Friday, September 02, 2011
Closed for the holiday
PedalPlay Bicycles will be closed this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for Labor Day Weekend.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Aptalis CF Cycle for Life Ride
Aptalis CF Cycle for Life
Time
Sunday, September 18 · 8:00am - 2:00pm
Location
Parker Memorial Park on Ferdinand St in St. Francisville.
More Info
This is the 2nd Annual CF Cycle For Life Charity Bicycle Ride for Cystic Fibrosis. If you would like to ride for or donate to this great cause please go to www.batonrouge.cff.org/cyclebatonrouge for more information. If you would like to help make this a great success message me. Hope to see you there.
Time
Sunday, September 18 · 8:00am - 2:00pm
Location
Parker Memorial Park on Ferdinand St in St. Francisville.
More Info
This is the 2nd Annual CF Cycle For Life Charity Bicycle Ride for Cystic Fibrosis. If you would like to ride for or donate to this great cause please go to www.batonrouge.cff.org/cyclebatonrouge for more information. If you would like to help make this a great success message me. Hope to see you there.
Track Champs in 2011
Greetings,
Look's like we are going to have track champs in 2011 after all! The date for this years race has been set for OCTOBER 29th, 2011. Champs will be held at the Baton Rouge Velodrome hosted by LSU Cycling. Keep on the lookout for the flier and more details to come. You can check lsucycling.org for updates in the RACE section. There will be a link on the LAMBRA page soon as well. Get Excited! If you have any concerns feel free to shoot me an email or phone call and I will help you out.
Sincerely,
Dustin Drewes
LSU Cycling
ddrewe1@lsu.edu
504 613 7662
Look's like we are going to have track champs in 2011 after all! The date for this years race has been set for OCTOBER 29th, 2011. Champs will be held at the Baton Rouge Velodrome hosted by LSU Cycling. Keep on the lookout for the flier and more details to come. You can check lsucycling.org for updates in the RACE section. There will be a link on the LAMBRA page soon as well. Get Excited! If you have any concerns feel free to shoot me an email or phone call and I will help you out.
Sincerely,
Dustin Drewes
LSU Cycling
ddrewe1@lsu.edu
504 613 7662
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
big news comming out
Here is some big news comming out of St. John and St. Charles parish.
LaPlace breaks ground on 2.5-mile path along Mississippi River levee
www.nola.com
Path for pedestrians, bicyclists should be finished in 3 months, officials say
LaPlace breaks ground on 2.5-mile path along Mississippi River levee
www.nola.com
Path for pedestrians, bicyclists should be finished in 3 months, officials say
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
overnight bike ride Suturday
Join BRBC for an overnight bike ride Suturday and Sunday August 20 & 21. This is a shady ride on a rails to trails route that is 42 miles each day. Pace is up to you. You have 4-5 hours to do 42 miles.
We have about 10 riders going and the more the merrier.
Please browse http://www.mylongleaftrace.com/ for a load of information.
Our routine is this:
Saturday 9:00 meet for carpooling at the hospital (Oschner?)at I-12 and O Neal Lane. Drive to Hattiesburg MS, grab a light lunch and cycle to Prentiss MS. There are many small towns, water, restrooms along the way. Check in to the Jeffersonian Inn 601-792-4296, relax, and cycle to a great seafood buffet not far away.
Sunday - Eat breakfast as a group or on your own and cycle back to Hattiesburg.
Please make your own room reservations. Let me know if you plan on joining us. Mike 937-9157.
PS: For those who want to camp, there is a campground just south of Prentiss on the trace. Check the trace's website for details.
We have about 10 riders going and the more the merrier.
Please browse http://www.mylongleaftrace.com/ for a load of information.
Our routine is this:
Saturday 9:00 meet for carpooling at the hospital (Oschner?)at I-12 and O Neal Lane. Drive to Hattiesburg MS, grab a light lunch and cycle to Prentiss MS. There are many small towns, water, restrooms along the way. Check in to the Jeffersonian Inn 601-792-4296, relax, and cycle to a great seafood buffet not far away.
Sunday - Eat breakfast as a group or on your own and cycle back to Hattiesburg.
Please make your own room reservations. Let me know if you plan on joining us. Mike 937-9157.
PS: For those who want to camp, there is a campground just south of Prentiss on the trace. Check the trace's website for details.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Tour du Rouge on May 6-11, 2012
The American Red Cross is hosting the Fourth Annual Tour du Rouge on May 6-11, 2012. It is a 526-mile, 6-day cycling tour from Houston to New Orleans. Registration opens Thursday, September 1 and the ride is limited to 150 riders. Click here to see the video or go to www.tourdurouge.org for more details.
This event will benefit the American Red Cross so that we may continue to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Please forward this information to your members. If you would like more information contact Dory Cayten, the Tour Director at 713-313-1668 or dcayten@ghac.org. Thank you in advance for your help.
This event will benefit the American Red Cross so that we may continue to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Please forward this information to your members. If you would like more information contact Dory Cayten, the Tour Director at 713-313-1668 or dcayten@ghac.org. Thank you in advance for your help.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
CF Cycle for Life September 18, 2011
CF Cycle for Life
September 18, 2011
Join us for the 2nd annual Aptalis CF Cycle for Life presented by BJ's Restaurant. Ride through the quaint, south Louisiana town of St. Francisville. Enjoy a 35 or 65 mile ride through this historic town accented with gorgeous live oaks, blossoming camellias, and antebellum plantation homes & gardens. You might even catch a glimpse of one of America's most haunted homes, The Myrtles! This scenic ride is a fully supported journey with well-stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, support and gear (SAG) vhicles, on site medical services, breakfast, lunch and so much more. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.
For more information contact Lauren Tucker at 225-769-9994 or ltucker@cff.org.
Register now at our website: http://batonrouge.cff.org/cyclebatonrouge Join us for
Lauren Ritter Tucker
Development Director
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
(225)769-9994
(877)753-9990
(225)768-9996 Fax
10532 S. Glenstone Place, Ste. C
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
September 18, 2011
Join us for the 2nd annual Aptalis CF Cycle for Life presented by BJ's Restaurant. Ride through the quaint, south Louisiana town of St. Francisville. Enjoy a 35 or 65 mile ride through this historic town accented with gorgeous live oaks, blossoming camellias, and antebellum plantation homes & gardens. You might even catch a glimpse of one of America's most haunted homes, The Myrtles! This scenic ride is a fully supported journey with well-stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, support and gear (SAG) vhicles, on site medical services, breakfast, lunch and so much more. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.
For more information contact Lauren Tucker at 225-769-9994 or ltucker@cff.org.
Register now at our website: http://batonrouge.cff.org/cyclebatonrouge Join us for
Lauren Ritter Tucker
Development Director
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
(225)769-9994
(877)753-9990
(225)768-9996 Fax
10532 S. Glenstone Place, Ste. C
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
The new plates are now available
The new plates are now available:
http://omv.dps.state.la.us/Special%20Plates/SpecialPlates1.asp
View them at:
http://omv.dps.state.la.us/Special%20Plates/SpecialPlates_display.asp
http://omv.dps.state.la.us/Special%20Plates/SpecialPlates1.asp
View them at:
http://omv.dps.state.la.us/Special%20Plates/SpecialPlates_display.asp
awesome wheel build
"Thanks for the awesome wheel build. 4 straight days of rocky mountain torcher and still true!"
Jacob Bailey.
Jacob Bailey.
Lakefront 4-person Team Time Trial.. COUNTDOWN!!!
You now have only 10 days to get your team together! The first ever Lakefront 4-man Team Time Trial is coming up and time is running short. Everything you're used to will be the same, except it will all be completely different. We'll be using the long course (10.6 miles) and starting at the same time and place (Kona Cafe). We may start a little early depending on the readiness of me and the teams. People ask me every week "oh, I thought we start at 6?". No, I say in every e-mail I ever send, get there at 6, first rider/team off at 6:30. This Lakefront TTT will probably be used by many teams as a "dress rehearsal" for the LAMBRA TTT Championships the following weekend. If you are a Tri-athlete or a cyclist, you should consider doing both of these events, it'll really test your limits and make you a faster rider on your own. Follow cars might be allowed as well (for safety and video). We'll have mixed teams, Women's teams and Men's teams categories as well as any man/duck or other husbandry combinations that might show up.
Also, I'll need a few volunteers for numbering teams, driving follow vehicles, start line help and especially finish line "pickers". Bring binoculars if you have them.
Here's an interesting view of a team training for such an event. Notice the yellow car that hits them with a water bottle at 3:15. Wiggins flipped his wig. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUEyBjV2eeA
Wednesday, August 17th 6:00pm (First team off at 6:30)
Rider meeting at the Kona Cafe time clock at 6:10.
Course is the entire length of Lakeshore Drive (10.6 miles).
Starting intervals between teams will be 1 minute. This is subject to change as well, depending on the number of teams.
Times will be recorded on the 3rd rider across the line. This is subject to change to 2nd person, we're still mulling it over since the course is kind of short. But this is a 4-man TTT and just dropping 2 people in the first 2 miles defeats the purpose of team work. However, we don't want to slow anyone down. We want your fastest times!
