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May 19, 2004
"Changes. Sameness. What perpetual chime these words ring on the ear of
memory!" Caroline Gilman
May 21, 2004
Mudbug Madness 5km
Location Shreveport
sportspectrumusa.com
May 23, 2004
7 a.m. Abitaman #3
Location Mandeville
Description 750 yd swim/30km bike/5k run, www.abitaman.com
7:30 a.m. Sunrise Triathlon #2
Location Shreveport
Description 450 yard swim/14 mile bike/2.5 mile run,
http://www.sportspectrumusa.com/races.asp
7:30 a.m. Memphis in May
Location Memphis, TN
Description http://mimtri.racesonline.com/
8:15 a.m. Margaritaville's French Quarter Run/Walk 5K
Location New Orleans
Description www.runnotc.org
8:45 a.m.Spillway Mountain Bike Scramble
Location Bonnet Carré Spillway in Norco
Description http://www.nomambo.com/race.HTML
It was great seeng Minnesota resident Jon Anderson on the Tuesday River Road Ride in Baton Rouge Tuesday. He was kind of quiet, but he looked very fit. The cold winter up in his new home must be serving his fitness level well.
"Changes. Sameness. What perpetual chime these words ring on the ear of
memory!" Caroline Gilman
May 21, 2004
Mudbug Madness 5km
Location Shreveport
sportspectrumusa.com
May 23, 2004
7 a.m. Abitaman #3
Location Mandeville
Description 750 yd swim/30km bike/5k run, www.abitaman.com
7:30 a.m. Sunrise Triathlon #2
Location Shreveport
Description 450 yard swim/14 mile bike/2.5 mile run,
http://www.sportspectrumusa.com/races.asp
7:30 a.m. Memphis in May
Location Memphis, TN
Description http://mimtri.racesonline.com/
8:15 a.m. Margaritaville's French Quarter Run/Walk 5K
Location New Orleans
Description www.runnotc.org
8:45 a.m.Spillway Mountain Bike Scramble
Location Bonnet Carré Spillway in Norco
Description http://www.nomambo.com/race.HTML
It was great seeng Minnesota resident Jon Anderson on the Tuesday River Road Ride in Baton Rouge Tuesday. He was kind of quiet, but he looked very fit. The cold winter up in his new home must be serving his fitness level well.
Any left-brained-analytical types out there? Any accountant-types out there
in the Louisiana's multisport world? I need some help this year organizing
and presenting the Louisiana multisport rankings. My long-time partner Chuck
Owen of Bossier City cannot help me this year and I need help. Now is the
time to start working on a program to get the rankings underway for
Louisiana multisporters, racing in Louisiana events, only involving Louisiana
residents who happen to be multisporters. Call me at 225/296-7490 or email
kdunaway@.... There are already lots of results posted and the
sooner I can start sifting out Louisiana multisporters from non-Louisiana
multisporters for the statewide rankings, the better.
Kristi George, director of Baton Rouge's Mid City Historical Cemeteries
Coalition, is planning an October running race, but can't get any help in
setting a date or details in the Baton Rouge area. Those interested in
helping should call her at 225/346-1000 ext. 103.
in the Louisiana's multisport world? I need some help this year organizing
and presenting the Louisiana multisport rankings. My long-time partner Chuck
Owen of Bossier City cannot help me this year and I need help. Now is the
time to start working on a program to get the rankings underway for
Louisiana multisporters, racing in Louisiana events, only involving Louisiana
residents who happen to be multisporters. Call me at 225/296-7490 or email
kdunaway@.... There are already lots of results posted and the
sooner I can start sifting out Louisiana multisporters from non-Louisiana
multisporters for the statewide rankings, the better.
Kristi George, director of Baton Rouge's Mid City Historical Cemeteries
Coalition, is planning an October running race, but can't get any help in
setting a date or details in the Baton Rouge area. Those interested in
helping should call her at 225/346-1000 ext. 103.
Baton Rouge Hosting Youth Triathlon in North Baton Rouge
From Stewart Buck
The BREC Triathlon for kids will be June 6 at 8 a.m. at Baton Rouge's Howell
Park. The age groups are 6 through 14. There will be a cap of 100 kids. Call
BREC to register and have bikes inspected. The course will be a 25-yard
swim, 1.5 mile-bike, and a half-mile run. The race is being scored by Club
South Runners. If you have any more questions or need more info you can call
225/923-1840.
