Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
NOLA Motorsports Park There will be 2 groups
Triathlete Night and Bike Racing at NOLA Motorsports Park
Thursday! 2 days from now, April 25th. Come Race. NOLA Motorsports Park There will be 2 groups:
One group for the tri racers and the other for the bike racers.
The track is open to ride on just after 5pm. Mass start training race starts at 6pm! (ish) You don't have to be in the race to ride on the track. There's plenty of room.
We'll have 2 races for everyone with a short cool-down in between. Race distances will be about 15 miles (we'll determine how many laps we'll be doing at the track).
The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce will be there hosting a meeting and we'll be the backdrop entertainment. They may ask us to leave the track for about 5 minutes so they can take a couple of VIP's around the course in a race car, but it shouldn't last more than 5 minutes, then we'll be back out there.
Rain date to be determined.
All Summer long! We'll be announcing Monday or Tuesday (or earlier) what event (if any) we'll be having out on the track.
Bring your families and friends! There's a lot of activities and services at the track. Seriously, you come out there alone, you'll be immediately on the phone calling people to come out and see what they have and what you're doing.
Track opens to bikes when the last car or motorbike leaves the track at 5PM. Get your shoes on, take a few laps when we are given the "All Clear". Assume that you won't be allowed onto the track until 5:30. All races will start after 6. The course will be open only to bicycles. No cars, no motors.
Mass Start training races: Will begin at 6:00ish. This does not mean that the course will be closed to others who want to ride on the course. Just be respectful when the group comes past. If you have a bike... come out!
The course is 40 feet wide at its narrowest. Most of the corners will be full speed for us, that means pedaling the whole way around, no need for braking. All the corners are just big sweepers at 30mph. Here's a video of a fairly slow parade lap of the main course: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIENJDFg04
The track has a full bar/restaurant clubhouse at the last turn. It's quite fancy and beautiful. There's an upstairs viewing area or you can stand close to the last turn on the bricked patio and watch the action happen.
We are not encouraged to bring pots of Jambalaya or ice chests of beer (they won't be checking cars, but this is a $72 million dollar facility and they are trying to turn a profit on anything they can). They are giving us the track for free, considering track rental runs $12,000 to $20,000 per day, this is a tremendous gift.
We'll have all of Pitt Row (Gasoline Alley) all to ourselves which has covered shelter, etc. So tents, etc won't be necessary. There's electricity, etc, so run whatcha brung.
Go-Kart rental races run until 9:00. I'm just asking personally, that you wait until AFTER the bike race(s) to walk on over to the Go-kart track. We'll do the bike racing first, then maybe a bunch of us will head over and get embarrassed by anyone under 140lbs on the go-kart track. They are pretty fast and the course has 88 different configurations. It's a riot. Go kart races are 10 minutes. It's enough. Believe me, I'm a guy that never has enough of extreme sports and excitement, 10 minutes on these things will leave you whipped and not wanting another session... unless you're 12. Here's a video of one of their longer configurations on the Kart track (The Kart track is completely seperate from the car racing track): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odhi8AP4PXI
It's $5 to enter the park. Here's the address: 11075 Nicolle Boulevard; Avondale, LA 70094. It takes 20-25 minutes to get there from the East bank. It's very easy to get there.
See you Thursday
Ken Bellau
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida
Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida is rapidly approaching. The events include cycling routes of 60, 40, 20, and 5 miles, with an optional timed event up the famous “Red Bug Hill.” There will also be a 5k trail run and a 1-mile fun run.
To be guaranteed a t-shirt, please register online at www.redbughill.com, or http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2082711 on or before April 15, 2013.
Please join us for a fun day at our place in St. Francisville on Saturday, May 11, 2013. All proceeds go to support Louisiana children with Spina Bifida.
Thanks!
Marie and Mike Rourke
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
tragic death of Frank J. Bercegeay...
Tommy Martinez spoke about the tragic death of Frank J. Bercegeay at the Parish council meeting but then pivoted to talk about efforts to pave the levee to, "give you a place to ride."
Yes, bikes are great for recreation and we want to encourage that. We ALSO need to encourage complete streets throughout the area where we - our families, friends, and neighbors - can use a bike when we need or want to go to the store, school, work, or visit friends. Ascension needs to act before more people are killed.
Please go to the link below to Mr. Martinez know you support bikes in ALL of Louisiana. Feel free to cut and paste the above paragraph.
http://bit.ly/14hsBVA
Why does this matter to you if you don't live in Ascension? As Baton Rouge and surrounding areas continue to grow we become more connected and drivers who drive in Ascension, Livingston, etc. drive in Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, etc. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities are not only for the city. You can avoid 'problem areas' all you want but they will not avoid you. If you ride River Road you've seen the increase in traffic due to the casino and it's only going to get worse if drivers and city officials do not learn to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians.
