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July 16, 2004
"Is not amusement the very soul of life?" Frances Milton Trollope
"Is not amusement the very soul of life?" Frances Milton Trollope
Congratulations to LSU track coach Pat Henry on his new position with Texas A&M University. Henry's world-class track program brought more national track championships to the state than any other track coach in Louisiana or maybe even the deep South. While I'm sorry to see Henry leave Louisiana, I wish him the best and pray he gets lots more involvement and support for his programs in the Republic of Texas. It will be a long time before Louisiana sees a program like Henry built at LSU.
It's a busy weekend for competitive cyclists with a big multi-event race in the Biloxi, MS area. Stay tuned for results of the Mad Potter's races for bikers. There will be lots of muddy racers this weekend as well doing the big spillway splash of runners and adventure racers going on in the Norco area. Check the details on these events below. Good luck to all you triathletes doing the Caney Triathlon in the Minden area this weekend as well.
Also, good luck to triathletes doing the upcoming Lake Placid Ironman event in New York.
Sept. 26, Sunday, has been set for the Crescent City Cyclists Crescent City
Century 2004 (formerly known as the "Tammany Trace 100"), to be held on
Sunday. It's a great touring ride for sure, but for all your Ironman
training multisporters, the ride might be a good calendar item for many you
out there also.
Don't forget, you can check old versions of this enewsletter at multisportreport.com. If some feel I am cluttering enews group mail boxes out there, I will gladly refrain from these enotes. I'm just doing my version of keeping mutlisporters informed. No harm or clutter intended.
Century 2004 (formerly known as the "Tammany Trace 100"), to be held on
Sunday. It's a great touring ride for sure, but for all your Ironman
training multisporters, the ride might be a good calendar item for many you
out there also.
Don't forget, you can check old versions of this enewsletter at multisportreport.com. If some feel I am cluttering enews group mail boxes out there, I will gladly refrain from these enotes. I'm just doing my version of keeping mutlisporters informed. No harm or clutter intended.
Baton Rouge's Race for the Cure 5km is looking at the last weekend in February of 2005 for its event in the capital city. Any big-time events going on that may be conflicting? Just curious. It's time to start looking at 2005 dates for everyone.
Northshore resident and multisporter Chriss Cazayoux aka Robert Earl was
interviewed by OLN during the broadcast of the Tour de France. Ain't it a
small world!
Advertising solicitation has begun for the annual printed edition of the
Louisiana Multisport Report. The advertising
space reservation date is Nov. 19 and the materials deadline is Dec. 13,
2004. The printed magazine distribution target is mid, January or early
February of 2005. For rates and mechanical details for advertising, email or
call at 225/296-7490.
I'm also looking for an artist to do the 2005 logo for the Louisiana
Triathlon in New Roads set for the second-to-last Saturday in April.
Here's the URL for the 2004 MS Tour for Cure website:
http://www.nationalmssociety.com/MSBike-Louisiana.asp
<http://www.nationalmssociety.com/MSBike-Louisiana.asp>. The dates are
Oct. 2 and 3.
Billy Preau reported earlier this week that the August edition of Triathlete
Magazine had an article on Louisiana's northshore multisport Team Earthquake
and the help the club has offered Donnie Jarrell. Jarrell, or Donzaroo as he
is affectionately called on the northshore, is fighting ALS or Lou Gehrig's
disease. Preau called the article a wonderful story about a wonderful guy."
Attached is a copy of the article for those unsubscribers of Triathlete
Magazine.
The Florabama Hot to Trot Reverse Duathlon (9.2 bike, 5.6 run, 9.2 bike) is
Saturday, Oct. 16th. There is no link to registration on the website yet.
(www.florabama.com) -- but they sent it to me as http://active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1094020
Congrats to Louisiana athlete John Thompson well representing not only Bayou Country, but the whole country, at the ITU Long Distance World Championship held in Sater, Sweden on July 3rd.
Just qualifying is quite an accomplishment in itself, but “Lil John” -- as he's affectionately called, did very well, completing the frigid 2.5-mile swim, 74.4-mile bike and 18.6-mile run with a time of 7:09:07; which placed him 13th in the tough 25-29 Age Group (second American in age group).
