Aug. 25, 2005
"A society can be no better than the men and women who compose it."
Adlai E. Stevenson

Sunday, Aug. 28
Girl Power Triathlon, New Orleans
7 a.m.
www.girlpowertri.com

Rocketkidz Triathlon
7:30 a.m.
Baton Rouge, LA
www.rocketkidz.com

Good luck to all the youngsters doing the Rocketkidz Triathlon in the
capital city and all those Louisiana triathletes going to the
Sandestin Triathlon (formerly known as the Elephant Walk Triathlon)
this weekend. There will be a bunch no doubt riding the Hotter 'n'
Hell 100 bike tour in Texas this weekend, too, in Wichita Falls.

I had several attachments included in a previous note I thought went
out on Wednesday, but I don't have indications it was delivered. Ben
Cherbonnier of Club South Runners sent notes on a half-marathon
training program going on via Varsity Sports in Baton Rouge and a
flyer on a run for the zoo in the capital city. There was also a note
on a swim meet sent from some Team Earthquake triathlon team members.
Sorry, but it appears attachments are getting harder to send in group
emails.

Congrats to all those who raced and directed summer-long club week-
day running events. This is a powerful service to the fitness
community, especially to younger runners preparing for high school
cross country seasons.

The link below offers an interesting article about why Oregon was the
only state that didn't have an increase in obesity in the last two
years.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/24/obesity.oregon.ap/in
dex.html

The multisport rankings for Louisiana residents racing Louisiana
events are coming along fine for the next annual edition of the
printed Louisiana Multisport Report. If you're concerned about
whether you're accurately ranked, email me your story. The printed
copies are sent free, too, but you have to keep me updated with your
current address if you want one. Otherwise, I hope to again have lots
of copies out at fitness retailers and health clubs around the state.
Don't forget, this is a great opportunity to advertise for your event
sponsors or fitness retailers that have supported cycling, running,
multisporting and all our sports.

I am hoping to have rankings of adventure racers and off-road races
as well as competitive cyclists again. If anyone has data on
Louisiana competitive swimmers, that would be great to include in
this publication again. The issue is due out in early 2006.


A bunch of guys with the Herring Gas cycling team based in
Mississippi and Louisiana are mixing it up internationally with at
Tour de Guyane, held in a French-speaking nation in South America.
Randy Legeai and Taylor Ahrens having been keeping updates on the
internet. Stay tuned. Right now, Baine Foote from Monroe is sitting
in fifth place among an international field. Here is a link for more
information and a French-speaking newscast featuring a good old
Ouachita Parish boy done good: http://guyane.rfo.fr/#


Elvis Lives! Run Set Aug. 26
From Pamela Danner
The official start of the unofficial Elvis Lives! Run is next week,
Friday
Distance: 2 miles
Start time: 7 p.m.
Place: Mardi Gras Fountain, Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans
Cost: nothing, which is almost what you get. We do offer a nice
cross-country course, great music and a good time.
BYOS: Bring your own stuff...Beer, snacks, running attire
The URL for the course map is: http://tinyurl.com/84ngn

Off-Road Duathlon Set
From Jeff Diamond
It's time for another off road duathlon in Baton Rouge. This time on
the super sweet singletrack of BREC's Comite River Park. If you
haven't ridden this course, you're really missing out on one of the
nicest pieces of trail in the state. Here's a link to the page of
event dates, past and future. All the info you need should be on
those pages. If you need anything else, e-mail us at the link
provided on those pages.
http://members.cox.net/dubayou/DU%20BAYOU%20DATES.htm

If you know of anyone else who would like to have this info, please
forward it to them for us. This is a grass roots effort by a
relatively small group of folks. We appreciate any help we can get!
For more details call 225.268.3599

Group Swim Workout Set for Those Racing in Destin
From Susan Boudreaux
For those going to the Sandestin Triathlon this weekend, there will
be a group swim Friday before the race at 11 a.m. at the beach in
front of the Hilton.

Friday afternoon, we will party on the beach till packet pick-up.
Meet us out there. Saturday after the race, we will meet around the
pool, as usual, then move out to the beach. Bring ice chests and
snacks.

Sunday, we are planning a 40 to 70-mile bike ride from the Sandestin
Hilton. We will probably leave around 6:30 a.m. or 7a.m., depending
on the size of everyone's hangover. Hope to see you there.

Sept. 10 Ride Set for Amite
From Bob Hodges
The Northshore Crescent City Cyclists ride for Sept 10 will start
from the town of  Amite. This ride will feature longer distances than
typical to provide some more training miles for local riders that are
getting ready for the Six Gap Century, the CCC Fall Century, and the
MS Tour. There will be ride options of approximately 40, 50, 65, and
85 miles. At least 90 percent of the ride will be in rolling hills
and I have routed in what I believe are the best roads in the area.
There will be at least one store stop for the 40 and 50 mile-routes,
two for the 65-mile route, and three for the 85-mile route. If you
ride the long route, expect to do between 2,500 to 3,000 feet
of climbing. The ride will start at 7 a.m. from the park in downtown
Amite off of Louisiana Highway 16 adjacent to the railroad tracks.
Hope to see y'all there.

For Sale
Via Darius Sampey
I have a friend who is selling a barely used (100 miles.) It's a 56cm
Trek 2300. The frame is ZR9000 alloy with carbon seat stays and
carbon fork. It is full Ultegra with Bontrager Race Lite wheels. The
bike is half red and black with some silver/grey trim. He paid $2,289
for it new, and due to a family situation needs to sell. This bike is
practically new. He is willing to take a loss and is interested in
any offer. Call 225.261.7946

For Sale
From Chuck Grose
chuckjg112@...
I have a set of like new 180mm Rotor Cranks for sale with Aero rings
53/39 Asking $500 retail is $ 700.  It comes with the box and all
paperwork Let me know if you're interested.

++++++++++

That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

Aug. 17, 2005

"Pessimists calculate the odds. Optimists believe they can over come
them." Ted Koppel

Good luck to the Herring Gas Team bike racing team at the French
Guyana multi-day race over the next week. It's the only American bike
racing team invited in the international event and the team includes
many riders from all over Louisiana and Mississippi. Stay tuned for
New Orleans rider Kenny Bellau's hilarious perspectives on the event.


Want some stretching information? Check out this site:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html

The Louisiana/Mississippi team time trial championships, hosted by
Baton Rouge-based Tiger Cycling Foundation, will be held Oct. 8 in
Baton Rouge.  Event details are at:
http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc//2005/TCF-TTT-05.pdf

The second annual Rocket Kids Triathlon will be held in Baton Rouge
on Aug. 28th. Visit www.rocketkidz.com for information. Helping with
the event will be BRTri multisport club.

Randy Legeai reports that the results of last weekend's Rocky Mount
Road Race Omnium held in northwest Louisiana are on the Team
LaS'port website at:
http://www.teamlasport.org/Results/2005/rockymount.htm

Multisporter Scott Pyles is home from Africa where he works. He'll be
in Louisiana for the next year. If you've got a group looking for
speakers, Pyles has some most interesting views he can offer from a
podium on West Africa, specifically the country of Cameroon.

Also, he notes that there are more photos from the District Criterium
Championships (mostly Cat. 1/2/3), by Malcolm Schuler, which have
been added to the NOBC website
at: http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc//2005/denham_res.htm

If you would like a high-quality print, you may contact Schuler at
MPS7500@...

<<Tour de Goodwill Set for Northwest Louisiana>>
From Terry Milam
Get ready for the upcoming Tour de Goodwill set for Aug. 20 in
Shreveport.  We have four routes planned, including a scenic and
challenging 100 miler. There will be rest stops and sags will be
provided as well. Please take the time to check it out. It's one you
won't want to miss.

More details are at TeamLaSport.org including maps
and profiles.