Only when we can change the car culture of the entire area will we truly have safer roads and complete streets.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
highlights from Rouge Robaix 2013
Rouge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyQaRkfbCUI
inMotion Photography presents.... highlights from Rouge Robaix 2013. Picture can be punched at inmotionphoto.smugmug.com/sports
brand new Carbon Zone’s will be landing this month
A reminder that our brand new Carbon Zone’s will be landing this month.
If you’re like a lot of us- you spend a great portion of your road rides searching for hidden dirt roads or shredding on gravel whenever possible. With input from Barry Wicks, Kona designed this bike to be the ultimate endurance road racing machine that is just as capable on dirt & gravel as it is on tarmac.
The Zone is the rocket ship that Barry Wicks piloted to a top 5 finish at The Rouge Roubaix this past weekend in Baton Rouge, LA. Check out the full write-up on the race and the weekend from The Team.
http://www.rougeroubaix.com
http://cog.konaworld.com/archives/15736
Nate Clark
Kona USA
4 Mountain Biking Tips For Beginners
Ride for Rox, March 23, 2013 - Register now!
Ride for Rox, March 23, 2013 - Register now!
Spring is upon us, folks! Savor the prime cycling weather with BikeLafayette at the Ride for Rox on Saturday, March 23, 2013.
The event is in memory of Roxanne Richard who was killed when struck by a car while riding her bicycle on the I-49 access road in October 2011.
Choose from 12, 17, 30, 50, & 65 mile routes from Grand Coteau to Leonville, Arnauville and Carenco.
See route maps and register now at
$35 registration includes t-shirt, lunch, rest stops, route marking, maps, door prize raffle and more.
Proceeds to benefit Bike Lafayette efforts to promote cycling safety in Acadiana.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
a project starting that may affect your normal biking....
From Nancy Kulheimer:
Cyclists...Be careful out there. I know we are always trying to avoid hazards: For those that park at the Split and ride the training loop....or for those that ride between the Casino and the Split...there is now a project starting that may affect your normal biking. There are several trailers in the LA DOTD lot at the Split. I chatted with Matt Milton of Beard Construction about their project for the US Army Corps of Engineers. The plan is the remove the temporary bagged sand from the levee top and raise the levee. Matt indicated that they will have up to 200-300 workers between the Casino and the Split over the next 6 months with lots of trucks, dirt, earth movers, etc.. I envision lots of sand and dirt on the roadway, so biking may be challenging. Parking will be limited, and do not block the entrance to the DOTD lot or you may be towed. The project will gear up to a 7 day a week, 24 hour/D operation. They don't anticipate closing the road like last year's work near LSU. But you may want to avoid this area for the next 6 months.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Preliminary results of Rouge-Roubaix XV have been posted to the LAMBRA website:
Preliminary results of Rouge-Roubaix XV have been posted to the LAMBRA website:
http://www.lambra.org/results/2013/rouge13_r.htm
Times and some of the rider details are not yet complete, but placings should be correct.
- Randy.
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Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org/
BRAMBA Trail Maintenance Day, Saturday, March 23rd, 8:00 - 12:00.
BRAMBA Trail Maintenance Day, Saturday, March 23rd, 8:00 - 12:00.
Meet at Hooper Trails.
Agenda: Repairs on Hard Tail bridges
Bring shovels, leather gloves, sturdy footwear, bugspray, water, snacks.
Yvette Woodward
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Come eat, drink, and ride with the Kona Pro's this weekend!!!
Come eat, drink, and ride with the Kona Pro's this weekend!!!
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Monday, March 04, 2013
Downtown Multi use Trail Greenway
Bruce Wickert 5:08pm Mar 4
Downtown Multi use Trail Greenway - Your Input Requested - Meetings March 5, 6, & 7th
The Downtown Development District has received grant commitments to build phase 1 of a greenway that will ultimately connect 9 venues of interest in the downtown area facilitating biking and walking. Your comments are needed to help make this project even better if you will make the time to attend one of the meetings scheduled for the next 3 days. (March 5, 6 & 7)
Tuesday March 5
8:30-9 AM - Meet and Greet @ Design Resource Center, 247 Florida St. (DRC)
9-10:30 - Introduction and Project Overview (DRC)
11-Noon - Focus Discussion: Alternative Transportation (DRC)
5:30- 7 PM - Workshop 1: Expressway Park Vicinity @ Expressway Park Rec Center, 935 11th St.