Despite cold and windy conditions, as well as a tough bike course (see course elevation: http://www.sater-triathlon.com/PDF/profile_bike_ag.pdf ), he finished with a bike spilt average of nearly 21 mph, and then held a 7:30 pace on the run.
LSU Keeping Baton Rouge Area Up to Date on Trails for Fitness Folks
The office of LSU campus planning has prepared a newsletter to update the
campus community in Baton Rouge about various projects undertaken on our campus. A copy of
the newsletter is available at http://apps.ofs.lsu.edu/CampusPlanning/newsletter.pdf
campus community in Baton Rouge about various projects undertaken on our campus. A copy of
the newsletter is available at http://apps.ofs.lsu.edu/CampusPlanning/newsletter.pdf
This issue contains
- updates about new pedestrian corridors
- news about new bike paths
- maps and plans pertaining to various projects
- images of construction in progress
- updates about new pedestrian corridors
- news about new bike paths
- maps and plans pertaining to various projects
- images of construction in progress
For additional information about current/future projects or the newsletter
please contact the office of campus planning and speak to Jason Soileau (jsoileau@...) or call 225/578-5613
please contact the office of campus planning and speak to Jason Soileau (jsoileau@...) or call 225/578-5613
Great Spillway Classic Trail Run Set for July 18th
From Chuck George <ChuckNOTC@...>
The 17th annual Great Spillway Classic Trail Run is the second largest
"trail run" in the USA. More than 1,500 participants are expected with some 150-plus running the
"Trail Run" as part of the Adventure Race that same day. It is also the
largest summer time run held in Louisiana.
The Spillway Classic is an event that offers a challenging and scenic
course. In cooperation with the New Orleans Metro Area Mountain Bike
Organization, the New Orleans Track Club has developed a new route for this years event
that will place more of the course inside the Spillway Trail and off the
levee top. This trail will provide more of a challenge to all participants.
Following the race finishers, will enjoy getting hosed off by the local fire
department and after that they can enjoy refreshments courtesy of Bud Light
Beer/Michelob Ultra, Abita Springs Water, Snowballs from Mr.Snowball.com,
Blue Runner Red Beans and Rice, Elmer's Chee-Wees, Hot Dogs courtesy of the
Metairie Runners, Pepsi Cola and more.
From Chuck George <ChuckNOTC@...>
The 17th annual Great Spillway Classic Trail Run is the second largest
"trail run" in the USA. More than 1,500 participants are expected with some 150-plus running the
"Trail Run" as part of the Adventure Race that same day. It is also the
largest summer time run held in Louisiana.
The Spillway Classic is an event that offers a challenging and scenic
course. In cooperation with the New Orleans Metro Area Mountain Bike
Organization, the New Orleans Track Club has developed a new route for this years event
that will place more of the course inside the Spillway Trail and off the
levee top. This trail will provide more of a challenge to all participants.
Following the race finishers, will enjoy getting hosed off by the local fire
department and after that they can enjoy refreshments courtesy of Bud Light
Beer/Michelob Ultra, Abita Springs Water, Snowballs from Mr.Snowball.com,
Blue Runner Red Beans and Rice, Elmer's Chee-Wees, Hot Dogs courtesy of the
Metairie Runners, Pepsi Cola and more.
The race is located at the Bonnet Carre Spillway Boat Launch Pavilion, in
Norco, just off Airline Highway (U.S. Highway 61). For directions and race
information, visit the NOTC website at www.runNOTC.org. Registration is also available on the day of race at the
race site.
Competitive Cyclists Set for Aug. 15 District Time Trial
It's time for the Louisiana Mississippi USCF individual 40km district time trial set for LaPlace at 8 a.m. sharp on Aug. 15.
Categories will be female, categories 1-3; females, category 4; Juniors; Senior males categories 1-3, 4, 5; and males and females masters age groups starting at 30 years of age.
For more information, email therbet@... or phone at 504/780-2453.
July 19th Set for Baton Rouge Mississippi River Levee Bicycle Path Ground Breaking Ceremony
Baton Rouge Mississippi River Levee Bicycle Path Ground Breaking Ceremony is set for July 19th at 1 p.m.
on the levee where South Boulevard meets River Road and all fitness folks are invited. Visit http://www.brgov.com/dept/ddd/bikepath.htm for all the information.
on the levee where South Boulevard meets River Road and all fitness folks are invited. Visit http://www.brgov.com/dept/ddd/bikepath.htm for all the information.
