Feb. 17, 2005
"I lived in solitude in the country and noticed how the monotony of
a quiet life stimulates the creative mind." Albert Einstein

The printed edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report is due to be
mailed this Saturday, Feb. 19.

Remember that the Abitaman Triathlon early registration deadline is
this Sunday, Feb. 28.
http://www.abitaman.com/

Packet pick up for Saturday's Evangeline Oak Duathlon is set for
Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Tri-Running in
Lafayette near the ULL campus. Do not forget your USA Triathlon
annual license and a photo ID as these items are required for packet
pick up. All non-USAT members must purchase a one day license to
participate. Tri-Running is located at 2811 Johnston Street,
Lafayette, LA 70508. Call 337/ 232-8212 for more information.
Please visit Tri-running on the web at:
http://www.strengthandendurance.com.

The LAMBRA competitive cycling time trial is set in Northeast
Louisiana in the Monroe area this Sunday. Check out the details at
bicycleracing.com.

Registration for the Du-Donnie-Du set for the Northshore is now
available at the following two Southshore locations:

Bicycle Connection
3236 N. Arnoult
Metairie
504/780-2453
(next to Drago's in Fat City)

Phidippides
6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie
504/887-8900

Brother Eldon's 5km at Catholic High in Baton Rouge is set for
Saturday monring in the capital city.

USA Triathlon Championship Invites Sent
From Bob Sigerson
If you received one of those e-mails from USA Triathlon
congratulating you on you 2004 season and telling you that you are
eligible to compete in the age group nation championship triathlon
in Kansas City on Aug. 13, 2005, you are indeed eligible to compete.
All you need to do is send them an app with the phrase "2004
Rankings" and you are set.

Team Spot-Tees Set for Unofficial Mardi Gras Marathon Post-Race
Party Feb. 27
From Pamela
Check it out at Rock N' Bowl - Down Under at 4133 South Carrollton
Avenue, at the corner of Tulane Avenue in New Orleans Music by
Jumpin' Johnny Sansone. Free beer, refreshments, red beans and rice
until 6 p.m. Email pamelaida@... or call 504/669-6025 for
details.

Rouge Roubaix VI History; Plans Being Finalized
From Salty Glavis
For those who are interested, the Rouge-Roubaix VI bicycle race/ride
is set for Sunday, March 6, beginning at 8 a.m. (That's the start
time for the A race. It's 8:30 a.m. for those interested in doing
the event but not competing for a racing finish.) The event starts
at the St. Francis Hotel on the Lake in St. Francisville.

Sign up via active.com.

For those who are unaware of what Rouge-Roubaix is, the event was
originally invented by Jon Anderson in 1999 (Rouge-Roubaix I) to
give local racers and cyclists an idea of what the Paris-Roubaix
professional event held every year in France is like. While
Louisiana can't boast many cobblestone-paved roadways such as the
Paris-Roubaix event covers, Anderson -- now living in Minnesota --
did great job establishing a 100-mile course that includes
approximately 20 miles of dirt and gravel sections, some of which
are in the Tunica Hills, some of the steepest hills Louisiana has to
offer (rivaling and exceeding Red Bluff's locally notorious hills in
steepness, only on dirt and gravel).

For those who are interested in more details, you can go to the
event's website, whose URL is:
http://www.batonrougecycling.com/Rouge_Roubaix/Rouge_Roubaix.htm
<http://www.batonrougecycling.com/Rouge_Roubaix/Rouge_Roubaix.htm> .
The website currently notes the date of last year's event, but the
facts and details of the event will likely remain the same for 2005.

I highly recommend this event to those who of you who believe you're
fit enough to survive a 100-mile bike ride that requires you to ride
a road bike up (and down) 15 percent-grade hills on loose dirt, sand
and gravel. Truthfully, while it's not easy, it's really a blast!
The paved sections of the route are awesome and the whole route is
one of the most scenic and beautiful you'll ever experience in
Louisiana.

If you're interested in doing the race, you might want to consider
spending Saturday evening at the St. Francis Hotel on the Lake, 225/
635-3821. Call me at 985/727-2345 or email saltyg@... for
more information.

Camellia Class 10km Set Feb. 19; Prize Money Offered Top Finishers
From Diane Weiss, 504/460-2991
Here's just a quick enote with a link to the printable race
application for the 16th Annual Camellia City Classic 10km.

The date is Feb. 19, 2005. Registration opens at 7 a.m. This race is
a Crescent City Classic qualifier. There is prize money for the
first three overall finishers (male & female) and well as prize
money for the first and second place masters finishers, the overall
racewalker and masters racewalker. In addition, there is great post-
race food, soft drinks and beer, long sleeve tee shirts and some
nice door prizes. If you have trouble with the link below, please
don't hesitate to give me call, I can either mail or fax an entry
form. Registration forms are also available at Legends.
http://www.15thstreetflyers.org/Race%20Calendars/Race%
20Forms/amelliaccflyer05.pdf

Du the Bayou Off Road Races at Hooper Road Park in BR Area Set
From Jeff Diamnond
This link will give you the dates. The dates are hyperlinked to the
individual event fliers, which include links to the online
registration sites.
http://members.cox.net/dubayou/DU%20BAYOU%20DATES.htm

Cajun Cyclists Set April 17 Spring Century Ride
From Mark Miller
There will be a spring century ride in Lafayette April 17th. The
lengths will be 10-25-62 and 100. The Alzheimer's Association will
be hosting the ride. More info is on the way. You will be
able to download registration for my website at Precisionbikes.com.
Feel free to call in you need any information. Call 337/ 981-7686
for more information.

Mardi Gras Marathon Presents Kids Mile Fun Run on Feb. 26
Join the youth at 9:30 a.m.
For more information:
http://www.mardigrasmarathon.com/
http://www.runnotc.org
Or call Mike Cambre 985/626-8177, runfast@...

Elementary school teachers may mail registration forms for the
entire class in one envelope. Race begins on Girod Street between
the Superdome and the New Orleans Arena. Finish is inside the
Superdome T-shirts and medals will be presented to all
finishers.

Armstrong will ride Tour de France 2005
After much speculation, Lance Armstrong finally announced his
initial 2005 racing schedule, one that will include this summer's
Tour de France where he will go for a seventh straight victory.

"I look forward to achieving my goal of a seventh Tour de France
(victory)," said Armstrong to the paceline.com. "I am excited to get
back on the bike and start racing although my condition is far from
perfect," he added.

Also on Armstrong's racing schedule is the Tour de Georgia in April,
an event the American won in 2004. As already confirmed, Armstrong
will kick off his season early next month at Paris-Nice, a seven-day
stage race and the first event of the newly formed Pro Tour.

Following Paris-Nice, Armstrong will take part in the 89th edition
of the Tour of Flanders, one of Europe's most prestigious Spring
Classics, on April 3. Armstrong last raced in the Tour of Flanders
in 2002, finishing 59th in support of his team's leader. Armstrong
will then return to the U.S. and defend his title at the
Tour de Georgia, scheduled for April 19-25.

"Johan (Bruyneel, the team's sports manager) and I will evaluate my
fitness later this spring and possibly add some races to the
calendar," said Armstrong.

Remember that the Abitaman Triathlon early registration deadline is
this Sunday, Feb. 28.
http://www.abitaman.com/

For Sale
From Ron Land
2000 650 Zipp 909 wheel set in excellent condition with Vittoria
tubulars and 11-23 9 speed Ultegra cassette for $850. Call 504/734-
4963.
++++++++++

That's it from here.

Bless God, America.

Kenny Dunaway
225/296-7490
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
USA
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16