Wednesday March 6
9:30-Noon - Workshop 2: Government St to North Boulevard @ DRC, 247 Florida St
1-3:30 PM - Workshop 3: 7th St. at Convention and Capitol Park @ DRC
Thursday March 7
11-Noon - Focus Discussion: Implementation and Management @ DRC
5:30 - 7:30 PM - Public Presentation and Open House @ Old State Capitol, 100 North Boulevard
Additional information, including the 2010 Feasibility and Cost Study (42 Pages) and a 1 page map are available by following the link to the DDD website.
I hope you can attend. I plan to be at the introduction and alternative transportation focus discussion. Tuesday morning.
Bruce
225.963.8616
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Friday, March 01, 2013
Alligator Bayou Road Closure Extended Through Sunday Evening
Looks like Alligator Bayou will be closed again:
Subject: Alligator Bayou Road Closure Extended Through Sunday Evening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2013
GONZALES – Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez announced Friday the closure of Alligator Bayou Road will be extended from Saturday, March 2 at 8 a.m. until Sunday, March 3 at 5 p.m. because of continuing drainage work at the Frog Bayou lock.
Crews with East Ascension Gravity Drainage District No. 1 will be installing two drainage pumps at the Frog Bayou lock/Alligator Bayou Road location.
The lock runs under Alligator Bayou Road and connects Frog Bayou with Bayou Manchac.
Crews will also be installing permanent piping under the roadway at that location.
Alligator Bayou Road is located in the northwestern part of Ascension Parish.
sign up for the Tour de Cure
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If you've been putting off signing up, wait no more! The next 24 hours is the only free registration period for TdC. Don't miss out! Signup now!
If you've been thinking, "I'd love to ride, but I really want to be on a team," wait no more, join TEAM RED LOUISIANA (It's FREE too!) while you take advantage of the free registration offer.
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To take advantage of this offer on the web use the promo code: "ALERT"
or call: 1-888-DIABETES Ext. 6072
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April 20, 2013
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If you have any questions about this posting, or the tour, please feel free to contact me, Herb Sumrall via e-mail: hsumralljr@gmail.com, or phone: 225-223-0157
Bruce Wickert
Re: Downtown Greenway charrette information - Alternative Transportation focus group
Thank you Davis:
I plan to be at this meeting, and some of the other charettes as well.
Bruce
225.963.8616
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> The Baton Rouge Downtown Greenway has been selected by the US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Sustainable Communities to receive technical assistance through the Greening America's Capitals Program. We respectfully request your participation in the creation of design schemes that most effectively meet the transportation and recreational needs specific to Baton Rouge. Below is a link to the public meeting schedule (March 5th-March 7th) for the Downtown Greenway. Although you are welcome to attend any of the meetings most convenient to your schedule, we would like to formally request your attendance at the Alternative Transportation Focus Group Meeting scheduled Tuesday, March 5th from 11:00am - 12:00pm in the DDD office, 247 Florida St. This session is specific to bicycle and pedestrian advocacy groups.
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> We look forward to your participation and input in the Downtown Greenway!
> Thanks,
> Davis
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> Public Meeting Schedule
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Bike lanes are key to the success
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida
Dear Friends,
Please join us in St. Francisville for the fourth annual Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida on May 11, 2013. 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 from the bottom to the top of Red Bug Hill.
As in the previous years, we will have good food, music, and a raffle with many nice items. In 2012 you helped us raise over $26,000.00 for children in Louisiana with Spina Bifida.
We hope you can join us for a fun day in the beautiful hills of West Feliciana.
Thanks!
Marie and Mike Rourke
P.S. For more information and to register, go to our website, , or directly to www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2082711.
the Annual "No Such Thing as Impossible®" Bike Ride
Cycle Zydeco & FestiVÉLO de Lafayette
Cycle Zydeco & FestiVÉLO de Lafayette
Cycle Zydeco 2013 (April 4th-7th)
Registration for Cycle Zydeco is open and closes on March 1st or when capacity is reached. You can visit the LAtrail.org website for details . CycleZydeco.com will be updated in the future.
FestiVÉLO de Lafayette (April 7th)
April is Lafayette's Bike Month and it kicks off with FestiVÉLO de Lafayette at Parc Sans Souci (201 E. Vermilion St.). This is the finishing party for Cycle Zydeco & several local regular rides will start and finish here as well. FestiVÉLO is a free to the public there will be 3 bands, beer, beverages, food and several bicycle related exhibits and functions. Come out and celebrate bicycling at FestiVÉLO is Sunday April 7th from 10:30am to 6:00pm. Visit the TRAIL event facebook page to stay connected ()
Thanks,
Scott@LAtrail.org
Monday, February 25, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Red Bug Hill Challenge, May 11, 2013
Dear Friends,
Please join us in St. Francisville for the fourth annual Red Bug Hill Challenge for Spina Bifida on May 11, 2013. 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 from the bottom to the top of Red Bug Hill.
