Well, things are going fairly good for the races this weekend. It's been
something to put this together as quickly as we have! This will be a bare-bones
event. Nothing fancy. We will have water and Gatorade at the parking area and a
couple of Port-a-lets. Here's some things for all of you to look over:

1. Bring your own shade like tents or the hatchback of your SUV. The temps
should be pretty good, so far a predicted high of 88 degrees with lots o' sun
and lows in the mid-60's both days. No idea what the humidity will be and how
that'll affect the heat index. Suffice it to say that it'll get warmer as the
day goes on.

2. If you can't make arrangements for handups at the feed zones (no neutral
feeds will be available), then be prepared to carry your own aqua (that's water
to those of you at LSU - sorry, I'm an ULM fan! Man, ya'll kicked our butts!)
and food. In some of these races you'll need it! You cannot ditch your empty
bottles!! Put it back in your pocket or cage and carry it home with you. Auto DQ
for pitching trash on the race course unless you do it in the designated feed
zones. That includes gel packs.

3. There's places to eat and to get food in Benton. There's a Brookshire's and a
small grocery store in town. Also, a couple of pizza places and a Dairy Queen.
Take time to spend some cash there if you will.

4. LAMBRA rankings: If you want to qualify for points as a masters racer, you
must sign up for the 35+ men's group. There will be champions medals for the
other age groups on Saturday but you'll only get points if you sign up as a
35-pluser. For example: you can be 47 years old and you can sign up for the 45+
group (no points) or the 35+ group (points) but not both. You must specify this
on your rider release form and make sure the worker at registration knows what
you've signed up for.

5. There has been one change on the course that applies to all the races. As you
return to the finish, when you are heading south on Seven Pines Road you will
continue to go straight instead of turning right onto Cycle Plant Road. As you
continue to go south you will come to Highway 162 and turn right for a straight
shot back to the finish. This change eliminates a left turn, also gets rid of a
hidden spot at Butler Hill Road/Hwy. 162, and will be a lot safer for the
racers. It'll be faster, too. Remember, Cycle Plant Road will NOT be used for
the return. Go straight south on Seven Pines and right on 162. I'll send out a
revised map in a day or two.

6. There will be a couple of motorcycles or cars cruising the course looking for
anyone who bonks or needs a ride in. They'll call in for someone to come out to
pick the racer up. Since these courses are not repeated loops, it won't be as
easy for cyclists who have problems to come in right away.

7. This race will be hilly! Having a 23- or 25-tooth cog on your Zipp wouldn't
be such a bad thing. It can be done well enough in a 21 but ain't it nice to
have more options?

8. If you get dropped by the pack and the wheel vehicle passes you by, don't
feel lonely. But be alert when you come to intersections. The road is always
open to traffic and if you're not with the main group, you are obligated to slow
down at the turns and look for traffic unless a course marshall waves you
through. Many of the turns are marked with yellow arrows painted on the road or
with vertical signs with arrows. There should be course marshals at every
intersection or turn, but you have a responsibility to keep your head up and pay
attention to them and to the traffic around you!! This is just a district road
race (with medals and little money), it's not the world championships. Keep
everything in perspective here and be careful!

9. As always, volunteers are appreciated and if you or someone with you wants to
be part of the event as a volunteer, WE'LL TAKE 'EM!!

10. The finish line will be at the now-closed North Calvary Church about 200
meters east of Benton Elementary on Highway 162. When you cross the line, keep
going and turn into the parking lot right after your finish. GET OFF THE HIGHWAY
AS SOON AS YOU CAN!

11. Speaking of parking: please park in the gravel/grassy field across the
highway from Benton Elementary. This is the north side and park as far from the
road as you can so we don't get a bunch of cars crowded up near the entrance.
There's some nice big trees out there and they provide nifty shade, so head
towards them. Registration will be at that parking lot and so will the race
start. Trash cans will be at registration, too. Register as soon as you get
there, don't wait 'til the last minute. This is all day-of-race registration and
the line might be long.

