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Feb. 23, 2005
"The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds
reptiles of the mind." William Blake
Check out the news on local cyclists in professional cycling action:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2005/feb05/feb14news
Apparently, Aerospace Engineering (Eric Murphy's Team) has moved up
in its UCI Classification.
Tuffy's World Class Bikes on Lee Drive just south of the Baton Rouge LSU
Campus is having a free customer appreciation lunch on Sunday, Feb. 27 from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 225/766-BIKE for details.
If you were not among the nearly 5,000 multisporters in the state not to get
a printed copy of the annual Louisiana Multisport Report that was mailed
last Friday from Metairie, there will be some at fitness retailers, health
clubs, and bike shops around the state in the coming days. At the end of the
report, note where magazines have been dropped off so far. If anyone can
help further distribute extra copies to points in greater New Orleans, the
Northshore, or north Louisiana, contact me so we can coordinate distribution
to lots more places.
The inaugural edition of the Evangeline Oak Duathlon was a success by my
definition. It was my first multisport event of the year and there was a
good, quality field involved in the run-bike-run event on the shores of
Bayou Teche in St. Martinville. Organizers are already planning the 2005
edition. The results are posted via lafayettefitness.org.
Get the details on the next LaMBRA points race for competitive cyclists set
for March 13 in Shreveport:
http://www.teamlasport.org/TT/crossroads.htm
State Championship Opelousas Duathlon Price Rising Soon
From Rusty Bex
The March 20 Opelousas Rotary Sunrise Duathlon is less than a month away.
Right now, the entry fee is $32 until this Saturday, Feb. 26. But, on Feb.
27 the price increases to $37. So if saving money is important and you are
considering racing in Opelousas, sign up now to take advantage of the lower
entry fee. Race-day entry fee is $42. You can sign up online via
www.lafayettefitness.org.
Race for the Cure 5km Set Saturday in Baton Rouge
From Terri McNorton
Baton Rouge's largest outdoor fitness event is now the Race for the Cure
5km, presented by the Komen Foundation to raise money to find a cure for
breast cancer. Right now there are already 4,000 pre-registered and the
competitive depth is impressive with runners coming in from all over the
region to participate in the U.S. Track & Field sanctioned and measured
course. It's set for downtown Baton Rouge, starting at the Old Governor's
Mansion on North Boulevard. Get the details at rftcbr.org.
Mardi Gras Marathon More than 26.2 Miles, Includes 5km Day Before
From Chuck George, chuckNOTC@...
The 40th Annual Nokia Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5km
are set for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb 26 and 27, 2005 at the
Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. More than 6,000 runners are expected,
with more than 2,500 in the marathon and 2,700 for the accompanying
half-marathon.
On Saturday, Feb 26th the Mardi Gras 5km and mile races take place with all
events starting just outside the Louisiana Superdome and finishing inside
the Superdome. The marathon and half-marathon course takes you through New
Orleans' French Quarter, Bayou St. John, City Park, Mid City, Garden
District and Audubon Park. Preceding the running activities -- also inside
the Superdome -- is a health and fitness expo with over 50 booths.
Packet pickup and late registration is held Friday, Feb 25th from 2 p.m.'tll
7 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb 26th from 9 a.m. 'til 7 p.m. inside the
Superdome. For more information visit the events website at:
www.MardiGrasMarathon.com
Jon Anderson's Rouge Roubaix VI Lives on March 6th in Felicianas
From Bob Hodges
The 6th annual Rouge Roubaix road race is coming up on March 6th. This
100-mile road race around St. Francisville is the idea of former Baton Rouge
road racer Jon Anderson, who now resides in Minnesota. About 20 miles of the
route is on dirt and hard-packed gravel roads that can be ridden by road
bikes.
The kicker is that at mile 65 and mile 80 (Tunica Trace) are two climbs that
are extremely challenging not only for the grade but also because they are
on gravel (think Red Bluff in southwest Mississippi on dirt). The format of
the race offers a non-competitive "Granfondo" division that starts 30
minutes after the racers. Participants have eight hours to complete the
course. If you are looking for an early season challenge, you will enjoy
this ride/race. I have done it two years as a racer. This year I will be
riding the Granfondo event. I offer some tips for success in finishing this
event.
