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June 15, 2005
Every new day begins with possibilities. It's up to us to fill it with the things that move us toward progress and peace."
Every new day begins with possibilities. It's up to us to fill it with the things that move us toward progress and peace."
Ronald Reagan
Saturday, June 18, 7 am
City Club Triathlon, benefiting the Affiliated Blind of Louisiana
70meter pool swim/10 mile bike/2 mile run
Contact 337.216. 6515
Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m.
Adventure Race, Lake Charles
Sam Houston State Park
Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19
Tour de Louisiane Competitive Bike Race
The Florida Parishes (Covington & Loranger areas)
Sunday June 19, 7:30 a.m.
T-Gator Tri #2 <http://eteamz.active.com/LCTriathletes/news/index.cfm?cat=220001>
500 meter swim/13 mile bike/2 mile run
Sam Houston Jones State Park, Lake Charles
Saturday-Sunday, June 25-26
State Championship Hodges Gardens Bike Road Race, Many, LA
State Championship Hodges Gardens Bike Road Race, Many, LA
(In Honor of Anthony Nolan)
Sunday, June 26, 7:30 a.m.
Opelousas
Yam City Triathlon <http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1224425>
150 yard pool swim/14 mile bike/2 mile run
Opelousas
Yam City Triathlon <http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1224425>
150 yard pool swim/14 mile bike/2 mile run
Sunday, June 26
Sunrise Triathlon in Shreveport
318.798.1241
I've been getting a share emails and phone calls asking for "more recent"
editions of the printed Louisiana Multisport Report. Remember, the printed
issue of the Louisiana Multisport Report only comes out once a year. The
next one is due out in early 2006. Remember to send me your U.S. mail
address updates or additions to make sure to get a free copy.
Congratulations to the BRTri Club for a great job presenting the youth
triathlon last weekend. I heard that the same volunteers for the event
showed up en masse to annihilate the field at the Indian Creek Triathlon in
Rapides Parish? Was there any drafting on the bike course?
Randy Legeai notes that the LCCS standings have been updated following the
TCC Road Race and Time Trial.
http://www.lambra.org/
Check this site out: http://www.triarace.com/CalcPace.htm
Long-time Baton Rouge area competitive cyclist Eric Murphy, now a
professional rider, keeps on keeping on as a racer. Check out the props he
got: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2005/jun05/jun10news2
Mississippi's Heart of Dixie Triathlon details are at:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1220387
It's adventure race time in Lake Charles this weekend. It will be the second one I've done in my racing experience. Sam Houston Jones has dragged me into the event along with CajunMan Tri race director Rusty Bex. I hope I come back home in one piece.
Tour de Louisiane Bike Race Set for Weekend
This is your last chance to register on line! Come join us for the Tour de
Louisiane competitive bike stage race scheduled for Saturday, June 18 and
Sunday, June 19 in the Florida Parishes. If you have not yet registered for
this event the online registration will close 6/16. So move fast and
register today at:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1236548
Remembering Cyclists Who Died....
From Amy Alexander
For those whose lives have been touched by the tragic events of June 11,
2002 on the River Road outside Baton Rouge, I
wanted to acknowledge the journey of the last few years and to say that
those who left us that day will never be forgotten. The following is a poem
that I wrote that celebrates the collective thread that brings together all
who ride, and all who will ever ride, beside the grassy banks of the wide
Mississippi River, past the plantation ruins, through the S-curves and along
the loop.
For Baton Rouge area riders, as you veer through the s-curves this week, take a moment to remember, in your own way, the gift we share on this stretch of highway and the wide lives of those who became angels on that brazen summer day three years ago.
On the River Road
For Steve Seiden and Timmy Cappo
Eleven men-maybe more, maybe less-
wanted to do something
and stood, awkward,
the way men do,
hats hung from fingertips,
eyelids fluttering,
no words spoke.
Angels hovering in such spots
have to get used to
hearing nothing,
just water touching sand,
just the breath of the wind in the grass.
(Copy Right)
USAT Officials Course at River Cities Tri
From Bob Sigerson
If anyone wants to give back something to triathlon, there is a tentative officials orientation at River Cities Triathlon in northwest
Louisiana in August. Since we are getting more and more events in the New Orleans area, there are more officials needed and the race directors are having to pay officials coming from Baton Rouge and Lake Charles to do our races. What does this mean to
you? It means increased race fees to pay for them. Officiating is also a great way for your significant other to be doing
something worthwhile while you're racing. You can also cheat you behind off if he or she is on a motorcycle :<)
From Amy Alexander
For those whose lives have been touched by the tragic events of June 11,
2002 on the River Road outside Baton Rouge, I
wanted to acknowledge the journey of the last few years and to say that
those who left us that day will never be forgotten. The following is a poem
that I wrote that celebrates the collective thread that brings together all
who ride, and all who will ever ride, beside the grassy banks of the wide
Mississippi River, past the plantation ruins, through the S-curves and along
the loop.
For Baton Rouge area riders, as you veer through the s-curves this week, take a moment to remember, in your own way, the gift we share on this stretch of highway and the wide lives of those who became angels on that brazen summer day three years ago.
On the River Road
For Steve Seiden and Timmy Cappo
Eleven men-maybe more, maybe less-
wanted to do something
and stood, awkward,
the way men do,
hats hung from fingertips,
eyelids fluttering,
no words spoke.
Angels hovering in such spots
have to get used to
hearing nothing,
just water touching sand,
just the breath of the wind in the grass.