Well, that's all I can think of for now. I hope you have fun and get a good
workout. I figured since this was a championship race, it should be on a tough
course and thanks to Terry Milam I think it is. It'll be up to you whether you
agree or not. Maybe Hodges is tougher, maybe not, but our roads will be better
(there are a few homages to Jon Anderson out there, you'll find them).

If you have any questions, please let me know. In the meantime, I'm waiting for
the race permit to arrive.............

Alan

At 07:09 PM 09/01/2003 -0500, Alan Moore wrote:
>4. LAMBRA rankings: If you want to qualify for points as a masters racer, you
>must sign up for the 35+ men's group. There will be champions medals for the
>other age groups on Saturday but you'll only get points if you sign up as a
>35-pluser. For example: you can be 47 years old and you can sign up for
>the 45+
>group (no points) or the 35+ group (points) but not both. You must specify
>this
>on your rider release form and make sure the worker at registration knows
>what
>you've signed up for.

Alan:

If the 35+ and 45+ riders are racing together, why would 45+ riders have to
forgo their district championship in order to be scored for the 35+ LCCS
points?

Record everyone's placing.
Sort on age group to get 30+, 35+ and 45+ overall age group placings.
Remove non-La/Ms riders to get championship 30+, 35+ and 45+ medal placings.
Sort combined 35+/45+ results to get LCCS placings.

Randy.

Hi all, I had a couple of points to add to this:

1. When you join the League, you get a free subscription to Bicycling
Magazine. So if you already subscribe or were thinking about
subscribing, for a few more dollars you can help out by joining the
League.

2. $20 of your membership is tax-deductible (more if you pay for a
family memberhsip). I know it's not much, but if you itemize on your
taxes, every bit helps.

I just joined last month, so I can't say I'm an expert about the
group, but it seems worthwile, and I would encourage you to check it
out.

Thanks,
Heather Tsihlis

--- In la_bicycle_racing@yahoogroups.com, "jack_bertel"
<j&sbertel@h...> wrote:
> After my accident, I decided it was about time that I join the
League
> of American Bicyclists, which I did.
>
> Now that a vehicle in Texas has collided with a pack of riders and
> killed two more cyclists, it is all the more reason to join the
> League.  As an added motivation, I will match the $30.00 membership
> fee for the first 25 members of our group that joins this year
(email
> me when you join).
>
> Check out: http://www.bikeleague.org/index.cfm
>
> Jack Bertel

Cat 1/2/3    Name        License #    Standing Lap    Place    Flying 500    Place    Points Race    Place    Unknown Distance    4k Tag-Team    Place    Omnium
1    William Cheramie   B0183992  26.32                1            31.35           1           27                     1         1                                 5.30.46             1            1
3    Chris Grusendore   B0166023  27.40                2            34.94           3           0 (-1)               3         6                                 5.46.30             2            2
5    Benny Schuler        B0166711  29.14                8            35.33           4           26                     2         2                                 5.30.46             1            3
2    Guillermo Bujanda  B0195101    27.56              3            33.27          2            5 (-3)               5         DNF                             6.36.50            4            4
4    Caroline Owen        B0186561    30.46              12          37.52          9           0 (-2)               4          7                                 6.36.50             4            5

Cat 4    Name               License#        StandingLap   Place    Flying 500    Place    Points Race    Place    Unknown Distance    4k Tag-Team    Place    Omnium
5    Rob Luker               B0139764     28.49              4           36.01            5            9                      2         4                                5.48.50              3             1
1    Brian Jordan           B0172108     29.04              7           36.62            6            4                      3         5                                5.46.30              2             2
7    Dylan Jason            B0197190    30.85              11         39.59           10          11                    1         3                                5.48.50              3             3
4    Jim Rogers              B0143898    28.51              5           36.79            7            1                      4          DNF                          DNS                                   4
2    Charlie Kearns       B0199059     28.77              6           36.86            8            5 (-1)              5          DNF                          DNS                                    5
6    Katrin Saile            B0179510     30.35              9           41.49           11           0 (-3)              6          DNF                          6.46.65              5             6
3    Cindy Hale             B0195102     35.45              10         43.66           12           0 (-4)             7           DNF                          6.46.65              5            7