<<Meat Pie Triathlon Set as La. State Tri Club Challenge>>
From Elizabeth Cassano
Hey, guys, the Sept. 25th Meat Pie Tri is just around the corner and
there's lots of excitement about this year's event. Back by popular
demand and our state tri spirit, the second Annual Louisiana State
Tri Club Challenge is set to take place at Meat Pie. BRTri has
bragging rights as Club Challenge Champion for only a few more weeks.
Will they defend their 2004 title is the big question?

Step it up, rally the troops, bring the competition, come for the
fun, enjoy the meat pies and challenge the orange and blue.  RRTC,
Twin Cities, Lake Charles, Team Earthquake, Sunrise, Bayou Gators,
Meat Pie Tri Club, GNO Tri, Team Gecko, do you guys accept the
challenge?

Please forward the below rules of the State Tri Club Challenge on to
club members. There have been several changes made to the 2005
Edition of Rules that I think you will like. Please contact us with
any questions. Remember, too, that Meat Pie is also a 2005 Regional
Club Championship event -- these are two separate "competitions."

Back by popular demand and the competitive spirit of our Louisiana
triathletes is the annual Louisiana State Tri Club Challenge. It's a
fun, challenging opportunity for state clubs to compete against one
another, awarding points in such a fashion that every finisher will
make a difference.

Points, Participation & Prizes
Every club member's finish counts, so rally the troops!  The club
that earns the most total points will:
--be crowned the "2005 Louisiana Tri Club Challenge Champion"
--receive the 2005 Club Challenge "Cup" Award
--earn bragging rights for one year!
--and, every finisher on the winning club's team will receive a
special recognition t-shirt including the Club's name and status of
2005 Challenge Champions (t-shirts will be printed post race with the
winning team's name and presented in the weeks following the race)!

Points will be awarded as follows:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall             Top 5 Male & Female in each
Age
Group
1st  = 10 points                                         1st  = 6
points
2nd = 8 points                                           2nd = 5
points
3rd  = 6 points                                           3rd = 4
points
4th = 3 points
5th = 2 points

Overall Masters and Grand Masters
1st = 8 points

Relay Division (must be composed of 2 of 2 OR 3 of 3 club members to
score placement points*)
1st  = 6 points
2nd = 5 points
3rd  = 4 points

*Only teams composed of club members from the same club will be
eligible for placement points. However, if a club member participates
with a non-club member(s), the member will be awarded 1 point for
that team's finish.

New in 2005
Any club member that is on the injured reserve list or chooses not to
race for any reason, but wants to participate with their Club in the
Challenge will be awarded one point for their spirit of volunteerism
on race day.

Each finisher will be awarded either one point for finishing or
points for placement in his/her respective age group or relay
division.

Our tri trust is based on your honesty and commitment to uphold the
highest standards of Louisiana triathlon race directors and
participants. The club challenge will rely on the club president (or
representative) to abide by the "honor system."  Any member or club
found to be playing by any system other than the honor system will be
DQ'd from the challenge.

Club members must include their tri club name on their registration
form. If it is not included on the registration form, the individual
will not be assigned to a club. Therefore, the club they are
representing will not be awarded any points in their honor.

Notes
--Not all participants will be affiliated with a club, therefore
should these participants place in the above ranks, there will be no
points awarded to a tri club.
--Any club member that receives a penalty for disobeying (or
breaking) USA Triathlon rules will not be eligible for placement
points, only one point for finishing!
--Complete club rosters must be submitted to Race director by
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005.
--Should a member realize they have not indicated their club's name
on the registration form - they must notify the race director
immediately! No changes/additions will be made after Saturday, Sept.
24, 2005.
--Race-day registrants will not, again, will not be allowed to
participate in the club challenge.

Online registration & race details available at www.active.com.
Need more info: 318.445.9735 or meatpietri@....

Contact me at my shop called Run Wild at 20 Jackson Street #A,
Alexandria LA 71303 or phone 318.445.9735

Check Out a California Perspective on the Meat Pie Tri
From Susan Mc
(Editor's Note: I hope the the attachment is accessible)
Here's a long, but humorous race report of the Meat Pie Triathlon
from last year. The girl who wrote this (Jayne Williams from
California) wrote a very witty and inspiring book called "Slow, Fat
Triathlete," which is about her journey from being a heavy couch
potato to losing weight and still being a heavy triathlete. She's the
girl who appropriately said that wearing a wetsuit was fun because it
makes you feel like a super-hero. Her book is great to give as a gift
to anyone who thinks they can't do a triathlon.

Check out www.slowfattriathlete.com. Read the first couple of lines
and you'll be hooked.

<<YMCA Kids Triathlon Set in Shreveport>>
From Martha Siskron
Multisporters and future multisporters set your calendars for
Saturday Sept. 10th, 2005 for the a new youth triathlon., thanks to
Shreveport-Bossier YMCA and Sportspectrum. On-line registration is
open at active.com.

The 8 a.m. USA Triathlon-sanctioned event is organized for ages 4-14
and cost $15 to enter.

(4-6) 25yard swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
(7-10) 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run
(11-14) 100 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 2 mile run

All kids receive t-shirt, water bottle, medal, and more
No age group awards and no clock, just plain fun
big post party with food and spacewalks for the kids!

<<McCreary of BR Back on the Bike After 60mph Collision With Car>>
From David Glynn
I received the following note from Gary McCreary of Baton Rouge (who
was smashed last year by car going 60mph). I guess this shows what a
person can do if willing to push past hardship! Thanks Gary.

Dave,
I have started cycling again, but not on the roads.  Last week I rode
40 miles on the St. Tammany Trace and this week I plan to ride on the
levee from St. Rose to New Orleans.  I never thought I would be able
to ride again.  It must be because of all he good blood I received
from so many of the great caring and athletic BR riders! Please keep
me in mind if you are in need of drivers.  If I am in town I will be
happy to help.Thanks again for everyone's prayers and support. Gary

<<Lake Charles Area Hosting Oct. 8 Bike Tour>>
From Paul Landry
Jolly Roger Cycling based in Lake Charles is presenting the Blazing
Saddles Bicycle Tour, a ride to benefit the West Calcasieu Cameron
Hospital Therapeutic Riding Center, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005,
starting at 8 a.m. The ride will start and end at the Sam Houston
Jones State Park (107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, LA or phone
337.855.2665 or 888.677.7264).

Ride distances of 10 miles, 20 miles, 45 miles and 75 miles. Ride fee
is $25 each with family of three or more $20 each. Add $5.00 for day
of ride registration. First 100 registrants are assured of a ride t-
shirt. There will be door prizes and a children's bicycle safety
clinic presented by the Louisiana State Police and door prizes. Sport
massages available for ride participants by students of the Louisiana
Institute of Massage Therapy.

For more information, log on to www.JollyRogerCycling.com, e-mail
Luke & Vickie Choates at luke.choates@..., or call
337.478.5810.

Campsites and cabins are available at Sam Houston Jones State Park,
but advance reservations are needed. For more information, log on to
www.LaStateParks.com or call 337.855.2665, or Toll-Free 888.677.7264.
For reservations, call Toll-Free 877.CAMP-N-LA (877.226.7652).
You may also call 337.884.8060 or email PaulAlbertLandry@...

For Sale
I've got a recumbant bike I'd like to sell.  It is made by Vision and
is several years old and in very good condition.  It has the under-
seat steering configuration, can be setup for short or long wheel
base, and is built for a medium to tall rider, (I'm 6 fee 1 inch).
The individual I bought it from raced and toured, so it has a few
upgraded components that he added as well as a set of panniers. I
bought it used over a year ago and though it is very comfortable, I
just haven't gotten the use out of it that I thought I would.

I'm asking $700. My  phone is 985.768.8602 or you can e-mail me at
ken_browne@...
or kenneth.browne@...

For Sale
From Cindy
Giant TCR ( small frame) 48cm Blue and Silver.
Ultegra, Carbon seat post and fork
Upgrade shifters to Dura AceUpgraded 9-speed Cog to Dura Ace
Upgraded Wheel set to Velomax Astrele
Upgraded Saddle to Selle Italia Gel Flight
Including Speed Play Zero Pedals
Very Clean in excellent condition. $850 OBO
Bike is three years old  upgrades added in the last two years.