(Copy Right)
USAT Officials Course at River Cities Tri
From Bob Sigerson
If anyone wants to give back something to triathlon, there is a tentative officials orientation at River Cities Triathlon in northwest
Louisiana in August. Since we are getting more and more events in the New Orleans area, there are more officials needed and the race directors are having to pay officials coming from Baton Rouge and Lake Charles to do our races. What does this mean to
you? It means increased race fees to pay for them. Officiating is also a great way for your significant other to be doing
something worthwhile while you're racing. You can also cheat you behind off if he or she is on a motorcycle :<)
Please think about it and talk it over with someone who comes to the races with you. E-mail me or Ed Cheatam if you think you would like to attend.
Miss. Triathlon Registration Opens
From Wayne Stockton
Registration for Sunfish Triathlon of Meridian is open.
Sunfish Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 7 a.m.
Race distance:
1/2 mile swim, 34km bike, 8km run.
This is one of my favorite sprint triathlons for a few reasons:
* The open-water swim has a staggered start (as seen in many pool starts)
which prevents most contact with other swimmers in the swim;
* The water is usually calm and clean;
* There is usually a shower available at the race finish; and
* There is always quite a smorgasbord of food after the race
I am not associated with the race, only enjoy participating in it.
If you have any questions or would like to register, go to the following
link:
Sept. Bike Tours Noted
From Salty Galvis <lgalvis@...>
Anyone interested in a road trip for what sounds like a really cool bike
tour on September 11? See below:
Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue
The 72-mile Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue course circumnavigates the
highways clockwise around Lake Tahoe in both Nevada and California. It
includes a challenging 800-foot climb to a rest stop overlooking Emerald Bay
and a 1,000-foot climb to Spooner Junction. There are also many short
rolling ascents and descents totaling over 2,600 vertical feet of elevation
gain! The altitude ranges between 6,300 feet and 7,100 feet above sea level
and the ride is recommended for conditioned recreational bicyclists, not for
beginners. Participants must be at least 14 years of age (no children,
please) and must be experienced in riding roadways.
For more information, go to: http://bikethewest.com/tourdetahoe.html
<http://bikethewest.com/tourdetahoe.html> .
My wife Theresa and I are already scheduled to do the Georgia Six-Gap
Century again this year (with Ron Land and Bob Hodges), and that's on Sept.
25. If you're interested in doing it also, see below:
The Six Gap Century
This ultra challenging route takes you up down six of the steepest climbs in
the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina with more than 10,700 feet of
vertical climbing over the 100 mile course. Elevations for the six gaps in
this ride range from 2,949 feet to 3,490 feet. The toughest climb, Hogpen
Gap, tests even the toughest riders, averaging a 7 percent grade for seven
miles, with sections as steep as 15 percent.
The Three Gap Fifty
This alternative route offers half the gaps and half the distance, but is
nevertheless a demanding and challenging course. Elevations for the
mountains on this ride range from 3,109 feet to 3,280 feet.
For more information, go to:
http://www.dahlonega.org/aboutus.asp?id06=124&par06=23
<http://www.dahlonega.org/aboutus.asp?id06=124&par06=23> .
E-mail: saltyg@... <mailto:saltyg@...> (H);
lgalvis@... <mailto:lgalvis@...> (O)
La. Cyclists Impressive at National Senior Olympics in Pittsburgh
From David Glenn
Below are unofficial results for the Louisiana representatives in the cycling events at the National Senior Games last week in Pittsburgh. While the race is a national event, there are riders living across the U.S. who are natives of countries around the world. So in many ways, the contests are very international.
You had to be 50 or better to participate and participants had to qualify in events held last year. The oldest cyclists included both men and women in the 85-89 age group.
Louisiana Racers:
5km Time Trial Thursday
50-54 LeRoy Richard 23rd
55-59 John Frusha 9th Lee Tonglet 10th Julius Beard 32nd
60-64 James Turner 20th
65-69 Jairo Alvarez 19th
10km Time Trial (very hilly) Tuesday
50-54 LeRoy Richard 21st Travis Smith 25th
55-59 John Frusha 7th Lee Tonglet 23rd Julius Beard 29th
60-64 James Turner 20th
65-69 Jairo Alvarez 25th
85-89 Miles Luke 4th
20km Road Race Wednesday
50-54 LeRoy Richard 20th
55-59 John Frusha 4th Lee Tonglet 6th Mike Rourke 8th Julius Beard 28th
60-64 James Turner 9th
65-69 Jairo Alvarez 17th
40km Road Race Saturday
50-54 LeRoy Richard 20th
55-59 Mike Rourke 3rd Lee Tonglet 13th Julius Beard 20th
60-64 James Turner 13th
65-69 Jairo Alvarez 19th
Our group was a good cross section from the state:
Jairo, Mike, John and Julius live in the Baton Rouge area; Lee lives in Metairie area; LeRoy is from Church Point; Travis is from Bossier City; James lives in Hammond; and Miles is from Monroe.
Thanks to all for your many hours of training and traveling to represent Louisiana in hilly Pennsylvania. Extra congrats to Mike Rourke for his bronze medal in the 40km !
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From John Thompson
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From John Thompson
Email me at jthompson64@.... I have a set of zipp 303's, a zipp disk,
and a hed 3 front wheel. All are 650cc w/new tubular tires.
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That's it from here. Bless God America.
Kenny Dunaway
225.296.7490
2325 Weymouth Drive Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16
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