Rocketkidz Triathlon Set for Sunday Aug. 22nd, 8:30 a.m. in the Capital City
Baton Rouge will again host another youth triathlon called Rocketkidz set for the ground of Pennington Research Facility on Perkins Road near the velodrome.
Race divisions and event distances as of this report for the youngsters are as follows:
6-year-old division: 50-yard-swim/1.8-mile bike/1 km-run
Juniors Distance: all 7-10 year olds: 150- yard swim/5k bike/1 km-run
Seniors Distance: all 11-14 years old: 250-yard swim/ 12km-bike/ 3 km-run
Prizes are awarded by age group and gender (6-year-old boy, 6-year old girl, 7-year-old boy, 7-year-old girl, etc). There will be food, lots and lots and lots of unbelievable door prizes. And awards as well as some post race entertainment for the kids. There will be information and resources available at the race for parents that want to improve their kids health and activity levels.
See www.rocketkidz.com for the details or go to www.batonrougetri.com for the link.
Registration will be online and paper forms will be available as a download from the website and in local Baton Rouge-area shops. For questions or other issues contact the race director: Susan Hayden, susan@...
More Cycling Event Dates Noted
From Marc Breecher
14th Annual Tour de' Tangipahoa
Sept. 18, 2004
Hammond, LA
Sept. 18, 2004
Hammond, LA
This is a great ride and the organizers put on a perfect event. This will be the 11th year my brother and I have participated. I have flyers that will be placed at Capitol Cyclery and Pedal Play or visit http://kiwanis.i-55.com/ for more information and a printable entry form.
Ride for the Roses
Oct.15 - 17, 2004
Oct.15 - 17, 2004
Austin, TX
Ride for the Roses Weekend is among the most popular and significant events in the world of cycling. Last year, the event raised more than $4.5 million for the LAF's cancer survivorship programs and grants. The 2004 Ride Weekend is scheduled for Oct.15-17 in Austin, Texas.
Ride for the Roses Weekend serves as the LAF's major outreach and awareness effort and celebrates the fundraising efforts of the Peloton Project. The weekend is comprised of several events including the PowerBar Health & Sports Expo, the 5km Run for the Roses and the 6- to 100-mile Ride for the Roses. Participation in the 2004 Ride for the Roses requires registration in the Peloton Project and a minimum fundraising level or donation of $100. Cyclists, runners, cancer survivors and volunteers raise funds and awareness for the LAF in their own communities. The initial Peloton registration donation of $50 counts toward the $100 minimum for participation in the Ride for the Roses. (taken directly from www.laf.org)
2nd Annual Tour de Donzaroo Set Sept. 5 in Mandeville
From Ben Hewett
Join multisporter Donnie Jarrell and Team Earthquake as a rider or a volunteer in
this recreational cycling event. This cycling event is a fund raiser for
our good friend Jarrell, his wife Tonya and daughter Logan to help
with their fight against Lou Gehrig's disease. All entry fees less event
expenses will be donated to the Donnie Jarrell Fund.
Participation and support was overwhelming last year. We look forward to an
even bigger event in 2004 since the Tour de Donzaroo is now an official MS
Tour training ride.
There will be two ride routes -- one for the more adventurous or those
training for the MS Tour (40 miles) and one for the families and kids (12
miles). There will be a rest stop in Lacombe, and one in Abita Springs.
Enjoy the day at Fontainebleau State Park after the ride, with food,
beverages, music, and good company.
If you don't want to ride and still want to be involved, we would love to
have your help as a volunteer during the ride! (E-mail
jokers5@... or let us know at the volunteer table on Sept. 5)
Volunteers -- please send in an application with your tee shirt size and
signed waiver.
Registration is $35 per rider; write entry fee check to "Team Earthquake"
1) Mail by Monday, Aug. 30 to:
Team Earthquake - Tour, P.O. Box 1352, Mandeville, LA 70470-1352
2) Online at www.Active.com search for "Tour de Donzaroo"
3) At Fontainebleau State Park - West Pavilion - Sunday, Sept. 5, 6:30 a.m.
to 8 a.m.
