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Sept. 3, 2003
"It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility; they
must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it." Charlotte
Bronte
It's CajunMan Triathlon time and district road race time in northwest Louisiana for competitive cyclists. Wow, what a weekend it will be for weekend racing warriors.
"It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility; they
must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it." Charlotte
Bronte
It's CajunMan Triathlon time and district road race time in northwest Louisiana for competitive cyclists. Wow, what a weekend it will be for weekend racing warriors.
Rusty Bex, John Deshotel, Jerry Richard, and the incredible battalion of volunteers in Lafayette are working hard to make the CajunMan Triathlon one of the best yet. There are lots of updates and news notes on lafayettefitness.org about the CajunMan Tri, including a listing of pre-registered triathletes. Alan Moore has been working hard, too, with lots less resources to make the year-end cycling road races work. We can't do without dedicated race directors.
The real troopers at this weekend's events will volunteer the afternoon/evening before their racing events, then go to a collegiate football game, tune in to the 9 p.m. LSU football game being played in Arizona and party all night. Then and only then these troopers rise early to race and race hard the next day and finally volunteer to help race directors pack up the event. At least that's what Bo Bo Anderson says. He'll be working hard with the CajunMan Tri volunteers on Saturday afternoon, then juicing up to go see the Louisiana Tech vs. ULL football game at Cajun Stadium in Lafayette. Now, that's what I call multisporting. I don't know what options Alan Moore has for collegiate sports in northwest Louisiana before the USCF races in Benton.
Is this the week for the NOTC's bridge run?
Amid all the multisport activities going on, I dare not neglect the efforts
of so many on the north shore of Lake Ponchartrain to help long-time
multisporter Donnie Jarrell, who is fighting Lou Gehrig's disease. He's got
some powerful friends who have emotionally, physically, and financially
supported him and his family through a storm of medical challenges. At he
Elephant Walk Triathlon in Destin recently, he was awarded the Scott
Christmas award and gave what many describe as "an awesome
acceptance/motivational speech" leaving few dry eyes in the crowd.
Jarrell is one of those jewels in multisporting (great runner, cyclist, and
multisporter and not a bad swimmer either). His medical/physical challenges
he now faces is a reminder of how fleeting life can be and how much more we
all have to offer beyond the realms of mere fitness competition. Press on
Donnie!
of so many on the north shore of Lake Ponchartrain to help long-time
multisporter Donnie Jarrell, who is fighting Lou Gehrig's disease. He's got
some powerful friends who have emotionally, physically, and financially
supported him and his family through a storm of medical challenges. At he
Elephant Walk Triathlon in Destin recently, he was awarded the Scott
Christmas award and gave what many describe as "an awesome
acceptance/motivational speech" leaving few dry eyes in the crowd.
Jarrell is one of those jewels in multisporting (great runner, cyclist, and
multisporter and not a bad swimmer either). His medical/physical challenges
he now faces is a reminder of how fleeting life can be and how much more we
all have to offer beyond the realms of mere fitness competition. Press on
Donnie!
LAMBRA would like to congratulate Mississippi rider Frank Moak of Herring Gas and Bain Foote of Twin City Cyclists based in Monroe for winning their categories with two events left on the calendar. http://www.lambra.org
Don't forget, the annual edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report production has begun. This is a printed magazine done once a year that ranks competitive cyclists, runners, swimmers, and multisporters on accomplishments during the calendar year. This is a labor of love done by a couple of guys in their off hours. If you're not sure whether you're on the U.S. mail list or if you've changed addresses, direct changes to dunawayoffice@... and include the note MSR Address List in the subject line with a line about why you are emailing the change. The magazine is sent free of charge in early February of 2004.
Also, any 2004 fitness event dates that have been set need to be submitted as soon as possible. There are already a number of 2004 dates set for fitness events. Remember race directors, he who hesitates to set a date loses the optimum dates!
Save Funding for Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects, Call Congress Today
From Bruce Wickert
If you have a few minutes, please make a phone call to let your congressman know that you support dedicated funding ($600M nation wide which is peanuts) for bicycle and pedestrian projects. Call today or tomorrow, the vote is on Thursday for an amendment to strike Section 114 from HR 2989.
The U.S. capitol switchboard phone number is 202/224-3121, and for many of us in the BR area, our congressman is Richard Baker. For more material go to info@...
The U.S. capitol switchboard phone number is 202/224-3121, and for many of us in the BR area, our congressman is Richard Baker. For more material go to info@...
On Thursday, Sept. 4th, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on
the 2004 Transportation Appropriations bill. Currently, that bill contains
language which eliminates funding for the popular transportation
enhancements program, the major source of federal money for projects such
as multi-use paths, bike lanes and safety education efforts.
the 2004 Transportation Appropriations bill. Currently, that bill contains
language which eliminates funding for the popular transportation
enhancements program, the major source of federal money for projects such
as multi-use paths, bike lanes and safety education efforts.