Call 985.875.0538 or  985.966.7595.

For Sale
From Taylor Ahrens
I have a bike rack for sale. It's got a two-inch receiver hitch rack
and it's in good condition. It holds two bikes with the front wheel
removed. Comes with rear wheel straps, quick releases for front fork
and hitch lock. I'm asking $75. Contact taylorahrens@... if
interested.

Softride for Sale
From Lee Couret couretpt@..., "stoltz692001"
firestoltz@... Excellent shape, all the components are fewer
than seven months old. It has Dura Ace shifters, the rest of the
components are Ultegra. It's a carbon-profile
design fork and bull horn handle bars, wireless computer custom paint
job with the swamp dawg logo on it. It has 2005 hed3 rims they are
650. I am selling the bike to go up to 700 wheels. I stand 6 feet and
the bike fits perfectly. I am asking $2,500. If interested call or
email me 985.871.5092 or 504.616.9113

++++++++++

That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31, John 3:16

Aug. 17, 2005

"Pessimists calculate the odds. Optimists believe they can over come
them." Ted Koppel

Good luck to the Herring Gas Team bike racing team at the French
Guyana multi-day race over the next week. It's the only American bike
racing team invited in the international event and the team includes
many riders from all over Louisiana and Mississippi. Stay tuned for
New Orleans rider Kenny Bellau's hilarious perspectives on the event.


Want some stretching information? Check out this site:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html

The Louisiana/Mississippi team time trial championships, hosted by
Baton Rouge-based Tiger Cycling Foundation, will be held Oct. 8 in
Baton Rouge.  Event details are at:
http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc//2005/TCF-TTT-05.pdf

The second annual Rocket Kids Triathlon will be held in Baton Rouge
on Aug. 28th. Visit www.rocketkidz.com for information. Helping with
the event will be BRTri multisport club.

Randy Legeai reports that the results of last weekend's Rocky Mount
Road Race Omnium held in northwest Louisiana are on the Team
LaS'port website at:
http://www.teamlasport.org/Results/2005/rockymount.htm

Multisporter Scott Pyles is home from Africa where he works. He'll be
in Louisiana for the next year. If you've got a group looking for
speakers, Pyles has some most interesting views he can offer from a
podium on West Africa, specifically the country of Cameroon.

Also, he notes that there are more photos from the District Criterium
Championships (mostly Cat. 1/2/3), by Malcolm Schuler, which have
been added to the NOBC website
at: http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc//2005/denham_res.htm

If you would like a high-quality print, you may contact Schuler at
MPS7500@...

<<Tour de Goodwill Set for Northwest Louisiana>>
From Terry Milam
Get ready for the upcoming Tour de Goodwill set for Aug. 20 in
Shreveport.  We have four routes planned, including a scenic and
challenging 100 miler. There will be rest stops and sags will be
provided as well. Please take the time to check it out. It's one you
won't want to miss.

More details are at TeamLaSport.org including maps
and profiles.

<<Meat Pie Triathlon Set as La. State Tri Club Challenge>>
From Elizabeth Cassano
Hey, guys, the Sept. 25th Meat Pie Tri is just around the corner and
there's lots of excitement about this year's event. Back by popular
demand and our state tri spirit, the second Annual Louisiana State
Tri Club Challenge is set to take place at Meat Pie. BRTri has
bragging rights as Club Challenge Champion for only a few more weeks.
Will they defend their 2004 title is the big question?

Step it up, rally the troops, bring the competition, come for the
fun, enjoy the meat pies and challenge the orange and blue.  RRTC,
Twin Cities, Lake Charles, Team Earthquake, Sunrise, Bayou Gators,
Meat Pie Tri Club, GNO Tri, Team Gecko, do you guys accept the
challenge?

Please forward the below rules of the State Tri Club Challenge on to
club members. There have been several changes made to the 2005
Edition of Rules that I think you will like. Please contact us with
any questions. Remember, too, that Meat Pie is also a 2005 Regional
Club Championship event -- these are two separate "competitions."

Back by popular demand and the competitive spirit of our Louisiana
triathletes is the annual Louisiana State Tri Club Challenge. It's a
fun, challenging opportunity for state clubs to compete against one
another, awarding points in such a fashion that every finisher will
make a difference.

Points, Participation & Prizes
Every club member's finish counts, so rally the troops!  The club
that earns the most total points will:
--be crowned the "2005 Louisiana Tri Club Challenge Champion"
--receive the 2005 Club Challenge "Cup" Award
--earn bragging rights for one year!
--and, every finisher on the winning club's team will receive a
special recognition t-shirt including the Club's name and status of
2005 Challenge Champions (t-shirts will be printed post race with the
winning team's name and presented in the weeks following the race)!

Points will be awarded as follows:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall             Top 5 Male & Female in each
Age
Group
1st  = 10 points                                         1st  = 6
points
2nd = 8 points                                           2nd = 5
points
3rd  = 6 points                                           3rd = 4
points
4th = 3 points
5th = 2 points

Overall Masters and Grand Masters
1st = 8 points

Relay Division (must be composed of 2 of 2 OR 3 of 3 club members to
score placement points*)
1st  = 6 points
2nd = 5 points
3rd  = 4 points

*Only teams composed of club members from the same club will be
eligible for placement points. However, if a club member participates
with a non-club member(s), the member will be awarded 1 point for
that team's finish.

New in 2005
Any club member that is on the injured reserve list or chooses not to
race for any reason, but wants to participate with their Club in the
Challenge will be awarded one point for their spirit of volunteerism
on race day.

Each finisher will be awarded either one point for finishing or
points for placement in his/her respective age group or relay
division.

Our tri trust is based on your honesty and commitment to uphold the
highest standards of Louisiana triathlon race directors and
participants. The club challenge will rely on the club president (or
representative) to abide by the "honor system."  Any member or club
found to be playing by any system other than the honor system will be
DQ'd from the challenge.

Club members must include their tri club name on their registration
form. If it is not included on the registration form, the individual
will not be assigned to a club. Therefore, the club they are
representing will not be awarded any points in their honor.

Notes
--Not all participants will be affiliated with a club, therefore
should these participants place in the above ranks, there will be no
points awarded to a tri club.
--Any club member that receives a penalty for disobeying (or
breaking) USA Triathlon rules will not be eligible for placement
points, only one point for finishing!
--Complete club rosters must be submitted to Race director by
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005.
--Should a member realize they have not indicated their club's name
on the registration form - they must notify the race director
immediately! No changes/additions will be made after Saturday, Sept.
24, 2005.
--Race-day registrants will not, again, will not be allowed to
participate in the club challenge.

Online registration & race details available at www.active.com.
Need more info: 318.445.9735 or meatpietri@....

Contact me at my shop called Run Wild at 20 Jackson Street #A,
Alexandria LA 71303 or phone 318.445.9735

Check Out a California Perspective on the Meat Pie Tri
From Susan Mc
(Editor's Note: I hope the the attachment is accessible)
Here's a long, but humorous race report of the Meat Pie Triathlon
from last year. The girl who wrote this (Jayne Williams from
California) wrote a very witty and inspiring book called "Slow, Fat
Triathlete," which is about her journey from being a heavy couch
potato to losing weight and still being a heavy triathlete. She's the
girl who appropriately said that wearing a wetsuit was fun because it
makes you feel like a super-hero. Her book is great to give as a gift
to anyone who thinks they can't do a triathlon.

Check out www.slowfattriathlete.com. Read the first couple of lines
and you'll be hooked.

<<YMCA Kids Triathlon Set in Shreveport>>
From Martha Siskron
Multisporters and future multisporters set your calendars for
Saturday Sept. 10th, 2005 for the a new youth triathlon., thanks to
Shreveport-Bossier YMCA and Sportspectrum. On-line registration is
open at active.com.

The 8 a.m. USA Triathlon-sanctioned event is organized for ages 4-14
and cost $15 to enter.