Please read:
**As always, this is an unsanctioned, unfunded, uninsured, non-event on open roads with free flowing traffic. You are subject to all traffic laws and the rules or the road. You are riding at your own risk with 3 other people who are doing the same. Look at any video of the Tour de France TTT's and you'll see how difficult these events can be. Please be careful and finish safely and on two wheels.
Please don't stand in the road at the finish line. We missed a rider last time because of the crowd that overflowed onto the finish line.
Flier for the LAMBRA TTT Championship in Labadieville is here: http://www.lambra.org/calendar/2011/lambra_TTT_2011.pdf
Also, I'll need a few volunteers for numbering teams, driving follow vehicles, start line help and especially finish line "pickers". Bring binoculars if you have them.
Here's an interesting view of a team training for such an event. Notice the yellow car that hits them with a water bottle at 3:15. Wiggins flipped his wig. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUEyBjV2eeA
Wednesday, August 17th 6:00pm (First team off at 6:30)
Rider meeting at the Kona Cafe time clock at 6:10.
Course is the entire length of Lakeshore Drive (10.6 miles).
Starting intervals between teams will be 1 minute. This is subject to change as well, depending on the number of teams.
Times will be recorded on the 3rd rider across the line. This is subject to change to 2nd person, we're still mulling it over since the course is kind of short. But this is a 4-man TTT and just dropping 2 people in the first 2 miles defeats the purpose of team work. However, we don't want to slow anyone down. We want your fastest times!
Please read:
**As always, this is an unsanctioned, unfunded, uninsured, non-event on open roads with free flowing traffic. You are subject to all traffic laws and the rules or the road. You are riding at your own risk with 3 other people who are doing the same. Look at any video of the Tour de France TTT's and you'll see how difficult these events can be. Please be careful and finish safely and on two wheels.
Please don't stand in the road at the finish line. We missed a rider last time because of the crowd that overflowed onto the finish line.
Flier for the LAMBRA TTT Championship in Labadieville is here: http://www.lambra.org/calendar/2011/lambra_TTT_2011.pdf
Monday, August 08, 2011
Tour de Tangipohoa
Upcoming Event!
Saturday, September 17th: Tour de Tangipohoa @ SLU $35 registration fee Presented by Hammond Kiwanis Club begins at 7:30 and is SATURDAY
Saturday, September 17th: Tour de Tangipohoa @ SLU $35 registration fee Presented by Hammond Kiwanis Club begins at 7:30 and is SATURDAY
Time Trial @ City Park abandon golf course
Upcoming Event!
Sunday, August 14, 2011: August Time Trial @ City Park abandon golf course. $10 registration fee Presented by NOMAMBO begins at 8:00 am.
Sunday, August 14, 2011: August Time Trial @ City Park abandon golf course. $10 registration fee Presented by NOMAMBO begins at 8:00 am.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Tour de Tangipahoa
http://kiwanis.i-55.com/
Tour de Tangipahoa
Scheduled September 17, 2011
(The registration price increases after September 11)
This is a great ride. It has well supported SAG stops and it has great police support.
If you are interested in participating in this ride and would like to carpool to Hammond and ride with other Baton Rouge Bike Club members contact Chris DeRouen (cd70806@gmail.com) prior to September 11. We will arrange a meeting place in Baton Rouge, carpool groups and riding groups for A, B and C level riders. In your email indicate your riding group level, the number of bikes/people you can accommodate, and which ride you plan to do (30 miles or 60 miles).
Tour de Tangipahoa
Scheduled September 17, 2011
(The registration price increases after September 11)
This is a great ride. It has well supported SAG stops and it has great police support.
If you are interested in participating in this ride and would like to carpool to Hammond and ride with other Baton Rouge Bike Club members contact Chris DeRouen (cd70806@gmail.com) prior to September 11. We will arrange a meeting place in Baton Rouge, carpool groups and riding groups for A, B and C level riders. In your email indicate your riding group level, the number of bikes/people you can accommodate, and which ride you plan to do (30 miles or 60 miles).
CF Cycle for Life September 18, 2011
CF Cycle for Life
September 18, 2011
Join us for the 2nd annual Aptalis CF Cycle for Life presented by BJ's Restaurant. Ride through the quaint, south Louisiana town of St. Francisville. Enjoy a 35 or 65 mile ride through this historic town accented with gorgeous live oaks, blossoming camellias, and antebellum plantation homes & gardens. You might even catch a glimpse of one of America's most haunted homes, The Myrtles! This scenic ride is a fully supported journey with well-stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, support and gear (SAG) vhicles, on site medical services, breakfast, lunch and so much more. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.
For more information contact Lauren Tucker at 225-769-9994 or ltucker@cff.org.
Register now at our website: http://batonrouge.cff.org/cyclebatonrouge Join us for
Lauren Ritter Tucker
Development Director
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
(225)769-9994
(877)753-9990
(225)768-9996 Fax
10532 S. Glenstone Place, Ste. C
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
September 18, 2011
Join us for the 2nd annual Aptalis CF Cycle for Life presented by BJ's Restaurant. Ride through the quaint, south Louisiana town of St. Francisville. Enjoy a 35 or 65 mile ride through this historic town accented with gorgeous live oaks, blossoming camellias, and antebellum plantation homes & gardens. You might even catch a glimpse of one of America's most haunted homes, The Myrtles! This scenic ride is a fully supported journey with well-stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, support and gear (SAG) vhicles, on site medical services, breakfast, lunch and so much more. This unique event empowers participants to take action and demonstrate their fight in finding a cure in a tangible, emotional and powerful way.
For more information contact Lauren Tucker at 225-769-9994 or ltucker@cff.org.
Register now at our website: http://batonrouge.cff.org/cyclebatonrouge Join us for
Lauren Ritter Tucker
Development Director
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
(225)769-9994
(877)753-9990
(225)768-9996 Fax
10532 S. Glenstone Place, Ste. C
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Monday, August 01, 2011
Louisiana State Championship XC Series, Race #3
Lake Kincaid Recreation Area, Sunday August 7th
Alexandria, LA
Louisiana State Championship XC Series, Race #3
Online Registration
https://www.usacycling.org/myusac/index.php?pagename=registration&eventid=2658&year=2011
Race flyer:
http://www.laxcseries.com/ss_flyer.jpg
More information:
http://locomtb.com
Alexandria, LA
Louisiana State Championship XC Series, Race #3
Online Registration
https://www.usacycling.org/myusac/index.php?pagename=registration&eventid=2658&year=2011
Race flyer:
http://www.laxcseries.com/ss_flyer.jpg
More information:
http://locomtb.com
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
M.S. Training Ride
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=262330430448862&mid=4980e5fG5af32dc2ebd6Gf39debG7&bcode=x4hOkfjE&n_m=pedalplay%40eatel.net
M.S. Training Ride
Sunday, August 7 at 8:00am
Location: Peltier Park in Thibodeaux
M.S. Training Ride
Sunday, August 7 at 8:00am
Location: Peltier Park in Thibodeaux
Tarpon Triathlon
Date Saturday, September 03, 2011
Time 7:30 AM
Ride Number TarponTriathlon
Miles Swim 150 meter, Bike 10 Miles, Run 3 Miles
Ride Leader http://www.facebook.com/l/mAQCl50aqAQCXt3k9in7S-QUyoRN-nsy3l1PFVvBBBtyekQ/www.tarpontriathlon.com
Place Bayou Black Recreation Center 3688 Southdown Mandalay Rd Houma, LA
Notes $40 ind & $80 relay for early registration
Time 7:30 AM
Ride Number TarponTriathlon
Miles Swim 150 meter, Bike 10 Miles, Run 3 Miles
Ride Leader http://www.facebook.com/l/mAQCl50aqAQCXt3k9in7S-QUyoRN-nsy3l1PFVvBBBtyekQ/www.tarpontriathlon.com
Place Bayou Black Recreation Center 3688 Southdown Mandalay Rd Houma, LA
Notes $40 ind & $80 relay for early registration
Friday, July 22, 2011
Trail maintenance planned for this weekend
Robin Gibb Diamond
Nomambo has trail maintenance planned for this weekend. Looks like they meeting in the Spillway parking lot for 7:00am on both Saturday and Sunday. Ray (our trail maint chairman) plans to go help on one of the days and would like to get a group together to help out our fellow riders. I am planning to attend and right now we both are flexible as to which day we go. Post up if want to join and we can carpool/caravan.
Nomambo has trail maintenance planned for this weekend. Looks like they meeting in the Spillway parking lot for 7:00am on both Saturday and Sunday. Ray (our trail maint chairman) plans to go help on one of the days and would like to get a group together to help out our fellow riders. I am planning to attend and right now we both are flexible as to which day we go. Post up if want to join and we can carpool/caravan.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
4 Man Team Time Trial Championship
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are very sorry for the late notice. The Bayou Country Cyclists / Green Team and Tiger Cycling Foundation are proud to present the 2011 USCF LAMBRA 4 Man Team Time Trial Championships which will be held on Sunday, August 21. This year, the TTT Championships will be held in Labadieville, LA (a few miles north of Thibodaux, LA and about an hour or so south of Baton Rouge, LA). It will be a flat, out and back course. For more information, please see the event announcement below. For map information, visit our website at www.bccbike.org. Hope to see y'all there!!
http://www.lambra.org/calendar/2011/lambra_TTT_2011.pdf .
