th at 5 pm to help raise money for “Headstrong for Jake” and the “Major Taylor Foundation.”
• Volunteer celebration party on the Plaza near the finish line, immediately after the race and awards conclude. (Of course . . . it's only for those who volunteer.)
• Post-race party with the Major Taylor Foundation. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor Foundation of Greater Kansas City. 6-9PM Tuesday, September 11th, 5000 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO.