raised over $26,000.00 for Spina Bifida...

Thanks so much to all the participants, volunteers, and sponsors for helping make this year's Red Bug Hill Challenge a success! Thanks to you, we had 354 participants and have raised over $26,000.00 for Spina Bifida of Greater New Orleans so far. Results can be found on our website, www.redbughill.com. Please join us for next year's RED BUG HILL CHALLENGE on May 11, 2013. With gratitude, The family of Jordy Rourke

Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida on May 5, 2012

Hello, Friends, Please join us for the third annual Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida on May 5, 2012. 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 run. Everyone also has the option of entering the "Red Bug Hill Challenge," a timed event for the bottom to the top of Red Bug Hill. As in the previous years, we will have good food, music, and a raffle with may nice items, including a bicycle. In 2011 you helped us raise over $25,000.00 for children in Louisiana with Spina Bifida. We hope you can join us for a fun day in the beautiful hills of the Felicianas. Thanks! Marie and Mike Rourke P.S. For more information, see our website: www.redbughill.com, or go directly to www.active.com/running/saint-francisville-la/red-bug-hill-challenge-2012 to register.

West Feliciana Road Race

"Riding Armadillo Scavenger Hunt"

ATTENTION CYCLISTS: BikeLafayette & T.R.A.I.L. are hosting the "Riding Armadillo Scavenger Hunt" (RASH) in Lafayette Louisiana to raise money for both 501-C3 bicycle advocacy organizations. OVER $3,000 IN CASH & PRIZES TEAMS: 2 to 8 people ($80 per team entry fee) STARTING PLACE: Feed & Seed (106 N. Grant St) DATE: Saturday May 12, 2012 SIGN IN: 5:00 pm START TIME: 7:00 pm FINAL CHECK IN TIME: 10:30 pm REGISTER AT: http://www.active.com/softball/lafayette-la/riding-armadillos-scavenger-hunt---rash-2012 MANDATORY GEAR: 1) A camera or phone with a camera that can clearly display pictures at the check in point. Please clear your camera roll before the event so we can quickly scroll through at check in. 2) Bicycle- ped power only; 1 tire, 2 tire, 3 or more. Unicycle or tandem be sure every pair of cheeks has its own seat. 3) Cash & ID are always a good idea… Entry Fee!! Additional Information OPTIONAL GEAR: Item 1- I look forward & I look backwards so I can be seen. Usually, I am steady and bright but sometimes I throb or beat rapidly. If I am not attached at final check in it'll cost you 10 points. Item 2- If I crack you must get rid of me. If I cracked I did my job. If I don't crack, all is good & everyone rides on smiling. If you leave me at home it'll cost you 20 points. Item 3- I am most commonly found in in the color black and come in a snake like form but I have four digits. In the essence of snakes, the reason you have me is because of fear. But unlike a snake I am here for your protection against from the snake-like beings. Be secure and if you bring me to the scavenger hunt you will earn 2 points. For more information please email TRAILs4LA@yahoo.com or call Scott at 337-781-9416. To receive updates on future cycling and fundraising events for more bikeway infrastructure and recreational paths, join our Yahoo Group by going to www.yahoogroups.com and type in "TRAILs4LA" in the search field. Thank you, Nick Hernandez Transportation & Recreation Alternatives in Louisiana (T.R.A.I.L.)

Spillway Scramble MTB Race

MTB Race

Spring Ride & 5 K

http://bccbike.org/springride/ Hosted by Bayou Country Cyclists (the Green Team)Bayou Runners This Sunday is the Hopp's Hope ride down near Houma, a benefit for Scott Hoppmeyer who was critically injured while riding his bike down in Bayou country. Scott is a handfull of life and spirit and it would go a long way to his recovery if you were to show up and ride. Scott made it a point to attend almost every Time Trial in the area and was talking about making the leap into road racing when his accident happened. A year before the accident, Scott adopted an abused and discarded puppy that was stuck in and almost drowned in the 17th Street Canal. Since his accident, "Gracie" has had to find other accommodations. If you ever met him, you'd know that Scott is a hell of a guy, a man's man who drives a Corvette and enjoys all the good, simple things that come with a successful life. He's been generous with his time and is always eager to guide new athletes. Now he needs our help. Just show up and ride. Proceeds go to the Southeast Spinal Cord Injury Fund in honor of Scott Hoppmeyer. Visit: http://bccbike.org/springride/ Kenny

WWEDNESDAY WOW (Women on Wheels) Group Ride

http://www.bramba.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4443 Bramba.org • View topic - WEDNESDAY WOW (Women on Wheels) Group Ride

Belles on Bikes is this Saturday, April 28th

Belles on Bikes is this Saturday, April 28th. Register now to insure a special item in your goodie bag (limited to first 75 registrants). Online registration closes at midnight Thursday. http://natchezbike.org/bellesonbikes.htm Belles on Bikes is a women's only recreational ride starting from downtown Natchez, MS and includes riding on the Natchez Trace. This is the only event of its kind in the region. Come join women from all over for a great weekend of cycling. Guys, if you are trying to get your significant other interested in cycling but she is hesitant because she is intimidated by events dominated by the men, this is an awesome event for only women guaranteed to break the ice. From the 16 mile route to the historic girls' school to the scenic and more challenging 48 mile Church Hill loop or the 58 mile route that includes the state park, there is something for Belles at every level of cycling expertise, but the shorter routes provide the pleasure of road riding through the countryside that just may be the key to her discovering that love for cycling that you have been trying to explain. Natchez is a short drive from Baton Rouge, the weather forecast looks great, and the scenery will be beautiful. The ride has a few feminine touches like a refreshing lunch after the ride, door prizes, and a super goodie bag at registration. So encourage and support her in this--you might be surprised by the results. Babs http://natchezbike.org/bellesonbikes.htm

Womens skills clinic on April 15th

There will be a womens skills clinic on April 15th. It will be from 10-3 at the bonnet Carre spillway trail.

Rouge-Roubaix Race in the News

http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/12-hardest-races-world

Red Bug Hill Challenge Event!

Just a reminder that Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida is just a month away! (Saturday, May 5, 2012). To be guaranteed a t-shirt, please register online at www.redbughill.com, or www.active.com/running/saint-francisville-la/red-bug-hill-challenge-2012 on or before April 15, 2012. Please join us for a fun day in the Felicianas. All proceeds go to support Louisiana children with Spina Bifida. Thanks! Marie and Mike Rourke P.S. T-shirt sponsorships are still available. Call Mike at 225-937-5800.

Mississippi Gran Prix Race

The Bike Crossing's Mississippi Gran Prix Friday Friday Night Crit!!! Cat 1/2/3 7:00p.m. Downtown Brookhaven Don't miss this exciting headlining event Friday Night!!! Saturday Morning Road Race all cats 8:30am Saturday Evening Time Trial: 3 Miles 5:00pm Sunday Circuit Race: First cat 7:00am, 1/2/3: 11:30am Don't forget to register! The superfast twilight criterium is Friday night for the 1/2/3's and all other categories start Saturday morning. For more information, http://msgranprix.com KB

Chris LeMoine

Please add Chris LeMoine to your prayers for me.

Bike month (April)

Bike month (April) are kicking off this afternoon. I know the calendar still says March, but we are in the season of preparation and declaration. If you live in or near Iberville Parish, bike month begins TONIGHT (20 March) at the council meeting in Plaquemine at 6:30 PM. I will be there, please join me. Thursday night 22 March there will be a declaration of bike month in West Baton Rouge Parish, also 6:30 PM at the court house in Port Allen. I cannot make this meeting, and hopefully some of you in the area can. 1. Bike Month Declaration at council meetings – (Courtney to develop dates) a. Iberville Parish – 20 Mar @ 6:30 PM (Plaquemine Courthouse) b. West Baton Rouge – 22 Mar @ 6:30 PM (Port Allen)) c. East Baton Rouge – 28 Mar @ 4:00 PM (City Hall) d. Ascension Parish – 05 Apr @ 6:00 PM (Donaldsonville Courthouse) e. Livingston Parish – (Still TBD) 2. Velo Louisiane – March 31st and April 1st – (See attached schedule from website) a. BRBC and BRASS sponsor 8:00 AM ride to Farr Park event, and ride to Market day after event. – (Louis Leggio to lead) b. EBR Mayor’s Family Bike Ride – 9-Noon @ Farr Park c. Blessing of the Bikes @ Farr Park Trailhead – 9:30 a.m. @ Pavilion d. Dedication of new trail section from Farr Park to Skip Bertman – 9:40 a.m. @ Pavillion e. Ride from Farr Park to Skip Bertman Trailhead – 9:45 a.m. f. Ribbon Cutting on new trail section – 9:50 a.m. on ramp at the foot of the levee (River Road remains closed) There are more activities to come, and they will be posted as they become finalized.. . . watch your IN box as Bike to Work week becomes a reality (sponsors being lined up, T-shirts being made for participants, and FREE BREAKFAST at selected locations. Bike Visitors, a WBR Bike Month ride, Live after 5 events, Cyclist education. Bike to the Festivals with Valet Bike Parking. Bruce Wickert on behalf of Bike Month Committee 225.963.8616

Spillway Scramble MTB Race

Backpacker Bushwacker Adventure Race

Team Backpacker Adventure Racing is at it again! Come out and join us for theBackpacker Bushwhacker ... http://www.imathlete.com/events/BackpackerBushwackerAdventureRace

Spring Ride & 5K honoring Scott Hoppmeyer

On September 10, 2011 our friend Scott Hoppmeyer was badly injured in a cycling accident. We are hosting a 25, 42 & 66 mile bike ride on Sunday April 29th along with a 5K event to help raise money for Scott. The event will be held at Peltier Park in Thibodaux near the Nicholls State Campus. Link to Website: http://bccbike.org/springride/ Link to Scott's Web Page: http://scottsfaith.com/ Thanks! Don Lasseigne Bayou Country Cyclists

Belles on Bikes Event

Ladies, Belles on Bikes is back again. The recreational ride for women will again be hosted on the Mississippi River bluff in Natchez, MS this year on Saturday, April 28th. Packet pickup will be hosted at Bowie's Tavern at the corner of Main and Broadway. We look forward to hosting you here in Natchez. Check us out on facebook for updates, https://www.facebook.com/events/337039336319572/ and on active for online registration. http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2015175 A mail in registration for is available here: http://www.natchezbike.org/bellesonbikes.htm Thanks, Allen

24 Hours of Moab

http://grannygear.com/Races/Moab/index.shtml

Wheels to Succeed Ride!

Hello fellow cyclists- Just a friendly reminder to register for this year's 'No Such Thing As Impossible' bike ride raising money for Wheels to Succeed. When: Sunday, March 25 Where: St Francisville, LA (beautiful routes; 10, 45, 74 miles) See www.wheelstosucceed.org for active.com link and more information Thank you for your continued support! - Ashley

pedestrian safety media campaign

During the past year, there was a 5 parish wide bicycle and pedestrian safety media campaign. Please help us to gauge its effectiveness by completing a survey. No paper to fill out, stamps to lick, or phone solicitors to harangue you. Go to the attached link, fill it out (16 questions) and hit DONE. Feel free to forward to your friends and other groups. Bruce Wickert On Behalf of the Bike Ped Safety Education Committee @ CRPC 225.963.8616 https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Bikeandpedestriansafety

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting

You are cordially invited to attend the next Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting, Thursday March 8 at the Carver branch of the EBR library from 4-5:30 PM. The library is located at 720 Terrace just south of downtown Baton Rouge, two blocks from Highland Rd. Agenda is attached, as is the schedule for Bike Month, and the notes from the January 2012 meeting (for approval at this meeting) The schedule is shortened to end at 5:30 so that we can have time for the Bike Month Planning subcommittee meeting at the same location, which you are also welcome to stay for. Call if you have an addition to the agenda, and or a correction to the notes from the January meeting. I hope to see you there. Bruce Wickert 225.963.8616

Senior Games

The Mississippi Senior Games April 11-14. http://www.gulfcoastseniorgames.org The New Orleans Senior Games web site is www.gnoso.net The Louisiana Senior Games site is: www.http://lsog.net

The Benefits of bicycling

I know this is preaching to the choir but the article linked below provides some powerful reasons for supporting the creation of more and better bicycling infrastructure. Want to provide your citizens the means to save $3.8 billion? How about $3.5 billion worth of clean air? Maybe save 1,100 lives over the course of a year? It's not that difficult, nor expensive, to do. http://tinyurl.com/dxhhejw If the tiny URL doesn't work, here's the full URL: http://www.fastcoexist.com/1678986/this-bike-could-save-your-life-an-infographic-on-the-massive-benefits-of-bicycling Mark E. Martin

Help get Judge Joe Taggart off the bench....

http://bicycling.com/blogs/roadrights/2012/02/28/adding-insult-to-injury/?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-Bicycling-_-Content-Blog-_-RR-insult

Tour de Cure- Mandeville, LA Free Registration

Tour de Cure- Mandeville, LA Free Registration Free Registration for 24 hours to celebrate Leap Year! Visit www.diabetes.org/biketourlouisiana, register and enter LEAP into the promo code box and your registration will be free! (This code is only valid from midnight 2/28/2012 until midnight 2/29/2012) If you have already registered, now is the time to get your friends, family, co-workers and team members registered! Don't wait, because like Leap Year, this opportunity doesn't come around often. On behalf of the Tour de Cure committee, the American Diabetes Association and the nearly 26 million Americans with diabetes, THANK YOU! Please let me know if you have any questions, I look forward to speaking with you! Thanks, Kathleen Gross kgross@diabetes.org 888-342-2383 Ext 6072

VELO LOUISIANE BICYCLE FESTIVAL WEEKEND, March 31st through April 1st

Please join us for the 3rd Annual VELO LOUISIANE BICYCLE FESTIVAL WEEKEND, March 31st through April 1st. Velo Louisiane rolls out Saturday morning, March 31st, with Mayor Holden's Bike Day program and Family Fun Ride. Activities continue at various locations through Saturday evening. Sunday morning events lead into the main festival at noon, 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). Activities feature a variety of rides, fun competitions, bicycle-related demonstrations, children's activities and contests, displays, raffles, a bike parade, and more! Past Velo Louisiane festivals in Baton Rouge have attracted thousands of 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. Details and updates may be found at www.brsafestreets[dot]org Larry Reily festival volunteer

Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida on May 5, 2012

Hello, Friends, Please join us for the third annual Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida on May 5, 2012. 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 run. Everyone also has the option of entering the "Red Bug Hill Challenge," a timed event for the bottom to the top of Red Bug Hill. As in the previous years, we will have good food, music, and a raffle with may nice items, including a bicycle. In 2011 you helped us raise over $25,000.00 for children in Louisiana with Spina Bifida. We hope you can join us for a fun day in the beautiful hills of the Felicianas. Thanks! Marie and Mike Rourke P.S. For more information, see our website: www.redbughill.com, or go directly to www.active.com/running/saint-francisville-la/red-bug-hill-challenge-2012 to register.

Hooper Hustle MTB Race

www.batonrougebikeclub.com

Hello cycling fans! Visit the new, improved www.batonrougebikeclub.com William Sellers has been working dilligently to make updates, and there will be more to come. Thank you, Will, for volunteering your time and talents! He is open to your constructive feedback. Some more of the new info will be updated soon. For those of you not on facebook, you can view some of the facebook postings on the website sidebar! We are still using this yahoo group for communications too. Happy trails, roads, & track! Kelly

Donate blood drive for Danny regardless of Blood Type

Justin Weber Danny Morris, the surviving victim of this tragic event needs your help. Anyone can donate blood for Danny regardless of Blood Type. To do so, go to Our Lady of the Lake info desk and they will direct you where to go. Let them know you are giving blood for Danny Morris who is a patient there. He needs it desperately. Maybe you are not in the shape to do so, but you might know someone who can. Spread the word.

Another senseless death

Another senseless death I knew Nathan Crowson. Now he is dead. A drunk driver ran him over and killed him while he was riding on Perkins Road. Daniel Morris, who was riding with Nathan, remains in the hospital. But why were Nathan and Daniel riding on Perkins Road at night? They have the legal right and responsibility to be there, to be sure, but why would they be there? Just like everyone else on Perkins Road, and all the other streets of Baton Rouge, they were getting where they wanted to go. Unfortunately, because Baton Rouge has spent the past 60 years creating a city with only one viable means of transportation – the personal automobile – they had no choice but to ride Perkins Road. There are no bicycle paths paralleling Perkins Road. There are no bicycle routes through the neighborhoods because many of the developments are not connected. There is only one way to get to many places in town on a bicycle and that is on the road with motorists. This doesn't have to be the way things are. Cities are built. We could have built bicycle facilities, sidewalks, and a mass transit system with dedicated on-street facilities to be used in conjunction with motor vehicles over the past 60 years but we didn't. We gave our city over to the automobile and it is killing us every day. Not just bicyclists but other motorists and pedestrians die. For the past six years the Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS) has been advocating for bicycling and walking in Baton Rouge. Two years ago, in fact, BRASS submitted a bicycle route that will connect the Levee Path with Highland Observatory. This route uses existing, low-traffic and low-speed streets. A few short connectors will have to be built at minimal cost. Why hasn't is been created? The Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS) calls upon the Mayor's office, the Metropolitan Council, the Department of Public Works, and BREC: • to work together to adopt a Complete Streets policy for the City-Parish; • to create, fund, and implement a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plan for the city-parish as soon as possible; • to establish a bicycle / pedestrian coordinator position within the governance of the City-Parish with oversight authority to ensure new facilities are created appropriately and in accordance with current standards and best practices, and; • to immediately begin working on implementing a safe bicycle and pedestrian route roughly paralleling Perkins Road and another roughly paralleling Highland Road. Join BRASS is creating a safer Baton Rouge for all roadway users. Go to www.brsafestreets.org to see how. Mark E.Martin BRASS

Tour of Piney Hills, Ruston, Louisiana - May 5th, 2012

Please make a note of the date - May 5th, 2012 for Tour of Piney Hills with start and finish at Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston, Louisiana. The event is managed by and for the benefit of FCA, with 10 mile, 25 mile and Metric Century Routes through scenic Piney Hills Country. This is not a race but the Metric Century is a testing ride for the more serious recreational cyclist, with a number of hills. Registration will soon be available through BikeReg.com Thanks Ian Macaskill Secretary Piney Hills Cyclists.Inc

Dear Friends: Join our Tour de Cure Friends & Family Team, Team Red Louisiana! With your support, there's hope! Diabetes can take an enormous emotional and physical toll on people with diabetes and their families. You can help us Stop Diabetes by joining our Friends & Family Team and raising funds to help the American Diabetes Association provide community-based education programs, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure. Please contact me at hsumralljr@gmail.com for more information or visit our Team Web page using the link below. Thank you in advance for any help and support you can provide. Together we can Stop Diabetes! One mile at a time. Sincerely, Herb Sumrall, Jr. Click here to visit my personal page. If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=6838610&pg=personal&fr_id=8040&et=ZEQ1hMtImQD7ltq8FYZLZQ&s_tafId=407717 Click here to view the team page for Team Red If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?team_id=525892&pg=team&fr_id=8040&et=G4W6R5rysIoMo254QxA14w&s_tafId=407717

Tour de Blue: Cycling For Prostate Cancer Awareness

Event Title: Tour de Blue: Cycling For Prostate Cancer Awareness When: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 8:00 am Where: Birmingham Bicycle Company, 1105 Dunston Ave., Birmingham, AL Description: The 2012 Edition of the Tour de Blue will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The bicycle ride leaves from the Birmingham Bicycle Company in Birmingham, Alabama and meanders through Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair counties. There are three ride options (60, 75, and 100 miles). The terrain is rolling with several challenging climbs. The 100-mile route takes riders from the bike shop to the Logan Martin Dam and back. The cost of the ride is $40.00 and includes an event t-shirt. There are periodic rest stops on all of the routes that are well stocked with food and drinks. There is full SAG support for all of the riders. For more info & to register: http://www.UrologyHealthFoundation.org/Tour_de_Blue_Schedule.html FaceBook: http://on.fb.me/tourdeblue Twitter: @TourdeBlue Contact: Sherry Wilson at swilson@urologyal.com or 205-445-0117

No Such Thing As Impossible Bike Ride, March 25th

Attention cyclists! Registration is now open for the fourth annual "No Such Thing as Impossible" fundraiser bike ride. Distances include 10mi, 46mi and 74mi through the St. Francisville countryside for only $30. Thank you for helping provide adapted bikes to Louisiana children with disabilities! Register today at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2005116 Visit www.wheelstosucceed.org or view the attached flyer to learn more. If you or someone you know may be interested in sponsorship, please see the attached sponsorship application or contact Lauren atwheels_to_succeed@yahoo.com. Lauren K. Hoffmann, PT, PCS Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy Program Director, Wheels to Succeed Wheels to Succeed www.wheelstosucceed.org McMains Children's Developmental Center 1805 College Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-923-3420 www.mcmainscdc.org

A bicycle ride in honor of those law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty the year before.

My name is Rich Gallo and I am with Law Enforcement United - a group of police officers who, each spring, bicycle ride in honor of those law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty the year before. This coming year, we are going to start in Baton Rouge, because a officer (retired Customs) in our group was killed while out on a training bike ride. His name was J. Rob Moorhead - and he lived in Denham Springs. Our group consists of approx 12 riders (with some support staff) - and from Baton Rouge we will proceed to Brunswick, GA where the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is located; and then continue bicycling to Washington, DC (getting into DC at the start of National Police Week). If possible, I would like to talk to someone in the Baton Rouge Bicycle Club - to prepare a route from BR / Denham Springs out towards Mississippi. I do have the Adventure Cycling Association maps (Southern Tier, Section 6) but this map details a route that starts from St. Francisville, goes north to Norwood, east to Kentwood before getting into Bogalusa. We were looking for a more direct route to Bogalusa (if possible) Any assistance would be greatly appreciated - in fact we do have "gifts" for our trail angels along the way! Besides this e-mail, I can be reached at (516) 317-9320. Regards for a happy healthy New Year - Rich Gallo Director - Law Enforcement United - FLETC Ride www.leunited.org

Wheels to Succeed benefit Ride

Attention cyclists! Mark your calendars for the 2012 "No Such Thing as Impossible" Bike Ride to benefit Wheels to Succeed, taking place on the morning of March 25. Please spread the word. More information to come. Have a safe and happy holiday season! Thanks, Lauren with Wheels to Succeed Wheels to Succeed www.wheelstosucceed.org McMains Children's Developmental Center 1805 College Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-923-3420 www.mcmainscdc.org

Campagnolo EPS- Electric Power Shift

http://eps.campagnolo.com/en?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=images&utm_content=EPS%2Bweb%2Bsite&utm_campaign=20111215%2Bnews

Comite Classic MTB Race this weekend

The Fizi'k Curve Saddles have Arrived!!!

Holli-Cross: Cyclocross at the Bonnet Carré Spillway

Holli-Cross: Cyclocross at the Bonnet Carré Spillway On December 18, 2011, Team Geaux Race and Extreme Pita Racing will be hosting a Cyclocross race in the spillway. For those of you who have mountain bikes and not cyclocross bikes, there will be a mountain bike catagory. All the details on the course, times, categories, free food, and FREE BEER can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/l/YAQF8ai3KAQH04Nx1-VxBGXs9pczkrScIYH-0AbiOmgFY-A/t.co/zHiQUU1E HolliCross is Permited by USA Cycling and is part of LAMBRA.