NOTC "Free For All Summer Series" Begins May 20th
From Chuck George
New Orleans Track Club's "Free" five-race series continues throughout the
summer with two mile races open to all. Each race takes place at the
Peristyle in City Park in the Crescent City. Donations are suggested and
accepted at each race with all donations given to City Park for improvements
related to runners and walkers and fitness sports in the park.
The NOTC is matching all donations up to $1000. Post race refreshments
include Soft Drinks, Beer, snacks, not bad for a "FREE" race even by Kenny
Dunaway's standards.
Greek Festival Race Set for May 28th
From Chuck George
One of New Orleans' most anticipated races is the growing Greek Festival 5km.
Along with a mile run, the 5km s held in the evening beginning at 7 p.m. This
event has grown so large (more than 1,500) that the race registration and
related functions are held outside of the festival grounds at the corner of
Robert E. Lee and Wisner Boulevard in New Orleans, just a block away.
The 5km race offers $1,350 in prize money, which includes course record
bonus money. All 5km finishers receive commemorative awards. Topping the
evening off, all entrants receive free entry to the Greek Festival with
their race number, it's good for the weekend.
For more information on the above events other exciting New Orleans Track
Club races, visit our website at www.runNOTC.org
May 22 Bike Baton Rouge Day Set
Louisiana's capital city is celebrating safe riding and publishing of the
official Baton Rouge Bicycle Map. The ride is set for this Saturday at 8 a.m. starting at 5th and Main
Street (next to the Red Stick Farmer's Market and in the St.Joseph Cathedral
parking lot) in downtown Baton Rouge.
Featuring:
* Bike Map Distribution with Mayor President Bobby Simpson at 10 a.m.
* Downtown Bike Tours led by the Baton Rouge Bicycle Club - rides
will leave every 10 minutes and last 45 minutes with "points of interest"
stops
* Refreshments
* Helmet demonstrations
* Bike ride ability check demonstrations
* Bike parking rack demonstration
* Bike shop booths displaying the latest in bikes and accessories
Check out the City link for all the info.
http://www.brgov.com/dept/mayor/newsbr/default.asp
<http://www.brgov.com/dept/mayor/newsbr/default.asp>
Free parking in the Galvez Garage (enter from Fifth and Main Street or Fifth
and North Street). Interested in biking downtown to the event? We've
attached a sample route
from the Bike map that shows the best streets to ride.
Example: If you live in the City Park, Garden District, Ogden Park, Hundred
Oaks, etc. area of Mid City...take Park Boulevard/19th Street to Main or
North Street to the event.
Catfish Masters Swimmers to Host Long-Course Meters Meet on June 19
Catfish Masters Aquatics will be hosting a long course meters meet on
Saturday, June 19th at Lakeland Courthouse Racquet and Fitness Club,
Flowood, MS. Warm-ups are at 9 a.m. and the meet starts at 10 a.m. This is
a United States Masters Swimming (USMS) sanctioned meet for ages 19 and up
as of June 19th.
From Stewart Buck
The BREC Triathlon for kids will be June 6 at 8 a.m. at Baton Rouge's Howell
Park. The age groups are 6 through 14. There will be a cap of 100 kids. Call
BREC to register and have bikes inspected. The course will be a 25-yard
swim, 1.5 mile-bike, and a half-mile run. The race is being scored by Club
South Runners. If you have any more questions or need more info you can call
225/923-1840.
NOTC "Free For All Summer Series" Begins May 20th
From Chuck George
New Orleans Track Club's "Free" five-race series continues throughout the
summer with two mile races open to all. Each race takes place at the
Peristyle in City Park in the Crescent City. Donations are suggested and
accepted at each race with all donations given to City Park for improvements
related to runners and walkers and fitness sports in the park.
The NOTC is matching all donations up to $1000. Post race refreshments
include Soft Drinks, Beer, snacks, not bad for a "FREE" race even by Kenny
Dunaway's standards.
Greek Festival Race Set for May 28th
From Chuck George
One of New Orleans' most anticipated races is the growing Greek Festival 5km.
Along with a mile run, the 5km s held in the evening beginning at 7 p.m. This
event has grown so large (more than 1,500) that the race registration and
related functions are held outside of the festival grounds at the corner of
Robert E. Lee and Wisner Boulevard in New Orleans, just a block away.