Matt Trahan
We are very sorry for the late notice. The Bayou Country Cyclists / Green Team and Tiger Cycling Foundation are proud to present the 2011 USCF LAMBRA 4 Man Team Time Trial Championships which will be held on Sunday, August 21. This year, the TTT Championships will be held in Labadieville, LA (a few miles north of Thibodaux, LA and about an hour or so south of Baton Rouge, LA). It will be a flat, out and back course. For more information, please see the event announcement below. For map information, visit our website at www.bccbike.org. Hope to see y'all there!!
http://www.lambra.org/calendar/2011/lambra_TTT_2011.pdf .
Matt Trahan
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
MS-training rides have started!
The MS-training rides have started again this season and this Sunday's (July 24) ride will be at Alligator Bayou.
The start is at 8 AM at the Alligator Bayou parking lot. For those familiar in the area, the ride will follow the familiar route via Alligator Bayou to River Road and on to the split. The 36' route will be marked and there is a rest stop planned at Roberto's River Road restaurant.
Future training rides for this season will be mostly in the Abita Springs area. For details see the attached training ride schedule.
The actual MS-150 ride will be in the weekend of 1 and 2 October.
For further information see http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/bike-ms-louisiana/index.aspx
The start is at 8 AM at the Alligator Bayou parking lot. For those familiar in the area, the ride will follow the familiar route via Alligator Bayou to River Road and on to the split. The 36' route will be marked and there is a rest stop planned at Roberto's River Road restaurant.
Future training rides for this season will be mostly in the Abita Springs area. For details see the attached training ride schedule.
The actual MS-150 ride will be in the weekend of 1 and 2 October.
For further information see http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/bike-ms-louisiana/index.aspx
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
River Road Closure, July 15 - 22
LaDOTD has announced a TOTAL ROAD CLOSURE FOR LA 327 (RIVER ROAD) FROM THE EVENING OF JULY 15 THROUGH JULY 22 (day and night) Gardere Lane for 1000 feet west, including the intersection of Gardere Lane and River Road, to construct the final tie-in of the new River Road.
Please ride with caution in the area and be on the lookout for detour routes as well as work crews and their equipment.
Please ride with caution in the area and be on the lookout for detour routes as well as work crews and their equipment.
Friday, July 08, 2011
LOOK 695 review in peloton magazine
Hello,
We wanted to share this great write up of the 695 in peloton magazine. Below is a link to the recently launched LOOK 695 video review. The review is also featured in the printed version of peloton issue number 05 being shipped now. It sounds like Ben Edwards enjoyed his time on the 695!!
http://www.pelotonmagazine.com/Tested-Bikes/video/8/719/LOOK-695-Video-Review_prerolldone
"Pillars of French Cycling" Film is slated to launch July 11 (Hutchinson and Time Sport) with Part Two scheduled for July 18 (LOOK Cycle and Mavic).
Check out the preview below:
http://www.pelotonmagazine.com/Special-Features/video/10/734/Pillars-of-French-Cycling-Preview_prerolldone
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Best regards,
LOOK Cycle USA
We wanted to share this great write up of the 695 in peloton magazine. Below is a link to the recently launched LOOK 695 video review. The review is also featured in the printed version of peloton issue number 05 being shipped now. It sounds like Ben Edwards enjoyed his time on the 695!!
http://www.pelotonmagazine.com/Tested-Bikes/video/8/719/LOOK-695-Video-Review_prerolldone
"Pillars of French Cycling" Film is slated to launch July 11 (Hutchinson and Time Sport) with Part Two scheduled for July 18 (LOOK Cycle and Mavic).
Check out the preview below:
http://www.pelotonmagazine.com/Special-Features/video/10/734/Pillars-of-French-Cycling-Preview_prerolldone
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Best regards,
LOOK Cycle USA
Monday, June 27, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Race Cancellations
I have just been informed that Race Mt. Driskill, scheduled for June 25-26, has been cancelled by the promoter. Last night I was informed that the popular Meridian-Cuba race weekend has also been cancelled. The LAMBRA calendar has been updated to reflect the changes.
- Randy
______________________________________
Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org/
- Randy
______________________________________
Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org/
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
The Race Bible for the 2011 Tour de Louisian
The Race Bible for the 2011 Tour de Louisiane is available on the TDL website at:
http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/TDL/tourdela.htm
A couple of photos submitted recently from the 1975 Tour have been added to the NOBC history page:
http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/archives/images/TDL_1975a.jpg
http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/archives/images/TDL_1975b.jpg
- Randy.
____________________
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
http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/TDL/tourdela.htm
A couple of photos submitted recently from the 1975 Tour have been added to the NOBC history page:
http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/archives/images/TDL_1975a.jpg
http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/archives/images/TDL_1975b.jpg
- Randy.
____________________
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
Monday, June 06, 2011
Thursday, June 02, 2011
L.A. 31 Vuelta de Acadiana Race
Bayou Teche Brewing out of Arnaudville, LA presents
L.A. 31 Vuelta de Acadiana
Hosted by the Precision Bikes Racing Team
Registration is now open HERE.
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=13402
Category 5 has sold out every year for this race. DO NOT DELAY, there is a 50 rider limit.
L.A. 31 Vuelta de Acadiana is now part of the East Regional Texas cup series so get ready to go head to head with racers from Texas.
HOTEL: Hampton - $99 - (337.266.5858) - 100 feet from crit finish line. Please reserve by JUNE 15th for the discount. Going Fast.
The Official Race link is HERE.
http://cajuncyclists.bicycleracing.com/PBR/Lavuelta.html
The entire venue has changed for 2011; please see the race bible for route locations.
Hope to see you there 4th of July weekend and thank you in advance for your support.
L.A. 31 Vuelta de Acadiana
Hosted by the Precision Bikes Racing Team
Registration is now open HERE.
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=13402
Category 5 has sold out every year for this race. DO NOT DELAY, there is a 50 rider limit.
L.A. 31 Vuelta de Acadiana is now part of the East Regional Texas cup series so get ready to go head to head with racers from Texas.
HOTEL: Hampton - $99 - (337.266.5858) - 100 feet from crit finish line. Please reserve by JUNE 15th for the discount. Going Fast.
The Official Race link is HERE.
http://cajuncyclists.bicycleracing.com/PBR/Lavuelta.html
The entire venue has changed for 2011; please see the race bible for route locations.
Hope to see you there 4th of July weekend and thank you in advance for your support.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tour de Louisiane Registration Now Open On BikeReg
Tour de Louisiane registration is now open on BikeReg:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=13523
Event details are at:
http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/TDL/tourdela.htm
Come race the oldest, continuously running stage race in the country.
For this year, the prize list has been increased to $6000. We have also
added Cat 3 and Master 55+ bonuses.
NOBC Members - please send you registration information to Randy so that
he can register you.
Hope to see everyone there!
Thanks,
Mark
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=13523
Event details are at:
http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/TDL/tourdela.htm
Come race the oldest, continuously running stage race in the country.
For this year, the prize list has been increased to $6000. We have also
added Cat 3 and Master 55+ bonuses.
NOBC Members - please send you registration information to Randy so that
he can register you.
Hope to see everyone there!
Thanks,
Mark
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Questions about the closure of River Rd by Farr Park
There have been questions about the closure of River Rd by Farr Park. I spoke to the levee police yesterday and River Rd is only closed to vehicles, not cyclist. They are using highly sensitive equipment to monitor vibrations in the levee and vehicles interfere with this. They have been made aware of the tues/thurs training race and they said that is not a problem. That said, stay off the levee, no one is allowed on the levee
So, come out out and enjoy a ride without all of the threatening traffic while it last!
Darron
So, come out out and enjoy a ride without all of the threatening traffic while it last!
Darron
Monday, May 23, 2011
Racing Rapides Saturday Results
http://www.lambra.org/results/2011/rapides_2011_r.html
______________________________________
Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org/
______________________________________
Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org/
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Mt Driskill omnium Race
Ok guys and galls!
We are have the second annual Mt Driskill omnium this year but a bit earlier in the season and this time with an 8 am start rather than noon for the road race. Courses will be the same as last year. Cone join us for a great racing opportunity. Last year many people said it was the best lambra courses just really hot so we moved the dates up and started the races earlier. This year we have also added a 55+ cat that will start with the 40+ guys but be scored separately. So cone on out and bring your teammates!
I understand that the calendar says June and flyer says august. The race is the last weekend in June like the calendar states. Registration will be opening soon. Hope to see you guys there! Let's get this thing big!
Stephen Mire
We are have the second annual Mt Driskill omnium this year but a bit earlier in the season and this time with an 8 am start rather than noon for the road race. Courses will be the same as last year. Cone join us for a great racing opportunity. Last year many people said it was the best lambra courses just really hot so we moved the dates up and started the races earlier. This year we have also added a 55+ cat that will start with the 40+ guys but be scored separately. So cone on out and bring your teammates!