Two good friends of bicycling, Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) and
Congressman John Olver (D-MA) will offer an amendment during debate on
Thursday to restore the funding.
Congressman John Olver (D-MA) will offer an amendment during debate on
Thursday to restore the funding.
Call your U.S. Representative today and ask him to support the amendment by
Petri (pron "PEE-try") and Olver to save the Enhancements program by
striking Section 114 of HR 2989. Make the call on Tuesday, Sept. 2 or
Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Petri (pron "PEE-try") and Olver to save the Enhancements program by
striking Section 114 of HR 2989. Make the call on Tuesday, Sept. 2 or
Wednesday, Sept. 3.
The main U.S. capitol switchboard is 202/224-3121. To figure out who represents
you, visit http://econstituent.votenet.com/lab and type in your zip code
at the bottom. Call the Representative's Washington office.
you, visit http://econstituent.votenet.com/lab and type in your zip code
at the bottom. Call the Representative's Washington office.
Since 1991, the Enhancements program has built over 16,000
locally-initiated projects in communities across the country. For more
info, visit www.americabikes.org.
locally-initiated projects in communities across the country. For more
info, visit www.americabikes.org.
Let's make some noise in Congress! Please call today and forward this
action alert to all friends of cycling.
action alert to all friends of cycling.
Notes on Hotter 'n Hell 100
From Alan Moore <amoore@...>
Just to let you know, Hotter'n'Hell doesn't have the USCF races anymore.
This is the second year they've not had them. They dropped them after USA
Cycling wouldn't upgrade the standing of their races even though they paid out
more money and had better attendance than some NRC events with higher
gradings. It's left some pretty sour feelings between the two groups.
But in regards to HHH, the only story I can tell you about is that one of
LaS'port's elite women racers, Jennifer Purcell of Dallas, finished 7th
overalland was the first woman to finish the 100-mile route. She had spent
10 days at SuperWeek in Wisconsin so her fitness level is right up there. But
since HHH is not a race now, she got no prizes for her accomplishment.
From Alan Moore <amoore@...>
Just to let you know, Hotter'n'Hell doesn't have the USCF races anymore.
This is the second year they've not had them. They dropped them after USA
Cycling wouldn't upgrade the standing of their races even though they paid out
more money and had better attendance than some NRC events with higher
gradings. It's left some pretty sour feelings between the two groups.
But in regards to HHH, the only story I can tell you about is that one of
LaS'port's elite women racers, Jennifer Purcell of Dallas, finished 7th
overalland was the first woman to finish the 100-mile route. She had spent
10 days at SuperWeek in Wisconsin so her fitness level is right up there. But
since HHH is not a race now, she got no prizes for her accomplishment.
District Road Races Set for Competitive Cyclists
From Alan Moore
Well, things are going fairly good for the races this weekend. It's been
something to put this together as quickly as we have! This will be a bare-bones
cycling event -- nothing fancy. We will have water and Gatorade at the parking area and a
couple of port-a-lets. Here's some things for all of you to look over:
something to put this together as quickly as we have! This will be a bare-bones
cycling event -- nothing fancy. We will have water and Gatorade at the parking area and a
couple of port-a-lets. Here's some things for all of you to look over:
1. Bring your own shade like tents or the hatchback of your SUV. The temps
should be pretty good, so far a predicted high of 88 degrees with lots o' sun
and lows in the mid-60s both days. I've no idea what the humidity will be and how
that'll affect the heat index. Suffice it to say that it'll get warmer as the
day goes on.
should be pretty good, so far a predicted high of 88 degrees with lots o' sun
and lows in the mid-60s both days. I've no idea what the humidity will be and how
that'll affect the heat index. Suffice it to say that it'll get warmer as the
day goes on.
2. If you can't make arrangements for handups at the feed zones (no neutral
feeds will be available), then be prepared to carry your own aqua (that's water
to those of you at LSU -- sorry, I'm a ULM fan! Man, ya'll kicked our butts!)
and food. In some of these races you'll need it! You cannot ditch your empty
bottles!! Put it back in your pocket or cage and carry it home with you. Auto DQ
for pitching trash on the race course unless you do it in the designated feed
zones and that includes gel packs.
feeds will be available), then be prepared to carry your own aqua (that's water
to those of you at LSU -- sorry, I'm a ULM fan! Man, ya'll kicked our butts!)
and food. In some of these races you'll need it! You cannot ditch your empty
bottles!! Put it back in your pocket or cage and carry it home with you. Auto DQ
for pitching trash on the race course unless you do it in the designated feed
zones and that includes gel packs.