Josie Babin, Miles for Smiles/ Pedal Play Racing Team

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New update on the scoring for LCCS points in the Masters 35+ rankings regarding
this weekend's road race:

All riders in the 35+ and 45+ race, since they are racing together, will be
eligible for LCCS points in the 35+ LAMBRA category for the top 12 finishers.
There will also be medals for 1st through 3rd place in each of the age groups.
Riders' numbers will be marked to designate the age groups. Please forward this
information to those you feel will be interested.

Please disregard the previous posted comments concerning this particular race. I
appreciate Brett's and Randy's suggestions and efforts to clear this up.

See ya this weekend,

Alan

Attached is the main map for the road race course in Benton this weekend. It
features the Cat. 4 and Cat. 1-2-3 courses but covers the same roads that the
other category/classification races are on. The only change is in the return.
When you get on Seven Pines Road you will continue STRAIGHT to Highway 162 and
make a right turn there. It's then a straight shot back to the finish with some
rolling hills but nothing as difficult as what you'll have already done. All the
races will return this way (except for a couple of Junior races). You can
compare the other maps sent out earlier but that return is the only change.

Again, stay alert while on your bike. There are several left-hand turns
(couldn't avoid that or you would have had a much easier course) and even with
course marshalls and some deputies manning them, you still need to keep your
head up and look. If you've been spit off the back and are separated from the
main field, you really need to pay attention.

There are some dogs on the course and many of them have been trained not to go
into the road. But they still run out to the edge and bark. There are one or two
others who do get on the road but we don't know who their owners are. If you've
done the Natchez Classic RR stage in the past, then you know what I mean.
Usually a large pack will intimidate them.

I hope you enjoy the course for the challenges it represents. So far it's gotten
good marks from those who've ridden it for the first time in the last couple of
weeks. And even though I won't be racing, I've logged my share of miles on it!
It's also pretty out there if you get a chance to see it through the mind-fogged
haze clouding your eyes! :)

Alan Moore
Stressed-out Race Director

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg and Melissa Kujawa [mailto:kujos@...]
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 9:28 AM
To: teamearthquake@yahoogroups.com; Northshore_Cyclists@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [teamearthquake] Re: Anti-cycling on the radio

Here is my letter and the reply I got after I wrote to Vince Richards about the Clear Channel radio program.

Missy

September 3, 2003

 

 

Dear Melissa,

 

First of all, let me personally apologize to you for the irresponsible comments made by our morning hosts Walton and Johnson.  I could go into a long explanation how they feel they were taken out of context and were trying to be humorous.

 

The bottom line is "perception is reality" and the reality is something was said that is inappropriate and could potentially lead to someone being seriously hurt or worse.  That was never the intention of our hosts and it is not the type of comments KLOL or this company would ever condone.

 

After being reprimanded by our Rock PD Vince Richards, Walton and Johnson went on the air the very next day and apologized for their remarks.  In addition, Vince and I personally responded to every e-mail and phone call we received to make sure people knew how seriously we view this incident, that action was taken and that we are very responsible broadcasters.

 

After this occurred, Vince spoke with the programs producer and told him to destroy the tape and never use it on KLOL again.  This was to make sure it was not accidentally included in another program or station promotion. After the apology both of us hoped that would be the end of this situation.

 

Then Tuesday, during Walton and Johnson's vacation, this same producer aired a "best of" program and the original incident, which was supposedly to be gone, was part of the program.  This show was not approved by our program director and would not have been allowed on the air had a tape been known to exist.  Trust me when I tell you we are totally embarrassed and quite upset. 

 

The producer in question has been terminated from his position with KLOL and Clear Channel.  This type of insubordination and irresponsibility will not be tolerated.  Again, we take our commitment to our community and our responsibility as broadcasters very seriously.  I hope these actions demonstrate that to you. 

