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 ---- Davis Rhorer wrote: > All, > > 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. > > We look forward to your participation and input in the Downtown Greenway! > Thanks, > Davis > > Public Meeting Schedule > http://www.passionforprogress.com/index.cfm?md=emaillist&tmp=viewcampaign&nowrap=1&msgid=706&uid=i6jrj3kE > > For more information > > > > Davis S Rhorer > Executive Director > > DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT > A Passion for Progress > > 225.389.5520 | office > 225.389.5523 | facsimile > 225.337.9922 | mobile > > 247 Florida Street > Baton Rouge, LA 70801 > > /> > > [cid:image001.png@01CE15C3.7EEF6FB0] Become a fan on facebook > [cid:image002.png@01CE15C3.7EEF6FB0] Follow us on Twitter

Bike lanes are key to the success

Bike lanes are key to the success of this Austin subdivision | People for Bikes The first thing that struck me when I walked into the main administrative building for Austin's Muel...

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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

the Annual "No Such Thing as Impossible®" Bike Ride Join us on St. Patrick's day in St. Francisville for the fifth annual "No Such Thing as Impossible" ...

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

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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 .

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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