I understand that the calendar says June and flyer says august. The race is the last weekend in June like the calendar states. Registration will be opening soon. Hope to see you guys there! Let's get this thing big!
Stephen Mire
Red Bug Hill Challenge
We would like to thank everyone who supported this year's Red Bug Hill Challenge. We had almost 200 riders and over 80 runners. We raised almost $25,000.00 for Spina Bifida of Greater New Orleans. The challenge results can be found on www.redbughill.com.
Thanks again for your support!
The family of Jordy Rourke: Mike, Marie, Kelley, Brian, and Melissa
Thanks again for your support!
The family of Jordy Rourke: Mike, Marie, Kelley, Brian, and Melissa
Monday, May 16, 2011
Mississippi Senior Olympics
Thursday May 12, 2011
The day started out a little cool with some cloud cover and little sun. The 20K and 40K road races were set to roll first, with the 10K, 5K and 1 mile timed trials to follow. After a good warm up, all of the contestants headed to the start line to begin the races. The course is a 10K loop with 3 right hand turns, a few rolling hills and good pavement. We started out in a double pace line with myself and the other 50-54 year old rider, Fred McLaughlin from Florida, on the front. About 2 miles into the race, we went single file with Fred taking the first pull. After we made the first turn we picked up the speed a little as I settled into a long pull. When I rolled off the front the group was still together but starting to gap a little on the back so I slipped in about 4 wheels back to keep an eye on Fred. When Fred took his turn pulling again he opened a little gap so I had to move around a couple of riders to get his wheel again. After the second turn and several riders taking their turn on the front, I moved to the front as we approached the largest hill on the course. I kept the speed up around 20 mph and split the field up. Now it was just 4 of us in the lead group, Fred, Robert, James and I. We continued to work together and slowly pick the pace up as we motored through the second loop. As we rounded the last turn headed to the finish line of the 20K, we spotted a pickup truck parked in out lane. I was leading and began to pick up speed when Fred stood up to sprint and pulled around me. We had to move to the left lane to avoid the truck then the truck started to move, we checked up a bit then continued the sprint. Fred was slightly ahead of me as we crossed the line at 35 mph, then the truck started to turn left in front of us. We were yelling for him to stop and I made the decision that I couldn’t stop in time so I gunned it again and slipped right in front of the truck with only inches to spare, I thought for sure I was going to get hit but we all made it by safely. Fred took the gold and I the silver for the 20K. We continued for 2 more loops to complete the 40K, this time I let Fred lead out in the sprint and passed him at the line for the Gold medal.
After a 30 minute break we were up to the line again for the 10K timed trial, which would be one lap on the 10K loop. I went off first and never looked back; I completed the loop in a little over 17 minutes for the second gold medal of the day, about a minute and a half over second place. Next up was the 5K timed trial; this race was a straight line on good road with a slight wind at our back so the times were going to be fast. I again went off first and dropped the hammer for a personal best time of 7.42 minutes, which was good enough for my third gold medal. Finally the last race was here, a one mile timed trial on a section of the 5K course. I again was first off and did my best but Fred was able to beat me by 3 seconds for the gold so I picked up my second silver medal of the day.
The event was a success, I had 3 gold medals and 2 silvers and everyone finished safely. I also want to mention that everyone was asking where Mr. Alvarez was, as Jairo signed up but didn’t make the trip. I phoned Scott at Pedal Play to check on him and found out all was fine; he couldn’t make the trip for personal reasons. It is good to know that Jairo is so liked on the Senior Olympic circuit; he has defiantly made an impact on me as well as the other competitors. Now I’m looking forward to the National Senior Olympics in Houston, Tx. in June, wish me luck!
2nd annual Ride of Silence, Baton Rouge May 18th
Many of us know someone who has been injured or killed by an inattentive driver while riding their bicycle . Please come out Wednesday, May 18th to honor the fallen and raise awareness for bicycle safety.
We will meet at 6:30 PM in the parking lot across from the vet school on the corner of Skip Bertman and River Road. The event will begin with a presentation to honor Rob Moorhead and others and then ride from 7-8. The ride will be completely silent and no more than 10 mph to accommodate all bicyclists. Helmets are required and we will give away helmets while supplies last. There will be no corking or running of intersections; either we will have a police escort or riders are expected to obey all traffic laws. Riders are asked to wear black or red armband to honor those who have died or been injured respectively. Armbands will be provided.
If for some reason you cannot make it to the ROS, please consider riding from 7-8 on Wednesday wherever you can.
Please bring the kids, encourage neighbors, and get the word out to the 'non-cycling' community; bicycle safety is something everyone should know.
If you have any questions or want to help do not hesitate to contact me.
See you Wednesday,
Chris Clark
931-6758
rideofsilence@teamgeauxrace.com
www.rideofsilence.org
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=206050196082312
www.teamgeauxrace.com/events.htm
www.allthingsbike.blogspot.com
We will meet at 6:30 PM in the parking lot across from the vet school on the corner of Skip Bertman and River Road. The event will begin with a presentation to honor Rob Moorhead and others and then ride from 7-8. The ride will be completely silent and no more than 10 mph to accommodate all bicyclists. Helmets are required and we will give away helmets while supplies last. There will be no corking or running of intersections; either we will have a police escort or riders are expected to obey all traffic laws. Riders are asked to wear black or red armband to honor those who have died or been injured respectively. Armbands will be provided.
If for some reason you cannot make it to the ROS, please consider riding from 7-8 on Wednesday wherever you can.
Please bring the kids, encourage neighbors, and get the word out to the 'non-cycling' community; bicycle safety is something everyone should know.
If you have any questions or want to help do not hesitate to contact me.
See you Wednesday,
Chris Clark
931-6758
rideofsilence@teamgeauxrace.com
www.rideofsilence.org
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=206050196082312
www.teamgeauxrace.com/events.htm
www.allthingsbike.blogspot.com
Thursday, May 12, 2011
This just in - Hahn pleads guilty!
This just in from Mark Upton:
I spoke to Will Morris, the Assistant District Attorney today regarding the progress of the Hahn case. Mr. Hahn pled guilty as charged to felony hit and run. The sentencing has been set for August 9, 2011 at 9:00 in Judge Donald R. Johnson's court. You may write to the Judge at the following address:
Hon. Donald Johnson
Judge, 19th JDC Div. B
300 North Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
The case is: State of Louisiana v. Marshall Hahn
Docket # 06-10-0342
It would be a good thing to show up for the sentence hearing.
Please put this info out on other message boards you are members of.
Mark Upton
I spoke to Will Morris, the Assistant District Attorney today regarding the progress of the Hahn case. Mr. Hahn pled guilty as charged to felony hit and run. The sentencing has been set for August 9, 2011 at 9:00 in Judge Donald R. Johnson's court. You may write to the Judge at the following address:
Hon. Donald Johnson
Judge, 19th JDC Div. B
300 North Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
The case is: State of Louisiana v. Marshall Hahn
Docket # 06-10-0342
It would be a good thing to show up for the sentence hearing.
Please put this info out on other message boards you are members of.
Mark Upton
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
CRPC Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting, Thursday 12 May
You are cordially invited to attend the next CRPC Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting, 4-6 PM Thursday 12 May at the CRPC office in Baton Rouge. (333 N. 19th St.)
Topics include corrections to "official" bike facilities plan map, latest on Bike Pedestrian Safety Education campaign, reports from the agencies on progress, and any topic you wish to bring up.
Time has been pulled forward from 5:30 to 4 PM in hopes that more government agency personnel can participate. We will discuss this potential permanent change as part of the 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
Topics include corrections to "official" bike facilities plan map, latest on Bike Pedestrian Safety Education campaign, reports from the agencies on progress, and any topic you wish to bring up.
Time has been pulled forward from 5:30 to 4 PM in hopes that more government agency personnel can participate. We will discuss this potential permanent change as part of the 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
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida is Thursday, May 14, 2011
The Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida is Thursday, May 14, 2011.
The event includes cycling routes of 5, 20, 40, and 60 miles, a 5K trail run, and a 1-mile fun run. There is also an optional time trial on West Feliciana's famous
"Red Bug Hill."
Pre registration on www.active.com/running/saint-francisville-la/red-bug-hill-challenge-2011 ends at midnight, Thursday, May 12, 2011. Registriation is available on the day of the event, but it will be an extra $10.00 for cycing and $5.00 for running.
Hope to see you there!
Marie and Mike Rourke
P.S. We've had several inquiries about the Mississippi River flooding that is occuring. There is no danger that our location or routes will be affected by the rising of the river.
Mr. Rourke,
I wish to participate in the 5K trail run plus the Red Bug Hill Challenge. If I pay the registration fee for the 5K, do I also have to pay an additional registration fee to be eligible for the Red Bud Hill Challenge. Also, how long and steep is this Hill?
Do you not have some on-line photos of it?
Thanks,
Roy H.