Bill Keller Dies, But His Commitment to La. Cycling Continues
From Louis Leonard "Salty" Galvis
saltyg@...
I am sorry to report that Louisiana cyclists have lost a tireless
champion and advocate and an all-round good guy. Long-time cycling advocate
Bill Keller died last week at his home on the lakefront in New Orleans.
As many of you are aware, Keller was a long-time New Orleans cycling
enthusiast and advocate. For those of you who are not aware of it, Keller
was instrumental in the development and construction of the Mississippi
River Trail and the Tammany Trace that so many of us New Orleans and
Northshore area cyclists enjoy daily. I first came to know Keller a few
years ago in connection with his efforts to advocate and lobby for better roads
and conditions for Louisiana cyclists, and he really impressed me with his
passion for cycling and for cyclists and with his years of cycling
experience.
Do keep Keller's family in your thoughts and prayers.
<mailto:saltyg@...>
From Ben Hewett
Join multisporter Donnie Jarrell and Team Earthquake as a rider or a volunteer in
this recreational cycling event. This cycling event is a fund raiser for
our good friend Jarrell, his wife Tonya and daughter Logan to help
with their fight against Lou Gehrig's disease. All entry fees less event
expenses will be donated to the Donnie Jarrell Fund.
Participation and support was overwhelming last year. We look forward to an
even bigger event in 2004 since the Tour de Donzaroo is now an official MS
Tour training ride.
There will be two ride routes -- one for the more adventurous or those
training for the MS Tour (40 miles) and one for the families and kids (12
miles). There will be a rest stop in Lacombe, and one in Abita Springs.
Enjoy the day at Fontainebleau State Park after the ride, with food,
beverages, music, and good company.
If you don't want to ride and still want to be involved, we would love to
have your help as a volunteer during the ride! (E-mail
jokers5@... or let us know at the volunteer table on Sept. 5)
Volunteers -- please send in an application with your tee shirt size and
signed waiver.
Registration is $35 per rider; write entry fee check to "Team Earthquake"
1) Mail by Monday, Aug. 30 to:
Team Earthquake - Tour, P.O. Box 1352, Mandeville, LA 70470-1352
2) Online at www.Active.com search for "Tour de Donzaroo"
3) At Fontainebleau State Park - West Pavilion - Sunday, Sept. 5, 6:30 a.m.
to 8 a.m.
Bill Keller Dies, But His Commitment to La. Cycling Continues
From Louis Leonard "Salty" Galvis
saltyg@...
I am sorry to report that Louisiana cyclists have lost a tireless
champion and advocate and an all-round good guy. Long-time cycling advocate
Bill Keller died last week at his home on the lakefront in New Orleans.
As many of you are aware, Keller was a long-time New Orleans cycling
enthusiast and advocate. For those of you who are not aware of it, Keller
was instrumental in the development and construction of the Mississippi
River Trail and the Tammany Trace that so many of us New Orleans and
Northshore area cyclists enjoy daily. I first came to know Keller a few
years ago in connection with his efforts to advocate and lobby for better roads
and conditions for Louisiana cyclists, and he really impressed me with his
passion for cycling and for cyclists and with his years of cycling
experience.
Do keep Keller's family in your thoughts and prayers.
<mailto:saltyg@...>
District Cycling Criterium Race Set for Denham Springs
From Jay Bookman
We have changed some of the start times for the races Louisiana Mississippi Bicycle Racing Association's district criterium for competitive cyclists. The event is set in Livingston Parish for July 24, 2004.
The city of Denham Springs wanted to open the streets as soon as possible. Go to:
http://members.cox.net/tigerevents/ for the race info. Money,
prizes, and medals to be given away. The course map has also been
posted. You may sign up through active.com until Wednesday July
21st. Check out the registration details as well! Any questions
please feel free to contact me, jbhojo@....
http://members.cox.net/tigerevents/ for the race info. Money,
prizes, and medals to be given away. The course map has also been
posted. You may sign up through active.com until Wednesday July
21st. Check out the registration details as well! Any questions
please feel free to contact me, jbhojo@....