 

Again, let me apologize and thank you for giving me the opportunity to answer your concerns personally. 

 

Best Regards,

 

 

Mark Kopelman

Regional Vice President/ General Manager

Clear Channel Houston

 

----- Original Message -----

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg and Melissa Kujawa [mailto:mgkujawa@...]
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 5:47 PM
To: Richards, Vince
Cc: Hogan, John
Subject: Anti-cycling on the radio

 

Dear Mr. Richards:

 

I can take a joke.   In fact I often play practical jokes on my friends.  Most of my friends are cyclists.  When I heard what your dj's said about encouraging motorists to take action against cyclists I did not laugh.  I was disgusted.  2 people were just killed in Texas in a tragic accident where a motor vehicle crossed over the center line into the opposite lane and struck a paceline of some 20 cyclists.  One person was airlifted to try to save her life.  Is that funny to you?  Two people were killed in Baton Rouge a year ago in a similar situation.  Would you laugh if a mother of  3 small children were killed in a motor vehicle accident?   I wouldn't.  I am a wife and a mother of three small boys ages 6,4 and 3.  I drive a car everyday.  I also happen to be a cyclist.  My kids need me.  I have a legal right to ride my bike on the roads.  If there were bike lanes where I live, believe me, I'd use them.   There are not.  I am currently training for an ironman triathlon.  I need to ride my bike over 100 miles at a time to train for this event.   It is because of programs like the one you allow on the air that I fear for my life at times when I am out on my bike.  

 

It is your responsibility to have these dj's correct their mistake.  There are a lot of idiots out there who listened to your dj's and will try to hit cyclists with the side view mirrors now.  When a cyclist gets struck from the side like that, he or she is almost sure to go down.  Anytime a cyclist goes down doing 21-27 miles per hour, he or she will be hurt.  Road rash is for certain, broken bones probable, and death is quite possible.  Would you condone people driving their cars and striking pedestrians with side view mirrors?  No.  Why is it funny to hit cyclists?  I don't get this joke.  Please...enlighten me.  Right now my stomach aches just thinking about what will probably happen in the Houston area next thanks to you.

 

Hoping you'll do the right thing...may I suggest making your dj's ride bikes to work everyday for a month? 

Melissa Kujawa

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Saturday's results for the Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Association
District Road Race Championships held in Benton, Louisiana (north of
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA). Sunday's races will feature the Women 1-4,
Category 4 and Category 1-2-3 races.


Masters 35+/45+  (17 starters)

1. Randy Legeai, NOBC (1st LAMBRA 45+)
2. Chuck Moore, Miles For Smiles (2nd LAMBRA 45+)
3. Scott Hendricks, Vitamin Cottage, Denver, CO
4. Jerold Simon, Miles For Smiles (1st LAMBRA 35+)
5. Keith Duet, NOBC (2nd LAMBRA 35+)
6. Hamrick Selby, NOBC (3rd LAMBRA 35+)
7. Robert McNeely, Twin City Cyclists (3rd LAMBRA 45+)
8. Charles Davis, NOBC
9. Butch Jordan, Team LaS'port
10. Tom Monick, Team LaS'port
11. Mark Newman, Miles For Smiles
12. Mark Delaney, NOBC
13. John Egan, NOBC
14. Dan Jason, Miles For Smiles
15. Charles Hobbs, Team LaS'port
16. Robert Branstetter, unattached, Texas
17. Bill Tramel, Miles For Smiles

--------------------

Masters 55+/65+ (2 starters)

1. Joe Hedl, Team LaS'port, Texas
2. Arley Smith, Texarkana Bicycle Club, Texas

--------------------

Masters Women 35+ (2 starters)

1. Sheri McNeely, Twin City Cyclists
2. Eileen Garland, Team LaS'port

--------------------

Juniors (7 starters)

