Forwarding this note from Goldie Domingue on Susan Hayden Moss' appearance on the Jim Engster program Wednesday Morning (25 June) 9-10 AM on WRKF (89.3). Listen and call in if you are available, but please be respectful in comments. I know we have the passion; we also need the persuasive influence that an insult free discussion can bring.
With the discussion, we may need to agree to disagree with the opinions of either the host or other callers.
Bruce
WRKF program on cycling in BR Wed 6/25
Posted by: "Goldie Domingue" goldie3047@gmail.com goldie.domingue
Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:51 am (PDT)
Hi, All,
On Wed morning, June 25th, 9-10 am, WRKF talk show host Jim Engster has invited Susan Moss Hayden to be one of his guests, for a discussion
on cycling in BR. WRKF is on FM radio at 89.3. You can listen in online at
www.wrkf.org, and call in to make comments etc at 225-297-5633.
Goldie Domingue
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Free Agent Bicycles Qualified to Compete in Olympics!
Free Agent has 6! People who have qualified to compete in the Olympics:
1) Kyle Bennett - USA, 2) Cristian Becerine - Argentina, 3) Ramiro Ramino - Argentina, 4) Marc Willers - New Zealand, 5) Thomas Hamon - France, 6) Nicole Callisto - Australia
With that much representation we are hoping to make it to the final event! Wishing all our riders the best of luck!
Later,
Tom d
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Gulf Coast Adventure Race
Gulf Coast Adventure Racing is thrilled to announce the second annual
Massey's Professional Outfitters Fontainebleau Off-Road Duathlon and
Adventure Trail Run on Saturday, July 26th. These courses will travel
throughout Fontainebleau State Park for a true off-road adventure! Awards
are given to the top two finishers in each division.
The Off-Road Duathlon will consist of a 2 mile run, 8 mile off-road bike,
and final 2 mile run. The event will be open to solo racers or teams of two
(one runner, one biker). Solo racers or teams of two will compete in age
divisions. No refunds and we race rain or shine. There will be race day
registrations allowed. T-shirts will not be guaranteed for entries received
within 2 weeks of the race. Entry includes great post race party with food,
drinks and prizes. As a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event, each racer
must supply their USAT card # or purchase a one-day license.
The Adventure Trail Run will consist of a 4 mile off-road run with fun and
challenging obstacles along the way. Like all Gulf Coast Adventure Racing
events, you can bet there will be twists and turns throughout. The event
will be open to solo racers only. No refunds and we race rain or shine.
There will be race day registrations allowed. T-shirts will not be
guaranteed for entries received within 2 weeks of the event. Entry includes
great post race party with food, drinks and prizes.
Full details and entry forms can be found at http://www.gulfcoastadventure.com
Massey's Professional Outfitters Fontainebleau Off-Road Duathlon and
Adventure Trail Run on Saturday, July 26th. These courses will travel
throughout Fontainebleau State Park for a true off-road adventure! Awards
are given to the top two finishers in each division.
The Off-Road Duathlon will consist of a 2 mile run, 8 mile off-road bike,
and final 2 mile run. The event will be open to solo racers or teams of two
(one runner, one biker). Solo racers or teams of two will compete in age
divisions. No refunds and we race rain or shine. There will be race day
registrations allowed. T-shirts will not be guaranteed for entries received
within 2 weeks of the race. Entry includes great post race party with food,
drinks and prizes. As a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event, each racer
must supply their USAT card # or purchase a one-day license.
The Adventure Trail Run will consist of a 4 mile off-road run with fun and
challenging obstacles along the way. Like all Gulf Coast Adventure Racing
events, you can bet there will be twists and turns throughout. The event
will be open to solo racers only. No refunds and we race rain or shine.
There will be race day registrations allowed. T-shirts will not be
guaranteed for entries received within 2 weeks of the event. Entry includes
great post race party with food, drinks and prizes.
Full details and entry forms can be found at http://www.gulfcoastadventure.com
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Did Whitney Van of Channel 2 Really Say That?
Dear Whitney,
As a avid cyclist and Dutch woman living in Baton Rouge, I send you this link. www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/11-most-bike-friendly-cities.asp
May be you will see how backward Baton Rouge is considering bicycling and may be you could make a program about ; ' Cycling and how a group of smart Baton Rougians, the rest of America and the world sees it'.
As a kid growing up in the Netherlands we had to do a (cycling) driving test in order to ride your bicycle and the children still have to do this. It is a written test and driving test like you have to do in order to drive a car (May be an idea for the USA).Car drivers also get educated about bicycles and how to use the road together. There are rules for both and they both have rights.