As in the previous years, we will have good food, music, and a raffle with many nice items. In 2012 you helped us raise over $26,000.00 for children in Louisiana with Spina Bifida.
We hope you can join us for a fun day in the beautiful hills of West Feliciana.
Thanks!
Marie and Mike Rourke
P.S. For more information and to register, go to our website, /, or directly to .
Monday, February 18, 2013
the annual “No Such Thing as Impossible®” bike ride...
My dear friends and fellow cyclists:
The road of life is full of challenges and difficulties. No matter how big they are and how daunting they may seem, I firmly believe that if we accept these challenges as soon as possible, we can carry on to do extraordinary things in spite of them. After all, adversities are sent to us to enhance the purpose of our lives.
These ideas are what inspired me to found the annual “No Such Thing as Impossible®” bike ride to benefit the McMains Children’s Developmental Center of Baton Rouge and its Wheels to Succeed program, which will celebrate its fifth year on March 17 in St. Francisville. We are looking forward to another wonderful event and successful fundraiser, but I have recently encountered a personal obstacle on the way: On Monday, February 18th, I will start another chemotherapy treatment in Houston, Texas. The treatment will last 3-4 months, which will unfortunately prevent me from attending the event.
However, my doctors are optimistic, as am I, that we can once again overcome what is just another challenge on the road of life. And I want to reassure you that my physical presence is not necessary for the generous community of Baton Rouge and local cyclists to mobilize in solidarity with my mission: Helping the beautiful children at the McMains Center who need our support. I will be with you that day both in spirit and through the presence of my children Carlos Mario, Ana Marcela and Sebastian, my grandchildren Alek and Lucas, and our families.
I ask that you participate at this event in my name. Bring your families, and invite all your friends to register at www.wheelstosucceed.org. Please remember that this event is for everyone, and you do not have to ride a bike – just come have fun and enjoy the company of the wonderful children from the McMain's Center. If you would like to help sponsor the event, please visit the above website for details.
I thank you so much for your help, and I hope to see you again at next year’s event. Always remember: There is no such thing as impossible!
Sincerely,
Jairo Alvarez-Botero
Friday, February 15, 2013
trail maintenance volunteers
Attention all trail maintenance volunteers: I am keeping a spreadsheet with a total of TM hours by person and date. I only have records from the sign-in sheet from the BREC-BRAMBA work days. So,...
1) If you show up to BREC work day, please sign the waiver/sign-in form so that the club can accurately track volunteer hours. At the Jan event I had only 11 names but 14 or 15 showed up.
2) If you do significant trail work outside of TM days, please send me an email with date, hours worked, a description of the work project, and photos of "before" and "after". I do NOT troll on FB day and night so if you post your work but do not notify me I may miss your post.
Thank you and I hope to see a good turnout to our next TM day Saturday, Feb 26th, 9:00 AM at Hooper.
Yvette Woodward
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Monday, February 04, 2013
Track night
Track night, THIS Wednesday night. 7:30pm. It's Fun, It's Free.
20min Paceline Warmup
Open 25 Lap Scratch Race for all the marbles.
Open Flying 200m
*I believe the park only has the 53cm rental available right now. We still have a few rentals that we can provide if you ask about it.
Dustin Michael Drewes
We had 12 intrepid spirits brave The Beast Trail for 6 Hours on Saturday
We had 12 intrepid spirits brave The Beast Trail for 6 Hours on Saturday. Contrary to the concerns of some, all 12 racers competed without serious injury to life or limb. The weather and trail were PERFECT!!! A big thanks to everyone who came and raced on Saturday!
The results are shown below. I didn't have the ages for a couple of the racers. Please send me your age if you would like it included in the results. Please let me know if I have misspelled anyone's name or if you notice any other problems with the results.
I want to give a BIG thanks to folks who worked on the trail prior to the race and who volunteered during the race. Wayne Cox, Jeff Vaughan, Jason Evers, and Blair Krogh put in dozens of hours prior to the race getting the trail in tiptop shape. Mike Collier, Travis Hill, and John Wild helped out on race day to keep things running smoothly.
I plan to officially submit the race results to USA Cycling tomorrow or Wednesday after I make sure everything is correct. Please let me know about any problems or concerns with the results as soon as possible.