1. Jeffery Eifert, Meridian Athletic Assc. (1st LAMBRA 15-16)
2. Dylan Jason, MFS (1st LAMBRA 13-14)
3. Ben Bransetter, unattached, Texas
4. Francis Asprodites, NOBC (1st, LAMBRA 17-18)
5. Christian Eifert, Meridian Athletic Assc. (2nd LAMBRA 13-14)
6. Cora Eifert, Meridian Athletic Assc. (3rd LAMBRA 13-14)
7. Andrew Hammond, Jackson Metro Cyclists (1st LAMBRA 10-12)

--------------------

Men's Category 5 (25 starters)

1. Chad Garland, Team LaS'port (1st LAMBRA)
2. Ellis Eifert,  (2nd LAMBRA)
3. Kyle Boudreaux, LSU (3rd LAMBRA)
4. Scott Gurganus, Team LaS'port
5. Jay Bookman, LSU
6. Paul Norton, Team LaS'port
7. Christopher Mangin, unattached
8. Marcus Clements, Team LaS'port
9. Britt Drummond, LSU
10. Marty Evans, Twin City Cyclists
11. Doug Godard, Twin City Cyclists
12. Mark Pearson, Team LaS'port

(all finished, we only have results of top twelve)

(Note: Results resubmitted to reflect some team corrections)


Saturday's results for the Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Association
District Road Race Championships held in Benton, Louisiana (north of
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA). Sunday's races will feature the Women 1-4,
Category 4 and Category 1-2-3 races.


Masters 35+/45+  (17 starters)

1. Randy Legeai, NOBC (1st LAMBRA 45+)
2. Chuck Moore, Miles For Smiles (2nd LAMBRA 45+)
3. Scott Hendricks, Vitamin Cottage, Denver, CO
4. Jerold Simon, Miles For Smiles (1st LAMBRA 35+)
5. Keith Duet, NOBC (2nd LAMBRA 35+)
6. Hamrick Selby, NOBC (3rd LAMBRA 35+)
7. Robert McNeely, Twin City Cyclists (3rd LAMBRA 45+)
8. Charles Davis, NOBC
9. Butch Jordan, Team LaS'port
10. Tom Monick, Team LaS'port
11. Mark Newman, Miles For Smiles
12. Mark Delaney, NOBC
13. John Egan, NOBC
14. Dan Jason, Miles For Smiles
15. Charles Hobbs, Team LaS'port
16. Robert Branstetter, unattached, Texas
17. Bill Tramel, Miles For Smiles

--------------------

Masters 55+/65+ (2 starters)

1. Joe Hedl, Team LaS'port, Texas
2. Arley Smith, Texarkana Bicycle Club, Texas

--------------------

Masters Women 35+ (2 starters)

1. Sheri McNeely, Twin City Cyclists
2. Eileen Garland, Team LaS'port

--------------------

Juniors (7 starters)

1. Jeffery Eifert, Meridian Athletic Assc. (1st LAMBRA 15-16)
2. Dylan Jason, MFS (1st LAMBRA 13-14)
3. Ben Bransetter, unattached, Texas
4. Francis Asprodites, NOBC (1st, LAMBRA 17-18)
5. Christian Eifert, Meridian Athletic Assc. (2nd LAMBRA 13-14)
6. Cora Eifert, Meridian Athletic Assc. (3rd LAMBRA 13-14)
7. Andrew Hammond, Jackson Metro Cyclists (1st LAMBRA 10-12)

--------------------

Men's Category 5 (25 starters)

1. Chad Garland, Team LaS'port (1st LAMBRA)
2. Ellis Eifert, Meridian Athletic Assc. (2nd LAMBRA)
3. Kyle Boudreaux, LSU (3rd LAMBRA)
4. Scott Gurganus, Team LaS'port
5. Jay Bookman, LSU
6. Paul Norton, Team LaS'port
7. Christopher Mangin, unattached
8. Marcus Clements, Team LaS'port
9. Britt Drummond, LSU
10. Marty Evans, Twin City Cyclists
11. Doug Godard, Twin City Cyclists
12. Mark Pearson, Team LaS'port

(all finished, we only have results of top twelve)

Another great day in North Louisiana!! It's not supposed to be this cool in
September! Here are Sunday's results from the LA/MISS District Road Racing
Championships held in Benton, Louisiana in the countryside of Bossier Parish.