EAT, EAT, EAT and DRINK. DRINK, DRINK! The first year I raced this event, I
got together with northshore endurance cyclist Paul Queyroze and Mike Lew at
Playground Earth. They helped me with tire selection and planning a feeding
and drinking schedule since there were no SAG stops and I would have no
support in the race's one feed zone. I stayed on that schedule during the
race and was able to get in one of the main breaks and finish 5th only two
minutes behind the winner. The second year I rode the race I was too casual
about my preparation and allowed myself to get dehydrated and bonked with
about 10 miles to go. I finished about 15 minutes slower than the first year
I raced the event (but I did finish!). Make sure you eat a plentiful
breakfast (load up), plan on drinking at least one water bottle per hour,
and eat at least 200-300 calories per hour. Also make sure your liquid
includes electrolytes (sodium and potassium). This year I will have two
bottles on the bike and probably a Camel-Bak. I will carry my own
granola-nut mix and a couple of PBJ's in my jersey pockets.
HAVE A BAIL OUT GEAR. The first year I raced the event, I used a 39-53
crankset with a 12-25 rear cassette. When I got to the Tunica Trace climb, I
felt like I had hit a wall. The next time I raced, I had a 30-39-53 triple
crankset and again used the 12-25 cassette. The triple saved my butt because
I was dehydrated and starting to bonk. Without it I might have been walking
up Tunica Trace. This year, I will be riding with a 50-34 compact crankset
and will probably have a 12-27 cassette. Think about your gearing carefully
and remember that you will hit the toughest climb well into the ride.
STAY AWAY FROM SKINNY TIRES. The first year I did the race I swapped out my
700x23 road tires to a slightly wider 700x25 tire. It was a good choice as I
got to watch a lot of riders spinning out their skinny tires on the first
big gravel climb at mile 65. The second year I also used the 700x25. You are
no slower with the slightly wider tire on pavement (it's what I use on my
road bike now). This year, I may even use a 700x28. I have this size tire on
my touring bike which I have ridden on some CCC rides. It does not seem to
hold me back when the group rides 19-20 mph.
ENJOY THE EVENT. If you are riding the Granfondo, enjoy it. The scenery is
wonderful and it is extremely gratifying to finish the ride. Pace yourself
keeping in mind that the toughest part of the ride is the last 20 miles. A
rider can truly experience the type of course the Europeans love for one day
classic races. Many of the European one day classics like Fleche-Wallone,
the Tour of Flanders, and of course the model for this race Paris-Roubaix
have similar "Granfondo" events for the public. It really is an adventure.
The race is now named Timmy Cappo's Rouge Roubaix. Timmy Cappo was a
promising 17 year old racer who was tragically killed during a River Road
training ride outside of Baton Rouge a few years ago when a pickup truck
crossed the centerline and hit the riding group head on. Another local racer
and veteran of Rouge Roubaix, Steve Seiden was also a fatality victim. The
race offers an opportunity to honor their spirit and memory and the growing
popularity of the event is certainly a tribute to them.
April 16th 5km to Benefit Donnie Jarrell Fund
From Louis Leonard "Salty" Galvis
On Saturday, April 16, at the Six Flags New Orleans theme park in New
Orleans East, the New Orleans East Business Association
(http://www.eastnoyellowpages.com/business/noeba.htm), Six Flags New Orleans
(http://www.sixflagsneworleans.com/), and the New Orleans Track Club
(http://www.runnotc.org/) will hold the New Orleans East Business
Association/Six Flags New Orleans 5km as a charity event. The race begins
at 8 a.m.
The Donnie Jarrell Foundation, which assists families with victims of
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a/k/a "ALS" or "Lou Gehrig's Disease") and
autism, will be the beneficiary of the event this year, so on behalf of the
Donnie Jarrell Fund Committee, I'm writing to encourage all of you please to
plan to participate in the event.
This is the sixth year for this event, and it does not conflict with any
other major race events in the area. (It will be three weeks after the
Crescent City Classic and a week after Ironman Arizona and Powerman
Alabama.) Entry fees will be $14 for kids, $17 for NOTC member adults, and
$20 for non-NOTC member adults. The entry fee will get each participant,
among other things, a race shirt (which will be a tank top) and a one-day
pass to Six Flags good for any day of the year, including the day of the
event. There will be lots of food and drink and a party after the event,
similar to the party after the Crescent City Classic.
Race entry forms will be available in the near future, and we will follow up
this announcement with a notice of when and where those will be available.
In the meantime, please put this event on your calendar and plan to
participate.
121 Madewood Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
Telephone: 985/727-2345, 504/214-7355
lgalvis@...
13th Ride Across Acadiana Called a Randonée Set April 24
From Keith Hebert
"The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds
reptiles of the mind." William Blake
Check out the news on local cyclists in professional cycling action:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2005/feb05/feb14news
Apparently, Aerospace Engineering (Eric Murphy's Team) has moved up
in its UCI Classification.