Cannondale Scapel 29'er Carbon News

http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/11/27/2012-cannondale-scalpel-29er-shipping-eyes-on-weights/ http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/04/16/spy-shot-cannondale-29er-scalpel-full-suspension-mountain-bike/ http://www.bikemag.com/mantle-3/sneak-peek-cannondales-scalpel-29/ http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/08/30/2012-cannondale-scalpel-29er-carbon-weights-photos-specs-alloy-model-coming/ http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/09/23/cannondale-shows-the-scalpel-29er-you-really-want/

15th Annual Parrot Head Bike Ride for the Environment

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Rides begin at 9 a.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.) Rides begin and end at Mary Ann Brown Nature Preserve outside of St. Francisville (Across from The Bluffs – directions on registration form) There will be two rides: a 19-mile and a 27-mile ride. Pre-registration fee is $20. Registration fee the day of the ride is $25. Registration fee includes a ride packet, lunch, and a 15th Annual Bike Ride for the Environment T-shirt. Registration Forms: www.brphc.org All proceeds benefit the Nature Conservancy of Louisiana and the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Project. All riders are required to wear helmets. For registration information, contact Charlotte at 225-751-0623 or Amy at 225-767-2433. Or email DiveParrotHead@cs.com. www.brphc.org "The Loyal Order of DisOrder Parrot Head Club of Baton Rouge is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to assist in local community and environmental concerns, and to provide a variety of social activities for people with similar tastes and interests."

Down Hill Race Vid!!!

http://coolmaterial.com/video/insance-downhill-bike-race-in-chile/

LAMBRAcross Schedule

The 2011-2012 LAMBRAcross schedule has been set. The races will be on the following dates and locations (Note that races listed over an entire weekend will not be 2 day events. The promoter will specify which day the race is on) November 12-13, 2011: Baton Rouge, LA November 20, 2011: Natchez, MS December 3-4, 2011: Jackson, MS December 10-11, 2011: Baton Rouge, LA December 18, 2011: Norco, LA January 7-8, 2012: Ridgeland, MS January 15, 2011: St Francisville, LA (District championship) Please see the LAMBRA calendar (http://www.lambra.org/calendar.html) for promoter contact information. The race flyers will also be posted on that site. Dustin Flint Louisiana - Mississippi Bicycle Racing Association www.lambra.org RACE AND EVENT CALENDAR All competitive events are part of the LCCS unless otherwise indicated.Last ...

24 hours of Clear Springs Race

Just in case anyone is interested, the annaul 24 hours of Clear Springs race is the weekend ofNov. 4, 5, and 6. The race starts at 12 pm Saturday and runs until 11 am Sunday (Time Change weekend). Solo and 4 man teams racing for the most laps. 1 lap is about 9.5 miles. Come out and have fun! http://www.msmtb.org/24hocs.html

Acorns of Hope is a 4-day bicycle ride

Hey Everybody! Check out this very cool bicycle ride/community service event going on right here in south LA next month. Please join for the fun and good vibes. The Acorns of Hope (AOH): Acorns of Hope is a 4-day bicycle ride from Church Point to New Orleans, by way of Lake Charles, Raceland and Houma. The primary goal of AOH is to reforest the natural cheniers of Southern Louisiana. Many of these belts of live oak trees were destroyed during Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. Their disappearance has led to a massive increase in the rate of coastal erosion, which now exceeds the loss of a football field every forty minutes. Bob Thibodeaux, a local arborist (tree care professional) and tree farmer, set out four years ago to tackle this threat. He aimed to plant 10,000 quality live oak trees along the coastal plain within five years. In support of that effort, he created an annual bike ride. For one week each November, cyclists and arborists alike are invited to ride country roads, plant trees, and experience the hospitality and charm of Southern Louisiana through its food, its people, and its history. In concert with this ride, Bob also holds various community events throughout the year, with the help of his team at Bob’s Tree Preservation. These including tree plantings, anti-litter and pollution efforts, and education initiatives. Participation in the AOH bike ride is open to all. 2011 will mark the fourth annual AOH; come join riders from east, north, south and west (as far away as Canada) and really “dig” south Louisiana! We promise that you will see and enjoy your state as never before! Travel Details: Participants should arrange to be in Church Point in the morning/early afternoon of Tuesday, November 15th. If you are flying into Lafayette, shuttles will be arranged to pickup participants from the airport. Be ready for a big bowl of squirrel gumbo and a hearty welcoming that evening! The AOH will end around noon on Saturday, November 19th. Therefore, participants should arrange transportation from NOLA. Event Details: 1) There will be plenty of opportunities to plant trees. 2) There will be numerous organized events during the AOH, mostly tree plantings at local schools. While participants are always welcome to join in, they are not required to do so and are entirely free to choose which events they wish to attend. 3) There will be several options for riding bicycles each day. Some participants will ride more, some less. There will be at least one 100km day in the schedule. 4) There will be support for the ride. 5) Local organizations and individuals will donate many delicious meals. However, participants will likely be responsible for some of their own food. 6) AOH organizers are working to secure free accommodations for at least part of the week. Otherwise, participants will be responsible for their own lodging. Either way, information regarding hotels will be made available soon, and updates will be posted on both the event page and the group page.* *Information current as of October 19th, 2011. PLEASE RSVP ASAP at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=296326267062956 so that AOH organizers know how many hotel rooms they will need to block out for the event. Learn more about AOH here: http://acornsofhope.org/default.asp and join the Acorns of Hope Face Book Group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/41636335932 Films of the 2007 and 2008 rides are on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkMwvssuWl4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMe5epY-u_k Hallie Belle 225-281-3264 (h/c) 225-578-7219 (w) hallie_dozier@yahoo.com