I hope you can do something with this information,
Don't understimate your power as an media person, use it the right way.
Bibi Wolke
OK Ladies and Gents, if you've been an armchair quarterback, it's time to put those computer keys of yours to good use! Whitney Vann is considering doing a story, focusing on the safety issues related to River Road. She wants to explore the problems and work toward positive solutions. THIS STORY NEEDS TO HAPPEN! The more people weigh in on this matter, the more likely the story is to happen. And ultimately, the GOAL is that more public awareness will lead to better understanding of the issues all travelers of River Road facing, and most important, FUNDING of the PHYSCIAL IMPROVEMENTS, create or widen shoulders, paint for dedicated bike lanes and enforcements of traffic laws and speed limits. YOUR active participation is NEEDED: EMAIL WHITNEY and the management of Channel 2, and encourage them to continue the dialogue by doing this story!... whitney@wbrz.com, Chuck@wbrz.com , JP@WBRZ.com, balancednews@wbrz.com, ed@wbrz.com, lmargolis@wbrz.com We must not let the death of another cyclist be in vain, without pushing hard for real change.....Don't just read this. Get Involved!
Hi All, This story ran again this morning, and will run again today
on the noon new cast.
Please DO go to the website link and post your comments:
SQUEEKY BIKE WHEELS REALLY DO GET MORE GREASE!!!! :-)
This is the story that WBRZ did on bike paths (or the lack of) in Baton
Rouge. I did not see the segment, did Ms. Van make her comment after this
segment? If so this is an editorial comment and we can demand equal time to
respond to her comments. I would suggest for the President of Baton Rouge
Bike Club to contact WBRZ and request for for equal time to responded to Ms.
Van comments.
Baton Rouge needs to be educate on cycling.
With the price of gas local bike shops are selling a record number of bikes
but I do not see an increased of bikes on the roads. Are people buying
bikes to ride to work but are to afraid to because of local traffic?
buddy
Please send your E-Mails not only to Whitney but also to the Management of WBRZ also.
Buddy
Please respond to note below. Let's flood Whitney Van of Channel 2
w/comments.
KD
Well, I am furious. Whitney Van on ch. 2 just said on the early 5am
news, "why are the cyclist on river road when they have a perfectly
good bike path on top of the levee?" She complained that the cyclist
were taking up the road, while traffic was "50 cars deep." It is
attitudes such as this that kill cyclist. I am writing a letter to
channel 2 and the Advocate, hopefully later today when I am not so
mad. I need to know exactly how far does the levee bike path go. I
thought it was only 3 miles. Does anyone know for sure how far it is?
Thanks,
Beth
As a avid cyclist and Dutch woman living in Baton Rouge, I send you this link. www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/11-most-bike-friendly-cities.asp
May be you will see how backward Baton Rouge is considering bicycling and may be you could make a program about ; ' Cycling and how a group of smart Baton Rougians, the rest of America and the world sees it'.
As a kid growing up in the Netherlands we had to do a (cycling) driving test in order to ride your bicycle and the children still have to do this. It is a written test and driving test like you have to do in order to drive a car (May be an idea for the USA).Car drivers also get educated about bicycles and how to use the road together. There are rules for both and they both have rights.
I hope you can do something with this information,
Don't understimate your power as an media person, use it the right way.
Bibi Wolke
OK Ladies and Gents, if you've been an armchair quarterback, it's time to put those computer keys of yours to good use! Whitney Vann is considering doing a story, focusing on the safety issues related to River Road. She wants to explore the problems and work toward positive solutions. THIS STORY NEEDS TO HAPPEN! The more people weigh in on this matter, the more likely the story is to happen. And ultimately, the GOAL is that more public awareness will lead to better understanding of the issues all travelers of River Road facing, and most important, FUNDING of the PHYSCIAL IMPROVEMENTS, create or widen shoulders, paint for dedicated bike lanes and enforcements of traffic laws and speed limits. YOUR active participation is NEEDED: EMAIL WHITNEY and the management of Channel 2, and encourage them to continue the dialogue by doing this story!... whitney@wbrz.com, Chuck@wbrz.com , JP@WBRZ.com, balancednews@wbrz.com, ed@wbrz.com, lmargolis@wbrz.com We must not let the death of another cyclist be in vain, without pushing hard for real change.....Don't just read this. Get Involved!
Hi All, This story ran again this morning, and will run again today
on the noon new cast.