Tuffy's World Class Bikes on Lee Drive just south of the Baton Rouge LSU
Campus is having a free customer appreciation lunch on Sunday, Feb. 27 from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 225/766-BIKE for details.
If you were not among the nearly 5,000 multisporters in the state not to get
a printed copy of the annual Louisiana Multisport Report that was mailed
last Friday from Metairie, there will be some at fitness retailers, health
clubs, and bike shops around the state in the coming days. At the end of the
report, note where magazines have been dropped off so far. If anyone can
help further distribute extra copies to points in greater New Orleans, the
Northshore, or north Louisiana, contact me so we can coordinate distribution
to lots more places.
The inaugural edition of the Evangeline Oak Duathlon was a success by my
definition. It was my first multisport event of the year and there was a
good, quality field involved in the run-bike-run event on the shores of
Bayou Teche in St. Martinville. Organizers are already planning the 2005
edition. The results are posted via lafayettefitness.org.
Get the details on the next LaMBRA points race for competitive cyclists set
for March 13 in Shreveport:
http://www.teamlasport.org/TT/crossroads.htm
State Championship Opelousas Duathlon Price Rising Soon
From Rusty Bex
The March 20 Opelousas Rotary Sunrise Duathlon is less than a month away.
Right now, the entry fee is $32 until this Saturday, Feb. 26. But, on Feb.
27 the price increases to $37. So if saving money is important and you are
considering racing in Opelousas, sign up now to take advantage of the lower
entry fee. Race-day entry fee is $42. You can sign up online via
www.lafayettefitness.org.
Race for the Cure 5km Set Saturday in Baton Rouge
From Terri McNorton
Baton Rouge's largest outdoor fitness event is now the Race for the Cure
5km, presented by the Komen Foundation to raise money to find a cure for
breast cancer. Right now there are already 4,000 pre-registered and the
competitive depth is impressive with runners coming in from all over the
region to participate in the U.S. Track & Field sanctioned and measured
course. It's set for downtown Baton Rouge, starting at the Old Governor's
Mansion on North Boulevard. Get the details at rftcbr.org.
Mardi Gras Marathon More than 26.2 Miles, Includes 5km Day Before
From Chuck George, chuckNOTC@...
The 40th Annual Nokia Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5km
are set for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb 26 and 27, 2005 at the
Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. More than 6,000 runners are expected,
with more than 2,500 in the marathon and 2,700 for the accompanying
half-marathon.
On Saturday, Feb 26th the Mardi Gras 5km and mile races take place with all
events starting just outside the Louisiana Superdome and finishing inside
the Superdome. The marathon and half-marathon course takes you through New
Orleans' French Quarter, Bayou St. John, City Park, Mid City, Garden
District and Audubon Park. Preceding the running activities -- also inside
the Superdome -- is a health and fitness expo with over 50 booths.
Packet pickup and late registration is held Friday, Feb 25th from 2 p.m.'tll
7 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb 26th from 9 a.m. 'til 7 p.m. inside the
Superdome. For more information visit the events website at:
www.MardiGrasMarathon.com
Jon Anderson's Rouge Roubaix VI Lives on March 6th in Felicianas
From Bob Hodges
The 6th annual Rouge Roubaix road race is coming up on March 6th. This
100-mile road race around St. Francisville is the idea of former Baton Rouge
road racer Jon Anderson, who now resides in Minnesota. About 20 miles of the
route is on dirt and hard-packed gravel roads that can be ridden by road
bikes.
The kicker is that at mile 65 and mile 80 (Tunica Trace) are two climbs that
are extremely challenging not only for the grade but also because they are
on gravel (think Red Bluff in southwest Mississippi on dirt). The format of
the race offers a non-competitive "Granfondo" division that starts 30
minutes after the racers. Participants have eight hours to complete the
course. If you are looking for an early season challenge, you will enjoy
this ride/race. I have done it two years as a racer. This year I will be
riding the Granfondo event. I offer some tips for success in finishing this
event.
EAT, EAT, EAT and DRINK. DRINK, DRINK! The first year I raced this event, I
got together with northshore endurance cyclist Paul Queyroze and Mike Lew at
Playground Earth. They helped me with tire selection and planning a feeding
and drinking schedule since there were no SAG stops and I would have no
support in the race's one feed zone. I stayed on that schedule during the
race and was able to get in one of the main breaks and finish 5th only two
minutes behind the winner. The second year I rode the race I was too casual
about my preparation and allowed myself to get dehydrated and bonked with
about 10 miles to go. I finished about 15 minutes slower than the first year
I raced the event (but I did finish!). Make sure you eat a plentiful
breakfast (load up), plan on drinking at least one water bottle per hour,
and eat at least 200-300 calories per hour. Also make sure your liquid
includes electrolytes (sodium and potassium). This year I will have two
bottles on the bike and probably a Camel-Bak. I will carry my own
granola-nut mix and a couple of PBJ's in my jersey pockets.