Charley Rome
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Justin Addison Memorial Bike Ride/Ride of Silence
Justin Addison Memorial Bike Ride/Ride of Silence
"The Strength of The Wolf is The Pack"
10:30 AM -12:00 PM, Saturday February, 2nd 2013
St. Paul’s School, Covington, LA 70433
Event /Ride location: LaSalle Hall (previous dormitory building on the corner of Jefferson Ave. and 11th Ave. )
Please join us for a 7-mile round-trip bicycle memorial ride for all abilities including friends, family, schoolmates, and cyclists. All are welcome to join us for this event. (Please wear a helmet).
Route details:
10:30 AM: Gather in the parking lot at LaSalle Hall at St. Paul’s School. Following a brief prayer reflection for Justin, a police escort will lead riders on the route from St. Paul’s through Downtown Covington to the St. Tammany Trace. After arriving at the memorial site at Josephine St. and the St Tammany Trace, there will be a site blessing and moment for reflection. The escort will then head back to St. Paul’s for the conclusion of the ride.
As founder of the Holy Rollers, Justin designed the uniforms for the first-ever St. Paul’s cycling team (see below). Orders will be taken at the memorial ride and via justinaddisonride@gmail.com to have the kits produced. In addition, Holy Rollers t-shirts and decal stickers are available for sale. All proceeds will benefit the various charities and memorials honoring Justin Addison.
To make a donation, place an order, or for more information, email: justinaddisonride@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
T-Shirt Order Form:
Name: _____________________________________
Address:____________________________________
T-shirt size(s): ___ Qty: ___ x $15.00 = $________
Shipping = $ 5.00
TOTAL: = $________
Checks should be made payable to St. Paul’s School (memo: Justin Addison) and mailed to:
The Shipping Post In Care Of Justin Addison 427 N. Theard St. P.M.B. Box 237 Covington, LA 70433
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
6 Hour Race at The Beast
Charley Rome posted in 6 Hour Race at The Beast
Charley Rome 10:37am Jan 29
The weather forecast for this weekend is looking good. We worked hard over the weekend to get the trail in good shape for Saturday. We shoveled tons of sand off the trail. We blew the trail off. It is shaping up to be a great day for racing Saturday.
The race is a low frills affair and I don't know how many racers will actually show up Saturday. As such, please bring all the water, food, etc you will need for the race.
Email me if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.
charleyrome@cox.net
Monday, January 28, 2013
This event is a benefit for the Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS)
Hi.
I wish to thank you all again for your efforts to get the word out about Bicycle Dreams playing Tuesday night at the Manship Theatre. This event is a benefit for the Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS) and I hope you are all planning to come out to see this incredible film about Race Across America (RAAM). Please check out our trailer at www.bicycledreamsmovie.com.
Tickets are still available at the Manship Theatre web site. I have attached our press release again if you can send out one last reminder to your customers, fans, followers and fellow club members as the case may be. We look forward to seeing you at the show. Thank you.
Garry Harrington
Promoter
Colorado Springs
603-209-5010
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Friday Night Criterium
BIKE SAFETY CLASSES: ONE HOUR TO SAFER RIDING
Robin Gibb Diamond
in light of the recent tragedy in Covington and the fact that when the trails are wet, many of us take to the road. I thought I would share this here:
BIKE SAFETY CLASSES: ONE HOUR TO SAFER RIDING
The Capital Regional Planning Commission and Bike and Pedestrian Associates are pleased to announce FREE one hour bike classes that WILL improve your safety while riding your bike on the street, in bike lanes, or on multiuse trails.
This class will help prevent you from crashing by avoiding hazards, and riding in a predictable and safe way where other riders, and drivers are less likely to crash into YOU.
This is class is not aimed at super fit and high speed riders. The techniques taught can be used by riders of ALL abilities.
LSU has begun enforcement of traffic laws in place for cyclists, and this course has all the information you need to avoid receiving a citation. Students, commuters, fitness and recreational riders are encouraged to attend.
All classes are open to adults (18 and older) with drivers licence knowledge of the rules of the road. Classes will be conducted Weeknights and Saturdays at the BREC Independence Park (Lobdell @ Government/Independence) meeting room complex.
Tuesday 22 Jan @ 6:30 PM
Thursday 24 Jan @ 6:30 PM
Saturday 26 Jan @ 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM
Monday 28 Jan @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday 29 Jan @6:30 PM
Wednesday 30 Jan @ 6:30 PM
Thursday 31 Jan @ 6:30 PM
Advanced registration is highly recommended, as class sizes are limited to 12 people per session. Register by contacting:
J. T. Sukits (CRPC) 225.383.5203 jtsukits@brgov.com
Bruce Wickert (BRBC) 225.963.8616 blwickert@cox.net
Classes will be taught by either LAB certified instructor Bruce Wickert, or BRPD bike patrol officers Kyle Callihan, or Don Coppola.