Please DO go to the website link and post your comments:
SQUEEKY BIKE WHEELS REALLY DO GET MORE GREASE!!!! :-)
This is the story that WBRZ did on bike paths (or the lack of) in Baton
Rouge. I did not see the segment, did Ms. Van make her comment after this
segment? If so this is an editorial comment and we can demand equal time to
respond to her comments. I would suggest for the President of Baton Rouge
Bike Club to contact WBRZ and request for for equal time to responded to Ms.
Van comments.
Baton Rouge needs to be educate on cycling.
With the price of gas local bike shops are selling a record number of bikes
but I do not see an increased of bikes on the roads. Are people buying
bikes to ride to work but are to afraid to because of local traffic?
buddy
Please send your E-Mails not only to Whitney but also to the Management of WBRZ also.
Buddy
Please respond to note below. Let's flood Whitney Van of Channel 2
w/comments.
KD
Well, I am furious. Whitney Van on ch. 2 just said on the early 5am
news, "why are the cyclist on river road when they have a perfectly
good bike path on top of the levee?" She complained that the cyclist
were taking up the road, while traffic was "50 cars deep." It is
attitudes such as this that kill cyclist. I am writing a letter to
channel 2 and the Advocate, hopefully later today when I am not so
mad. I need to know exactly how far does the levee bike path go. I
thought it was only 3 miles. Does anyone know for sure how far it is?
Thanks,
Beth
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Monday, June 09, 2008
On the way home Tre' Haydal called me ask me if I knew of this guy who drove this vehicle, road this kind of bike, color, etc. I could not remember the customer or fellow rider. As soon as I got home I checked the bicycle forums and BR TRI's Susan Haydan and Taylor Alexander posted the accident. Here is what they said:
I'm sorry to report that a rider was killed on River Road today while riding his bike. He was a 3rd year general surgery resident, Colin Didier (spelling?).
Bobby Upp called me to say he was pronounced dead at the hospital. His fellow residents and friends are very sad.
I will post more when details on his funeral/services are announced or I find out more about the accident.
Susan
Tre Haydel met Chris & me as we were about to ride upon the scene this evening. I went on. Chris wouldn't. It was the most chilling site I've ever seen--a red TT bike mangled beyond recognition. I can't imagine what it did to Colin.
Tre spoke with the Police and they did tell him that the driver was foolin' around with his radio and accidentally hit the cyclist. It happened right by the volunteer fire station on the back side of the split where we stop to get water sometimes.
Pray, pray, pray for that family tonight and for a long time to come.
This accident happened just two days from the six year anniversary that killed two of my
I'm sorry to report that a rider was killed on River Road today while riding his bike. He was a 3rd year general surgery resident, Colin Didier (spelling?).
Bobby Upp called me to say he was pronounced dead at the hospital. His fellow residents and friends are very sad.
I will post more when details on his funeral/services are announced or I find out more about the accident.
Susan
Tre Haydel met Chris & me as we were about to ride upon the scene this evening. I went on. Chris wouldn't. It was the most chilling site I've ever seen--a red TT bike mangled beyond recognition. I can't imagine what it did to Colin.
Tre spoke with the Police and they did tell him that the driver was foolin' around with his radio and accidentally hit the cyclist. It happened right by the volunteer fire station on the back side of the split where we stop to get water sometimes.
Pray, pray, pray for that family tonight and for a long time to come.
This accident happened just two days from the six year anniversary that killed two of my
friends on a training race on river road...
Kenny (Dunaway),
Thanks again for a great event (Louisiana Tri in New Roads, LA). I think that makes 9 times in the past 10 years I've done your race (don't look back at my times! I've long since accepted that they won't be any good). You really make the race special, and I always appreciate the FCA affilaitation and the pre-race prayer.
Hopefully, you can pass on some special thank yous:
Thanks to Brian Kinchen for the pre-race prayer.
Thanks to the guy (Scott Mackey) from Pedal Play, who fixed my broken shifter cable before the race in less time than it took me to break it! Tell him he saved my race, and really my entire season, since this is usually the only race I do.
Thanks again to you and the volunteers.
Will Robbins
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
For the past few months the staff at Bicycling magazine has spent countless hours pedaling all makes of bicycles in an effort to bring you the "Editors Choice" One of the toughest categories to pick a winner in is the "Best Enthusiast" road bike category since there are so many offerings and this is the sweet spot for a do it all machine.
Standing on top of the podium for 2008 was the Six13 5 with praise for it's beautiful combination of carbon and aluminum, snappy response and steering that's the most intuitive of the bunch and yet never nervous. In the end the Six13 5 was summed up stating "It's hard to go wrong with a bike like this"
Click on http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1137960420/bctid1532920857 for the full review.