The 5km race offers $1,350 in prize money, which includes course record
bonus money. All 5km finishers receive commemorative awards. Topping the
evening off, all entrants receive free entry to the Greek Festival with
their race number, it's good for the weekend.
For more information on the above events other exciting New Orleans Track
Club races, visit our website at www.runNOTC.org
May 22 Bike Baton Rouge Day Set
Louisiana's capital city is celebrating safe riding and publishing of the
official Baton Rouge Bicycle Map. The ride is set for this Saturday at 8 a.m. starting at 5th and Main
Street (next to the Red Stick Farmer's Market and in the St.Joseph Cathedral
parking lot) in downtown Baton Rouge.
Featuring:
* Bike Map Distribution with Mayor President Bobby Simpson at 10 a.m.
* Downtown Bike Tours led by the Baton Rouge Bicycle Club - rides
will leave every 10 minutes and last 45 minutes with "points of interest"
stops
* Refreshments
* Helmet demonstrations
* Bike ride ability check demonstrations
* Bike parking rack demonstration
* Bike shop booths displaying the latest in bikes and accessories
Check out the City link for all the info.
http://www.brgov.com/dept/mayor/newsbr/default.asp
<http://www.brgov.com/dept/mayor/newsbr/default.asp>
Free parking in the Galvez Garage (enter from Fifth and Main Street or Fifth
and North Street). Interested in biking downtown to the event? We've
attached a sample route
from the Bike map that shows the best streets to ride.
Example: If you live in the City Park, Garden District, Ogden Park, Hundred
Oaks, etc. area of Mid City...take Park Boulevard/19th Street to Main or
North Street to the event.
Catfish Masters Swimmers to Host Long-Course Meters Meet on June 19
Catfish Masters Aquatics will be hosting a long course meters meet on
Saturday, June 19th at Lakeland Courthouse Racquet and Fitness Club,
Flowood, MS. Warm-ups are at 9 a.m. and the meet starts at 10 a.m. This is
a United States Masters Swimming (USMS) sanctioned meet for ages 19 and up
as of June 19th.
Additional applications are available at www.catfishmasters.com or
www.southernmastersswimming.org or by contacting Ruth Ellen Germany, 601/
992-7603, ruthellengermany@... . The meet fee is $15 until June
12th; thereafter, the fee is $20.
Of interest to area triathletes will be the 800 or 1500 meter freestyle, the
single event fee for which is $7. For non-USMS members, a one event
registration is available for $8.
Also of interest to those from out of town will be "The Glory of Baroque
Dresden" (www.gloryofdresden.com) and "Paris Moderne" (www.msmuseumart.org),
two outstanding cultural exhibits which will be available for touring in
Jackson the weekend of our meet (and prior), and following. Jubilee Jam
will also be held downtown the weekend of June 18th-20th. Headliner bands
and artisans will be featured throughout the artery streets of downtown
Jackson for your entertainment.
A light lunch will be provided to all participants, coaches and officials.
On behalf of Meet Director Terry Lavery, we welcome you all and hope you can
make it!
Fitness Event Director Wanted or Partnership with Existing Event
From Marti Luke
Best Buddies International (www.bestbuddies.org), a non-profit organization
that enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through
one-to-one friendships, is looking for a fitness event director. The
organization has recently opened a state office in Louisiana
(www.bestbuddieslouisiana.org). Best Buddies International produces two
major cycling events annually the Volvo Hayannis Port Challenge
(www.hpchallenge.org) and the Volvo Hearst Castle Challenge
(www.hcchallenge.org).
Through a fitness event director, Best Buddies Louisiana would like to
establish a statewide series of fitness events in 2005 to raise funds and
awareness for our programs. We are looking for individuals, established
events or both to form a mutually beneficial partnership. If you are
involved in an event that is ready to go to the next level or have a great
event idea, Best Buddies Louisiana would like to hear from you. Please
contact me, Marti Luke, state director, either by email
martiluke@... or call 225/383-7899.
U.S. Junior National Team Heads to Europe
From Andy Lee
719/866 4867, alee@...
USA Cycling announced today its
entry of a junior national road team in three European events throughout May
beginning with this weekend's Le Trophée Centre Morbihan in France. The
following week, the team of six will compete at the Internationale Junioren
Driedaagse van Axel in the Netherlands May 21-23 and then return to France
to close out their European campaign with the Tour de Larriance May 28-31.