TRAIL WORK DAY: Sunday October 16th 10:00AM Meet at Comite Parking lot. Tools needed: clippers, loppers, and any other brush and weed cutting equipment you may have. Just need to give Comite and Connection trails one final trimming and it should be good for the winter.

Friday, October 7; 7:00-9:00PM. This will be an opportunity for those that have not competed on the track to get their upgrade to category 4. We will focus on track rules and riding in groups at race pace, specific to the events being held during the Track Championships. Groups will start small and increase in numbers as riders progress. For those that have been on the track before, this will be a rare opportunity to get some time in with a large pack. For those planning to participate in the Track Championships on 10.29.11: if your annual racing license does not indicate cat4 for your track classification, you will be limited to individual timed events (this applies to masters, jr, and women). Upgrades are quick and easy, but the safety clinic is required. annual licenses are required. Individual and club poin! ts will be awarded within the LAMBRA Track Cup, as well as cash money! I'll be running the clinic, Randy Legeai wil be Chief Ref, for the championships, Ben Schuler will be assisting and announcing, LSU Cycling is the promoting club. Required items: track bike (fixed gear only) helmet you

Upcoming Event! NOMAMBO is presenting its 3rd annual RACE of the DEAD!!! You thought that the trail was DEAD? Saturday, October 29, 2011: Race of the Dead @ Bonnet Carrie Spillway, Norco, LA. $20 registration fee Presented by NOMAMBO begins at 7:00 pm, Registration at 6:00 pm.

Colorado DH 2011

Colorado DH 2011 From Tyler Jandegian A quick edit of some GoPro HD chest/helmet cam footage from Keystone and WinterPark. A quick edit from this years Colorado Downhill trip. Riders are mostly from the Nola, Br, and Laffy area. Enjoy. http://www.vimeo.com/30115670

Visiting My sister's and Brother in Laws Place!!!

http://funhogfamily.com/2011/09/20/louisiana-life-on-the-bayou/

Crescent-City-Cyclists-Fall-Century-2011

Last call for the Century haul!! On-line registration for the Century ride (and its kinder, gentler cousins the Quarter-, Half-, and Metric Centuries) ends tonite at 11:59:59pm On-site registration will be available at the ride start beginning at 6:30am, but if you’ rather be getting yourself ready to ride instead of standing in line, use this link and pre-register NOW!! LINK: http://www.active.com/cycling/franklinton-la/crescent-city-cyclists-fall-century-2011 Also, the temp at the ride start looks to be around 62 deg, so you might want to put some knee warmers in the bag with your sunscreen. See you at Stewart's!!

New Orleans' designation as a League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly City!

Mayor Landrieu announced today New Orleans' designation as a League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly City. New Orleans received Bronze status after 4 years as an Honorable Mention. Jamie Wine, Executive Director of Bike Easy - the New Orleans bicycle advocacy organization, thanked local volunteers, supporters and donors for their hard work and commitment to getting New Orleans recognized. "Without them," said Wine, "we could never had made it this far." Wine continued by encouraging Bike Easy supporters to continue to hold "elected officials, administrators and each other" accountable to reach the next level in the League of American Bicyclists' multifaceted Bicycle Friendly America program. BRASS salutes Bike Easy and the efforts they have made to successfully join Baton Rouge as a LAB Bicycle Friendly Community! Congratulations!