Hi, Roy,
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE to participate in the Red Bug Hill Challenge.
I'm going to quote for you what an experienced cyclist commented about Red Bug Hill:
Red Bug is at least .311mi. start to finish line-- or about 560yds ( I think IF I did the math correct??) with shorts sections of 3-6-8% (just my judging here) the first 200-260 ft. are some "what" flat & the last 200-260ft. /past/over the top are flat-- finish line is NOT at the summit (close but another 200ft or so I think.
An average senior citizen recreation rider from a "standing start"--- will take about 1min 12sec to 1min 15sec.(some better) depending on how high there fitness level is at the time.
For an event like this (RED BUG) 560yards & a "standing start "will favor those with high neuromuscular force/power one of the very FEW times that raw strength could have a impact on race results & those with a very high anaerobic capacity & then being able to transition (little drop off in power ) smoothly to Vo-2 max until the finish.
Which one are YOU?
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Marie and Mike Rourke
The event includes cycling routes of 5, 20, 40, and 60 miles, a 5K trail run, and a 1-mile fun run. There is also an optional time trial on West Feliciana's famous
"Red Bug Hill."
Pre registration on www.active.com/running/saint-francisville-la/red-bug-hill-challenge-2011 ends at midnight, Thursday, May 12, 2011. Registriation is available on the day of the event, but it will be an extra $10.00 for cycing and $5.00 for running.
Hope to see you there!
Marie and Mike Rourke
P.S. We've had several inquiries about the Mississippi River flooding that is occuring. There is no danger that our location or routes will be affected by the rising of the river.
Mr. Rourke,
I wish to participate in the 5K trail run plus the Red Bug Hill Challenge. If I pay the registration fee for the 5K, do I also have to pay an additional registration fee to be eligible for the Red Bud Hill Challenge. Also, how long and steep is this Hill?
Do you not have some on-line photos of it?
Thanks,
Roy H.
Hi, Roy,
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE to participate in the Red Bug Hill Challenge.
I'm going to quote for you what an experienced cyclist commented about Red Bug Hill:
Red Bug is at least .311mi. start to finish line-- or about 560yds ( I think IF I did the math correct??) with shorts sections of 3-6-8% (just my judging here) the first 200-260 ft. are some "what" flat & the last 200-260ft. /past/over the top are flat-- finish line is NOT at the summit (close but another 200ft or so I think.
An average senior citizen recreation rider from a "standing start"--- will take about 1min 12sec to 1min 15sec.(some better) depending on how high there fitness level is at the time.
For an event like this (RED BUG) 560yards & a "standing start "will favor those with high neuromuscular force/power one of the very FEW times that raw strength could have a impact on race results & those with a very high anaerobic capacity & then being able to transition (little drop off in power ) smoothly to Vo-2 max until the finish.
Which one are YOU?
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Marie and Mike Rourke
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina bifida on May 14, 2011
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 55, 40, and 22 miles; a 5K trail run, and a 1-mile fun fun. In addition, 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
P.S. Here is the website for registration or donations: http://www.active.com/running/saint-francisville-la/red-bug-hill-challenge-2011
PPS:
The Baton Rouge Bike Club is one of the co-sponsors for this ride, and we ask that you participate in it as you have our past Spring rides. The club has pledged our usual SAG and Support at this event in lieu of our regular Spring Century, and I hope to see you there.
Bruce
The events include bike rides of 55, 40, and 22 miles; a 5K trail run, and a 1-mile fun fun. In addition, 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
P.S. Here is the website for registration or donations: http://www.active.com/running/saint-francisville-la/red-bug-hill-challenge-2011
PPS:
The Baton Rouge Bike Club is one of the co-sponsors for this ride, and we ask that you participate in it as you have our past Spring rides. The club has pledged our usual SAG and Support at this event in lieu of our regular Spring Century, and I hope to see you there.
Bruce
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Racing Rapides 2011 Race
Hello Everyone,
Racing Rapides 2011 race registration is open on line at BikeReg. Please see link below:
http://www.BikeReg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=13109
This year's race will be a timed stage race for all categories, expect the 5's and Jr's will be a points Omnium. There will be a Tuff Stuff award, ($300 / $200) to the winner and runner up of the 1/2/3 and Women's race.
There will also be a $1000.00 team bonus to the team who earns the most LAMBRA points for the weekend. (S3 Racing took ourselves out of the running for the team bonus.)
I attached the flyer but I'm not sure it will come through to the LAMBRA group. We will be putting the flyer up on the Fit Families for Cenla's website. Please see Fit Families web site below:
http://fitfamiliesforcenla.wordpress.com/
Thank You,
John Smith
S3 Racing Team
Racing Rapides 2011 race registration is open on line at BikeReg. Please see link below:
http://www.BikeReg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=13109
This year's race will be a timed stage race for all categories, expect the 5's and Jr's will be a points Omnium. There will be a Tuff Stuff award, ($300 / $200) to the winner and runner up of the 1/2/3 and Women's race.
There will also be a $1000.00 team bonus to the team who earns the most LAMBRA points for the weekend. (S3 Racing took ourselves out of the running for the team bonus.)
I attached the flyer but I'm not sure it will come through to the LAMBRA group. We will be putting the flyer up on the Fit Families for Cenla's website. Please see Fit Families web site below:
http://fitfamiliesforcenla.wordpress.com/
Thank You,
John Smith
S3 Racing Team
A few items of interest to our LAMBRA riders:
A few items of interest to our LAMBRA riders:
1. Criterium Championships: As you should be award, the LAMBRA Criterium championships will be held this Sunday in Lake Charles (http://www.lambra.org/calendar/2011/Contraband%20_Criterium_4.pdf). I hope to see a good turnout. The Rhino Racing team, along with Midsouth Masters, has been working hard on the new venue.
2. Joint LCCS-Texas Cup events: You may have noticed the TxBRA logo alongside the LCCS logo on the LAMBRA race calendar for the Vuelta de Acadiana July 2-3. Thanks to the efforts of Glenn Richard, this race will be scored for both LCCS points and Regional Texas Cup points this year. We’re expecting that to draw a number of teams from east Texas, so it should be fun. The reciprocal event on the Texas side of the border will most likely be the June 19 Sugar Land Criterium near Houston, which will be scored for LCCS points in addition to Texas Cup points. We will see how these jointly scored races go this year and whether we want to incorporate some guidelines and limitations (i.e. travel dist! ance) about them into the LCCS rules. If we envision more such races in neighboring states that will count toward LCCS points, it might be time to start talking about limiting the number of LCCS races that count toward a rider’s ranking for next year (i.e. top six).
3. LCCS Update: I’m hoping to get the LAMBRA LCCS points from the Mississippi Gran Prix finished up by tomorrow. Sorry for the delay. All those mixed categories make it a little more tedious than usual. As was done last year for that event, the Cat. 3/4 race will be scored based only on overall GC placing, so if the first Cat. 4 rider came in 5th, he will get 5th place points in the Cat. 4 ranking. Since the Cat. 4/5 race was an omnium, each race will be re-scored for Cat. 4 and C! at. 5, so for example the first Cat. 5 finisher in each race will get the regular road race or time trial 1st place points in the Cat. 5 ranking (Cat. 5 points do not count toward team rankings).
4. Collegiate News: I’d like to acknowledge our collegiate teams that recently finished up their South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference road seasons with lots of strong finishes against some well-established collegiate teams from Texas and Oklahoma. Congratulations to Tulane on taking home the Division II conference omnium team championship. One rider each from the LSU and Tulane teams qualified for Collegiate road nationals May 6-8 in Madison, WI. The collegiate track season will be starting up this summer and the LSU team is already planning on hosting a race at the Baton Rouge Velodrome.
- Randy.
______________________________________
Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org/
1. Criterium Championships: As you should be award, the LAMBRA Criterium championships will be held this Sunday in Lake Charles (http://www.lambra.org/calendar/2011/Contraband%20_Criterium_4.pdf). I hope to see a good turnout. The Rhino Racing team, along with Midsouth Masters, has been working hard on the new venue.
2. Joint LCCS-Texas Cup events: You may have noticed the TxBRA logo alongside the LCCS logo on the LAMBRA race calendar for the Vuelta de Acadiana July 2-3. Thanks to the efforts of Glenn Richard, this race will be scored for both LCCS points and Regional Texas Cup points this year. We’re expecting that to draw a number of teams from east Texas, so it should be fun. The reciprocal event on the Texas side of the border will most likely be the June 19 Sugar Land Criterium near Houston, which will be scored for LCCS points in addition to Texas Cup points. We will see how these jointly scored races go this year and whether we want to incorporate some guidelines and limitations (i.e. travel dist! ance) about them into the LCCS rules. If we envision more such races in neighboring states that will count toward LCCS points, it might be time to start talking about limiting the number of LCCS races that count toward a rider’s ranking for next year (i.e. top six).