Riding for the U.S. Junior National Team will be Chad Beyer (Peoria, Ariz.),
Mike Chauner (West Chester, Pa.), Taylor Lane (Cloudcroft, N.M.), Chris Ruhl
(Quakertown. Pa.), Peter Stetina (Boulder, Colo.), and Chris Stockburger
(Fort Collins, Colo.). Riders were selected for the team based on results
from major domestic competitions and strong history of performance.
Beyer was the bronze medalist at the 2003 USCF Junior National Road
Championships while Stockburger swept all three titles in the Junior 15-16
age category in the road race, ctirerium and time trial at the same event.
Stetina most recently won the men'ss category three overall classification at
the 2004 Tour of the Gila and Lane was a silver medalist at the 2003 USCF
Cyclo-cross National Championships last December. Chauner and Ruhl combined
for a silver medal is the 2003 USCF Junior Track National Championships in
the team pursuit where Ruhl also claimed silver in the 500m time trial and
gold in the points race.
The team will be led by Danny van Haute and will be based in Izegem,
Belgium, the permanent base of USA Cycling's s USPS U23 National Team.
Northshore Week-day Riding Underway
From Bob Hodges, bobh79@...
Recently, the Tuesday and Thursday night Northshore group rides from St.
Benedict's Church on Smith Road have begun. This group ride is traditionally
"fast" with average speeds for the 29-mile distance consistently over 20
mph. The ride is different in personality from the Southshore Giro and
lakefront rides because you have some decent rolling hills and at times more
automobile traffic. The southshore rides are also more like training races
because most of the riders are road racers and there is very light traffic.
The northshore ride has a more diverse mix of riders (primarily road and
multisport) so it is more like a fast team time trial (we also have more
traffic to contend with).
I'm not riding as much as I'd like to these days due to work and home chore
commitments so I come to these rides wondering if this will be the night I
get dropped from the group. A few weeks ago I did a Tuesday ride with about
10 riders. In terms of relative fitness, I was at the lower end of the "food
chain" so my plan was to try to stay in the paceline rotation but not do any
long pulls at the front. One of the riders looked very fit (at least 20
years younger than me!), I'll call him Joe Speed. We started out on Stafford
Road at a 19-20 mph pace that was pretty constant until we reached Barker's
Corner. After that, the speed consistently stayed in the 23-25 mph range
with Joe Speed doing some pulls up to 26-28 mph. The thing I noticed the
most about Joe was when he came to the front, he waited until the rider
doing the previous pull was back on at the rear and then he smoothly ramped
up the speed while the rest of us held on (but no one ever got dropped).
This behavior seemed to set a pattern for each pull in the entire group and
it seemed there was a real effort to keep the accelerations as smooth as
possible. Not only did it feel fast, but it felt safe and very fun. Also,
because the group was riding so smoothly, it was easy for everyone to stay
in a single file paceline. I was even able to do several short pulls at
23-25 mph. As we turned off of LA 21 onto Old Military Road for the last
mile to the end of the ride, I checked our average speed for the distance
and it was right at 23 mph. I was tired but I did not feel "trashed".
About a week later, I came out for another Tuesday ride. This time we had
about 8 riders. Joe Speed wasn't there but there was another strong rider I'll call Alpha Al who I was sure would be doing the strongest and fastest pulls. The ride started out much like the previous ride with a moderate
warmup at 19-21 mph. When we got to the Section/Fairhaven part of the ride,
Alpha Al (who was just behind me in the rotation) started asserting his
fitness. The problem for me was as I finished my pull and came off the
front, Al would quickly accelerate to a much faster speed that was not only
a challenge for the group but a real bitch for me to get back on at the rear
end. This pretty much was the case for the rest of the ride. The surge at
the front tended to spread the group so there would often be a bridging
effort to get it back together. This made the ride personality feel "jumpy"
and "nervous" and at times overlapped riders around each other. No one got
dropped until the last 2 miles on LA 21 when Al took it up to 30 mph but at
least that section is relatively flat so most of us were able to hang on to
that final acceleration. It wasn't much fun for me as it seemed like I was
always trying to get back on or close a gap created by another surge. But
what I found most interesting was when we turned on to Old Military and I
checked my computer, our average speed for the ride was only 21.5 mph! It
seems the group spent more time trying to re-group after many of Al's surges
that the overall speed of the ride actually dropped.