You are NOT required to bring a bicycle. This class is made possible by generous a safety education grant from DOTD.
See attachments for a flyer with course information (feel free to forward and distribute at will) and a course outline.
Bruce Wickert
Trail Mainantenance Plans for this Saturday at Comite
Yvette Woodward
Trail Mainantenance Plans for this Saturday at Comite.
When: 9 AM this Saturday Jan 26 at the Comite Trailhead.
What: Remove limbs and debris washed up by the high high rains. Bolster low washed out areas
With the large amount of leaves and limbs down at Comite it could use a good raking and or blowing off.
Bring rakes, lopper, clippers and blowers if available.
Please repsond to this thread if you are able to participate and what tools you can brings.
THANK YOU!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Bike Safety Classes: One hour to safer rides
Bruce Wickert 3:06pm Jan 18
Bike Safety Classes: One hour to safer rides
The Capital Regional Planning Commission and Bike and Pedestrian Associates are pleased to announce FREE one hour bike classes that WILL improve your safety while riding your bike on the street, in bike lanes, or on multiuse trails.
This class will help prevent you from crashing by avoiding hazards, and riding in a predictable and safe way where other riders, and drivers are less likely to crash into YOU.
This is class is not aimed at super fit and high speed riders. The techniques taught can be used by riders of ALL abilities.
LSU has begun enforcement of traffic laws in place for cyclists, and this course has all the information you need to avoid receiving a citation. Students, commuters, fitness and recreational riders are encouraged to attend.
All classes are open to adults (18 and older) with drivers licence knowledge of the rules of the road. Classes will be conducted Weeknights and Saturdays at the BREC Independence Park (Lobdell @ Government/Independence) meeting room complex.
Tuesday 22 Jan @ 6:30 PM
Thursday 24 Jan @ 6:30 PM
Saturday 26 Jan @ 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM
Monday 28 Jan @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday 29 Jan @6:30 PM
Wednesday 30 Jan @ 6:30 PM
Thursday 31 Jan @ 6:30 PM
Advanced registration is highly recommended, as class sizes are limited to 12 people per session. Register by contacting:
J. T. Sukits (CRPC) 225.383.5203 jtsukits@brgov.com
Bruce Wickert (BRBC) 225.963.8616 blwickert@cox.net
Classes will be taught by either LAB certified instructor Bruce Wickert, or BRPD bike patrol officers Kyle Callihan, or Don Coppola.
You are NOT required to bring a bicycle. This class is made possible by generous a safety education grant from DOTD.
See attachments for a flyer with course information (feel free to forward and distribute at will) and a course outline.
Bruce
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
5th annual 'No Such Thing As Impossible' bike ride for Wheels to Succeed.
Registration is now open for the 5th annual 'No Such Thing As Impossible' bike ride for Wheels to Succeed.
March 17, 2013
Starts from West Feleciana Sports Park, St. Francisville
8am- 75 miles
9:30am- 40 miles
11:00am- 10 miles
---$40 on line registration---
http://www.wheelstosucceed2013.eventbrite.com/
FREE fun ride for kids at Noon
Please visit www.wheelstosucceed.org for more information
Thank you for your continued support!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Coastal Interstate Relay 263 miles
Also if anyone likes long rides check out the Coastal Interstate Relay 263 miles from New Orleans to Pensacola. You can race it Solo, 6, or 12 man teams.
http://www.gulfcoastinterstaterelay.com/
Rouge Roubaix XV Online registration opens
Looks like Rouge Roubaix XV Online registration opens tonight at 12:15am.
https://www.bikereg.com/Net/18111
Hooper Rd AND Comite River Mountain Bike Trails will be closed until further notice!
BREC's Extreme Sports
Due to the rain, the Hooper Rd AND Comite River Mountain Bike Trails will be closed until further notice!
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
NEW "Rollin' with Punchers
Kris Dayries
Welcome to the NEW "Rollin' with Punchers". 2013 UPDATE: For the Winter Season we meet at City Park next the tennis courts and now have 5 Routes of various distances. All stages of bikers are welcome but focus on beginners or usetos (I use to...). This is also a great group for a recovery ride. From time to time an advanced rider will be our guest for instruction and information. Safety is important. At this time this continues to be a No Drop Group but will evolve to an "At your own Pace" with route support. Remember - no one is EVER left behind!
Time - 6:00 pm
When - Wednesdays (weather permitting)
Where - Winter - City Park Tennis Courts Darylmple Drive/Perksin Road (Baton Rouge)
Requirements - Bike, Helmet, LIGHTS - head/tail (for bike), water, Bright clothing
Roll on!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
ground breaking ceremony for first CAPP trail will be 10 AM Thursday Dec 6...