3. LCCS Update: I’m hoping to get the LAMBRA LCCS points from the Mississippi Gran Prix finished up by tomorrow. Sorry for the delay. All those mixed categories make it a little more tedious than usual. As was done last year for that event, the Cat. 3/4 race will be scored based only on overall GC placing, so if the first Cat. 4 rider came in 5th, he will get 5th place points in the Cat. 4 ranking. Since the Cat. 4/5 race was an omnium, each race will be re-scored for Cat. 4 and C! at. 5, so for example the first Cat. 5 finisher in each race will get the regular road race or time trial 1st place points in the Cat. 5 ranking (Cat. 5 points do not count toward team rankings).
4. Collegiate News: I’d like to acknowledge our collegiate teams that recently finished up their South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference road seasons with lots of strong finishes against some well-established collegiate teams from Texas and Oklahoma. Congratulations to Tulane on taking home the Division II conference omnium team championship. One rider each from the LSU and Tulane teams qualified for Collegiate road nationals May 6-8 in Madison, WI. The collegiate track season will be starting up this summer and the LSU team is already planning on hosting a race at the Baton Rouge Velodrome.
- Randy.
______________________________________
Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org/
Ride for Your LIFE event - Need motivation to ride? Put your hard work to good!
Calling all Fitness Enthusiasts, Cyclists, Spinners, Communters, weekend warriors, gym rats, or those looking to start doing something, etc....
We have an event that is set for everyone to take part in, even if you only ride 5 min at a time!!!
We are trying to get as many people to help us ride 280,000 collective miles in support of the 28 million cancer survivors!
You register for $28 (only $23 if you register by Sat, April 30th), and you have to ride a minimum of 28 miles and raise a minimum of $28 (or $1-$10/mile) for LIVESTRONG.
We will mail the shirts this summer (we are still giving sponsors time to donate to get their logos on the shirt), but you have until October 2nd to log your miles!
If you go to our website http://rideforyourlife.webs.com there is a link to ONLINE registration (Coupon code: prereg5 will give you $5 off), or you can print the mail in registration form and mail in your check.
You will then receive an email with information on how to submit any donations and how to log your miles.
Please consider taking part in this event.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Jennifer
How would you like to be a part of something larger than life, in support of your life?
Sign up to take part in a collective ride of 280,000 miles for the 28 million cancer survivors.
Http://bit.ly/28for28
***
Jennifer J. Didier, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77340
936-294-1183
We have an event that is set for everyone to take part in, even if you only ride 5 min at a time!!!
We are trying to get as many people to help us ride 280,000 collective miles in support of the 28 million cancer survivors!
You register for $28 (only $23 if you register by Sat, April 30th), and you have to ride a minimum of 28 miles and raise a minimum of $28 (or $1-$10/mile) for LIVESTRONG.
We will mail the shirts this summer (we are still giving sponsors time to donate to get their logos on the shirt), but you have until October 2nd to log your miles!
If you go to our website http://rideforyourlife.webs.com there is a link to ONLINE registration (Coupon code: prereg5 will give you $5 off), or you can print the mail in registration form and mail in your check.
You will then receive an email with information on how to submit any donations and how to log your miles.
Please consider taking part in this event.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Jennifer
How would you like to be a part of something larger than life, in support of your life?
Sign up to take part in a collective ride of 280,000 miles for the 28 million cancer survivors.
Http://bit.ly/28for28
***
Jennifer J. Didier, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77340
936-294-1183
The 2011 Mississippi Senior Olympics bicycle races
Fifty and Older,
The 2011 Mississippi Senior Olympics bicycle races will be held in Clinton, Ms. near Jackson, on May 12th, which is a Thursday. Last year they had only one 50-54 year old rider and not very many in other age groups, with 6 or 7 riders from Louisiana.
There will be a 1 mile TT, 5K TT, 10K TT, 20K RR and 40K RR, all on Thursday May 12th. You can race one or all for a $25.00 fee. Go to their website and check it out, we have to mail in the registration ASAP. You can also scan in your registration information and email it so you will make the cutoff date of May 6th, then send in a copy with your check.
http://www.msseniorolym.org/contact.html
Happy Racing,
Chris LeMoine
The 2011 Mississippi Senior Olympics bicycle races will be held in Clinton, Ms. near Jackson, on May 12th, which is a Thursday. Last year they had only one 50-54 year old rider and not very many in other age groups, with 6 or 7 riders from Louisiana.
There will be a 1 mile TT, 5K TT, 10K TT, 20K RR and 40K RR, all on Thursday May 12th. You can race one or all for a $25.00 fee. Go to their website and check it out, we have to mail in the registration ASAP. You can also scan in your registration information and email it so you will make the cutoff date of May 6th, then send in a copy with your check.
http://www.msseniorolym.org/contact.html
Happy Racing,
Chris LeMoine
Rhino Rhenovators Contraband Days Criterium Championship
Rhino Rhenovators Contraband Days Criterium Championship
This 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.
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.
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
This 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.
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.
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
Beast Master XC Race
Beast Master XC
May 8th, 2011
St. Francisville, LA
Online Registration:
https://www.usacycling.org/myusac/index.php?pagename=registration&eventid=534&ye\
ar=2011
Beast Trail General Info & Directions:
http://tunicatrails.org/?q=node/21
More Info About The Race:
http://tunicatrails.org/?q=node/143
Official Series Website:
http://laxcseries.com
Race generously sponsored by: Lodge At The Bluffs, Felciana PRO Hardware, West
Feliciana Parks & Recreation, Cane Creek, and Planet Bike
May 8th, 2011
St. Francisville, LA
Online Registration:
https://www.usacycling.org/myusac/index.php?pagename=registration&eventid=534&ye\
ar=2011
Beast Trail General Info & Directions:
http://tunicatrails.org/?q=node/21
More Info About The Race:
http://tunicatrails.org/?q=node/143
Official Series Website:
http://laxcseries.com
Race generously sponsored by: Lodge At The Bluffs, Felciana PRO Hardware, West
Feliciana Parks & Recreation, Cane Creek, and Planet Bike
Monday, April 25, 2011
Consider Donating to Rob's Charities in his Memory
Please consider donating to Rob's charities in his memory at: http://www.active.com/donate/brotherhoodride2011/RobMoorhead
The web address for the Ride of Silence should be www.rideofsilence.org
Thanks,
Chris
The web address for the Ride of Silence should be www.rideofsilence.org
Thanks,
Chris
A rememberance of Rob Moorhead
“Anybody ever ride the velodrome?” Rob asked several months ago when he first walked into the bike shop where I work.
He was on his way to work just before our closing time and was kicking around an idea for a new bike. Rob looked just like many weekend riders, fairly unremarkable middle aged guy. As the months went by, he came in occasionally and looked over catalogs for Italian steel bikes and discussed the hostile riding environment in Livingston parish where he lived.
Over the course of several visits, I came to recognize Rob as a seasoned rider who was intelligent as well as risk averse. He knew his rights and at the same time knew how to make sure he was as safe as possible on the road. I learned he was a Veteran and a bagpiper with a local pipe and drum corps. I also learned that he flies medical helicopters often on the night shift, which gave him an excuse to drop-in to the shop in the evenings on his way to work.
Last week, he dropped his bike off for service, a custom titanium road bike with a well-worn leather saddle. This confirmed my suspicions that he was no Johnny-come-lately to cycling. He was training for a 1600 mile charity ride and wanted to make sure his ride was in good shape. Though Rob continued to train on a back-up bike, he called or came by every day to check and see if it was ready. We had been really backed up and every day I had to tell him, “no, not yet. I’ll let you know.” When he came by to check Monday, he brought in pamphlets and cards advertising his charity ride.
As a cyclist and piper, Rob was chosen to ride with a group on the Brotherhood Ride to honor the 411 fallen heroes who died in the line of duty at Ground Zero on 9/11. In addition to riding 60-120 miles a day from Naples, Florida to Ground Zero in New York, the group stops at memorials honoring fallen firefighters and law enforcement, and Rob would play the bagpipes in memoriam. All this was being done to raise money for nonprofits who continue to help the families these heroes left behind.
When I heard about another cyclist death, this time on LA-16 in St. Helena I was saddened as usual; every cyclist and pedestrian fatality is a tragedy, especially since so many could be easily avoided by common courtesy. It was only when I got to the shop on Thursday that I learned it was Rob. I read his name in the paper but I didn’t know the full name of every customer who hangs out at the shop. A coworker at the shop had called his house to let him know we finished tuning up his bike and spoke with Rob’s wife.
In disbelief, I went over to where his Serrota was stowed and read the name on the repair ticket.
Rob was a pretty average guy on the outside, looked like any other rider at a century ride. I had helped him most often at the shop so I wasn’t surprised when I showed the other guys his picture on the pamphlets he left the day before he died, and they said he didn’t look familiar. That was one of the things about Rob; he was pretty unassuming. He didn’t seek recognition for his charity work and only grudgingly discussed his role in the ride when guys at the shop asked him. He was more interested in talking about how he wanted to organize a ride across the state of Louisiana to honor LA’s fallen heroes.