My point in contrasting the two rides is to point out that the strong
rider(s) can really control the personality of a group ride for better or
worse. They also (whether they know it or not) set the example for the less
experienced riders who want to be like them. On the northshore, because we
are so much more exposed to traffic, it is probably better for the stronger
riders to be more like Joe Speed. Joe rides fast and strong on both flat
sections and hills but he does it without excessive surging and is
considerate of others as he tries to make sure everyone is ready when he
picks up the pace. This creates a paceline that is tighter and "skinnier"
(usually single file) making it more compatible with the cars and trucks we
share the road with. It also seems to set a precedent in the group behavior
that can make the ride faster, more fun for everyone, and has the bonus of
being inherently safer.
I'm sure we've all had an experience riding with a Joe Speed or Alpha Al. I
think everyone will agree that it's better that we have more Joe Speeds if
we want to have those fast but safe group rides on the northshore. Something
to think about.
Tour de Brandon Bike Race Notes
From Eddie Corcoran
My wife and I drove three hours from New Orleans in a driving rainstorm
Saturday morning to compete in a weekend of bike racing in Brandon only to
arrive and find out that the masters crit was cancelled due to a lack of
sponsors. I was informed that the masters who were racing 1/2/3 would not be
scored for LAMBRA points. I can only speak for myself but I am personally
chasing points and do not care about the money and couldn't understand, why!
I was then told that Sunday's masters race was not definite, that it would
depend on how many sign up the morning of the race. I don't mean to bitch
but I kindly ask that in the future, please give us a heads up if you lose a
sponsor and decide to cancel a race. Congratulations to all that raced.
EddieCorcoran@...
www.southernmastersswimming.org or by contacting Ruth Ellen Germany, 601/
992-7603, ruthellengermany@... . The meet fee is $15 until June
12th; thereafter, the fee is $20.
Of interest to area triathletes will be the 800 or 1500 meter freestyle, the
single event fee for which is $7. For non-USMS members, a one event
registration is available for $8.
Also of interest to those from out of town will be "The Glory of Baroque
Dresden" (www.gloryofdresden.com) and "Paris Moderne" (www.msmuseumart.org),
two outstanding cultural exhibits which will be available for touring in
Jackson the weekend of our meet (and prior), and following. Jubilee Jam
will also be held downtown the weekend of June 18th-20th. Headliner bands
and artisans will be featured throughout the artery streets of downtown
Jackson for your entertainment.
A light lunch will be provided to all participants, coaches and officials.
On behalf of Meet Director Terry Lavery, we welcome you all and hope you can
make it!
Fitness Event Director Wanted or Partnership with Existing Event
From Marti Luke
Best Buddies International (www.bestbuddies.org), a non-profit organization
that enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through
one-to-one friendships, is looking for a fitness event director. The
organization has recently opened a state office in Louisiana
(www.bestbuddieslouisiana.org). Best Buddies International produces two
major cycling events annually the Volvo Hayannis Port Challenge
(www.hpchallenge.org) and the Volvo Hearst Castle Challenge
(www.hcchallenge.org).
Through a fitness event director, Best Buddies Louisiana would like to
establish a statewide series of fitness events in 2005 to raise funds and
awareness for our programs. We are looking for individuals, established
events or both to form a mutually beneficial partnership. If you are
involved in an event that is ready to go to the next level or have a great
event idea, Best Buddies Louisiana would like to hear from you. Please
contact me, Marti Luke, state director, either by email
martiluke@... or call 225/383-7899.
U.S. Junior National Team Heads to Europe
From Andy Lee
719/866 4867, alee@...
USA Cycling announced today its
entry of a junior national road team in three European events throughout May
beginning with this weekend's Le Trophée Centre Morbihan in France. The
following week, the team of six will compete at the Internationale Junioren
Driedaagse van Axel in the Netherlands May 21-23 and then return to France
to close out their European campaign with the Tour de Larriance May 28-31.
Riding for the U.S. Junior National Team will be Chad Beyer (Peoria, Ariz.),
Mike Chauner (West Chester, Pa.), Taylor Lane (Cloudcroft, N.M.), Chris Ruhl
(Quakertown. Pa.), Peter Stetina (Boulder, Colo.), and Chris Stockburger
(Fort Collins, Colo.). Riders were selected for the team based on results
from major domestic competitions and strong history of performance.
Beyer was the bronze medalist at the 2003 USCF Junior National Road
Championships while Stockburger swept all three titles in the Junior 15-16
age category in the road race, ctirerium and time trial at the same event.
