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March 24, 2004
"Love is letting-be." John Macquarrie
"Love is letting-be." John Macquarrie
I have a correction from last weeks enewsletter: John Deshotel won the Du Donnie Du multisport event in St. Tammany Parish, despite what was described as an incredible final sprint challenge. He was indeed challenged at the finish, but he held off the competition and won.
I hope everyone is ready for the bobozone.com feature this weekend with the Holy Toledo Triathlon staged at Toledo Bend Reservoir. It should be a classic event, tamale-eating categories and all. Pro triathlete Bobo Anderson, now a resident of Opelousas, is putting the event on, and has attracted quite a collection of his superstar racing circle of friends to the challenging hills of west-central Louisiana.
Sportspectrum of Shreveport is once again putting on he Flying Bagel
Duathlon on April 3 at Cypress Lake in Bossier Parish in Northwest
Louisiana. Call 318/798-1241 or check out details at sportspectrumusa.com.
It's a 3-mile run, 18.6-mile ride, and finishes with a 3-mile run.
Duathlon on April 3 at Cypress Lake in Bossier Parish in Northwest
Louisiana. Call 318/798-1241 or check out details at sportspectrumusa.com.
It's a 3-mile run, 18.6-mile ride, and finishes with a 3-mile run.
Britta Marks said someone told her that there will be a woman / mother triathlon in Louisiana. Is that true? If anyone knows of such an event, let us know.
Also the same weekend is the Dogwood Classic 5km is set for April 3 in
Pollock. Call 318/765-9821.
Mark June 5 for the Laissez L'Ecrevisse Danser Mini Triathlon in Scott, LA,
near Lafayette. Check lafayettefitness.org for details.
Don't forget Chalmette's annual Pelicanman Duathlon. Here is the link:
http://www.geocities.com/busterm2/pelman404.html
John Thompson, a native of Thibodaux and current Metairie, resident is
running the Boston Marathon. Runner's World's latest edition had a great feature on the event coming up in Bean Town.
Bill Preau reports that as of 9 p.m. March 21 , 2004 the Abitaman Triathlon
#1 results are up via abitaman.com. Reports are that there was a large number of first-time triathletes participating in the event. The sport does continue to grow. Thanks to Bill Burke of Metairie for a fine job putting on the pool-swim triathlon. The next pool-swim triathlon is April 17 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge.
Rusty Bex did a terrific job putting on the state championship duathlon last weekend in Opelousas. He even did the event as a relay with his wife. What a man! It was my first race in a long time and it felt great to do so with some intensity. Fighting injuries and aging is tough on the ego. When I looked up and realized I was ahead of Mike Abshire and Tim Daigle in the opening run, I knew I went out too fast. I felt like I was back in the old days. I settled down though, and did manage to beat old man Jerry Richard on the first run and hold him off on the bike until mile 8 or so. You realize why you race when you don't get to for periods of time. Let me strongly encourage those of you free from injuries to enjoy the intensity of racing hard. It was interesting to see all the Houstonians at the race. It's amazing what happens at a race when you call it a state championship.
Finally, officials posted a list of IM Triathlon qualifying races for 2004.
Here are a few of them -- the full list is on the Ironman North America web
site (http://www.ironmannorthamerica.com/qualify.html).
IM USA Coeur d'Alene, June 27, 2004
Florida Half at Disney - 25 Spots, May 23 2004
IM USA Lake Placid: July 25, 2004
Florida Half at Disney - 25 Spots, May 23 2004
Gulf Coast Triathlon - 10 spots, May 8 2004
IM Wisconsin - Sept. 12, 2004
Florida Half at Disney - 25 Spots, May 23 2004
Gulf Coast Triathlon - 10 spots, May 8 2004
IM Florida - Nov. 13, 2004
California Half Ironman - 25 Spots, April 3 2004
Florida Half at Disney - 25 Spots, May 23, 2004
St. Croix Half Ironman - 10 spots, May 2, 2004
Gulf Coast Triathlon - 30 spots, May 8 2004
Blackwater Eagleman - 10 spots, June 13 2004
Muskoka Triathlon - 20 spots, June 20 2004
IM Canada - Aug. 29, 2004
Florida Half at Disney - 25 Spots, May 23 2004
Off Road Duathlon Set for Belle Chasse on Sunday
From Michael Burgess
From Michael Burgess
Plaquemines Parish south of New Orleans is again hosting its fourth annual Easter off-road duathlon sprint-distance event at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Belle Chasse on Sunday, March 28. The event benefits local scouts and is a fun race. For more info: mikeyrunz@....
Washington Parish Ride Set for CCC
From Bob Hodges
Hey weekend cyclists, I've got a ride for you. I’m looking forward to riding the Crescent City Cyclists Saturday ride since I have never ridden in that area and Salty Galvis of the Northshore has been pumping it up as a good ride. I got on my map program this morning to determine what is the shortest route to the ride start point from Covington.
I used the drive start point as the LA 21-US 190 split in Covington.
--Option 1 – Take Louisiana 25 through Folsom to Franklinton. Then take Louisiana 10 from Franklinton to Louisiana 62, turn left and head north to the community of Pine and the ride starts at the intersection of Louisiana 424. Total ride is 43 miles.
--Option 2 – Take Louisiana Highway 21 to Bogalusa. In Bogalusa, take a left on Louisiana 10 and follow it to Louisiana 62, turn right and head north to a community called Pine and the ride starts at the intersection of Louisiana 424. It's a total of 42.9 miles.