Rob Moorhead was a retired Marine, a retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer, a piper, a AirMed3 pilot, and a husband. Riding his bike on a highway didn’t negate all of that to make him a Cyclist. Every year more bikes are sold in this country than cars, and nearly every ‘Cyclist’ I know owns and uses a car. Why we as a society feel the need to use labels to differentiate ‘Drivers’ from ‘Cyclists’ and treat each other different based on these arbitrary transient brandings to justify poor behavior, I don’t know.
What I do know is a pretty extraordinary member of society was tragically lost before I got a chance to get to know him better. He served his country, served and protected us, and transported people with medical emergencies, and he paid the ultimate price for simply riding his bike.
I hope everyone will consider helping me honor him and thousands like him who have died or been injured at the hands of careless people who often focused too much on texting or making up time and not enough on the road. The 2011 Baton Rouge Ride of Silence will be May 18th beginning from the parking lot across from the Vet School. Before we ride we will honor Rob and others who have been killed or injured with a song by the Caledonian pipe and drum corps at 6:30 and other events as yet to be determined. The ride rolls at 7 PM and will be a silent funeral procession no faster than a rider on a cruiser bike can ride comfortably. For more information please contact RideOfSilence@teamgeauxrace.com or go to www.therideofsilence.org.
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He was on his way to work just before our closing time and was kicking around an idea for a new bike. Rob looked just like many weekend riders, fairly unremarkable middle aged guy. As the months went by, he came in occasionally and looked over catalogs for Italian steel bikes and discussed the hostile riding environment in Livingston parish where he lived.
Over the course of several visits, I came to recognize Rob as a seasoned rider who was intelligent as well as risk averse. He knew his rights and at the same time knew how to make sure he was as safe as possible on the road. I learned he was a Veteran and a bagpiper with a local pipe and drum corps. I also learned that he flies medical helicopters often on the night shift, which gave him an excuse to drop-in to the shop in the evenings on his way to work.
Last week, he dropped his bike off for service, a custom titanium road bike with a well-worn leather saddle. This confirmed my suspicions that he was no Johnny-come-lately to cycling. He was training for a 1600 mile charity ride and wanted to make sure his ride was in good shape. Though Rob continued to train on a back-up bike, he called or came by every day to check and see if it was ready. We had been really backed up and every day I had to tell him, “no, not yet. I’ll let you know.” When he came by to check Monday, he brought in pamphlets and cards advertising his charity ride.
As a cyclist and piper, Rob was chosen to ride with a group on the Brotherhood Ride to honor the 411 fallen heroes who died in the line of duty at Ground Zero on 9/11. In addition to riding 60-120 miles a day from Naples, Florida to Ground Zero in New York, the group stops at memorials honoring fallen firefighters and law enforcement, and Rob would play the bagpipes in memoriam. All this was being done to raise money for nonprofits who continue to help the families these heroes left behind.
When I heard about another cyclist death, this time on LA-16 in St. Helena I was saddened as usual; every cyclist and pedestrian fatality is a tragedy, especially since so many could be easily avoided by common courtesy. It was only when I got to the shop on Thursday that I learned it was Rob. I read his name in the paper but I didn’t know the full name of every customer who hangs out at the shop. A coworker at the shop had called his house to let him know we finished tuning up his bike and spoke with Rob’s wife.
In disbelief, I went over to where his Serrota was stowed and read the name on the repair ticket.
Rob was a pretty average guy on the outside, looked like any other rider at a century ride. I had helped him most often at the shop so I wasn’t surprised when I showed the other guys his picture on the pamphlets he left the day before he died, and they said he didn’t look familiar. That was one of the things about Rob; he was pretty unassuming. He didn’t seek recognition for his charity work and only grudgingly discussed his role in the ride when guys at the shop asked him. He was more interested in talking about how he wanted to organize a ride across the state of Louisiana to honor LA’s fallen heroes.
Rob Moorhead was a retired Marine, a retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer, a piper, a AirMed3 pilot, and a husband. Riding his bike on a highway didn’t negate all of that to make him a Cyclist. Every year more bikes are sold in this country than cars, and nearly every ‘Cyclist’ I know owns and uses a car. Why we as a society feel the need to use labels to differentiate ‘Drivers’ from ‘Cyclists’ and treat each other different based on these arbitrary transient brandings to justify poor behavior, I don’t know.
What I do know is a pretty extraordinary member of society was tragically lost before I got a chance to get to know him better. He served his country, served and protected us, and transported people with medical emergencies, and he paid the ultimate price for simply riding his bike.
I hope everyone will consider helping me honor him and thousands like him who have died or been injured at the hands of careless people who often focused too much on texting or making up time and not enough on the road. The 2011 Baton Rouge Ride of Silence will be May 18th beginning from the parking lot across from the Vet School. Before we ride we will honor Rob and others who have been killed or injured with a song by the Caledonian pipe and drum corps at 6:30 and other events as yet to be determined. The ride rolls at 7 PM and will be a silent funeral procession no faster than a rider on a cruiser bike can ride comfortably. For more information please contact RideOfSilence@teamgeauxrace.com or go to www.therideofsilence.org.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ride of Silence Baton Rouge
Ride of Silence Baton Rouge
Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30pm at TBD
A rolling memorial for all who have been injured or killed on a bicycle, the Ride of Silence will be the third Wednesday in May at 7:00 PM around the world. Check back to find out more details in the coming week.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Good morning Scott, we're looking forward to a big turnout on our
new/resurrected trail in the steep hills of St. Francisville, and we
look to have a much bigger even this year, being part of the state
series. I was wondering if you could help us spread the word
through your shop.
I've attached the race flyer to this message in multiple formats,
whatever works best for you. My mother may be dropping by with
printed flyers. It's going to be Sunday, May 8th, in St.
Francisville. More information is at www.tunicatrails.org and
www.laxcseries.com
Thanks much,
Lynn Gray
(225) 267-5858
Lose The Training Wheels Event seeks volunteers
The mission of Lose The Training Wheels™ is to teach people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle and become lifelong independent riders.
This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives.
Lose The Training Wheels: B.R. Bicycle Camp For Young and Old with Special Needs Ages 8 and Up
April 25-29, 2011
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center / YMCA Facility
Participants & Volunteers choose 1 of 5 sessions to attend per day for all 5 days.
There is still room in all 5 sessions for participants and volunteers!
For event schedule go to www.losethetrainingwheels.org/schedules
For information Email: Cheryl Causey, LTTW B.R. Director at: lttwbrbikecamp@gmail.com
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Mark E. Martin
Monday, April 18, 2011
Scalpel 29'r
Ask and you shall receive. Spy shots of the 2012 Cannondale. And it is T R I C K !
Enjoy
http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/04/16/spy-shot-cannondale-29er-scalpel-full-suspension-mountain-bike/
Enjoy
http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/04/16/spy-shot-cannondale-29er-scalpel-full-suspension-mountain-bike/
Thursday, April 14, 2011
positive results of the bicycle safety campaign...
The Advocate has a fairly good article about bicycle commuting in today's paper. See the link below to read the piece:
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/BR-slates-Bike-to-Work-Day.html
This is one of the positive results of the bicycle safety campaign being waged by the Capitol Region Planning Commission Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee. Thank you!
--
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
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/BR-slates-Bike-to-Work-Day.html
This is one of the positive results of the bicycle safety campaign being waged by the Capitol Region Planning Commission Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee. Thank you!
--
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
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Recent media coverage - Velo Louisiane
Greetings All,
For your reading pleasure, below are three links to recently published articles about Velo Louisiane.
http://www.lsureveille.com/news/br-holds-second-bicycle-festival-1.2537763
http://www.lsureveille.com/snapshot-biking-1.2537682
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/Bike-ride-kicks-off-festival.html
Enjoy!
--
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
For your reading pleasure, below are three links to recently published articles about Velo Louisiane.
http://www.lsureveille.com/news/br-holds-second-bicycle-festival-1.2537763
http://www.lsureveille.com/snapshot-biking-1.2537682
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/Bike-ride-kicks-off-festival.html
Enjoy!
--
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
"BRASS: We Ride."
Brock Gomez, videographer and "senior" BMX rider, has created an excellent short video called "BRASS: We Ride." It's worth the 2 minutes it takes to watch it.
http://vimeo.com/22250448
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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
http://vimeo.com/22250448
--
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
Thursday, April 07, 2011
LOCOFEST Mountain Bike Race
LOCOFEST Mountain Bike Race
Sunday, April 17 at 9:00am
Location: Shreveport, LA
http://www.locomtb.com/forums/
Sunday, April 17 at 9:00am
Location: Shreveport, LA
http://www.locomtb.com/forums/
Hooper Hustle Mountain Bike Race
Time
Saturday, April 9 · 8:00am - 11:00am
Location
Hooper Park in Baton Rouge
Created By
Deep South Endurance Mountain Bike Racers
More Info
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1935723
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Saturday, April 9 · 8:00am - 11:00am
Location
Hooper Park in Baton Rouge
Created By
Deep South Endurance Mountain Bike Racers
More Info
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1935723
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
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 )
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
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
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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
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
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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
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
http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/2011/2man_tt_2011_r.htm
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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
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
Thursday, March 24, 2011
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
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
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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
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
Monday, March 21, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
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
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
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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
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
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
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
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
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.
