1st Ride in Flora, MS

Date: Saturday April 2, 2011
Location: Train Depot, Downtown Flora, MS (Intersection of Hwy 22 & Railroad Dr.)
Registration Time: 7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Support: 3 Rest Stops with Hydration and Nutrition
Distances: 25 miles or 53 miles
Cost: FREE to JMC members. $15 for non-members
Optional Lunch: Fresh Pizza $5

Please be sure and register so you will be covered by JMC insurance. Also, please check in when you finish so we are sure everyone gets back safely.

Saturday is going to be sunny and mild temperatures and will be a perfect day for the ride. (according to the meteorologists who are ALWAYS correct J )

LAMBRA District Criterium Championship

Rhino Rhenovators Contraband Days Criterium Championship

On Sunday, May 1, 2011 Rhino Racing will be hosting the LAMBRA District Criterium Championship in downtown Lake Charles, LA. The races are co-sponsored by Midsouth Masters. There will be a $3000 prize purse plus primes as well as double series points.

Visit our website and view the race flyer: http://www.rhinoracingteam.com/

Online registration is open and you can pre-register here: https://www.usacycling.org/myusac/index.php?pagename=registration&eventid=1348&year=2011 until Friday, April 29 at midnight. Race day registration will also be available beginning at 7:00 am on race day up to 30 minutes before the start of each race.

The races are being held in conjunction with the annual Lake Charles Contraband Days Festival. They are going to get plenty of regional advertising and part of the race course is on the Lake Charles Civic Center property where the festival is held so expect there to be lots of spectators. The balcony and steps in front of the Civic Center will be a great place to watch the races.

If you have never been to Contraband Days, it is one of the largest festivals in the state and this is its 54th year. You may be interested in bringing your family to enjoy some of the other events at the festival as well. You can learn more here: http://contrabanddays.com/

One event in particular we recommend is the Tour Lafitte Bicycle Ride on Saturday, April 30. It is the 21st year for this charity ride that attracts approximately 500 hundred participants annually. Details can be found here: http://tourlafitte.com/

The Howard Johnson Hotel located at 825 Broad Street will have rooms at a discounted rate. Just mention you are with the bike race. The phone number is 337-436-4311. It's located just a few blocks east of the race course.

We are looking forward to seeing all of you.

Let me know if you have any questions. You can reach me at 337-912-3728

Thanks,

Steve David

The American Diabetes Association's Louisiana Tour de Cure

The American Diabetes Association's Louisiana Tour de Cure

Sunday, May. 22, 2011

21490 Koop Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471

Local Phone: (504) 889-0278 EXT. 6072
Toll Free U.S.: 888-DIABETES
Fax: (504) 457-4562

E-mail: www.diabetes.org/tour
Website: http://www.diabetes.org/tour

Tour de Cure is a series of cycling events held in 40 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Whether participants choose to ride the specially designed family-friendly 10 mile route or the more challenging routes which include the ever-popular 100-mile route, riders can rest assured they will be supported from start to finish with rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer them on!

The Louisiana Tour de Cure is comprised of a 25, 50, and 100 mile route which feature some of South Louisiana's most beautiful terrain. Each rider will experience the rolling pastures, scenic waterways, and small towns that envelop our great state.
Those who want to make this a family outing can take the Family Fun Route-- one way the ADA shows its commitment to making Tour de Cure an all-inclusive event that truly has something for everyone.

Location: Tammany Trace Headquarters - "The Caboose"
Transportation/Parking: Parking lot and VIP Parking for Top Fundraisers
Hours: 7:30am- 4:00pm
Admission: $150 minimum fundraising
Group Discounts: Contact Event Coordinator
Attendance: 500
No. years event has taken place: 11

http://www.louisiananorthshore.com/events/moreinfo.php?Event_ID=25522

sick, made skills...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6ho1-G6tw&feature=player_embedded

P.S. Here is the website for registration or donations

P.S. Here is the website for registration or donations: http://www.active.com/running/saint-francisville-la/red-bug-hill-challenge-2011

Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina bifida on May 14, 2011

Good Morning,

We would like to invite you to the Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina bifida on May 14, 2011. This event is held in memory of our son Jordy.

The events include bike rides of 60, 40, 20, and 5 miles; a 5K trail run, and a 1-mile fun fun. In additon, everyone has the option of entering the "Red Bug Hill Challenge," a timed event from the bottom to the top of Red Bug Hill.

Like last year, we will have good food, music, and a raffle with many nice items, including a bicycle. In 2010 we raised over $15,000.00 for children in Louisiana with Spina Bifida.

Please join us for a fun day in the beautiful hills of the Felicianas.

Marie and Mike Rourke

NOBC 2-Person Time Trial Results

Results of this morning’s NOBC 2-Person Time Trial have been posted to the NOBC website:

http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/2011/2man_tt_2011_r.htm
____________________
Randall Legeai
New Orleans Bicycle Club
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/
http://nola_racing.blogspot.com/
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."
Mario Andretti

SCRCS Mountain Bike Series

We had 120 mountain bikers for round 1 of the 2011 South Central Regional Championship Series (SCRCS) in Hattiesburg, MS last Sunday. This was a record turnout for any mountain bike race ever held in MS.