Tifosi Optics Strada Featured in Outside Magazine
The Strada in wood is featured in the Outside summer buyer's guide as a favorite for trail running and mountain biking.
www.tifosioptics.com/inthenews/outsidebgs08.pdf
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
2008 Baton Rouge Bike Club Spring Century
When: Sunday, May 18th
Where: West Feliciana Sports Park, St. Francisville
Single Registration: $25.00, Tandem Registration: $35.00.
Fee includes t-shirt to pre-registered riders, full SAG support,
lunch, and rest stops. Free one year membership in the Baton Rouge
Bike Club with participation.
Ride lengths: 25 miles (*8:30 am), 50 miles (*8:00 am), 62.5 miles
(*8:00 am), and 100 miles (*7:30 am). *Departure times.
Registration starts at 6:30 am.
Online Registration: www.active.com, Mail-in Registration on
www.batonrougebikeclub.com
Until yesterday, there was no official route, because we had to change it 3 times based on high water and downed trees. We made up the route as we painted arrows. I am calling it "Plan C"
When the maps are done, you will be the first to receive a copy. The routes take all the MOST scenic, the smoothest, and the lowest traffic roads. Every route has at least one SAG, and the distances are all AT LEAST as much as advertised.
Q=29 miles
H=51 miles
M=65 miles
C=101 miles
The H, M, & C all visit Lake Rosemound for the first SAG at mile 25
and travel the via the Solitude, Greenwood, Highland and Sligo roads. These routes depart the park north on US-61 to a left turn on LA-66.
M & C Routes take Harris Cornor, LA-967, and LA-421 to Near Jackson, Then LA-10, to LA-965, and SAG at Mary Brown Nature Center. From there, LA-966, Audubon Lane, LA-965 to US-61, and back to the WFSP.
The C route includes an out and back from LA-421 to the end of Peterson road at the closed bridge. (Where a SAG is located). It also includes a side trip through Jackson, and a ride on the Wilson Loop, using Dawson Road, LA-68, a SAG at Wilson, and return to Jackson on LA-952.
The H route leaves the M and C routes at Laurel Hill, and follows US-61 to LA-421, to experience new asphalt to Jones-Vaughn creek, then Sage Hill to Bains, Joe Daniel, and joins the M and C for the ride back to WFSP on LA-965
The Q route starts with the H, M, & C, but turns onto Bains at the schools, then Sage Hill, Jones-Vaughn Creek the easy way to LA-10. It then joins the M & C for the route to the Mary Brown SAG, but cuts off the LA-966/Audubon loop, and heads back to WFSP.
If you can't wait for the offical maps, get your favorite mapping program or GPS out and start plotting.
Bruce
PS:
Visit http://www.batonrougebikeclub.com for a registration form
online at:
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1548744&assetId=21f0f997-17c9-4dd6-9c67-fa547d0b83a3
Registration also available Sunday, with table opening at 6:30 AM
West Feliciana Sports Park (WFSP) is located on US-61 north of St. Francisville, adjacent to the Magnolia Baptist Church.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Training Races on River Road have Started!
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Repeats: This event repeats every Tuesday and Thursday until Thursday October 23, 2008.
Location: River Road Entrance to FARR Park 2 Miles South of LSU Vet. School
Notes: This is a tradition ride. Meet @ entrance to Farr Park. "A" group departs 5:30; "B" at 5:33. Pace depends on attendees: "A"s avg. 24-27mph; "B"s 22-25 Distance 34 mi. including warm-up. Route flat. Begin south on River Rd. (Rt 327 South), right veer onto Rt 991 after 11 miles (the "split"). Continue past the Plaquemine Ferry landing @ 6 miles as 991 meets Rt 75. Left (extra caution) on Gummers Ln. approx. 3 miles past the Landing, back onto 327 north. 12 miles to the finish line just south of Farr Park.
Riders wear helmet. Keep right of centerline.
Slow riders should gather behind the B's.
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Repeats: This event repeats every Tuesday and Thursday until Thursday October 23, 2008.
Location: River Road Entrance to FARR Park 2 Miles South of LSU Vet. School
Notes: This is a tradition ride. Meet @ entrance to Farr Park. "A" group departs 5:30; "B" at 5:33. Pace depends on attendees: "A"s avg. 24-27mph; "B"s 22-25 Distance 34 mi. including warm-up. Route flat. Begin south on River Rd. (Rt 327 South), right veer onto Rt 991 after 11 miles (the "split"). Continue past the Plaquemine Ferry landing @ 6 miles as 991 meets Rt 75. Left (extra caution) on Gummers Ln. approx. 3 miles past the Landing, back onto 327 north. 12 miles to the finish line just south of Farr Park.
