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