(4-6) 25yard swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
(7-10) 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run
(11-14) 100 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 2 mile run

All kids receive t-shirt, water bottle, medal, and more
No age group awards and no clock, just plain fun
big post party with food and spacewalks for the kids!

<<McCreary of BR Back on the Bike After 60mph Collision With Car>>
From David Glynn
I received the following note from Gary McCreary of Baton Rouge (who
was smashed last year by car going 60mph). I guess this shows what a
person can do if willing to push past hardship! Thanks Gary.

Dave,
I have started cycling again, but not on the roads.  Last week I rode
40 miles on the St. Tammany Trace and this week I plan to ride on the
levee from St. Rose to New Orleans.  I never thought I would be able
to ride again.  It must be because of all he good blood I received
from so many of the great caring and athletic BR riders! Please keep
me in mind if you are in need of drivers.  If I am in town I will be
happy to help.Thanks again for everyone's prayers and support. Gary

<<Lake Charles Area Hosting Oct. 8 Bike Tour>>
From Paul Landry
Jolly Roger Cycling based in Lake Charles is presenting the Blazing
Saddles Bicycle Tour, a ride to benefit the West Calcasieu Cameron
Hospital Therapeutic Riding Center, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005,
starting at 8 a.m. The ride will start and end at the Sam Houston
Jones State Park (107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, LA or phone
337.855.2665 or 888.677.7264).

Ride distances of 10 miles, 20 miles, 45 miles and 75 miles. Ride fee
is $25 each with family of three or more $20 each. Add $5.00 for day
of ride registration. First 100 registrants are assured of a ride t-
shirt. There will be door prizes and a children's bicycle safety
clinic presented by the Louisiana State Police and door prizes. Sport
massages available for ride participants by students of the Louisiana
Institute of Massage Therapy.

For more information, log on to www.JollyRogerCycling.com, e-mail
Luke & Vickie Choates at luke.choates@..., or call
337.478.5810.

Campsites and cabins are available at Sam Houston Jones State Park,
but advance reservations are needed. For more information, log on to
www.LaStateParks.com or call 337.855.2665, or Toll-Free 888.677.7264.
For reservations, call Toll-Free 877.CAMP-N-LA (877.226.7652).
You may also call 337.884.8060 or email PaulAlbertLandry@...

For Sale
I've got a recumbant bike I'd like to sell.  It is made by Vision and
is several years old and in very good condition.  It has the under-
seat steering configuration, can be setup for short or long wheel
base, and is built for a medium to tall rider, (I'm 6 fee 1 inch).
The individual I bought it from raced and toured, so it has a few
upgraded components that he added as well as a set of panniers. I
bought it used over a year ago and though it is very comfortable, I
just haven't gotten the use out of it that I thought I would.

I'm asking $700. My  phone is 985.768.8602 or you can e-mail me at
ken_browne@...
or kenneth.browne@...

For Sale
From Cindy
Giant TCR ( small frame) 48cm Blue and Silver.
Ultegra, Carbon seat post and fork
Upgrade shifters to Dura AceUpgraded 9-speed Cog to Dura Ace
Upgraded Wheel set to Velomax Astrele
Upgraded Saddle to Selle Italia Gel Flight
Including Speed Play Zero Pedals
Very Clean in excellent condition. $850 OBO
Bike is three years old  upgrades added in the last two years.

Call 985.875.0538 or  985.966.7595.

For Sale
From Taylor Ahrens
I have a bike rack for sale. It's got a two-inch receiver hitch rack
and it's in good condition. It holds two bikes with the front wheel
removed. Comes with rear wheel straps, quick releases for front fork
and hitch lock. I'm asking $75. Contact taylorahrens@... if
interested.

Softride for Sale
From Lee Couret couretpt@..., "stoltz692001"
firestoltz@... Excellent shape, all the components are fewer
than seven months old. It has Dura Ace shifters, the rest of the
components are Ultegra. It's a carbon-profile
design fork and bull horn handle bars, wireless computer custom paint
job with the swamp dawg logo on it. It has 2005 hed3 rims they are
650. I am selling the bike to go up to 700 wheels. I stand 6 feet and
the bike fits perfectly. I am asking $2,500. If interested call or
email me 985.871.5092 or 504.616.9113

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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31, John 3:16

Aug. 10, 2005

"There is only one morality.. just as there is only one geometry."
Voltaire

Congratulations to all those who did the River Cities Triathlon in
Benton in northwest Louisiana and to all the youngsters who did the
youth triathlon he day before the main event. Get ready for BR
Triathlon Club's big youth triathlon coming up at the end of the
month.

Lots of multisporters are busy getting ready for the early September
CajunMan Triathlon in Lafayette and lots more are sad they didn't
get into the event since it filled so fast . But fear not, because
there's an equally good event going on in Natchitoches called the
Meat Pie Triathlon set for late September.

All you event directors out there, if you've set your 2006 fitness
dates already, share them so we can begin putting together a
statewide schedule of events. The question for 2006 is if cycling
event directors will set a calendar of events upon which athletes
can rely. Yes, that's the question.

Don't forget to start planning your ads for the printed edition of
the Louisiana Multisport Report. Details for advertising in the
printed edition will be coming out soon. This is a great media to
thank your event sponsors for their involvement in your events.
Multisporter Ben Hawn of New Iberia, New Orleans cyclist Randy
Legeai, off-road rider Josh Rosby, and others have been busy working
on Louisiana rankings of multisporters, competitive cyclists, and
adventure racers. I sure would like to include a list of competitive
swimmers as well, but I've not seen such a list in a long time.

It was great seeing long-time Baton Rouge-based cycling event
coordinator Jon Anderson in the area. He returned to work in his
home state of Minnesota about two years ago. He rode the River Road
training race this week while down South selling some real estate.
Anderson was pivotal in bringing completive cycling back to the
Bayou State. Anderson will forever be noted as the man who
revitalized competitive bike racing in Louisiana.

Oct. 8 is set for the Louisiana Mississippi Bicycle Racing (LaMBRA)
team time trial championships, presented by Baton Rouge-based Tiger
Cycling Foundation. Gather your teams of four competitive cyclists
and get ready to ride the River Road just south of the LSU campus in
the Baton Rouge area.

Marc Breecher of Baton Rouge shared some upcoming ride possibilities:
--2005 - 15th Annual Tour de Tangi - http://kiwanis.i-
55.com/tour.html
--2005 - Crescent City Cyclist Century -
http://www.crescentcitycyclists.org/
--2005 - MS 150 Louisiana -
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/MSbike-Louisiana.asp
--2005 - Ride for the Roses - www.laf.org

The next triathlon on the Louisiana scene is set for Saturday, Aug.
20  at 7 a.m.
It's time for the fourth  annual Games of Acadiana Triathlon set for
Bourgeois Hall/Cajundome in Lafayette).

<<Shreveport Area Bike Races Set for Weekend>>
From Alan Moore
It'll be fun, it'll be hot, it'll be fast, it'll be uphill in some
spots. That's the Rocky Mount Omnium going on this weekend up in the
northwest part of Louisiana, north of Bossier City in a place called
Rocky Mount. It's two days of road racing.  So if you're a little
tired of the criterium scene, we have roads here in good condition
and even a few miles of new pavement. We have $3,300 in prize money
to give out and about $1,200 in merchandise prizes, too! You don't
have to race both days to be eligible for the omnium prizes but you
know it'll be good for you to do so.

It'll be hot so hydrate well before you come out here. We'll have
water, energy drinks, and lots of ice on hand. Everyone gets a
bottle of pre-mixed Amino Vital when they register. We'll have food
and smoothies out here on Sunday. Our merchandise prizes for
Saturday include restaurant coupons that you can use Saturday night
in Shreveport to keep your meal expenses down. There'll be lap
primes and race finish prizes both days.