Riders wear helmet. Keep right of centerline.
Slow riders should gather behind the B's.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Road Bike Action May/June Issue is now on the news stands....
SuperSix 3 Review
The Story
Few companies have pushed the metallurgical potential of aluminum as much as Cannondale- and then the carbon fiber market went ballistic. Luckily, the Bedford, PA company has a history of engineering prowess they utilized for designing and building race-winning bikes
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
NO NEW CASINO Ride
Please...if you only ride one time this year, this decade, show up Saturday for this ride:
NO NEW CASINO Ride
In lieu of the regular Alligator Bayou ride, there will be a special ride on Saturday. Please forward this to everyone you know who rides two wheels:
Meet at Farr Park on River Road at 8:45am. This ride will follow the training race regimen:
A Group - roll out at 9:00am, 34 mile loop.
B Group - roll out at 9:05am, 34 mile loop.
C Group - roll out at 9:10am, 24 mile to the stop sign and back.
· Everyone back at Farr by 10:45am to regroup and put on NO NEW CASINO T-shirts.
· Ride to Walk Ons by 11:00am and be a part of a huge media campaign battling against a 3rd casino in Baton Rouge.
· At 11:30am, we will ride 2 abreast, 10-12 mph max down River Road to the Governmental building on Saint Louis St. We will then early vote (don’t forget your I.D) and ride back to Walk Ons, have a beer in spandex, lunch, and other goodies provided by the No New Casino folks.
Please...if you only ride one time this year, this decade, show up Saturday for this ride:
NO NEW CASINO Ride
In lieu of the regular Alligator Bayou ride, there will be a special ride on Saturday. Please forward this to everyone you know who rides two wheels:
Meet at Farr Park on River Road at 8:45am. This ride will follow the training race regimen:
A Group - roll out at 9:00am, 34 mile loop.
B Group - roll out at 9:05am, 34 mile loop.
C Group - roll out at 9:10am, 24 mile to the stop sign and back.
· Everyone back at Farr by 10:45am to regroup and put on NO NEW CASINO T-shirts.
· Ride to Walk Ons by 11:00am and be a part of a huge media campaign battling against a 3rd casino in Baton Rouge.
· At 11:30am, we will ride 2 abreast, 10-12 mph max down River Road to the Governmental building on Saint Louis St. We will then early vote (don’t forget your I.D) and ride back to Walk Ons, have a beer in spandex, lunch, and other goodies provided by the No New Casino folks.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Please join us in wishing Jairo a very special 70th birthday! To commemorate this, you can be a part in one way or both ways.
First, we would like to have 70 riders start this ride. You may think this is impossible, but 36 showed up last weekend and as you know, nothing is impossible!
Secondly, there will be a 70-mile option that day for those would also like to do the distance
From Jairo: I have just been contacted by WAFB - CHANNEL 9. They are planning to send a crew to record the event. It is a great opportunity to promote our sport showing good assistance.
Goal: To complete 70 miles with the maximum number of cyclists. It is not a race against time. It is a fun ride for distance.
Start and Finish: Albertson's - Starbucks - corner of Burbank/Bluebonnet
Route: From start, to Nicholson Dr.- Gardere Ln. - River Rd.- Bayou Paul - Manchac Ln - Bayou Paul - River Road - Gummer's Lane - River Road - Gardere Ln. Return on River Rd. to the split and ride a loop on the right, Back to the Start. Total 70 miles.
Pace: 'Moderado'. 18-20 MH. Under no circumstances over 21/22.MH. Motorcycles will regulate speed.
It is time to welcome the 2008 season and get ready for Rouge-Roubaix VIII Road Race which is only 8 weeks away.
' If I can do it at 70, anybody under can do it!'
Have a safe and prosperous 2008 cycling year and remember, No Such Thing As Impossible.
Looking forward to seeing you Jan. 12th. Please pass this invitation to all your cyclist friends.
See you on the road.
Jairo
Jairo Alvarez
Author of: NO SUCH THING AS IMPOSSIBLE- From Adversity to Triumph-
Alvarez Construction Co., Inc.
12035 Coursey Blvd.
Baton Rouge, La 70816
JairoAlvarezBotero@gmail.com
Tel: (225) 293 4545
Fax: (225) 293 4344
Cell: (225) 413-9774
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
I just noticed that USAT has some of the 2008 calendar updated.
http://www.usatmembership.com/EventCalendar/
Ali
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