September 7, 2003
Benton, Louisiana


Women Cat. 1-4  (5 starters)

1. Shontelle Gauthier, Southern Fire (Gold)
2. Sheri McNeely, Twin City Cyclists (Silver)
3. Sandra Taylor, Team LaS'port (Bronze)
4. Jackie Williams, Jackson Metro Cyclists
5. Amy Alexander, LSU



Men's Category 4  (11 starters)

1. Todd Crooks, Team LaS'port (Gold)
2. Paul Norton, Team LaS'port (Silver)
3. Tim Perry, Twin City Cyclists (Bronze)
4. Paul Ziesel, Team LaS'port
5. Ryan Boudreaux, NOBC
6. Brian Anderson, Team LaS'port
7. Jeff Foote, Twin City Cyclists
8. Bert Durrett, Team LaS'port
9. Lee Hammond, Jackson Metro Cyclists
10. Joe French, Team LaS'port
11. Michael Matthews, unattached


Men's Category 1-2-3  (29 starters)

1. Kenny Bellau, Herring Gas  (Gold)
2. Randy Racine, Team LaS'port  (Silver)
3. Dan Thompson, Meridian Athletic Association  (Bronze)
4. Eric Mattei, Herring Gas
5. Tim Reagan, Herring Gas
6. Shawn Casey, Herring Gas
7. Troy Porter, Herring Gas
8. Randy Legeai, NOBC
9. Brett Faulk, Southern Fire
10. Jason Hurling, Southern Fire
11. Noel Puentes, NBO
12. Frank Moak, Herring Gas
13. Steve Thomaszewski, NBO
14. Kendrick Perry, Southern Fire
15. Keith Duet, NOBC
16. Ben Schuler, NOBC
17. Bryan Bunch, Herring Gas
18. Tracy Martin, Twin City Cyclists
19. Chris Alexander, Herring Gas
20. Eddy Delgado, NBO
21. Zachary Perry, MMW
22. David Alexander, Southern Fire
23. Brian Loflin, Team LaS'port
24. Robert McNeely, Twin City Cyclists
25. Hamrick Selby, NOBC
26. Gary Zyriek, Herring Gas
27. Charles Davis, NOBC
28. Carrol Patin, Southern Fire (DNF)
29. John Egan, NOBC (DNF)

At 02:52 PM 09/07/2003 -0500, Alan Moore wrote:
>Another great day in North Louisiana!! It's not supposed to be this cool in
>September! Here are Sunday's results from the LA/MISS District Road Racing
>Championships held in Benton, Louisiana in the countryside of Bossier Parish.
>
>September 7, 2003
>Benton, Louisiana

Alan:

Thanks to you and your crew for all their hard work making this event
happen.  Everything seemed to run smoothly.  The roads were great, and the
weather even cooperated!

Thanks,
Randy.
==========
Randall Legeai
New Orleans Bicycle Club <http://www.gnofn.org/nobc/rjlhome.htm>
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Did anyone get any photos from the racing in Benton this past weekend?
Espescially of the 1-2-3 finish? Please let me know if any are available and how
I could get copies. I remember seeing some folks with cameras but I didn't know
them.