The ground breaking ceremony for first CAPP trail will be 10 AM Thursday Dec 6 along Ward's creek, near the future trail head at the Mall of Louisiana.
Call Cheryl Michelet at 272-9200 ext 543 to RSVP or email at cmichelet@brec.org. Evite .JPG attached
I plan to be there
Bruce
PS: Link to ceremony location
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=206008613845706558013.0004cef2f229e8127059c&ie=UTF8&t=h&vpsrc=6&ll=30.388059,-91.080287&spn=0.004731,0.004823&z=18&iwloc=0004cef2f71385f55fe5c
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
West Feliciana Parish Police Jury agenda
Thanks to all who responded to yesterday's call to action on the West Feliciana Parish Police Jury agenda item to discuss permits for groups of three or more bicycle riders on Parish roads.
At least 15 cyclists both from Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana took time out of their busy schedules, prepared to comment on this issue. My sincere gratitude to each of one for attending, and professional attitude shown by all. A special thanks to Marsanne Goldsby, who could not be at the meeting, but who prepared a list of talking points to help our effort to respond to this restrictive proposal.
Fortunately Juror Mel Percy acknowledged that the restrictive "groups of 3 or more" was erroneous wording as that would limit families from riding together without a permit. The intent of the permits was to inform agencies (Police, Sheriff, Fire, EMS etc) of large group rides, such as charity rides, races, and BRBC century events.
Agreement in principle was reached to form a committee to discuss how to best implement such a process so as to be most useful for the Parish and the event organizers. Those wishing to participate in this process, please contact WF Parish Secretary Sherrel Johnson @ 225.784.3652.
Juror Percy also offered that cyclist have not always been the best behaved, and cited past incidents at Parish Fire stations, where riders were suspected of relieving themselves either before or after a ride. No parking signs have since been posted at fire stations, and to my knowledge the cycling community has respected the parking ban.
Those who spoke to the Jury included Ron Duplessis, Justin Flint, and myself. Others locals spoke, but I did not catch their names. Ron spoke offering that whatever is crafted must not inhibit the blossoming business support brought by cyclists as one of Louisiana's premier cycling destinations. Justin offered a beginning dialog on determining what would constitute a group size requiring a permit suggesting that 50 would be a minimum number and not interfere with the many impromptu rides which could have between 3 and 25 participants. This will be one of the topics of the upcoming committee.
No doubt, whatever the outcome, this could be a pattern that other Parishes copy, and it is in the cycling community's interest to have a hand in its development.
Bruce
Monday, November 12, 2012
LAXC 2012 season finale mountain bike race
On Sunday November 18th, Team LaS'port will host the LAXC 2012 season finale mountain bike race at the Bodcau dam trail outside of Shreveport, Louisiana. Championship celebration following the race.
Online registration: https://www.usacycling.org/register/2012-3373
More information: http://laxcseries.com/
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Friday, November 09, 2012
Thursday, November 08, 2012
[LAMBRA Racing] Annual meeting December 2nd
It would be good to see a representative from each team and from each race promoter at this event.
Location . TBD. will announce next week.
I would like to start some topics and concerns ideas on face book as this would be an open forum and not clog email.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/LAMBRA-Louisiana-Mississippi-Bicycle-Racing-Association/177701960597
From this we will have ideas for some topics we need to cover.
Michael Humphreys
Vice-President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
601-201-1589
vicepresident@lambra.org
http://www.lambra.org/
Fall Foliage Group Ride / Lake Kincaid - Nov. 10, 2012
Robin Gibb Diamond
http://www.bramba.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4596&p=29482#p29482
Fall Foliage Group Ride / Lake Kincaid - Nov. 10, 2012byRobin» Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:00 amAt least we a
www.bramba.org
New Roads River Roux Triathlon
Dustin Michael Drewes
If you have not signed up yet for Volunteering for River Roux Triathlon (This Saturday), please let me know asap if you can help out. Positions are being assigned soon. We will carpool out of Highland Coffees early Sat morning to go up to New Roads (Across the river from St. Francisville).
http://www.riverrouxtri.com/
New Roads River Roux Triathlon
www.riverrouxtri.com
Green Crawl
haven't seen an "event" for the Green Crawl, but noted it's on a Wednesday this year:
https://www.facebook.com/GreenCrawlBR?fref=ts
Baton Rouge Green Crawl
The 2012 Baton Rouge Green Crawl NEW DATE has been announced! It will be on November 14 from 5-10pm...
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting
You are cordially invited to attend the September Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting, 4-6 PM Thursday November 8 at the Main Library, 7711 Goodwood at Independence Park (Temporary location for November and December) .
