Feb. 1, 2005

If we are not responsible for the thoughts that pass our doors, we
are at least responsible for those we admit and entertain."
Charles B. Newcomb

On-line registration via active.com has been opened for the
Mandeville Du-Donnie-Du, the Opelousas Sunrise Rotary Duathlon, the
Crawfishman Triathlon in St. Tammany Parish, and the Louisiana
Triathlon in Pointe Coupée Parish. Bo Bo Anderson said the
holytoledotri.com web site is up and "crawling."

Rick Montgomery of the greater New Orleans area is one hard-working
dude for the GNO Tri group. He's been trying to coordinate with me
to include the GNO Tri group on these multisportreport.com notes and
for whatever reason, I can't seem to get a set up that works for his
Greater New Orleans-based clan. Let me assure Rick and all those
with the GNO Tri group that I'm not purposefully excluding any group
from getting these enotes. I want everyone and anyone interested in
receiving this enewsletter to be able to get it. But I'm not a
techie -- or however it's spelled -- and I've got no understanding
of why I'm having trouble sending a group enewsletter to
GNO Tri. Hang in there with me as I ease into the 21st century.

In the meantime, you should be able to logon to multisportreport.
com (thanks to yahoo.com) and read the enewsletters -- past and
present.

Did you know there are two John Deshotel (s); one who writes his
last name with an "s" and the other without an "s." The one without
the "s" is the faster of the two and used to have an address in the
town of Maurice, which was annexed to Lafayette. That makes it very
confusing. Both are regular participants in running and racing in
the Bayou State. So pay attention to those names out there.

Speaking of Deshotel, he crossed the finish line second overall at
the 200 or so-person Frost Yer Fanny Duathlon in northwest Louisiana
over the weekend. Trouble is a USA Tri referee said he mounted (or
was it dismounted?) his bike in an illegal zone. He was penalized
two minutes. Witnesses insist they saw the fast Deshotel correctly
mount and dismount. He is challenging the ruling to maintain his
second place overall finish in the points-heavy regional race staged
for the first time in its history in Louisiana. Congratulations to
Matt Brown and company of Sportspectrum in Shreveport for putting on
what all have said was an excellent race.

Congrats also to Robert Sigerson of Covington for enduring on the
USA Triathlon regional board. He pressed points with the Texas-
packed board and kept Louisiana multisport voices heard when no one
else would speak up for those of us in the Bayou State.
Multisporters owe Sigerson at least a word of thanks. He was
especially important in bringing two more Louisiana multisporters to
the regional USA Tri board.

I'm glad the LaMBRA competitive bike racing "adjustments"
or "changes" have been thoroughly addressed. There was some
controversy in the competitive cycling ranks as to what category
racers would be riding with whom this season for LaMBRA (Louisiana
Mississippi Bicycle Racing Association). Sadly, the pitfalls of one-
dimensional email communication snagged more than a few
in the itnernet exchanges, and no doubt some notes got personal and
feelings were hurt. Be careful using the internet and only the
internet to communicate controversial, sensitive issues.

Oh yes, did I mention I am still working on the printed edition of
the Louisiana Multisport Report? Hang in there; I promise it's
coming soon.

Don't forget the Feb. 19 Evangeline Oak Duathlon in St. Martinville.
You can sign up via active.com.

6th Nextel Mardi Gras Mambo 10km Set Saturday; $3,400 Up for Prizes
Baton Rouge's Mardi Gras Mambo10km on Saturday, Feb. 5 has $3,400
up for prize money for competitive runners participating in this
sixth annual event. Race director Ben Cherbonnier with the help of
Baton Rouge-based Club South Runners has organized a unique running
race that brings runners from all over the country, many of whom
come to the area to experience all that the Mardi Gras season
offers. If you think you've raced against the best, Cherbonnier
challenges Louisiana runners to come check out the race and
compete with runners against whom you've not raced. For a race
flyer, write the Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation, 730 North
Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70821 or call 225/382-3596. Check out more
details at www.nextelmardigrasmambo10k.net/application.pdf

The flat and fast 10km course rolls past area plantations, loops
through the LSU campus, and downtown Baton Rouge. The downtown
Sheraton Hotel will be where the race starts and stops.Call the
Sheraton for its special Nextel Mardi Gras Mambo rate of only $70
for all race participants. Call 225/242-2662

Each participant will get a long-sleeve Mardi Gras t-shirt.

Feb. 27 Mardi Gras Marathon More Than 26.2 Miles
From Chuck George
The 2005 Mardi Gras Marathon event is fewer than 30 days away! It's
the 40th annual edition of the event and will bring in more than
6,000 folks for the event. Our flat and fast course takes you thru
the French Quarter, Esplanade Ridge, Bayou St. John, Garden
District, Uptown, and Audubon Park. New Orleans is below sea level,
with the exception of one overpass, you're running below sea-level
the entire time on the course. The finish is inside the Louisiana
Superdome, host of more NFL Superbowls than any other city.
You'll be the champion on Feb 27th.