Alan Moore
Race Director

--- Randall Legeai <rlegeai@...> wrote:
> To: amoore@...,
>    "la_bicycle_racing@yahoogroups.com"
> <la_bicycle_racing@yahoogroups.com>,
>    "Team LaS'port" <teamlasport@yahoogroups.com>,
>    Shreveport Bicycle Club
> <sportbicycleclub@yahoogroups.com>,
>    Kristin Over <k-over@...>, Audra Muslow
> <amuslow@...>,
>    Jonnene Hedge <JonneneH@...>, Bob Crosby
> <bcrosby@...>,
>    Melanie Clegg <Melanie.Clegg@...>,
>    Matt Brown <matt@...>, Liz
> Rambin <run4evr_99@...>,
>    Ian Webb <eat2ride@...>
> From: Randall Legeai <rlegeai@...>
> Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 11:08:45 -0500
> Subject: Re: [La. Racing] Sunday Results - LAMBRA RR
> Championships
>
> At 02:52 PM 09/07/2003 -0500, Alan Moore wrote:
> >Another great day in North Louisiana!! It's not
> supposed to be this cool in
> >September! Here are Sunday's results from the
> LA/MISS District Road Racing
> >Championships held in Benton, Louisiana in the
> countryside of Bossier Parish.
> >
> >September 7, 2003
> >Benton, Louisiana
>
> Alan:
>
> Thanks to you and your crew for all their hard work
> making this event
> happen.  Everything seemed to run smoothly.  The
> roads were great, and the
> weather even cooperated!
>
> Thanks,
> Randy.
> ==========
> Randall Legeai
> New Orleans Bicycle Club
> <http://www.gnofn.org/nobc/rjlhome.htm>
> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
>
>

I'd like to second Randy's sentiments and add my
thanks to Alan and everyone who worked to promote the
racing this weekend.

I had to wait til my last race of the year to make my
annual 'Southern Sojourn' to race with the folks back
home, and I wasn't disappointed.

After having suffered through the weather in St. Louis
the previous weekend for the Gateway Cup races, I was
concerned about the weather, but couldn't have been
happier with the way things turned out.

I've also got to add one thing: I live and race in
Colorado now, and we seem to take things too seriously
up here.  It's been a long time since I've seen such
unbridled enthusiasm and sheer joy at winning as what
was displayed by Jerry Simon after the masters' event
Saturday.  Reminded me what it SHOULD be all about.

Way to go, Jerry, and thanks for helping put it back
in perspective!

till next spring, when I hope to finally make it for
Rouge-Roubaix.

Scott



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NOBC TRACK OMNIUM
Saturday, Sept. 20
==================

This is the 10th track event in the 2003 series, and the last event before
the La/Ms state championships!

EVENTS

Point-a-Lap
10 laps, 1 point for the leader of each lap, 3-2-1 point distribution for
final lap.

Scratch Race
10 laps. First rider across the line on the final lap wins! How simple is
that?

Points Race
30 laps; 5 laps before the first sprint; sprints every three laps
thereafter; 3-2-1 point distribution for each sprint except for halfway and
final sprints; 6-4-2 point distribution for halfway and final sprints.

1 Lap Flying TT
1 lap from a flying start.


DETAILS:
http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc/2003/trkser10.htm

Best Stage Race of the year is in Texas...The Anderson Stage Race...just North
of Houston.  This race is The Largest and best run race...Hosted by The
Woodlands Cycling Club and POWERTRADE RACE TEAM------
Date:September 13-14, 2003
for info and race bible go to:
www.woodlandscyclingclub.org/raceteam

DON'T MISS THIS ONE...Some really big names were in State last weekend getting
ready for this event...Navigators,Saturn,Mapei,VWTREK...and rumors persist that
superman may just show up.
So, come have a blast in The Big State...race consists of a TT and two road
races over rolling terrain

Mark your calendars because we've finalized our arrangements for
Pedal Play's Bicycle Poker Run, which will be held Saturday September
13, 2003 in St. Francisville.  Again, this year's event is held to
honor the memory of two of our friends — Timmy Cappo (Miles for
Smiles Racing) and Steve Seiden (Red Stick Racers) — who left us on
June 11, 2002. 100% of the event proceeds (including entry fees,
additional donations, and sponsorship dollars) will be donated to
Steve's son "Steven Benjamin Richard Seiden" who was born on June 12,
2002.

If you are interested in sponsoring the event (in kind or cash), we
sure could use some help with T-shirts, food, and drink. Just drop me
a line.

If you can't ride, but would like to make a donation, please send a
check payable to Cycle Louisiana to Poker Run, PO Box 853, St.
Francisville, LA  70775.