Results here:
http://www.scrcs.org/Tuffburg-2011.html

Round 2 will be held in Shreveport, LA on April 17, 2011. More info here:
http://www.scrcs.org/

Locals interested in one of the best trails in MS (even if you just want to ride & not race), check out our club here:
http://www.tricountymtb.org/

Chris Ready

2nd Annual Velo Louisiane Bicycle Festival

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Velo Louisiane Bicycle Festival Weekend. Your participation, and family and friends would be most welcome. The main event in Baton Rouge is Sunday, April 10th, noon to 6 pm, at Perkins Road Community Park. This free, family- friendly festival is hosted by Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS) and the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC). Sunday activities feature a variety of fun competitions, bicycle-related demonstrations, children's activities and contests, displays, raffles, a bike parade, and more!
Velo Louisiane Weekend rolls out April 9th, Saturday morning, with Mayor Holden's Annual Family Fun Ride. Scheduled activities continue at various locations through Saturday evening; and Sunday morning events lead into the main festival at 12:00, noon.

Schedules, locations, and details for Velo Louisiane are listed at: http://velola.org/ [links in Yahoo may need to be copied into your browser]

Last year's festival in Baton Rouge was attended by nearly 1,000 citizens, and helped to publicize important considerations of bicycle safety and motorist awareness while being fun, engaging, and entertaining. Since 2010, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of cyclists on our streets; whether for sport, exercise, or basic transportation. Research indicates the more that people bicycle on our streets and roadways, the safer bicycling becomes. This effect carries over to greater safety for motorists and pedestrians as well.

Press Release for 2nd Annual Velo Louisiane Bicycle Festival Weekend is available at:
http://www.bicyclingbr.blogspot.com/p/velo-louisiane-2011-press-release.html


Larry Reily
festival volunteer

Natchez Trace Century Ride in Ridgeland, MS

http://natchezcenturyride.racesonline.com/

Mayor-President Holden will make a presentation of his proclamation

This Wednesday, March 23, 4 PM, Mayor-President Holden will make a presentation of his proclamation of April as Bicycle Month in East Baton Rouge Parish. Mayor-President Holden's announcement will take place in the Metropolitan Council chambers in the City Government Building, 3rd Floor, east side, 222 St Louis Street, downtown.

We would like to have as many bicyclists present as is possible so come on down and pack the Chamber! The Mayor's presentation will immediately precede the Metropolitan Council meeting and should only take a few minutes.

Be aware that on-going construction of the new Town Square has closed St Louis Street at North Boulevard. The parking garage on St Louis remains accessible from St Louis. Street parking is possible but by no means guaranteed. Be sure to allow enough time to park and get to the Council Chambers by a little before 4 PM,

--
Mark E. Martin
Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets
BRASS
PO Box 19403
Baton Rouge LA 70893-0403
www.brsafestreets.org
markemartin@brsafestreets.org
225.892.3059

Join B.R.A.S.S.!
http://www.brsafestreets.org/joinbrass

[LAMBRA Racing] 2-man TT

http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/2011/2man_tt_2011.htm


- Randy

Belles on Bikes

Ladies,
Belles on Bikes is on the calendar for Saturday April 30th starting from the Mississippi river bluff in downtown Natchez, MS. This women's only recreational ride will take you by antebellum homes and out on the Natchez Trace.

Registration info and more details can be found at http://natchezbike.org/bellesonbikes.htm or on facebook.

Here are a few highlights:
Friday, packet pickup at Natchez Grand Hotel, 6 PM (complimentary Mint Julep)
Saturday, April 30th, 8:30 AM mass start
Well marked and supported routes of 18, 30, 50, 62 miles
Refreshing lunch
Awesome door prizes
Goody bag
Allen Richard
Natchez Bicycle Club

LSU Cycling Team is still in need of volunteers

Hi All:
Just a friendly reminder that the LSU Cycling Team is still in need of volunteers for this weekend's LSU Invitational collegiate race. Below is an outline of positions, places, and times we will need people. The team time trial and criterium races are Saturday in and around Baton Rouge. The road race is Sunday in St. Francisville. The LSU Cycling Team volunteered their time and effort last fall at the Senior Olympics and this past Sunday at Rouge Roubaix.

If you can donate your time, please contact our race director Dustin Drewes, ASAP (contact info below). If you reply to this email, please reply to me only so as not to clutter up the group's inbox.
Thanks again,
Celeste Power
(505) 366-4071


These are the positions that need to be filled for the weekend of our race. Below are all of the positions that we will need to be filled. If you are not racing, it is heavily suggested that you find a spot to fill for volunteering. If you are racing, it would be helpful if you could find someone you know that would be willing to help. Please include what times you can be available to help. For some positions, is ok if you cannot stay for the entire race such as TT registration or crit setup/takedown.