The event features a 5km, half marathon and of course the marathon.
Log on to http://www.mardigrasmarathon.com for complete information
and online registration. Send this email to all your running friends
and invite them to join in a party in one of the USA's most
interesting cities.

Elmwood Classic 10km in New Orleans Area Had $3,000 Up for Prizes
Feb. 13
From Chuck George
New Orleans Track Club kicks off the year with the Elmwood Classic
on Feb. 13th. Set at the Elmwood Center in Harahan outside of New
Orleans, the event includes 5km, 10km and half-mile races. This is a
Crescent City Classic 10km qualifying race. Prize money totaling
$3,000 is available to top 10km and 5km winners in various
divisions. For more info check the NOTC website at www.runNOTC.org

3rd Annual Du-Donnie Du Set March 13
From Ben Hewett, tricapt@...
The Du-Donnie-Du is set and once again seeks to raise fund to be
donated to the Donnie Jarrell Foundation -- supporting Donnie
Jarrell in his fight with ALS, as well as other local ALS victims
who are in need.

Again set for Fountainebleau State Park in Mandeville, the event
will start at 8 a.m. and feature a two-mile opening run, followed by
a ten-mile bike ride and end with a two-mile run. Following the
adult duathlon there will be a youth event for folks ages 7-14
featuring a half-mile run, a 5km bike ride and end with another half-
mile run starting about five minutes after the adults begin their
race. For more information and paper/online applications check out
www.Donzaroo.com or www.teamearthquake.org. You may also sign up
online via active.com

Triathlete Magazine Offering Deal to Clubs
From Linda Swindell
There is a brand new promotion we at Triathlete Magazine have
designed exclusively for Triathlon Clubs. In addition to the
chance for your tri club to win from a variety of prizes, our
program is geared to help you gain more presence in the national
multisport community.

The Triathlete Magazine Tri Club Directory will premiere in our April
edition; the directory will list Tri Clubs from across the nation
and their contact information helping each club reach new members in
their area. Triathlete is inviting your club to participate, with
five or more of your club members taking advantage of the special
Tri Club subscription offer of $24.95 for one year (that's 58
percent off the cover price and $3 less than our best offer
currently available) your club will receive a listing in the
Tri Club Directory for free!

For every five additional members that subscribe or renew their
current subscription, your club will receive one entry into the
April 5th drawing featuring the following terrific prizes:

Kestrel Talon Bike * Xterra wetsuits * Reebok Shoes * Zoot Sports
apparel *Cytomax products * Cliff Bar products

The deadline for participating in the April issue of the Triathlete
Magazine Tri Club Directory is Feb. 8, 2005.

To get started, simply download and distribute the attached flyer
that includes the exclusive $24.95 per year Tri Club subscription
form. Important: Make sure your club name is clearly printed out on
each completed form; these can be mailed or faxed to Triathlete
Magazine.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.

Triathlete Magazine, 328 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100
Encinitas, CA 92024. Call 760/634-4100 ext. 111or email
linda@...

For Sale
From Prather Warren of Baton Rouge
I have the following items for sell. Please contact me for more
details.

--Zipp tubular 909/404 front wheel
--Easton Carbon handlebar 42mm wide, non oversized
--Nine-Speed Shimano Wireless Flight Deck computer
--Specialized 53cm S-Works Aerotec bike w/ 9 speed DuraAce/
--Ultegra group, Zipp carbon handlebar.
Complete bike less wheels.
--Sugui track cranksets, 165mm and 170mm. 48t chainring and BB for
same.

For Sale
From Marc Breecher of Baton Rouge
I need to sell one of my bikes, a Basso Coral Frame/fork set with a
black finish. Many of you in the Baton Rouge area have
seen it out on the rides. This is either a one or two part sale.

Part 1: It's a 49cm frame set up with cowhorn/aerobars on the front.

This set up includes the following. Bike with front and rear spoked
wheels for training and a Renn (5IVE SE7EN 5IVE) rear disc with
approximately 250 miles. (purchased new in August, 2004)

Drivetrain is Shimano 105 cranks, front and rear Derails., brake
calipers, and 9-speed cassette. Two stainless bottle cages. Dura
Ace bottom bracket and aerobar shifters. Carbon seatpost. Frame is
aluminum with a carbon fork. I have a 10 cm and 12 cm stem for this
bike.

Sorry, no seat or pedals. For those that know me, I take excellent
care of my bikes and are in perfect condition.

Price:
Part 1: $1200 o.b.o.
Part 2: $950 firm (no disc wheel)

Also for sale is an indoor magnetic trainer and plastic front wheel
block. They are in excellent condition. I'm asking $75 for both.

Email me if you have any questions or are interested in this bike.
For photos, I can send them to you directly.

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That's it from here. Bless God America.



Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive
Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296.-7490

Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16