Stetina most recently won the men'ss category three overall classification at
the 2004 Tour of the Gila and Lane was a silver medalist at the 2003 USCF
Cyclo-cross National Championships last December. Chauner and Ruhl combined
for a silver medal is the 2003 USCF Junior Track National Championships in
the team pursuit where Ruhl also claimed silver in the 500m time trial and
gold in the points race.
The team will be led by Danny van Haute and will be based in Izegem,
Belgium, the permanent base of USA Cycling's s USPS U23 National Team.
Northshore Week-day Riding Underway
From Bob Hodges, bobh79@...
Recently, the Tuesday and Thursday night Northshore group rides from St.
Benedict's Church on Smith Road have begun. This group ride is traditionally
"fast" with average speeds for the 29-mile distance consistently over 20
mph. The ride is different in personality from the Southshore Giro and
lakefront rides because you have some decent rolling hills and at times more
automobile traffic. The southshore rides are also more like training races
because most of the riders are road racers and there is very light traffic.
The northshore ride has a more diverse mix of riders (primarily road and
multisport) so it is more like a fast team time trial (we also have more
traffic to contend with).
I'm not riding as much as I'd like to these days due to work and home chore
commitments so I come to these rides wondering if this will be the night I
get dropped from the group. A few weeks ago I did a Tuesday ride with about
10 riders. In terms of relative fitness, I was at the lower end of the "food
chain" so my plan was to try to stay in the paceline rotation but not do any
long pulls at the front. One of the riders looked very fit (at least 20
years younger than me!), I'll call him Joe Speed. We started out on Stafford
Road at a 19-20 mph pace that was pretty constant until we reached Barker's
Corner. After that, the speed consistently stayed in the 23-25 mph range
with Joe Speed doing some pulls up to 26-28 mph. The thing I noticed the
most about Joe was when he came to the front, he waited until the rider
doing the previous pull was back on at the rear and then he smoothly ramped
up the speed while the rest of us held on (but no one ever got dropped).
This behavior seemed to set a pattern for each pull in the entire group and
it seemed there was a real effort to keep the accelerations as smooth as
possible. Not only did it feel fast, but it felt safe and very fun. Also,
because the group was riding so smoothly, it was easy for everyone to stay
in a single file paceline. I was even able to do several short pulls at
23-25 mph. As we turned off of LA 21 onto Old Military Road for the last
mile to the end of the ride, I checked our average speed for the distance
and it was right at 23 mph. I was tired but I did not feel "trashed".
About a week later, I came out for another Tuesday ride. This time we had
about 8 riders. Joe Speed wasn't there but there was another strong rider I'll call Alpha Al who I was sure would be doing the strongest and fastest pulls. The ride started out much like the previous ride with a moderate
warmup at 19-21 mph. When we got to the Section/Fairhaven part of the ride,
Alpha Al (who was just behind me in the rotation) started asserting his
fitness. The problem for me was as I finished my pull and came off the
front, Al would quickly accelerate to a much faster speed that was not only
a challenge for the group but a real bitch for me to get back on at the rear
end. This pretty much was the case for the rest of the ride. The surge at
the front tended to spread the group so there would often be a bridging
effort to get it back together. This made the ride personality feel "jumpy"
and "nervous" and at times overlapped riders around each other. No one got
dropped until the last 2 miles on LA 21 when Al took it up to 30 mph but at
least that section is relatively flat so most of us were able to hang on to
that final acceleration. It wasn't much fun for me as it seemed like I was
always trying to get back on or close a gap created by another surge. But
what I found most interesting was when we turned on to Old Military and I
checked my computer, our average speed for the ride was only 21.5 mph! It
seems the group spent more time trying to re-group after many of Al's surges
that the overall speed of the ride actually dropped.
My point in contrasting the two rides is to point out that the strong
rider(s) can really control the personality of a group ride for better or
worse. They also (whether they know it or not) set the example for the less
experienced riders who want to be like them. On the northshore, because we
are so much more exposed to traffic, it is probably better for the stronger
riders to be more like Joe Speed. Joe rides fast and strong on both flat
sections and hills but he does it without excessive surging and is
considerate of others as he tries to make sure everyone is ready when he
picks up the pace. This creates a paceline that is tighter and "skinnier"
(usually single file) making it more compatible with the cars and trucks we
share the road with. It also seems to set a precedent in the group behavior
that can make the ride faster, more fun for everyone, and has the bonus of
being inherently safer.