Attached is the agenda for Thursday's meeting. Notes from last month's meeting will be send by a separate note. Questions or additions to the agenda, please reply to blwickert@cox.net or call 225.963.8616
Bruce
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
infrastructure saves lives
Here's an article from the European Cyclists' Foundation. Actually, it's an interview with an author of a study published in the "American Journal of Public Health." The opening line on the ECF Website is:
If you need more evidence that infrastructure saves lives, then look no further. New research from the American Journal of Public Health shows that dedicated bike lanes can cut injuries by half. ECF had a few questions to ask the brains behind the study, Professor Kay Teschke.
http://www.ecf.com/news/want-safer-cycling-think-infrastructure/
Enjoy reading this interview!
Mark E. Martin
Thursday, November 01, 2012
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY...
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY...
. . . we've updated the "Latest News" section of the BRASS Website with news about:
The Crescent & Fox Path proposal;
new Levee Path access point proposal downtown;
Perkins Road Alternative Routes;
the Downtown Greenway project;
BREC's Ward's Creek project, and;
the new Dawson Creek Greenway proposal.
Go to http://www.brsafestreets.org/events-1 for all the news!
Mark E. Martin
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
USA Cycling Local Associations summit meeting
LAMBRA Racers:
I have attached the agenda for the USA Cycling Local Associations summit meeting that Michael Humphreys and I will be attending this weekend. There is always a lot of discussion at these meetings and I would appreciate hearing from you about any issues in which you are particularly interested. I am sure there will be much talk about how USAC might work with USADA to become more proactive in the anti-doping arena, how we can improve the racing experience for new riders, etc.
We will be scheduling the annual LAMBRA meeting soon, so please also take some time to discuss with your clubs the events that you might wish to get onto the LAMBRA calendar for 2013, changes in the LCCS points competition, etc. We’ll send out a notice as soon as we are ready to begin putting together the LAMBRA planning calendar so we can see where there are conflicts and get them resolved as early as possible.
Thanks,
Randy.
______________________________________
Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Assn.
504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org/
http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1588338/528603140/name/LA%20Summit%20Agenda%2Epdf
Heart of Louisiana: The Beast
http://www.fox8live.com/story/19957711/heart-of-louisiana-the-beast
Heart of Louisiana:
The Beast
www.fox8live.com
It seems a bit out of place in Louisiana, but some biking enthusiasts say one of the best trails for mountain biking is in the Bayou State. In fact the twists and turns and ups and downs of the trail
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Sasquatch Stampede MTB Race this weekend
Sasquatch Stampede!
This Sunday in a gorgeous time of year at Lake Kincaid outside of Alexandria will be the next in the Louisiana State Championship XC series (LAXC). more info - http://laxcseries.com/?q=node%2F90%2F Free Jambalaya, hand-crafted awards, payout for Cat 1 racers, and Sasquatch jerseys for other winners! Come out and beat these guys (race action starts at 1:19): http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=V25M8rHhtQg
Sasquatch Stampede!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
looking for this silver volvo...
http://www.nbc33tv.com/news/crimetracker/cyclist-seriously-injured
LSU cyclists are leaving from the clock tower on campus at 6:00 pm today to pedal around town looking for this silver volvo. All are welcome to join, but please bring helmets and lights.
If you do see a suspicious silver Volvo with possible front end damage, call the BRPD at 225-389-2000.
Cyclist seriously injured from hit and run crash in downtown | WVLA NBC33 | Baton Rouge News, Weathe
www.nbc33tv.com
Baton Rouge News from WVLA NBC33tv.com. Your source for local news, weather and sports for Baton Rou...
Monday, October 15, 2012
"biking event to rase funds for his care"
Jimmy Giessler, who rented a mountain bike and rode with his son in a park in Austin, Texas. The front wheel came off and he did an endo over the handle bars and broke his neck. He is now a quadriplegic and takes a lot of care. They are having a biking event to rase funds for his care. Please sign up, participate, or donate if you can. Please forward this to anybody who may be interested.
Monday, October 08, 2012
Hunting Season
A reminder that is applicable to a lot of the trails around our area. Hunting season is kicking off with squirrel season opening this Sat. October 6th.
1. Please wear orange or bright colors when mountain biking outside a recreation area.
2. Make noise or announce yourself when you come upon a hunter to alert them you a biker.
3. Hunters can hunt anywhere outside a recreation area. Basically, if you ride outside the Kincaid campground loop you aren't in the recreation area. The USFS maps show the recreation areas.
4. Hunters need to be 150 yards from the trail when hunting and can not shoot across the roads and trails.
5. If you come upon a hunter avoid conflict and give the District office a call if you find hunters violating these regulations. 318-793-9427.
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