Saturday's race is a 14-mile loop that features a few short climbs
but the highlight is 8 miles of board-flat new -- yes that means
NEW -- asphalt that'll dare you to try a breakaway. It'll be fast.
Sunday's course will have a mile neutral rollout that then
introduces you to the first of three climbs at the beginning of each
12.8-mile lap, the last climb features a grade up to 10 percent over
a quarter-mile with a turn at the top. Low rollers after that
make for another fast cruise thru the piney woods. If you like speed
in a road race, here's a chance to crank it up.

Head over to www.teamlasport.org for more info. Online registration
ends at midnight Thursday on Active.com

<<Cycling Track Championships Set>>
From Randy Legeai
I have put up what I have of last Saturday's cycling Track Omnium
which included some Louisiana/Mississippi district championship
events. http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc//2005/trkser_5_res.htm

I spoke to velodrome race coordinator Ben Schuler about what were
the championship track events held so far, because it has gotten
rather confusing due to all of the weather-related cancellations and
resulting combinations of different meets.
They are:
Track championship events held to date:
--Held on July,  2
Team Pursuit
Olympic Sprint (aka Team Sprint)
--Held on Aug. 6,
Individual Pursuit
Match Sprints
Points Race

The remainder of the competitive cycling events will be held at the
next track meet, which has not yet been scheduled.

<<Photos of Bike Race Posted>>
From Kirk Carbo <kjcphoto@...>
I have some pictures of the road race. I missed the time trials in
the morning.  Go to my site and select the bike race gallery.
www.pbase.com/kjcphoto

For Sale
From Ken Browne
Recumbent made by Vision and is several years old and in very good
condition.  It has the under-seat steering configuration, can be
setup for short or long wheel base, and is built for a medium to
tall rider, (I'm 6'1"). The individual I bought it from raced and
toured, so it has a few upgraded components that he added as well as
a set of paniers.  I wanted a recumbant bike due to neck problems,
and I would recommend this type of bike to anyone who has a bad neck
and wants to ride. I bought it second hand a little over a year ago
and though it is very comfortable, I just haven't gotten the use out
of it that I thought I would.

If this is something you can help with or pass on, I'd like to get
$700.  My cell 985.768,8602, e-mail:
ken_browne@... or kenneth.browne@...

Wanted to Buy
I am looking for a nine-speed rear derailleur and brakes.
The cheaper the better. Call 225.202-0660

Velodrome Race Results from Weekend
Here are the results from this morning's track race. Results from
individual events will be posted later. Thanks to everyone that came
out.
Place Cat 1,2,3 Track Omnium
1 Rob Konrad
2 Will Cheramie
3 Matt Rinard
4 Farrell Crane
5 Tim Regan
6 Ben Schuler
7 Ken Bellau
8 Will Bujanda

Place Cat 4 Track Omnium
1 Britt Drummond
2 Brooks Branham
3 Dylan Jason
4 Brian Jordan
5 Joe Long
6 Jaro Jurenko
7 Shane Kelly

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Iaiah 40:31; John 3:16

August 3, 2005

Chiefs who no more in bloody fights engage,
But wise through time, and narrative with age,
In summer-days like grasshoppers rejoice,—
A bloodless race, that send a feeble voice.
The Iliad of Homer. Book iii. Line 199.


Congratulations to Kyle Boudreaux and the Delta Racing team for
putting on a great competitive cycling event on the River Road
outside of Baton Rouge. Bill Burke's Premier Event Management team
did a great job, too, on the last of the AbitaMan Triathlon series.
At both events a good time was had by all -- well most -- according
to various email reports.

Results of last weekend's Delta Racing race can be found at:
http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc//2005/deltaSR_res.htm

The Louisiana Mississippi Bicycle Racing Association (LaMBRA)
cycling cup series points have been updated:
http://lambra.bicycleracing.com/

It's River Cities Triathlon time this coming Sunday in northwest
Louisiana. This may be the longest continually staged triathlon in
the state. Congratulations to race director Matt Brown for
successfully staging the event for so long. By the way, I think the
course record is still held by a fellow named Lance Armstrong who
raced there long, long time ago.

Can anyone verify which Louisiana triathlon has been going on the
longest? The River Cities Triathlon has been regularly referred to
as "... the Shreveport race." In fact, it's held in Bossier Parish
nearest the town of Benton on the east side of Red River. This is an
important geogrpahical distinction and I've never understood why the
great folks of Bossier Parish have let this geographic error
continue. Someone respond.

On Saturday, Aug. 6  in conjunction with River Cities Triathlon,
there will be a youth event called the Ironfish Kids Triathlon set
for what is listed as Shreveport. Get the details at
sportspectrumusa.com.

I was delighted to see Runner's World magazine list its 25 Golden
Rules of Running. Included in the list was the note that runners and
walkers ordinarily stay on the left side of the road. Some of you
long-time readers of this enote may remember one my pet peeves is on
which side of the road runners should stay. I've heard and some
towns have ordinances requiring runners and walkers to stay on the
left side of the road unless otherwise designated. Where I live here
in Baton Rouge, there's an ongoing safety challenge of runners,
walkers, strollers, roller bladers, and cyclists being
all over the road. Motorists have a hard enough time with other
motorists, much less non-motorists who are all over every side and
inch of the road.

Come on folks, let's be courteous to everyone and follow the commonly
practiced rules of the road, whether law is in place or not.

<<Third Annual Donz Soirée Set Aug. 7>>
From Louis Leonard "Salty" Galvis
Tickets are now available for the third annual Donz Soirée,
honoring the memory of multisporter Donnie Jarrell and benefiting
the Donnie Jarrell Foundation, which was established at the request
of Donnie and Tonya Jarrell to assist victims of ALS and families
with children with autism and other sensory deficit disorders such
as those whom Donnie used to teach in the St. Tammany Parish
schools. The Donz Soirée will be on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, from 6
p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will be held at the Lake Pontchartrain
Basin Maritime Museum, located at 133 Mabel Drive in Madisonville.

As in the past, the Donz Soirée will feature cocktails, beer,
wine, appetizers, entrées, and desserts, including that famous
chocolate fountain, and, new for this year, a cheese fountain as
well, all provided by several of the area's finest chefs,
restaurateurs, and other purveyors of food and drink. Live
entertainment will be provided by Voodoo Funk and Soul and the Blue
Meanies, and, as in the past, there will be a silent auction and
live auction, featuring artwork and crafts of local artists and many
other items, including a cycling jersey autographed by Lance
Armstrong.

As it has been in the past, the Donz Soirée will be an
entertainment highlight of the year in our area, and tickets will no
doubt go fast. Tickets are $85 each and can be purchased at the
Spokesman Professional Bicycle Works in Mandeville or by mail with
checks made payable to the Donnie Jarrell Foundation and mailed to
121 Madewood Drive, Mandeville, LA 70471.Tickets are available
online at www.active.com.

If you purchase tickets via active.com, you will not automatically
receive the tickets from active.com or anyone else.You will have the
option of either getting your tickets from me prior to the soirée
or picking them up at the door on the evening of the event.
Active.com will send me a report every day with the names and other
information it gathers from the folks who sign up online, and I will
set aside your tickets for you as I receive your names. You, too,
will receive a confirmation of your purchase ("registration") from
active.com, and you can then ask me for your tickets in advance or
wait until the evening of the soirée. You will NOT be able to obtain
tickets purchased via active.com from the Spokesman.

Galvis of triathlon Team Earthquake is one of many coordinating the
Soirée this weekend to raise money to fight ALS (or Lou Gehrig's
disease). Contact him at 121 Madewood Drive, Mandeville, LA  70471
or phone him at 985.727.2345; 504.576.2050; facsimile:
985.727.2344; 504.576.2106; 504.214.7355. Or you may email him at
lgalvis@....

<<"Robert's Ride" Starts in Natchez, MS on Saturday>>
From Philip Baker
A bunch from Baton Rouge will be starting a multi-day ride on
Saturday Aug. 6th at 6:30 a.m. at mile marker 10, which is the start
of the Natchez Trace just off U.S. 61 north of Natchez, MS.  The
pace will be 20mph average, with a goal to ride the whole trace in
two days,  which is about 460 miles. You can ride it all or any part.