3. There has been one change on the course that applies to all the races. As you
return to the finish, when you are heading south on Seven Pines Road you will
continue to go straight instead of turning right onto Cycle Plant Road. As you
continue to go south you will come to Highway 162 and turn right for a straight
shot back to the finish. This change eliminates a left turn, also gets rid of a
hidden spot at Butler Hill Road/Hwy. 162, and will be a lot safer for the
racers. It'll be faster, too. Remember, Cycle Plant Road will NOT be used for
the return. Go straight south on Seven Pines and right on 162. I'll send out a
revised map in a day or two.
return to the finish, when you are heading south on Seven Pines Road you will
continue to go straight instead of turning right onto Cycle Plant Road. As you
continue to go south you will come to Highway 162 and turn right for a straight
shot back to the finish. This change eliminates a left turn, also gets rid of a
hidden spot at Butler Hill Road/Hwy. 162, and will be a lot safer for the
racers. It'll be faster, too. Remember, Cycle Plant Road will NOT be used for
the return. Go straight south on Seven Pines and right on 162. I'll send out a
revised map in a day or two.
4. This race will be hilly by Louisiana standards! Having a 23- or 25-tooth cog on your Zipp wouldn't
be such a bad thing. It can be done well enough in a 21 but ain't it nice to
have more options?
be such a bad thing. It can be done well enough in a 21 but ain't it nice to
have more options?
5. If you get dropped by the pack and the wheel vehicle passes you by, don't
feel lonely. But be alert when you come to intersections. The road is always
open to traffic and if you're not with the main group, you are obligated to slow
down at the turns and look for traffic unless a course marshall waves you
through. Many of the turns are marked with yellow arrows painted on the road or
with vertical signs with arrows. There should be course marshals at every
intersection or turn, but you have a responsibility to keep your head up and pay
attention to them and to the traffic around you!! This is just a district road
race (with medals and little money), it's not the world championships. Keep
everything in perspective here and be careful!
feel lonely. But be alert when you come to intersections. The road is always
open to traffic and if you're not with the main group, you are obligated to slow
down at the turns and look for traffic unless a course marshall waves you
through. Many of the turns are marked with yellow arrows painted on the road or
with vertical signs with arrows. There should be course marshals at every
intersection or turn, but you have a responsibility to keep your head up and pay
attention to them and to the traffic around you!! This is just a district road
race (with medals and little money), it's not the world championships. Keep
everything in perspective here and be careful!
6. As always, volunteers are appreciated and if you or someone with you wants to
be part of the event as a volunteer, we'll take 'em.
be part of the event as a volunteer, we'll take 'em.
7. The finish line will be at the now-closed North Calvary Church about 200
meters east of Benton Elementary on Highway 162. When you cross the line, keep
going and turn into the parking lot right after your finish. Get off the highway as soon as you can.
meters east of Benton Elementary on Highway 162. When you cross the line, keep
going and turn into the parking lot right after your finish. Get off the highway as soon as you can.
Well, that's all I can think of for now. I hope you have fun and get a good
workout. I figured since this was a championship race, it should be on a tough
course and thanks to Terry Milam I think it is. It'll be up to you whether you
agree or not. Maybe Hodges is tougher, maybe not, but our roads will be better
(there are a few homages to Jon Anderson out there, you'll find them).
workout. I figured since this was a championship race, it should be on a tough
course and thanks to Terry Milam I think it is. It'll be up to you whether you
agree or not. Maybe Hodges is tougher, maybe not, but our roads will be better
(there are a few homages to Jon Anderson out there, you'll find them).
If you have any questions, please let me know. In the meantime, I'm waiting for
the race permit to arrive.
the race permit to arrive.
Sept. 20 Tour de Tangipahoa Bike Ride Notes
From Salty Galvis
I've done the Tour de Tangipahoa two or three times in prior years and
enjoyed it as an MS Tour tune-up. However, since the Tangipahoa Parish
Council passed Ordinance No. 98-13, restricting the ability of cyclists to
ride in Tangipahoa, I've boycotted the event. I was part of a
letter-writing campaign explaining to the promoters, the Hammond Kiwanis
Club, why I wasn't going to participate after the passage of the ordinance.
In recent years, another line of thought has been to ride in the event and
to show the Tangipahoa Parish Council why it should let cyclists back on its
roads without the restrictions currently in place -- no groups of more than
8 cyclists without first: (1) posting the ride in the local paper 48 hours
in advance, (2) obtaining a permit from the parish permit office, and (3)
obtaining a police escort for the ride, all to be enforced with a fine of
$500 per person for violations (increased last year from $200). However,
rather than rescind the ordinance, the parish beefed up the fine for
violations. And if this year's MS Tour training rides are any indication of
how cyclists are going to behave on those group rides that involve many
infrequent riders who either don't know or don't care to abide by the
cycling laws, the odds are that the participating cyclists' conduct in the
event will not change any anti-cycling sentiment in Tangipahoa.