So it looks like it really doesn’t matter which way you go. I frequently go to Franklinton on business and it takes me 30 minutes from my house in Flower Estates. So I’d assume it will take another 15 minutes to Pine. It should be the same drive time if you take the Louisiana 21/Bogalusa route. I’d give yourself at least 45 minutes from Covington.
The Fat Boy's in the House for Runners in the Capital City
From Ben Cherbonnier
You can just smell it in the air (or is that sausage?) --
the Fat Boy 5km and mile waddle is set for April 3, 2004 at 8 a.m.
the Fat Boy 5km and mile waddle is set for April 3, 2004 at 8 a.m.
Come out and join us for a true fun run on the best 5km course in Baton Rouge and get a unique Fat Boy's Running Club T-shirt, compete for awards five deep in five-year age groups There will be lots of drawings for door prizes, and lots and lots of doughnuts, chocolate milk, beer and cokes. We will offer Fat Boy 5km Coffee Cups to the first 200 male finishers and 50 female finishers!
Optional Team Competition
Any age, any gender, any number of team members. Total team members' weight must be 650 pounds or greater. Low combined time of all team members wins.Weigh in prior to race, team captain to turn in results on race day. Race day entry of teams is allowed.
Special Awards
Weigh in at team table for these divisions.
Clydesdale division - Awards to the first three runners between 200 and 230 pounds to finish.
Super Clydesdale - Award to first runner between 231 and 260 pounds to finish.
Ultra Clydesdale - Award to first runner over 260 pounds to finish.
For the exertionally impaired, you don't have to run to play, just pay the entry fee and get a tee shirt, participate in drawings for prizes and have refreshments.
The event will be staged at Highland School on Sunset Boulevard (off Highland Road between Lee and Kenilworth just south of the LSU campus). For more information, call 225/927-9200 ext. 304) or Don Phelps at 225/336-5200.
For more information and registration forms: http://cma.cmaontheweb.com/fatboy5k/
La. Bike Fest Plans Underway for June 20, Father's Day
La. Bike Fest Plans Underway for June 20, Father's Day
From John Preble
Check out http://ucmmuseum.com/bikefest_poster.htm.
It's a page illustrating the new Louisiana Bicycle Festival
poster to remind you about the upcoming event. At this site is a link to a page you can download so you can print out a
poster and display - so all your friends think you are cool. This year we will encourage vendors for a Bicycle Flea Market.
It's a page illustrating the new Louisiana Bicycle Festival
poster to remind you about the upcoming event. At this site is a link to a page you can download so you can print out a
poster and display - so all your friends think you are cool. This year we will encourage vendors for a Bicycle Flea Market.
Deals on Bike Travel Cases
From Aimée Shuey
Anyone need a bike case for travel? Performance Bike has a great deal- $200
(and only $20 for shipping). I've ordered one, so will have one to loan if
anyone needs. It's a great deal, the best that I have found so far
(including E-bay).
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=973&Store=Bike
Velodrome Racing Set for Saturday
From Will Bujanda:
Come on out this Saturday for the next event (the second in the series) in our velodrome cycling series at the Baton Rouge track. It is called the MFS Track Omnium is sponsored by Miles for Smiles and Pedal Play Bicycles
Category 1,2,3 Omnium
Category 4 Omnium
Omnium will be scored 5 deep in each event (7,5,3,2,1)
Category 1,2,3 Omnium
Category 4 Omnium
Omnium will be scored 5 deep in each event (7,5,3,2,1)
The Event Schedule Follows:
1.Scratch Race
2. Unknown Distance
3. Win and Out
4. Australian Pursuit
5. Points Race
Cat 1,2,3=50 lap
Cat 4= 30 lap
Every fifth lap is a sprint for points
Final sprint for double points
There is a $15 entry fee payable only on race day. There will be no one-day Licenses. Registration opens at 5 p.m.
and the first event starts at 6 p.m. sharp.
2. Unknown Distance
3. Win and Out
4. Australian Pursuit
5. Points Race
Cat 1,2,3=50 lap
Cat 4= 30 lap
Every fifth lap is a sprint for points
Final sprint for double points
There is a $15 entry fee payable only on race day. There will be no one-day Licenses. Registration opens at 5 p.m.
and the first event starts at 6 p.m. sharp.
To get to the velodrome from I-10, head South on Essen Lane, then turn right onto Perkins Road and travel west for about one mile. The velodrome is on the left side of the road and is located in Perkins Road Park near Olympia football stadium across from Spectrum Fitness Club. For more information, contact Will bujanda@...
For Sale
From Will Cheramie
Saris Roof rack four-bike capacity (two long trays and two short trays, two folding wheel
holders, two locking cables and fairing) It fits most cars, with specific clips (clips not
included) . Saris roof racks can be installed and removed in about five minutes, and lock
onto your vehicle (even have the key). Asking $300.
holders, two locking cables and fairing) It fits most cars, with specific clips (clips not
included) . Saris roof racks can be installed and removed in about five minutes, and lock
onto your vehicle (even have the key). Asking $300.
Saris Bat rack 3 bike hitch rack (fits 1 1/4" & 2" receivers, bumper mount, accessory
basket, and rear taillight included). This rack is good for holding oddly shaped
frames such as full suspension mountain bikes. Tilts down for rear access. $130
basket, and rear taillight included). This rack is good for holding oddly shaped
frames such as full suspension mountain bikes. Tilts down for rear access. $130
Both are used racks, but in great shape. The roof rack has some chips in the paint,
but otherwise in great shape. Contact will@....
but otherwise in great shape. Contact will@....
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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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