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April 28, 2004
"There is truth in the high opinion that in so far as a man conforms, he ceases to exits." Max Eastman
Miles for Smiles bike tour is set for this weekend in the Felicianas and the Crawfishman Triathlon is set for Mandeville. In addition the Twin City Cyclists group is putting on a two-day bike race in Ouachita Parish. Attached is some information on a 5km run. There is a 5km run in Baton Rouge Saturday at the Pennington Bio Medical Center on Perkins Road near the velodrome.
The Louisiana Triathlon is in the books now and plans are already underway for the April 23, 2005 event. Thanks for all who raced and many thanks to all those who volunteered to make the race happen. Check out the results via lawired.com. If you have emailable photos you care to share, pass them along to me so I can post them on the Louisiana Triathlon web site.
My apologies for the confusion over the awarding of the grandmasters award in New Roads. Last year Laurence Cohen of New Orleans sponsored a grand masters award, but he did not do so this year for the Louisiana Triathlon. But old information was still circulating from last year's material and I neglected to clarify that there were no plans for a grand masters.
Nevertheless, there was information about a grand masters category and I hereby announce and award the grand masters award to Terry Kincaid of West Monroe. I do not plan to have a grand masters category next year.
By the way, the Louisiana Triathlon had many firsts this year, but none topped Paul Toup's finish line proposal to the lady who is now his fiancée (Kim's her name, but I don't remember her last name). Toups, who has done an incredible job of recovering from a snow ski accident that broke his neck, had a terrific race in his ongoing recovery, worked his butt off as a volunteer and then had a great engagement party after the race. Now, that's triathloning. (Of course few will ever top volunteer John Deshotel who comes out to the race site every year at 3 a.m., helps set up the transition area, then races and wins the event.)
Baton Rouge bike day is Friday, May 22 in the downtown area. For details
contact Davis Rhorer at 225/389-5520 or email him at drhorer@....
Plans are shaping up nicely for the June 13 Rapides Parish Indian Creek Triathlon. Bunches of us from South Louisiana are going out to the camp ground to make a grand weekend of the event. Check the details at indiancreektri.com.
The Championchip Scoring crew left some material at New Roads and is looking for someone who could get the material and haul the piping material to Shreveport. Call Mike Hutcheson at 214/437-1345.
By the way have you picked an event to help or volunteer this season? If you race once a month, you need to help (whole heartedly) in at least one event for the season. Tell a race director early that you want to help, find a task you want to do, learn all there is to know about doing the task and own it and take responsibility for it.
Monroe/West Monroe Hosting Bike Race May 1, 2
From Tim Perry
The CenturyTel Twin City Challenge will be this Saturday and Sunday
and boasts a $4000 purse. Payout for the road race is as follows:
1,2,3's: 1.$400 2. $300 3. 200 4. 150 5. 100 6. 50
Cat 4 and women: 1. $250 2. $175 3. 125 4. 100 5. 50
Masters: 1. $250 2. $200 3. 125 4. 100 5. $75 6. 50
Cat 5 and juniors: medals awarded three deep
Payout for the Time Trial:
Category 1,2,3's: 1. $100 2. $65 3. $35
Category 4 and women: 1. $65 2. $45 3. $25
Masters: 1. $65, 2. $45 3. $25
Category 5 and juniors: medals
For more information call the Bike Source, 318/340-0010
Bonnet Carré Spillway Set for Off-Road Bike Race on May 23
http://www.nomambo.com/race.HTML
NOMAMBO is excited to host its first race at the Bonnet Carré Spillway in
Norco on May 23, 2004. This will be a NORBA-sanctioned event.
The race starts at 8:45 a.m. and registration will begin 7:30 a.m. Entry for all racers
is $20 (+ $5 for one-day NORBA license if you are not a NORBA member; year
licenses can also be purchased for $50). Race applications will be available
at the registration table. Helmets are mandatory for all racers. Please
prepare to be well hydrated leading up to the start of the race and bring
hydration units/water carriers. Estimated temperatures for late May during
race times is between 70 - 80 degrees and the humidity will be about 75 percent.
The race trail is constructed of one complete five-mile loop that runs
adjacent to the nearby canal full of tight-twisting, single-track across wooden
bridges, log crossings, steep drop offs and gnarly straight-aways with a
scenic return along the levee and near a small pond at the East Boat
Landing. Races will be divided into four classes for both male and female --
first time racers (one lap), beginner racers (two laps), sport racers (four
laps), expert racers (five laps). The first time racers will begin first
with the beginner racers beginning shortly after. Once these races are
nearly finished the Sport racers and Expert racers will begin.