I'll pass on the Tour de Tangipahoa
985/727-2345; 504/576-2050
lgalvis@...
For more information on the ride, check out http://kiwanis.i-55.com if
you're interested.
From Salty Galvis
I've done the Tour de Tangipahoa two or three times in prior years and
enjoyed it as an MS Tour tune-up. However, since the Tangipahoa Parish
Council passed Ordinance No. 98-13, restricting the ability of cyclists to
ride in Tangipahoa, I've boycotted the event. I was part of a
letter-writing campaign explaining to the promoters, the Hammond Kiwanis
Club, why I wasn't going to participate after the passage of the ordinance.
In recent years, another line of thought has been to ride in the event and
to show the Tangipahoa Parish Council why it should let cyclists back on its
roads without the restrictions currently in place -- no groups of more than
8 cyclists without first: (1) posting the ride in the local paper 48 hours
in advance, (2) obtaining a permit from the parish permit office, and (3)
obtaining a police escort for the ride, all to be enforced with a fine of
$500 per person for violations (increased last year from $200). However,
rather than rescind the ordinance, the parish beefed up the fine for
violations. And if this year's MS Tour training rides are any indication of
how cyclists are going to behave on those group rides that involve many
infrequent riders who either don't know or don't care to abide by the
cycling laws, the odds are that the participating cyclists' conduct in the
event will not change any anti-cycling sentiment in Tangipahoa.
I'll pass on the Tour de Tangipahoa
985/727-2345; 504/576-2050
lgalvis@...
For more information on the ride, check out http://kiwanis.i-55.com if
you're interested.
Some Report League of American Bicyclists Becoming More Appealing
From Jack Bertel
After my accident, I decided it was about time that I join the League
of American Bicyclists, which I did.
of American Bicyclists, which I did.
Now that a vehicle in Texas has collided with a pack of riders and
killed two more cyclists, it is all the more reason to join the
League. As an added motivation, I will match the $30.00 membership
fee for the first 25 members of our group that joins this year (email
me when you join).
killed two more cyclists, it is all the more reason to join the
League. As an added motivation, I will match the $30.00 membership
fee for the first 25 members of our group that joins this year (email
me when you join).
Check out: http://www.bikeleague.org/index.cfm
Looking for USAT Officials for Louisiana
From Sam Houston Jones
I would like to re-emphasize how great an opportunity it is for Louisiana to get some
certified USAT officials Sept 20-21 in conjunction with the Meat Pie Triathlon in Natchitoches (the weekend LSU plays Georgia in football).
certified USAT officials Sept 20-21 in conjunction with the Meat Pie Triathlon in Natchitoches (the weekend LSU plays Georgia in football).
It's crazy that we don't have a single certified official in our state and I hope folks will consider participating in Natchitoches.
P.S. Don't forget to start promoting the Ride for the Roses soon in your
newsletter: http://www.laf.org/events/rftr.html
newsletter: http://www.laf.org/events/rftr.html
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Down Cyclists in Texas Sounds Like June 11, 2002 in Louisiana
From Richard Lamb
http://thefacts.com/story.lasso?wcd=9722
The above link will take you to the story regarding the lost of two of our
fellow cyclists.We had an accident today that included some of our family of
cyclists. Today during a ride in the Lake Jackson area, with Ruben S., Kenny
York, and Many More were hit by a Lady in a truck, she lost control and hit
the pack of riders. Kenny's close friend-she was life flight to Herman
Hospital. Two fellow cyclist were killed at the site. And many more were
injured, broken bones and broken skin and etc.As this happen we need to
always expect the unexpected, we can never be to careful.
I would like to ask for Pray for the many cyclist and their families that
were involved in this accident.
Down Cyclists in Texas Sounds Like June 11, 2002 in Louisiana
From Richard Lamb
http://thefacts.com/story.lasso?wcd=9722
The above link will take you to the story regarding the lost of two of our
fellow cyclists.We had an accident today that included some of our family of
cyclists. Today during a ride in the Lake Jackson area, with Ruben S., Kenny
York, and Many More were hit by a Lady in a truck, she lost control and hit
the pack of riders. Kenny's close friend-she was life flight to Herman
Hospital. Two fellow cyclist were killed at the site. And many more were
injured, broken bones and broken skin and etc.As this happen we need to
always expect the unexpected, we can never be to careful.
I would like to ask for Pray for the many cyclist and their families that
were involved in this accident.
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That's it from here. Bless God America.
Kenny Dunaway
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31, John 3:16
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