"When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him." Jonathan Swift
Mardi Gras Marathon details fill the cyber waves and fitness club conversations with information about the growing New Orleans 26.2-mile running event. Runners from all over the country are headed to the "Big Easy" for one of the state's best 26.2-mile running events. Chuck George of the New Orleans Track Club has enlisted his vast masses of volunteers and service support teams to make this year's event the best ever. Stay tuned for a Sunday full of reports on the race, the course, the winners, and the losers. The race expo center is lots of fun too. So whether you're running or watching, there's lots to do at the Mardi Gras Marathon. Get the details at runNOTC.org.
The first weekend in March is shaping up to be a busy fitness event weekend with Baton Rouge's Race for the Cure 5km on Saturday, the Camellia Run in Slidell on Saturday, the DuDonnieDu multisport event on Sunday in Mandeville and the famous 100-mile Rouge-Roubaix bike race in the Felicianas on Sunday as well. Take your pick; there will be plenty to do.
Remember, race-day registrations at the Baton Rouge Race for the Cure will not -- I repeat - not be scored.
April 24 Louisiana Triathlon entries continue to roll in with a number of out-of-state triathletes signing up to race. I don't recall seeing as many entries this early in the season. You can sign up on active.com or print out entry form from the web site via lawired.com. The new point-to-point run course being planned seems to be well liked by a share of triathletes who've noted the changes coming on that part of the course in New Roads.
Chilly Roger Ride Set for Feb. 28 in Calcasieu Parish
The 5th annunal Chilly Roger Metric Century and 35 mile bike tour is this Saturday, Feb. 28th. Riders will meet at 1421 South Beglis Parkway in Sulphur, just outside Lake Charles. That address is at Kroger's Food Store parking lot. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and the ride itself starts at 9 a.m. From I-10 , take the Beglis Parkway exit in Sulphur, which is Highway 3077. Head north about a half mile and you'll find the Kroger's parking lot. : Camellia City Classic 10km Offering Prize Money on March 6
Slidell's Lakeshore Estates will be the host site fo the March 6th running of the Camellia Classic 10km. To get there exit I-10 just past the BP Gas Station. This run is routed on a new course and is a Crescent City Classic 10km qualifyer. It sarts at 8 a.m. sharp and each participant gets a long-sleeve t-shirt. Cash awards include:
1st Overall male/female race walker, $ 100 1st masters male/female race walker, $100 As always, there will also be plentiful age-group awards and lots of door prizes. There will be lots of post-race refreshments as well. The cost to race is $13 for adults and $10 for youth entries. For questons or directions, call 985/893-3684 or 985/892-1816.
BR Bike Club Post Accurate Information on Spring Century
Information on the BRBC spring century is available on the website home page at http://batonrougecycling.com. You may register either by printing the form and mailing it, or follow the active.com link and register with online.
LaMBRA CrossRoads Time Trial Set for March 14 The 20 km individual time trial is set for Shreveport on March 14 with $600 up for grabs. The event starts at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 175 and Ellerbe Road. Thanks to Team La'Sport for hosting the event.
On-site registration is 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at race site. First rider goes off at 2 p.m. in 30-second intervals. Riders will go off in order of registration.
Non-licensed riders must purchase a one-day USCF license for $5 extra. You can pre-register (if you want) and mail a USCF racer entry form with check made out to Team LaS'port to: Team LaS'port, 2007 Rodney Street, Bossier City, LA 71112.
Awards: Results will be announced as soon as possible upon the finish of the final rider and posted at the site. Awards will be given after officials' confirmation of the results.
Contact: Alan Moore, 318/746-9843 or e-mail at amoore@...
NOTE: All riders must wear jerseys/shirts with sleeves. ANSI or SNELL rated helmets required on all riders whenever they're on the bike. Event held rain or shine, but in the event of severe weather we will postpone and reschedule later in the year.
Parking is located around the crossroads intersection and we should have some signage up for that. The property owners have been very gracious to allow us to use this area for our event and we expect that you will show proper respect for this area. Please pick up your trash before you leave. ANY rider who throws trash on the ground when on his bike before, during or after the race will be automatically DQ'd and we are not kidding!
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