HAVE A BAIL OUT GEAR. The first year I raced the event, I used a 39-53
crankset with a 12-25 rear cassette. When I got to the Tunica Trace climb, I
felt like I had hit a wall. The next time I raced, I had a 30-39-53 triple
crankset and again used the 12-25 cassette. The triple saved my butt because
I was dehydrated and starting to bonk. Without it I might have been walking
up Tunica Trace. This year, I will be riding with a 50-34 compact crankset
and will probably have a 12-27 cassette. Think about your gearing carefully
and remember that you will hit the toughest climb well into the ride.
STAY AWAY FROM SKINNY TIRES. The first year I did the race I swapped out my
700x23 road tires to a slightly wider 700x25 tire. It was a good choice as I
got to watch a lot of riders spinning out their skinny tires on the first
big gravel climb at mile 65. The second year I also used the 700x25. You are
no slower with the slightly wider tire on pavement (it's what I use on my
road bike now). This year, I may even use a 700x28. I have this size tire on
my touring bike which I have ridden on some CCC rides. It does not seem to
hold me back when the group rides 19-20 mph.
ENJOY THE EVENT. If you are riding the Granfondo, enjoy it. The scenery is
wonderful and it is extremely gratifying to finish the ride. Pace yourself
keeping in mind that the toughest part of the ride is the last 20 miles. A
rider can truly experience the type of course the Europeans love for one day
classic races. Many of the European one day classics like Fleche-Wallone,
the Tour of Flanders, and of course the model for this race Paris-Roubaix
have similar "Granfondo" events for the public. It really is an adventure.
The race is now named Timmy Cappo's Rouge Roubaix. Timmy Cappo was a
promising 17 year old racer who was tragically killed during a River Road
training ride outside of Baton Rouge a few years ago when a pickup truck
crossed the centerline and hit the riding group head on. Another local racer
and veteran of Rouge Roubaix, Steve Seiden was also a fatality victim. The
race offers an opportunity to honor their spirit and memory and the growing
popularity of the event is certainly a tribute to them.
April 16th 5km to Benefit Donnie Jarrell Fund
From Louis Leonard "Salty" Galvis
On Saturday, April 16, at the Six Flags New Orleans theme park in New
Orleans East, the New Orleans East Business Association
(http://www.eastnoyellowpages.com/business/noeba.htm), Six Flags New Orleans
(http://www.sixflagsneworleans.com/), and the New Orleans Track Club
(http://www.runnotc.org/) will hold the New Orleans East Business
Association/Six Flags New Orleans 5km as a charity event. The race begins
at 8 a.m.
The Donnie Jarrell Foundation, which assists families with victims of
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a/k/a "ALS" or "Lou Gehrig's Disease") and
autism, will be the beneficiary of the event this year, so on behalf of the
Donnie Jarrell Fund Committee, I'm writing to encourage all of you please to
plan to participate in the event.
This is the sixth year for this event, and it does not conflict with any
other major race events in the area. (It will be three weeks after the
Crescent City Classic and a week after Ironman Arizona and Powerman
Alabama.) Entry fees will be $14 for kids, $17 for NOTC member adults, and
$20 for non-NOTC member adults. The entry fee will get each participant,
among other things, a race shirt (which will be a tank top) and a one-day
pass to Six Flags good for any day of the year, including the day of the
event. There will be lots of food and drink and a party after the event,
similar to the party after the Crescent City Classic.
Race entry forms will be available in the near future, and we will follow up
this announcement with a notice of when and where those will be available.
In the meantime, please put this event on your calendar and plan to
participate.
121 Madewood Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
Telephone: 985/727-2345, 504/214-7355
lgalvis@...
13th Ride Across Acadiana Called a Randonée Set April 24
From Keith Hebert
We wanted to say thanks to all of our volunteers and participants in the
inaugural Evangeline Oak Duathlon and remind riders of the 13th Randonée
Ecrévisse set for April 24, 2005. The ride is a day-long adventure of casual
touring through the heart of French Louisiana where riders get a visual
taste of the region and culinary taste of the famous Cajun Cooking for which
the area is known.
This event is produced by the Cajun Cyclist Bicycle Club. Please refer to
the info below for more information. Souvenez, allons y; allons manger,
allons danser et bien sur; laissez les bons temps roulée!