On the second day  -- Sunday Aug. 7th -- we will complete the ride
and get back to Baton Rouge late that night. We will motel it
wherever we finish up on Saturday. I'm thinking two to four riders
per car, with cars provided by riders, a sag in the way of food,
water, sports drink and bars will be provided so riders can
concentrate on just riding. Call 225.343.8416
if you need more info.

Committed to ride so far are Mike Rourke, Ted Heroman, Jerry Simon
and many more.

(Editor's Note: Each year Baker does this ride to commemorate the
tragic airline deaths of relatives. Usually he rides from Louisiana
to the site of the airline crash in Nova Scotia.)

<<Ride for the Environment Set Sept. 17>>
From Kathy Duplantis
The flyer and rider registration form for the Sept. 17 ride can be
found on the Parrot Head web site: www.brphc.org.

As usual three will be a t-shirt, a goodie bag, door prizes, food
and drink for the riders!

<<Bike Races at Velodrome Considered for Weekend>>
From Adam
It looks like BREC is making us change the time of this weekend's
track race. After much discussion between, it appears the
two best options are Saturday morning, probably starting about 8
a.m., or Sunday evening with a 4 p.m. start time.

Please send me all of your opinions and suggestions. It is very
important that we get a good turnout. BREC is using poor turnouts as
an excuse to allocate less time to bike racing at the track, while
at the same time making it difficult for us to get good turnouts! If
we can get more riders, we'll start to get better times scheduled
for us.

In short, I need everyone who wants to make it to the track this
weekend to let me know which time would work better.

Events will be:
Flying 200, qualifier for match sprints
State championship 4km pursuit (3km for women)
State championship Match sprints
20-lap scratch race for category 4 and women
30-lap Scratch race for categories 1,2,3
90-lap Points race for categories 1,2,3
Possibly a category 4 points race.

Remember, this will be the district championships for the pursuit
and the match sprints. For more information, email me at
adam@...

<<Sept. 24th Set for 200-Mile Bike Ride in Acadiana>>
Casa Olé and Precision Bikes in Lafayette are putting together a
supported 200-mile ride on Sept. 24. Here's a link to the
registration form and more information.
http://www.lafayettefitness.org/Entryforms/SwampLand%20Entry%20Form-
2005.doc

Bike Parts Wanted
From Steve Poss
I am looking for some used road brakes and levers to build up a
basic single speed commuter bike on an old frame.  Anyone, call me
at 225.223-6296 or email sposs@....

For Sale
From Beth Bonner
donahue_beth@...
Yakima roof rack must go. There is a key to lock your bike to the
rack and to lock the rack to the car. It holds one bike, but you can
add trays for more bikes if you would like.

If the offer is good, I can throw in the Toyota Camry, which is
currently attached to the roof rack, otherwise, dont worry the car
can be removed and you can just have the bike rack.

I dont need it anymore because I am a very lucky girl and I am
getting a minivan.

++++++++++

That's it for now. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

July 27, 2005
"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I will not
let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." Edward Everette
Hale


July 30th
River Road Time Trial for Competitive Cyclists, 7:45 a.m.
River Road Bike Race

July 27, 2005
Abitaman #3
New Orleans, LA
www.abitaman.com

Kid's Triathlon, 8 a.m.
Lafayette at Red's Health Club
www.lafayettefitness.org

Congratulations to all those who did the Lake Placid IronMan race in
New York and the Caney Triathlon in Minden. There was a great turn
out for a safely staged Tiger Cycling Foundation Criterium held in
Denham Springs, located just outside of Baton Rouge.

Ben Cherbonnier of Baton Rouge reports there's a free running race
tonight – at least it's free to all Club South Runners members. It
starts at 7 p.m. at Highland Road Park, the site of many high school
cross-country events. The race is run on the grounds of the park.

Randy Legeai has posted a number of photos, minus a great photo of
yours truly, on the internet. The images were captured by Sharon
Scheib during races involving the masters and category 1,2,3
criterium races held in Denham Springs. The photos have been placed
on the New Orleans Bicycle Club (NOBC) website at:
http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc//2005/denham_res.htm

Alan Moore of Bossier city offer this link to photos from the last
Shreveport TT series: http://www.pbase.com/johnchase/msmtt7
You can use the links at the top of the page to access photos from the
other TT's held in northwest Louisiana.

Oct. 8 has been set for the rescheduled competitive cyclists team time
trial. Putting on the rescheduled event will be the Tiger Cycling
Foundation and the race will be held on the River Road outside of
Baton Rouge.

Here's a link to photos from the last Shreveport TT series if you
want to put that in your Multi-Sport report:
http://www.pbase.com/johnchase/msmtt7
You can use the links at the top of the page to access photos from
the other TT's we did.

New Orleans Track Club Event Venue Changes
From Pam Danner
Via Chuck George <ChuckNOTC@...>:
Saturday, July 30, start time 7:15 p.m.
Due to a schedule conflict with the New Orleans Zephyr's baseball
team for use of parking lot and access to the race site at LaSalle
Park for the LaSalle Park Dash, the race has been moved to:
LaFreniere Park.

The start time will move to 7:15 p.m. to accommodate late arrivals
coming from LaSalle Park, which is located at 3000 Downs Blvd. in
Metairie, near the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and I-10.
(about 3 miles from LaSalle Park)
Contact Chuck George at NOTC@... should you have any
questions. You may also contact pamelaida@... or phonen 504/669-
6025.

IronMan Event Considered for New Orleans iin 2007
From Susan <susanofthesea@...>
Bill Burke of Metairie may be bringing an IronMan-distance race to New
Orleans in 2007. He is the race director who won the bid to stage and
present the USA Triathlon trials for Americans hoping to compete in
the last summer Olympics in Athens. He's been staging races now
literally all over the world. Stay tuned for details. He is a former
USA Triathlon board member.

ICE - In Case of Emergency Contact Info
Forwarded via Kristi Darby
A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in
their mobile phone's memory under the heading "ICE" (i.e. In Case of
Emergency), has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular
consequence of last week's terrorist attacks in London.

Originally established as a nation-wide campaign in the United
Kingdom, ICE allows paramedics or police to be able to contact a
designated relative / next-of-kin in an emergency situation. The idea
is the brainchild of East Anglian Ambulance Service paramedic Bob
Brotchie and was launched in May this year. Bob, 41, who has been a
paramedic for 13 years, said: "I was reflecting on some of the calls
I've attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile
phone contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured
person.

Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we'd know
immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may
even know of their medical history." By adopting the ICE advice, your
mobile will help the rescue services quickly contact a friend or
relative - which could be vital in a life or death situation. It only
takes a few seconds to do, and it could easily help save your life.

Why not put ICE in your phone now? Simply select a new contact in
your phone book, enter the word 'ICE' and the number of the person
you wish to be contacted. It's so simple that everyone can do it.
Please do.

Last Time Trial Results Posted from Shreveport/Bossier City
From Alan Moore
Man, talk about oppressive heat! The seventh and last of the 2005 Mike
Simpson CrossRoads Time Trial series went off tonight with a smaller
group of racers. The previous 6 time trials had seen "crowds" of 30+
each time but the heat kept many away and 16 brave souls took the hot
asphalt on. It wasn't pretty: the heat index was 107F, virtually no
wind, and a 60 percent humidity weren't a good combination. But we
rode on! We do it again next year so we'll see you there!

Mike Simpson CrossRoads TT #7
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 . 7.35 miles out-and-back
1. Randy Racine - 16:00
2. David Vanderlick - 16:22
3. Greg Bell - 17:17
4. Calvin Sears - 17:21
5. Matt Davis - 17:26
6. Tim Fitzgerald - 17:31
7. Billy Hudson - 18:02
8. Jim Balfe - 18:12
9. David Taggert - 18:26
10. Arnold Cannon - 18:50
11. Joe French - 19:00
12. Michael Balfe - 19:44
13. Brian Smith - 19:47
14. Taylor Slack - 20:16
15. Jamie Johnson - 22:33
16. Kay Taggert - 29:06

Thanks to everyone who came out to do one or most or all of the races
in the series! And many thanks to the volunteers we had. This can't
be done without you!