Cool video from the 70s

Very early Mountain Biking. Evening Magazine - Klunking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVWP6VaLtvw&feature=player_embedded www.youtube.com This segment, Klunking, is from the late 1970s, hosted by Steve Fox, and comes from the Paul Colardo

Louisiana / Mississippi Road Race Championship

Sign up now for next week's Louisiana / Mississippi Road Race Championship. Save by registering online before 11PM, Thursday, Sept 8th. (Women's registration window is now functional.) Click the link below for registration, directions and the race flyer. Just a reminder, online registration closes tonight. We are picking up the online fees and it will cost you $10 more this weekend. Plus the weather should be beautiful, so no reason not to preregister. Glitches for women and 60+ plus have been worked out; so register now. http://natchezbike.org/lambra.htm Thanks, Allen

Baton Rouge Bicycle Club Fall Century

The Baton Rouge Bicycle Club Fall Century will be held Sunday, October 16th. The ride starts and ends at a private residence on Hwy 421 north of Saint Francisville, Louisiana. The address is 13918 Hwy 421 (this is the same place that the Red Bug Hill Challenge was held). The ride will include routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 mile lengths. With participation, the rider will receive a free pair of BRBC socks. These socks come in two designs: one that matches the 2007 BRBC Jersey design (red, blue, and grey), and one that matches the 2009 BRBC Jersey design (blue, gold, pelican jersey). Included the day of the ride are: full SAG support, lunch (11:00 am to 3:30 pm), maps, road markings, pre-ride announcements, and rest stops with restroom facilities, snacks, water, and sports drinks. Fee is $25 pre-registration, $35 day of the ride. Ride day registration opens at 6:45 am, first riders take off at 7:30 am. Click here for online registration. Click here for mail-in registration form. Directions from Baton Rouge: Take 1-110 NORTH all the way to the end. Turn RIGHT at the end of the exit ramp and go NORTH on Hwy 61. Continue on Hwy 61 for approximately 30 miles. Proceed THROUGH the town of St. Francisville. Approximately 8 miles NORTH of town, turn RIGHT on Hwy. 421. 13918 Hwy 421 is 3 miles down on your left. Hope to see you there!!

Baton Rouge Battle Mountain Bike Race

Baton Rouge Battle Mountain Bike Race at the Comite River Trails park on September 25th. This race is part of both the LA Championship Series and the SCRCS racing series with a fairly large draw and some really tough competition, so come out and test yourself against the best mountain bikers in the region. If you are new to mountain bike racing we have a Cat 3/beginner class that follows a tamer route and bypasses some of the tougher technical sections of the trail.(No Skid Mark or Newton's Drop) Cat-1 27.5 mi. Cat-2 22 mi. Cat-3 11 mi. The course will get taped off Saturday morning so you can come out a pre-ride the course without getting lost or taking the wrong route. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at dsampey222@gmail.com or call my cell 225-907-4616 -- Darius Sampey Baton Rouge Battle Race Director

perspective on group ride article...

The group ride article that was posted on the NOBC group... http://carolinacyclingnews.com/2011/09/01/lost-art-of-the-group-ride/

Cannondale Super Six...

http://www.cannondale.com/supersixevo

The September Time Trial @ Bonnie Carrie Spillway Trail

Upcoming Event! Sunday, September 11, 2011: The September Time Trial @ Bonnie Carrie Spillway Trail. $10 registration fee Presented by NOMAMBO begins at 8:00 am.

Tour De Tangipahoa

Upcoming Event! Saturday, September 17, 2011: Tour De Tangipahoa @ Hamond. 60 or 30 mile routes. Registration fee is $35 for early (September 10) and $40 regular. Presented by Hammond Kiwanis Club begins at 7:30 am (60 mile) and 9:00 (30 mile). Hammond Kiwanis Club -- 20th Annual Tour De' Tangipahoa 2011 kiwanis.i-55.com

"Fat Tire Festival"

Time Friday, October 14 at 5:00pm - October 16 at 2:00pm Location Kincaid Lake Recreation Area Created By Pitt Merryman For KBC-Kisatchie Bicycle Club More Info Cyclists of all skill levels prepare for the most fun on two wheels! The Fat Tire Festival will be going on this October at Kincaid Lake campgrounds. Get ready for 3 jam packed days of pure mountain bike bliss. The Official dates are the 14th 15th and 16th. Hope you can all make it to the best trails and the biggest mountain bike celebration in the area. There has been some talk about a 40 mile full attendance casual adventure ride for all who attend.

Closed for the holiday

PedalPlay Bicycles will be closed this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for Labor Day Weekend.

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.

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

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

Danny Macaskill - Industrial Revolutions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ShbC5yVqOdI

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.

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.

Whistler Video, I miss that Place!

http://vimeo.com/13426247

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

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

awesome wheel build

"Thanks for the awesome wheel build. 4 straight days of rocky mountain torcher and still true!"
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

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

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.

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).

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

Vilnius Mayor A.Zuokas Fights Illegally Parked Cars with Tank

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-fWN0FmcIU&feature=player_embedded

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

Hollywood actor Mike Bitton

Hollywood actor Mike Bitton:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq7g_ZG0ooo&feature=related

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

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

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.

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

Voeckler’s Yellow Kit: Behind the scenes

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

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

http://www.bikelouisiana.com/

http://www.bikelouisiana.com/

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.

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