For Sale
From Michael Hamner at <m.hamner@...>, 504/488-7053
I am finally selling off all the assets which belonged to my bicycle touring
company, French Louisiana Bike Tours, LLC.
I have a custom-built bike trailer, which holds 14 bikes in Biketight mounts
(can mix straight and drop handlebars and also can fit tandems). It also
holds tons of luggage and two large ice chests (mounts already fitted) and
two Igloo commercial water jugs (one for power fluids and one for water; the
mounts are already there).
I am asking $900. If you are seriously interested I will email you jpegs of
the trailer.
Custom mounts for two Igloo Commercial water jugs and two ice chests.
Greyhound Bus-style luggage compartments underneath bikes, which includes
mounts to carry tandem bike also.
Loading Bikes only requires waist-high lifting of bike.
Size: Length- 12 Ft. 7 inches; width 7 feet 4 inches price: $900.
If not sold by July 30, going on eBay
Also I have only two of the bike-fleet bikes still available for sale, both
in good condition:
--Cannondale H400 Hybrid (burgundy) w/ Shimano RSX frnt & rear (21 speed),
rear rack, water bottle cage, bar ends, mini-frame pump, Avocet computer
mount (not the computer); measures 17 inches to top of top tube. (Cannondale
called it an 18" but that's
measured to the top of the seat tube.) Asking $125 firm.
--Trek 7300 Hybrid (Red) w/ Shimano STC/RC rear, Nexave Front (24 speed) w/
SRAM twist shifters, rear rack, water bottle cage, mini-frame pump, Post
Moderne shock-absorbing seat post, adjustable stem, linear-pull brakes.
Measures 21.5 inches to top of top tube (Trek classifies it as a 22.5 inches
as measured to top of seat tube). Asking $250 firm. Email me at:
m.hamner@... or phone 504/488-7053
For Sale
From Brett Faulk of Lafayette
For anyone going to the Biloxi races, I have a brand new (still in box) Easton EC70 carbon post for $100 (27.2mm diameter - 350mm length). I will have it with me, so if interested, let me know.
++++++++++
That's it from here. Bless God America.
Kenny Dunaway
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16
From Michael Hamner at <m.hamner@...>, 504/488-7053
I am finally selling off all the assets which belonged to my bicycle touring
company, French Louisiana Bike Tours, LLC.
I have a custom-built bike trailer, which holds 14 bikes in Biketight mounts
(can mix straight and drop handlebars and also can fit tandems). It also
holds tons of luggage and two large ice chests (mounts already fitted) and
two Igloo commercial water jugs (one for power fluids and one for water; the
mounts are already there).
I am asking $900. If you are seriously interested I will email you jpegs of
the trailer.
Custom mounts for two Igloo Commercial water jugs and two ice chests.
Greyhound Bus-style luggage compartments underneath bikes, which includes
mounts to carry tandem bike also.
Loading Bikes only requires waist-high lifting of bike.
Size: Length- 12 Ft. 7 inches; width 7 feet 4 inches price: $900.
If not sold by July 30, going on eBay
Also I have only two of the bike-fleet bikes still available for sale, both
in good condition:
--Cannondale H400 Hybrid (burgundy) w/ Shimano RSX frnt & rear (21 speed),
rear rack, water bottle cage, bar ends, mini-frame pump, Avocet computer
mount (not the computer); measures 17 inches to top of top tube. (Cannondale
called it an 18" but that's
measured to the top of the seat tube.) Asking $125 firm.
--Trek 7300 Hybrid (Red) w/ Shimano STC/RC rear, Nexave Front (24 speed) w/
SRAM twist shifters, rear rack, water bottle cage, mini-frame pump, Post
Moderne shock-absorbing seat post, adjustable stem, linear-pull brakes.
Measures 21.5 inches to top of top tube (Trek classifies it as a 22.5 inches
as measured to top of seat tube). Asking $250 firm. Email me at:
m.hamner@... or phone 504/488-7053
For Sale
From Brett Faulk of Lafayette
For anyone going to the Biloxi races, I have a brand new (still in box) Easton EC70 carbon post for $100 (27.2mm diameter - 350mm length). I will have it with me, so if interested, let me know.
++++++++++
That's it from here. Bless God America.
Kenny Dunaway
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16
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