Top five fastest times of the 2005 series, men and women:
1. Nathan Rogut - 15:42 (5/25/05)
2. Randy Racine - 15:44 (6/22/05)
3. Randy Racine - 15:44 (7/7/05)
4. Nathan Rogut - 15:59 (4/27/05)
5. Randy Racine - 16:00 (7/20/05)

1. Shannon Koch - 17:32 (5/25/05)
2. Shannon Koch - 17:51 (4/29/05)
3. Lindsay Gosslee - 18:41 (6/22/05)
4. Brenda Antee - 19:02 (5/25/05)
5. Brenda Antee - 19:25 (7/7/05)

New records were set by Randy Racine (Cat. 3's - 15:44), Tim
Fitzgerald (Masters 50+ - 17:31), Tim Perry (Masters 40+ - 16:02),
Brenda Antee (non-USCF Women - 19:05), and Shannon Koch (USCF Women,
all Cat. - 17:32).

For Sale
From Marlene Cendrick
In case any of the riders may be interested in purchasing a used road
bike. I would like to sell my Terry Percision Bike built for women.

Model : Prism.
Frame size: 20.5.
Color: red.
Price: $300
The bike is in good condition, but  has seen a lot of garage time.
I'm in the new Orleans area. I am willing to e-mail picture to
interested parties Contact mbcen@...

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

July 13, 2005
"There's no time for departure even when there's no certain place to
go." Tennessee Williams

Happy Bastille Day!

Saturday-Sunday, July 16-17, 2005
Mad Potter's Bike Race, 8 a.m.
Saturday Road Race
Sunday Criterium
Biloxi, MS
http://www.madpottersride.com/racingeventsandawards.htm

Saturday, July 16, 2005
Fontainebleau Adventure Race, 9 a.m.
Mandeville, LA
www.laadventureracing.com

Sunday, July 17, 7:30 am
Sam Houston Jones State Park
T-Gator Triathlon #3
525 m swim/15 mile bike/2.5 mile run

Sunday, July 17, 2005
New Orleans Track Club Bonnet Carré Spillway Trail Run
Norco, www.runNOTC.org

July 31, 2005
Kids' Triathlon, ages 4-14
Red's Health Club
Lafayette

Randy Legeai reports that the team time trial championships,
originally set for Aug. 13, has been cancelled. There is talk of a
new date, but nothing concrete has been set. In addition, Shreveport-
based Team LaS'port has set two days of road races. The club
scheduled the races in Shreveport for the weekend of Aug. 13-14. I
was sorry to read some smack about event scheduling between
triathletes and cyclists.

I know event directors work hard to coordinate dates long in advance
and no doubt it's unfortunate when events are rescheduled or
cancelled. Multisporters, runners, cyclists, adventure racers should
press race directors and organizers to set their dates earlier and
work hard to maintain those dates.

You can set dates now for 2006. For example I know 2006 date for the
Louisiana Triathlon is again set for the third weekend in April, the
Miles for Miles bike tour is set for the first Saturday in May and I
believe the CrawfishMan Triathlon in St. Tammany Parish is set for
the first Sunday in May. It's never too early to set fitness event
dates.

Louisiana Senior Olympics cycling event dates have been set as
follows:
Saturday, Oct.  1- 40km – road race
Sunday, Oct.  2 - 20km – road race; 10km, time trial; 5km, time trial

Race director Sam Houston Jones reports that the coming weekend
edition of the T-Gator Triathlon in Lake Charles is full. With the
event's expanded capacity, T-Gator Tri can now handle 148
participants (up from 124 in previous years). An updated list of pre-
registered participants is now on the T-Gator Series tab of our
website:  www.lakecharlestriathletes.com.

<<Great Spillway Classic Trail Run Set July 17>>
From Chuck George
The second largest trail run in the country is set for Sunday, July
17th near the town of Norco, outside of New Orleans.

The three-mile trail run takes place in the Bonnet Carré Spillway.
Putting on the event is the New Orleans Track Club (NOTC), which is
expecting a field of more than 1,400 entrants. For more information
visit the NOTC's website at www.runNOTC.org

<<Program to Honor the Late Multisporter Donnie Jarrell Set>>
From Louis Leonard "Salty" Galvis
Tickets are now available for the third annual Donz Soirée, honoring
the memory of Donnie Jarrell and benefiting the Donnie Jarrell
Foundation, which was established at the request of Donnie and Tonya
Jarrell to assist victims of ALS and families with children with
autism and other sensory deficit disorders such as those whom Donnie
used to teach in the St. Tammany Parish schools. The Donz Soirée will
be on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, from 6 p.m.to 10 p.m., at the Lake
Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, located at 133 Mabel
Drive in Madisonville, LA.

As in the past, the Donz Soirée will feature cocktails, beer, wine,
appetizers, entrées, and desserts, including that famous chocolate
fountain, and, new for this year, a cheese fountain as well, all
provided by several of the area's finest chefs, restaurateurs, and
other purveyors of food and drink.  Live entertainment will be
provided by Voodoo Funk and Soul and the Blue Meanies, and, as in the
past, there will be a silent auction and live auction, featuring
artwork and crafts of local artists and many other items,
including a cycling jersey autographed by Lance Armstrong.

As it has been in the past, the Donz Soirée will be an entertainment
highlight of the year in our area, and tickets will no doubt go fast.
Tickets are $85 each and can be purchased at the Spokesman
Professional Bicycle Works in Mandeville or by mail with checks made
payable to the Donnie Jarrell Foundation and mailed to 121 Madewood
Drive, Mandeville, LA 70471.  Tickets will also be available later
today online at www.active.com <www.active.com>  (search for 2005
Donz Soirée). Contact also me at 121 Madewood Drive, Mandeville, LA
70471 or phone 985.727.2345 or 504.576.2050.
E-mail: saltyg@... <mailto:saltyg@...>;
lgalvis@... <mailto:lgalvis@...>

<<USA Triathlon Memo to Region>>
From Olen Penn
It's been a while since you have heard from me. I'd like to take this
time to update you on what is going on in the SMW region that I know
about. If you are aware of something else in this Region or
Nationally that I did not cover, contact me and I can get the word
out. Muscle.boy@....

Welcome new regional board member Donna Rice, who is from Crossett,
AR. Soon there should be a profile about her on our website.

If you go to our website, www.smwtriathlon.org you will see the
rankings have been updated several times this year. You can count on
the rankings being updated twice a month for the rest of the season.
Duathlon is almost a done deal, but there is one more high point race
left this 2005 season. Duathletes have one more chance to change
their standing significantly. The fall Classic Duathlon is located in
Oklahoma City and will be held on Oct.16th.  Triathlon is still wide
open. Most of the high point races have yet to take place. This is
the high point of the season and you should check the ranking on a
regular basis to see how things are shaping up. I hope it is exciting
for you and you will take advantage of the timely updates

<<http://smwtriathlon.org/events/FrostYerFanny/FrostYerFanny.html>>
Frost Yer Fanny 2006 will take place in Bossier City (Shreveport)
Louisiana again. Go to the link listed to get updated info on what is
in store. I suggest that you pre-register for the banquet. Chris Hunt
is in charge of rankings and thus will be in charge of the awards. He
is working on something different for you this year. Returning for
2006 will be the elite patches; they will be handed out during the
banquet.

Robert Sigerson of Mandeville, LA is in charge of championship bids
this year. He has received a lot of submissions and the Board will
make the selections at the Sept. 25th meeting after the Meat Pie Tri
in Natchitoches. There is still time for race directors to submit
their race for a 2006 championship title.