Monday, March 07, 2011
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
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
Saturday, March 05, 2011
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
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
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
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)
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)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
12th annual Chilly Roger Metric
Join us this weekend for our 12th annual Chilly Roger Metric. 25, 35, 62 mile options and everyone gets a chance to win a smoker! Grab your friends, grab your bikes, and come on over.
http://jollyrogercyclingclub.com/?p=221
http://jollyrogercyclingclub.com/?p=221
Monday, February 21, 2011
Results of last weekend’s TCC Criterium and Time Trial are available on the LAMBRA website:
http://www.lambra.org/results/2011/TCC_TT_crit_r.htm
______________________________________
Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org/
http://www.lambra.org/results/2011/TCC_TT_crit_r.htm
______________________________________
Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org/
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office, protesting for the owners actions
Dear friend:
Re: Parking in Bluff Meadows Drive, Bluff Meadows Subdivision.
One of the most precious assets we have in USA as citizens is that we have rights and they are respected. We should not allowed a couple guys, possible full of envy and ego, prohibit us the use a public street. That is not correct and we should protest.
If we give up simple and basics rights we end up like in other countries, where the chaos is the law. If we permit this type of abuses the next step we will see a guy coming out with a gun in his hand requesting us to get out, give up our rights or accept the consequences. We will have not other choice. That is no right, IT IS A MATHER OF PRINCIPLES AND WE NEED TO ACT.
I want you to know I did check all the records on this property. Bluff Meadows drive is a public street maintained by the city parish. The POA hast to reform the by laws and do the legal process to make a private subdivision. To begin with they have to maintain the streets and make it gated.
Will you please send a note to: Mr. Jeff Wiley - Administrator - Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office, protesting for the owners actions. at:
http://www.ascensionsheriff.com/EmailUs.asp?p1=ContactUs&p2=502502
By the way the signs are not in private property, They are in the city property. THEY CAN HAVE SIGNS PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE LOTS ONLY, but that is nor our case.
I am sure it does not help if you indicate you are a cyclist. Just write him and ask for respect for the rights of the Parish and Its Citizens.
Please see copy of the e-mail I sent to Mr. Wiley. Pass this message to your friends.
Cordially,
Jairo
Mr. Jeff Wiley - Administrator - Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office.
Re: Restricted parking on PUBLIC STREET
Dear Mr. Willey:
On the public street off of Alligator Bayou Rd. by hwy 928, some neighbors had decided to set several NO PARKING SIGNS, prohibiting the regular use of a public street. In addition these signs were installed in the city property. ( right of the way)
Will you please order to remove this signs as soon as possible. No one is allowed to take out the city and citizens rights.
Cordially,
Jairo Alvarez ( cell. 225-413-9774 )
--
Jairo Alvarez
www.JairoAlvarezBotero.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hITDdDxYZGA
Re: Parking in Bluff Meadows Drive, Bluff Meadows Subdivision.
One of the most precious assets we have in USA as citizens is that we have rights and they are respected. We should not allowed a couple guys, possible full of envy and ego, prohibit us the use a public street. That is not correct and we should protest.
If we give up simple and basics rights we end up like in other countries, where the chaos is the law. If we permit this type of abuses the next step we will see a guy coming out with a gun in his hand requesting us to get out, give up our rights or accept the consequences. We will have not other choice. That is no right, IT IS A MATHER OF PRINCIPLES AND WE NEED TO ACT.
I want you to know I did check all the records on this property. Bluff Meadows drive is a public street maintained by the city parish. The POA hast to reform the by laws and do the legal process to make a private subdivision. To begin with they have to maintain the streets and make it gated.
Will you please send a note to: Mr. Jeff Wiley - Administrator - Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office, protesting for the owners actions. at:
http://www.ascensionsheriff.com/EmailUs.asp?p1=ContactUs&p2=502502
By the way the signs are not in private property, They are in the city property. THEY CAN HAVE SIGNS PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE LOTS ONLY, but that is nor our case.
I am sure it does not help if you indicate you are a cyclist. Just write him and ask for respect for the rights of the Parish and Its Citizens.
Please see copy of the e-mail I sent to Mr. Wiley. Pass this message to your friends.
Cordially,
Jairo
Mr. Jeff Wiley - Administrator - Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office.
Re: Restricted parking on PUBLIC STREET
Dear Mr. Willey:
On the public street off of Alligator Bayou Rd. by hwy 928, some neighbors had decided to set several NO PARKING SIGNS, prohibiting the regular use of a public street. In addition these signs were installed in the city property. ( right of the way)
Will you please order to remove this signs as soon as possible. No one is allowed to take out the city and citizens rights.
Cordially,
Jairo Alvarez ( cell. 225-413-9774 )
--
Jairo Alvarez
www.JairoAlvarezBotero.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hITDdDxYZGA
CRPC Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting
You are cordially invited to attend the next CRPC Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting, 5:30-7 PM Thursday 10 February 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
Agenda is attached. If you have additions or corrections for the agenda, please send them to me blwickert@cox.net.
Bruce
225.963.8616
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
Agenda is attached. If you have additions or corrections for the agenda, please send them to me blwickert@cox.net.
Bruce
225.963.8616
Time Trial and Crit here in Monroe, La. On Feb. 19th and 20th.
Dear Racers:
Please find attached the flyer for the Twin City Cyclists and Vantage Multisport Time Trial and Crit here in Monroe, La. On Feb. 19th and 20th.
First Race of the season!!!
You can also checkout the LAMBRA website for more information.
http://www.lambra.org/
FYI....Monroe will be having their Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, Feb 19th if you want to attend and also bring your family.
Please find attached the flyer for the Twin City Cyclists and Vantage Multisport Time Trial and Crit here in Monroe, La. On Feb. 19th and 20th.
First Race of the season!!!
You can also checkout the LAMBRA website for more information.
http://www.lambra.org/
FYI....Monroe will be having their Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, Feb 19th if you want to attend and also bring your family.
St. Francisville The Bluffs Sunday, Feb,13,2011. 11:00 a.m.
St. Francisville The Bluffs Sunday, Feb.13,2011.11:00 a.m.
The tennis courts at The Bluffs
50-65 miles 18-20 mph pace
John Hagan 225-270-2196
The tennis courts at The Bluffs
50-65 miles 18-20 mph pace
John Hagan 225-270-2196
Saturday Feb 12,2011 Clearsprings,MS Mountain bike trip 10.00 a.m.
Saturday Feb 12,2011 Clearsprings,MS Mountain bike trip 10.00 a.m.
Meeting at Coffee Call on College Drive at 8:00 a.m. to carpool to
Clearspings,Ms.or meet at the showers at the bottom of the hill at 10:00 a.m.The weather is going to be great.
John Hagan 225-270-2196
Meeting at Coffee Call on College Drive at 8:00 a.m. to carpool to
Clearspings,Ms.or meet at the showers at the bottom of the hill at 10:00 a.m.The weather is going to be great.
John Hagan 225-270-2196
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
http://www.2theadvocate.com/opinion/114527879.html
We need to respond to this letter to the editor:
Letter: Bicyclists, motorists, and St. Gabriel
"Our roads have become inundated with pseudo-Lance Armstrongs of the world."
"I would appeal to the bicyclists to follow a few simple "rules of the road": If you must ride together, please no wolf packs. This is not the Tour de France. It is really not that serious. Please ride in a single file lane toward the right-hand side of the road. I have a right to pass you. This can only be done if I can keep a safe distance between you and my vehicle. Wear brightly colored clothing. I cannot be cautious of you if you blend into the scenery. Obey traffic laws. If I have to stop at a red light, so do you."
Apparently Ms. Schneider likes to write her own "rules of the road" and disregards state laws.
ba
We need to respond to this letter to the editor:
Letter: Bicyclists, motorists, and St. Gabriel
"Our roads have become inundated with pseudo-Lance Armstrongs of the world."
"I would appeal to the bicyclists to follow a few simple "rules of the road": If you must ride together, please no wolf packs. This is not the Tour de France. It is really not that serious. Please ride in a single file lane toward the right-hand side of the road. I have a right to pass you. This can only be done if I can keep a safe distance between you and my vehicle. Wear brightly colored clothing. I cannot be cautious of you if you blend into the scenery. Obey traffic laws. If I have to stop at a red light, so do you."
Apparently Ms. Schneider likes to write her own "rules of the road" and disregards state laws.
ba
Monday, January 03, 2011
cyclo-cross series is Saturday, January 8th in Natchez, MS
Start the new year off right with a spirited ride. The next race in the cyclo-cross series is Saturday, January 8th in Natchez, MS. This is one week before the the January 15th championship race in St Francisville, so come out and hone your cross skills.
Don't forget the "B" race is open to anyone. Come out and give it a try.
Click here for the race flyer and more info.
http://natchezbike.org/lambra.htm
Allen Richard
Natchez Bicycle Club
Don't forget the "B" race is open to anyone. Come out and give it a try.
Click here for the race flyer and more info.
http://natchezbike.org/lambra.htm
Allen Richard
Natchez Bicycle Club
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