On line event registration:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1073550

Event Info
************************************************
Pedal Play's Bicycle Poker Run
The only event of it's kind

Saturday, September 13, 2003
Event T-shirts for Riders Registered prior to September 1, 2003
5, 25, 40, 62, and 100 mile routes
Cruise the Felicianas.  Enjoy the countryside.
This year's event is held to honor the memory of two of our friends—
Timmy Cappo (Miles for Smiles Racing) and Steve Seiden (Red Stick
Racers)—who left us on June 11, 2002. 100% of the event proceeds will
be donated to Steve's son "Steven Benjamin Richard Seiden" who was
born on June 12, 2002.

Join us at the St. Francis Hotel on the Lake located in St.
Francisville for a day or riding, laughter, music, and a little bit
of poker.  The routes (suitable for riders from beginner to expert)
explore the scenic rolling hills and lightly traveled back roads that
wind throughout the Feliciana Parishes.  Our unique event features a
poker run format.  Meaning that at each of the designated stops you
draw a card (5 cards total).  After the ride, the best hand wins!
The winner will take home a brand spanking new road bike provided by
Pedal Play Bicycles.  You must be present to win.  In the case of a
tie, the winner will be selected from among those with the best hands
by a single hand of five-card-stud poker—winner takes all.

The registration fee is $25 prior to September 1.  Starting September
1, registration is $30.  We encourage all riders to make an
additional donation.  Your entry fee includes route maps, cue sheets,
SAGs, and the post ride party featuring a picnic on the lawn of the
St. Francis Hotel on the Lake.  Event T-shirts will be provided to
the all riders the register prior to September 1, 2003.

6:00 am  - Registration Opens
7:00 am  - 100 Mile Ride Start
8:30 am  - 62 Mile Ride Start
10:00 am - 15, 25, and 40 Mile Rides Start
11:00 - 3:00  - Lunch
1:30 pm - Raffle & Awards

Lodging: St. Francis Hotel on the Lake (225) 635-3821 a limited
number of rooms have been blocked, ask for the Poker Run rate ($62).
Directions: From Baton Rouge, take Highway 61 North (roughly 30
miles) to St. Francisville. The St. Francis Hotel on the Lake is
located on Highway 61 just before it intersects Highway 10.  Need
More Info?  Contact Jon Anderson at 225-635-6605.
Register online at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?
event_id=1073550 or complete the form below and mail your entry fee
to Bicycle Poker Run, P.O. Box 853, St. Francisville, LA  70775.


Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Emergency Contact:
Emergency Contact Phone:
Circle Route Distance: 15, 25, 40, 62, 100
Entry Fee = $25 or $30 staring September 1
Extra Card = $5 (allows you to draw a 6th card)
Additional Donation = $________
Total Enclosed = $_________
T-shirt Size _______
Sorry, NO REFUNDS





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Email me..

Joey D'Antoni
jdanton1@...

If anyone from LA/MS is going to be in the Memphis
area on any of these weekends...


Gary Z.

--- Memphis Cyclist <memphiscyclist@...> wrote:
> To: Memphis_Cycling@yahoogroups.com
> From: "Memphis Cyclist" <memphiscyclist@...>
> Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 23:48:05 -0000
> Subject: [Memphis_Cycling] Cyclocross Series
>
> The date for the Cyclocross Series have been picked,
> along with our
> new venue.
>
> Alpha Q "Harvester of Sorrow" Cyclocross Series
> Lakeland Park
>
> October 19
> October 26
> November 2
> November 9
> November 16
>
> Race Flyer will be available on the website soon
> along with map of
> all courses and directions on how to get to the
> park.
>
> Please refer all question to HOS@...
>
>


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TARGETED GROUPS - TABS program is being promoted through the Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association, Louisiana Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance Association, Louisiana State Police and bike clubs.

ROAD I Course Dates:

Due to limited class enrollment applicants must qualify for participation. To qualify, submit a short bio highlighting. Bio’s must be received at least two weeks prior to Road I Course date of choice.

Or via email: MMontgomery@...