All racers and volunteers will receive a commemorative race t-shirt. Prizes
will be given in all classes for first, second, and third finishers male and
female. Cash may be awarded for Sport and Expert classes (depending on
attendance). Water and sports drink will be provided as well as food for all
participants. For more information, contact Stuart Babin at 985/ 688-6985
18th Elephant Walk Triathlon Set for Destin; Event Name Changes
http://sandestin.com/search.asp?SearchString=triathlon
Set for Aug. 28 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort to start at 6:30 a.m., the 18th Annual Sandestin Triathlon (formerly the Elephant Walk Triathlon) will lure more than 750 participants for a half-mile Gulf of Mexico swim, a 20-mile bike along the coast, and a 4-mile run throughout Sandestin’s beach and bayside community. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast. Call 850/267-6263, e-mail SandestinTri@... to register or for more information.
Set for Aug. 28 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort to start at 6:30 a.m., the 18th Annual Sandestin Triathlon (formerly the Elephant Walk Triathlon) will lure more than 750 participants for a half-mile Gulf of Mexico swim, a 20-mile bike along the coast, and a 4-mile run throughout Sandestin’s beach and bayside community. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast. Call 850/267-6263, e-mail SandestinTri@... to register or for more information.
The transition and staging area is at FINZ Restaurant (formerly Elephant Walk Restaurant) at Sandestin Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway W., Sandestin, FL 32550. The entry fee for USAT members $65/individual; $120/team and non-members $75/individual; $150/team.
For overall final results, visit www.Altavistasports.com.
Adventure Race Dates Noted
From Robert Williams <crash@...>
Adventure Sports Promotions would like to invite you out to play at one, or
all of our eight events scheduled for the Summer of 2004.
Adventure Racing Summer Schedule "The Southern Tour of 04"
Oklahoma City - Lake Hefner - Saturday May 22
Tulsa, OK - Turkey Mountain - Saturday June 5
Wichita, KS - Santa Fe Lake - Saturday July 10
North Little Rock, AR - Burns Park - Sat. July 31
Kansas City, MO - Smithville Lake - Saturday Aug. 7
Oklahoma City - Downtown - Saturday Aug. 21
Dallas, TX - Grapevine Lake - Saturday Sept. 18
Teams of two will trail bike 7-10 miles, trail run 2-3 miles, and kayak 1-2
miles as a team (not a relay). The event is open to any level competitor,
and the course is designed to allow any team to complete the event, while also
being challenging enough to satisfy the elite athletes as well. Average
finish time is 2-2.5 hours. We provide the boats, paddles, life jackets. You
provide the running shoes, off-road-capable bike, bike helmet, and the will
to compete in the most exciting team event ever created. Complete details at
www.HavingFunInc.com
Trail of Tears 100 mile Mountain Bike Race
The fourth annual Trail of Tears 100 kicks off June 19 in Oklahoma City.
While some people think a race that covers seven cities, three counties,
three lake trail systems, and one tough little Canadian River is downright crazy, we
just call it the TOUGHEST MOUNTAINBIKE event in the Southwest. In fact it's
so tough.. "It Just Might Make You Cry". Complete details at
www.HavingFunInc.com
For Sale
From Susan McManus
2002 Bianchi Eros Donna, 46 cm, 700 wheels for $800.
It's in excellent condition -- one or two small scratches on paint, though I
don't think they are noticeable. It was bought new in January, 2003. It has
fewer than 700 miles on it. Aerobars added and included along with an
owner's manual; pedals are not included. I have temporary pedals on the
bike right now so it can be test ridden in tennis shoes if you want. I am
willing to meet at your LBS to have your pedals put on for a test ride.
I love this bike, but decided to get a tri-specific bike (blame it on my
love of gadgetry).
Retail was $1,100 and I paid $1,000.
See specs at
http://gianni.bianchiusa.com/2002/site/bikes/road/08_eros_donna.html
I live in Covington, but work in Metairie.
Email me if you're interested or call me 504/491-6107.
I have a Paypal account online, so if you want to pay by credit card we can
work that out.
For Sale
From TonyZ@...
I am selling a set of slightly used 650 909s. I. Call 504/628-1739 for
details.
For Sale
From Mike Babin, 504/467-5546
$995-60cm Cannondale Multisport 2000 tri bike, Ultegra, 650c Mavic CXP 33 clincher wheels, Look pedals, Syntace C2 aerobars, 3 color fade paint job-red/orange/yellow. Excellent condition, very light.
For Sale, 504/467-5546
For Sale, 504/467-5546
From Mike Babin
$750-51cm Cervelo One tri bike, 105, 650c Ritchey WCS wheels, Syntace streamliner aero bars, Cateye Astrale computer, Look pedals. It's like new-has 60 miles on it. Retail was $1,499.
$50- Tacx Cycleforce indoor trainer with magnetic resistance and handlebar mounted resistance lever. Retail $180.
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$50- Tacx Cycleforce indoor trainer with magnetic resistance and handlebar mounted resistance lever. Retail $180.
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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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