There will be a choice of long (40 mile) and short (20 mile) options with a
rest stop strategically placed along the route. Upon returning to
Lafayette, a crawfish feast and live Zydeco music awaits riders. If you
haven't worked up an appetite from logging those miles, find yourself a
partner and kick up your heels with some Louisiana style two stepping!
This year's Randonnée will again coincide with the popular Festival
International de Louisiane, a multi-day event that highlights music, crafts,
cuisine, and cultural exchanges from all over the world. For more
information on this festival, please go to www.festivalinternational.com.
So don't delay in signing up for a bike ride that encompasses all the best
of what Cajun Country has to offer. Look for additional information
regarding registration on our website at www.cajuncyclists.org.
La. Women Race Well in Pro Bike Race in Arizona
From Alan Moore
Shreveport-based Team LaS'port's Shannon Koch finished 17th overall in the
Women's
Pro-1-2 first stage time trial at the Valley of the Sun stage race in
Phoenix,
AZ with a time of 28:42 for the 22km (13.2 miles) distance. Rain
and storms surrounded the race area during the day. The winner was Olympic
team member Kristin Armstrong of team T-Mobile with a 25:58. T-Mobile's
eight-member squad finished in the top fourteen places.
Former New Orleans Bicycle Club member Gina Voci finished 43rd with a time
of 33:16. See complete
results at: http://www.wmrc.org/vos05/results/tt_results.html
Reports are that Voci flatted shortly after the turnaround and rode the last
five miles on a flat.
Printed Louisiana Multisport Reports Now Available
Capitol Cyclery Locations in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles
Bicycle Shop in Baton Rouge
Foxy's Health Club in Baton Rouge
GiGi's Health Clubs in Jennings, Lake Charles
Johnson's Bicycles in Lafayette
Pedal Play Bike Shop in Baton Rouge
Precision Bikes in Lafayette
Red's Health Club in Lafayette
Spectrum Fitness Clubs in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs
Tri-Specialties in Lake Charles
Tuffy's Bike Shop in Baton Rouge
Varsity Sports in Baton Rouge
++++++++++
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
inaugural Evangeline Oak Duathlon and remind riders of the 13th Randonée
Ecrévisse set for April 24, 2005. The ride is a day-long adventure of casual
touring through the heart of French Louisiana where riders get a visual
taste of the region and culinary taste of the famous Cajun Cooking for which
the area is known.
This event is produced by the Cajun Cyclist Bicycle Club. Please refer to
the info below for more information. Souvenez, allons y; allons manger,
allons danser et bien sur; laissez les bons temps roulée!
There will be a choice of long (40 mile) and short (20 mile) options with a
rest stop strategically placed along the route. Upon returning to
Lafayette, a crawfish feast and live Zydeco music awaits riders. If you
haven't worked up an appetite from logging those miles, find yourself a
partner and kick up your heels with some Louisiana style two stepping!
This year's Randonnée will again coincide with the popular Festival
International de Louisiane, a multi-day event that highlights music, crafts,
cuisine, and cultural exchanges from all over the world. For more
information on this festival, please go to www.festivalinternational.com.
So don't delay in signing up for a bike ride that encompasses all the best
of what Cajun Country has to offer. Look for additional information
regarding registration on our website at www.cajuncyclists.org.
La. Women Race Well in Pro Bike Race in Arizona
From Alan Moore
Shreveport-based Team LaS'port's Shannon Koch finished 17th overall in the
Women's
Pro-1-2 first stage time trial at the Valley of the Sun stage race in
Phoenix,
AZ with a time of 28:42 for the 22km (13.2 miles) distance. Rain
and storms surrounded the race area during the day. The winner was Olympic
team member Kristin Armstrong of team T-Mobile with a 25:58. T-Mobile's
eight-member squad finished in the top fourteen places.
Former New Orleans Bicycle Club member Gina Voci finished 43rd with a time
of 33:16. See complete
results at: http://www.wmrc.org/vos05/results/tt_results.html
Reports are that Voci flatted shortly after the turnaround and rode the last
five miles on a flat.
Printed Louisiana Multisport Reports Now Available
Capitol Cyclery Locations in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles
Bicycle Shop in Baton Rouge
Foxy's Health Club in Baton Rouge
GiGi's Health Clubs in Jennings, Lake Charles
Johnson's Bicycles in Lafayette
Pedal Play Bike Shop in Baton Rouge
Precision Bikes in Lafayette
Red's Health Club in Lafayette
Spectrum Fitness Clubs in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs
Tri-Specialties in Lake Charles
Tuffy's Bike Shop in Baton Rouge
Varsity Sports in Baton Rouge
++++++++++
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
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