Saturday
Team Time Trial, Iberville at the split. Arrive at 7:00 am, Finished no later than 11.

- Number Caller
- Stager
- (2)Timers
- Upstream number caller
- Registration
- Corner Marshall

Criterium, LSU Campus, Memorial Tower. Arrive at 11:30 am, finished at 5:30.

- (10)Course setup (debris removal, hay bail placement, etc.)
- Announcer (character required)
- Registration
-(3-4) Corner Marshals
- (2-3)Parking assistants
- (2-3)Officials assistants (results, camera operation, etc)
- Spectating
- Course Takedown

Sunday
Road Race, Bains elementary, St. Francisville (Bains). Arrive at 7:00 am, Finished ~1:30pm.

- (5) Lead vehicles/drivers (cars or motorbikes)
- (5) Wheel trucks/drivers (trucks preferred, spacious SUV ok)
- (5) Wheel truck riders (preferred experience changing wheels)
- (15) Corner Marshals
- (10) Neutral feed zone staff (May need icechests)
- Registration
- (2) Officials assistants

If you can fill any of these spots, please email me with what position you would like to fill and on what days/times you can have it covered. The flier for this race can be found at:

http://www.lsucycling.org/race.php

Plenty thanks,

D. Drewes

LSU Cycling - Race Director

Ddrewe1@lsu.edu

(504) 613-7662

Tour du Rouge one day ride Gonzales to New Orleans 81 miles (15 mph)

http://american.redcross.org/site/TR?fr_id=1319&pg=entry

This is the site where you can register for the one day ride of the American Red Cross 6 day ride from Houston. Gonzales to New Orlenas - 81 miles (15 mph).

Pass it on to your bike buddies.

This ride will be on River Road at times. It will be by the levee that is future path for the trail on top the levee form Baton Rouge to New Orleans. The last 20 miles is on top the levee that ends at Audubon Park in New Orleans. There will be transportation from N.O. back to Gonzales for you and your bike.

Bike Ped Committee Meeting, Thursday 10 March, 5:30 PM at CRPC office

You are cordially invited to attend the next CRPC Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting, 5:30-7 PM Thursday 10 March 2011 at the CRPC office in Baton Rouge. (333 N. 19th St.)

Topics include bike month (April) plan and publicity, and an update on the EBR bike pedestrian projects by William Daniel of the Mayor's office (deferred from February meeting)

Agenda is attached. If you have additions or corrections for the agenda, please send them to me blwickert@cox.net.

Bruce
225.963.8616

Tour DE' San Francisco ride in Garyville, La

This Saturday, 3/12, I will be attending the Tour DE' San Francisco ride in Garyville, La., near Gramercy. You are welcome to join me there, check the link below.

http://www.sanfranciscoplantation.org/friscofest.asp


Chris LeMoine

Wheels to Succeed Charity Ride

The Wheels to Succeed Charity Ride (73 miles, 45 mile or 10 miles) is March 20 in St. Francisville (www.wheelstosucceed.org) The 73 mile group starts at 8. The routes overlap at places.

Wheels to Succeed

Just a friendly reminder that ONLINE Registration will close at midnight on Monday, March 7th for the 3rd Annual 'No Such Thing As Impossible' Bike Ride for Wheels to Succeed. There will be day-of registration but t shirts will not be guarantied.

Check out this year's AWESOME t shirt on our website www.wheelstosucceed.org under the FUNDRAISER RIDE tag.

ALL proceeds go towards purchasing adapted three wheeled bikes for children with physical disabilities.

All participants are entered to win a night stay at the wonderful Shade Tree Bed & Breakfast in St. Francisville, LA

Thank you for your support- Ashley

Rouge Roubaix pre-registration

All.....a friendly reminder that Rouge Roubaix pre-registration closes @ 10pm on thursday night. And that there will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION......REALLY.

Race day weather is looking real good at this time....looks like a mildly cool start and a warm finish.

Hope to see you all on the 13th.

Mitch

Tour du Rouge offers one-day ride sign ups

http://www.actionnews.us/News/Features/tabid/64/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1653/Tour-du-Rouge-offers-one-day-ride-sign-ups.aspx

Daylight Savings Time = Training Races

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Redstick_Racing/

Crazy DH Race

enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO0VLouJFNQ

Tour Du Rouge

Every year in May the Red Cross holds a cycling event to raise money called Tour Du Rouge. It is a six-day cycling race from Houston to New Orleans. Right now, we are trying to get participants for the last day of the race, from Galveston to New Orleans. I know that you have a lot of contacts who are runners, but I was wondering if you knew of any cyclists who would be interested in participating. I figured it may be a long shot, but it was worth a try. We are trying to get as many participants as possible for that last day! If you have any contacts that may be able to help me, then I can get you more information today.

Thank you so much,


Ellen Abadie
Ellen Abadie, Associate Development Officer for Special Events and Membership
American Red Cross
Louisiana Capital Area Chapter
4655 Sherwood Common Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225/456-5622 (direct line)
225/485-7677 (cell)