Nov. 10, 2005

Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover
virtue. Francis Bacon

Friday is the space reservation deadline for advertisements to be
included in the annual printed edition of the Louisiana Multisport
Report. Call 225.383.8442 for details on advertising.

Word is there is an "unofficial" beer run -- an actual run -- being
organized in Baton Rouge by the BRTri group. Check out the attached
flyer on the Cajun Cup 10km race set for Lafayette.

If you or race directors you know have set 2006 event dates, please
pass them along as others make their plans for 2006.

LSU is hosting the Purple and Gold Triathlon on the Baton Rouge
campus this weekend. It is designed for entry-level multisporters,
though all are welcome to participate. Call 225.578.3202 and ask for
the Sports Recreation Department.

The Baton Rouge Beach Marathon is set for Dec. 3, 2005 in the
state's capital city starting near the LSU campus. Directors of the
Baton Rouge Marathon will contribute the proceeds of this race to
the American Cancer Society of Baton Rouge and the Louisiana Capital
Area American Red Cross on behalf of the victims of hurricanes
Katrina and Rita.

<<Baton Rouge Bicycle Club's Century Set for Sunday, Nov. 13>>
It's not too late to still register online at www.active.com. You
can also register the day of the event.

<<La. State Park's Kids Adventure Challenge Set for Weekend>>
From Dave Poleto
LaAdventureRacing reminds racers that we will include the Kid's
Adventure Challenge Experience and "Explore Atchafalaya Day"
festival as a part of our "Race to the Atchafalaya" event on
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005. So, bring out the entire family for an
exciting day, along with great Cajun food and music, in beautiful
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park.

<<Feb. 5 Mardi Gras Marathon Includes Hurricane Fundraiser>>
From Bill Burke
In a move to assist with the rebuilding of New Orleans, the 41st
running of the Mardi Gras Marathon and Half Marathon will donate all
net proceeds to a special Hurricane Katrina Fund called "Back to the
Big Easy". This fund will give all net proceeds from the Mardi Gras
Marathon, Half Marathon and 5km to local charities based in the city
to help with the Big Easy recovery efforts.

This year's event scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 will be the
first major sporting event back in New Orleans since Hurricane
Katrina brought the Crescent City to its knees on that dark Monday
morning in August. How can you help? By registering to run or walk
in the 2006 Mardi Gras Marathon, Half Marathon or 5km, you will be
giving to those who now have so little.

Each participant will receive a long sleeve 2006 Mardi Gras
Marathon -"Back to the Big Easy" T-shirt and our commemorative Back
to the Big Easy Finisher's Medal. Whether you participate or not,
each individual that contributes $50 to our "Back to the Big Easy
Fund" will receive by mail our special "2006 Back to the Big Easy"
long sleeve commemorative T-shirt and a big thank you from the
Crescent City.

<<Update on Donated Bikes for Hurricane Relief>>
From Philip Baker
Thanks to so many for helping out in Baton Rouge with repairs on
donated bikes for the hurricane relief. We now have 100 or so
children's bike to prepare for distribution and 479 (not 1,000 as
hoped)coming to town so there will be lots of repair nights left to
help out.

From Bruce Wickert
The second distribution of donated bikes for the hurricane relief is
complete. The pace was more relaxed as we distributed bikes from the
second floor of the Seymour Gym on the Southern University campus in
Baton Rouge. We were entertained by the Jaguar and Arkansas State at
Pine Bluff volleyball game, while we distributed 21 of the target 25
bikes.

For Sale
From Cheramie Clause
2002 Bianchi Vigorelli (53cm) as seen on this website
http://www.epinions.com/bicycles_2002_Bianchi_Vigorelli/display_~full
_specs I also have some bike gear shoes, clothes etc. I would like
to sell. My phone number is 225.953.0943 or you can reach me via e-
mail cheramiebellot@.... I am selling the bike because I
will be out of triathlons and century rides for awhile as I am
expecting my first child in January and need to get a more "mom"
friendly bike. I am asking $800. Also call 225.819.5752.

Correction: In last week's notes Mel Duhon of Baton Rouge, who is
still looking for some "training" wheels to buy, was listed as an
entry-level multisporter. He is not.

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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16