I'm sure we've all had an experience riding with a Joe Speed or Alpha Al. I
think everyone will agree that it's better that we have more Joe Speeds if
we want to have those fast but safe group rides on the northshore. Something
to think about.
Tour de Brandon Bike Race Notes
From Eddie Corcoran
My wife and I drove three hours from New Orleans in a driving rainstorm
Saturday morning to compete in a weekend of bike racing in Brandon only to
arrive and find out that the masters crit was cancelled due to a lack of
sponsors. I was informed that the masters who were racing 1/2/3 would not be
scored for LAMBRA points. I can only speak for myself but I am personally
chasing points and do not care about the money and couldn't understand, why!
I was then told that Sunday's masters race was not definite, that it would
depend on how many sign up the morning of the race. I don't mean to bitch
but I kindly ask that in the future, please give us a heads up if you lose a
sponsor and decide to cancel a race. Congratulations to all that raced.
EddieCorcoran@...
From Bill Tramel
I’ve received a number of emails regarding the results of the Giro de Brandon cat 4 road race.First, every e-mail was very cordial; I thank-you for that!! As a result of the e-mails, the tape of the finish of the road race was officially reviewed. And what do you know? You were right! There were some people missed that came in near the back of the main group; only places from 16 and above were impacted. As a result I have updated the official results of the cat 4 race which I have also included at the end of this e-mail. Please note that neither LAMBRA points nor money finishers were impacted. For all of you impacted by the updated results (positively and negatively) I apologize for the mess-up.
A few of you also asked about the times of the various races.Unfortunately, the race times were not taken.
It was also noted in some e-mails that the Cat 5 road race had 41 starters, but only 14 were listed in the results. The reason is that the camera malfunctioned for the Cat 5 finish, and it was not noticed until the officials went to review the tape. Since we had depended on the camera and did not have people simultaneously attempting to visually record the finish, the only way to resolve the finish was to have a pow-wow with the lead finishers, where we arrived at a (hopefully) mutually agreeable finish order. The downside is that we were not able to go as deep as we would have liked for the finish order. The lesson learned: always have a backup.
Gary has processed everything and those of you that finished “in the money” should be getting your checks late this week. I thank all of you for your e-mails and comments, and hope to see you at the races next year.
Category 4 Road race - 32 starters
1 Scott Kuppersmith Cadence 120
2 David Coppinger Pro Bike
3 Sam Riden Pro Bike
4 Jerry Simon MFS Racing
5 William Cheramie Tiger Cycling Foundation
6 David Turner Pro Bike
7 Edward Whitehorn Druid City Cycling Club (AL)
8 Jay Bookman Tiger Cycling Foundation
9 Branden Morvant NOBC
10 Robert DeJean NOBC
11 Kyle Boudreaux Southern Fire Protection
12 Britt Drummond Tiger Cycling Foundation
13 Jeff Foote Twin City Cyclists
14 Kyle Shipp Olympus Bikes (FL)
15 Nick Burckel Pro Bike
16 Louis LaFleur Southern Fire Protection
17 Marty Evans Twin City Cyclists
18 Brian Bowes LaS'port
19 Joe French LaS'port
20 Tim Perry Twin City Cyclists
21 Dylan Jason MFS Racing
22 Bert Durrett LaS'port
23 Cary Watkins Pro Bike
24 Scott Gurganus LaS'port
25 Alan Moore LaS'port
26 Chris Ready Pro Bike
27 Clark Cox Pro Bike
28 Marshall Stout LaS'port
29 Michael Shipp Olympus Bikes (FL)
For Sale
From Susan McManus
2002 Bianchi Eros Donna, 46 cm, 700 wheels
In excellent condition - one or two small scratches on paint - not noticable. Bought new in January 2003. Less than 700 miles on it. Aerobars added and included. Owner's manual included. Pedals not included. I have temporary pedals on the bike right now so it can be test ridden in tennis shoes if you want. I love this bike, but decided to get a tri-specific bike (blame it on my love of gadgetry). Retail was $1,100; paid $1,000; asking $775.
I live in Covington, but would be willing to meet. Email me if you're interested or call me 504/491-6107. The bike will be on display at the Abitaman Triathlon this weekend in Mandeville.
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Kenny Dunaway
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