Meetings are open to the member athletes. The next board meeting will
be after the CATS Half at Degray Lake on Aug. 20th. Contact the board
president Candy Cheatham or me if you want more info and would like to
attend the Degray meeting or the Meat Pie Tri meeting.

<<Rules Reminder>>
If you rack it by your seat, make sure the handlebars are facing you,
if they are facing the other direction; you are subjecting yourself
to at least a two-minute penalty. Speaking of time, time penalties
have increased in 2005. One-minute penalties do not exist anymore.
Check the rules or contact Ed Cheatham echeatham@... for more
info.

<<Upcoming Regional Races>>
July 16, 2005 Mighty Mite Triathlon Forrest City, AR
July 17, 2005 Jeff & Brede's Intergalactic Triathlon Katy, TX
July 17, 2005 T-Gator Series Triathlon #3 Lake Charles, LA
July 17, 2005 Marble Falls Tri Marble Falls, TX
July 17, 2005 JeffersonTri Jefferson, TX
July 17, 2005 Ironhead Dallas Triathlon Grand Prairie, TX
July 23, 2005 Dawg Dayz Off-Road Triathlon/Duathlon North Little
Rock, AR
July 24, 2005 Aquarena Sprint Triathlon San Marcos, TX
July 24, 2005 Caney Lake Tri Minden, LA
July 24, 2005 Webster Bicycle Duathlon, Race #3 La Marque, TX
July 24, 2005 Tulsa Duathlon Tulsa, OK
July 24, 2005 Blazing Saddles Du Dallas, TX
July 30, 2005 Blanco Out Back Triathlon  Blanco, TX
July 30, 2005 Playtri too Grapevine, TX
July 31, 2005 Small Texan Borne, TX
July 31, 2005 Blanco Out Back Triathlon Blanco, TX
July 31, 2005 Abitaman #3 Mandeville, LA
July 31, 2005 Sugar land Du Sugarland, TX

<<Renewing your USAT annual license>>
If you check either box next to "Do not send from USAT affiliates",
you will not receive any emails from USAT national. They are
interpreting those boxes as not wanting to be contacted at all. Which
means you will miss out on many things including this email. I
personally disagree with this. I either have to accept emails from
the USAT and all their sponsors, or nothing.

There is an Iron-distance race in OKC in September called Redman. I
will attempt to complete my first IronMan-distance race one month
after I attempt to complete my first half IronMan at Degray. If you
are tired of listening to me, it's not too early to consider putting
your name in for the next board election. Send your intent to the USA
Triathlon-SMW board president Candy Cheatham.

<<Notes on the Late Multisporter Donnie Jarrell>>
From Kenny Bellau
We're all racers. Everyone. We're all competing for the same things:
Happiness. Success. Freedom. Love. Life is a race to figure out what's
important, before you are left with only the things that aren't.
Donnie Jarrell won this race. He won it a long time ago.

I had the opportunity (or I should say privilege) to attend the
funeral and reception for Donnie Jarrell. It was surprising to no one
that the parking lot for the church was overflowing onto Little Creek
Road a half-an-hour before the service actually started. I'm no good
at estimating such things as crowd size, but it was easily over of
500 and maybe up to 1000 people. As you can imagine, a person so
young, so energetic, and so well respected and liked by anyone who
met him drew quite a crowd. How does one guy in a lime-green wig get
so many people to do the same positive things, and not only after his
death, but years before it? It is no coincidence that it was
mentioned at least twice during the service that this was the most
physically fit crowd that has ever been assembled at any church.

I think I counted six eulogies. All six were heart warming, touching
and tearful. They were from Donnie's childhood friends, his college
track coach, team mates and training partners. Many of the speakers
took Donnie's lead to celebrate life by wearing Hawaiian shirts in
lieu of a suit. Salty Galvis, who gave a most eloquent and heartfelt
tabulation of Donnie's life, wore a black one.

As I sat listening intently on what this otherwise unconnected group
of friends had to say about the impact one man made on so many
unsuspecting people, I couldn't help but wonder if I knew anyone else
that would draw such reactions. Where are the heroes? Where are the
men that inspire men to act; to change? And if I did know any, would
they be recognized, congratulated and thanked before they are
diagnosed with a fatal disease?

What I learned from listening to those close to Donnie was that
Donnie did inspire people to act. He challenged people to do better,
to be a better person and to make someone else's day a little better,
by being a nicer you.

At 42, he was a leader. Apparently had been one most of his life. It
appeared to me that anyone he ever led came to pay their respects.

One of the last speakers at the service quoted Donnie saying
something about a month ago that left the attending crowd awestruck.
On occasions, to get Donnie out of the house for a while, the two
friends would just drive around the Northshore. He recalled driving
one night as Donnie regaled on how lucky and blessed he was. The
friend told him that he thought he was losing his mind. Donnie
explained further: "I'm lucky because I've been blessed with the
opportunity to witness something no one else sees. I am able to see
how people will react at my death and how they will celebrate my
life." Donnie was reflecting on the many parties, events and races
held in his name since he was diagnosed. Well, I think I can speak
for everyone in the room when I say that it is us that are blessed
for knowing him. He made it that way. He created this atmosphere by
taking time to do the right thing instead of the easy thing. He went
out of his way to make sure he made an impact on the world, no matter
how small or seemingly insignificant. It was easier for him to do the
hard things than it was to take the shortcut. He did what he could
to pass this attitude on to others.

Later at the reception at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime
Museum, Donnie's friends played a movie of one of his many 30-plus
hour adventure races. Donnie was seen leading his worn and tattered
team through the swamps and trails and roadways of the Northshore.
These guys had been marching, riding and rowing for a full day and
looked like hell, but Donnie had them still in stitches. Always the
encouraging word, a quick one-liner and the confident reassurance of
a true leader, he walked away from the camera in search of victory.
Before he disappeared he gave one last smile, a thumbs up and then
mooned the camera.

So racers, who's your hero? Can you even point to one? It better be
someone living and someone you know? You better start looking for
them, tell them thanks and do something nice for them. Better yet,
maybe you should take Donnie's lead and be one.

Some  Donnie-isms  as copied from the cards given out at the Funeral
service.
"Do what you can and surprise yourself."
"You don't have to do this, you get to do this."
"Get the "Nots"  out."
"It is what you say it is."
"Hydrate or de-Hydrate."

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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

June 22, 2005

"The more decisions you are forced to make alone, the more you are
aware of your freedom to choose." Thornton Wilder


Saturday, June 25, 2005
Anthony Nolan Memorial Road Race 11 a.m.
Many, LA at Hodges Gardens
http://www.bicycleracing.com/lambra/events/2004%20district%20rr21.doc

Sunday, June 26
Yam City Triathlon, 7:30 a.m.
Opelousas
150 yard pool swim/14 mile bike/2 mile run

Sunrise Triathlon
Shreveport
Contact 318.798.0241
www.sportspectrumusa.com

It was one of those wonderful and full weekends of multisporting
across Louisiana. Adventure racing on Saturday, bike racing Saturday
and Sunday, and triathloning at the T-Gator series in Lake Charles on
Sunday. Wow, if you want to race, Louisiana ain't a bad place to be.
Of course, I'm not even mentioning all the 5km runs going on in
communities all over the state.

For me it was my weekend to do my second adventure race. T-Gator
Triathlon race director Houston Jones twisted my arm way back in
January about coming over to Lake Charles to race in Dave Poleto's
event. I confess, I didn't have a great attitude from the get go, and
Jones was nothing less than fired up like a youngster on Christmas
eve. Maybe I'm getting old? I don't know why I fought the attitude
thing since the last one I did three or so years ago in Ville Platte
was nothing less than a blast, despite being pitifully slow in the
race itself. I've just reached a point that when it takes more than
an hour to drive to a race, I'm not excited about the trek. What a
grandpa I'm becoming!

Along with Jones and me was CajunMan Tri race director Rusty Bex. Now
I am acquainted with these guys, but I don't really know them that
well. I mean chatting cordially after a race is one thing, but
hanging together for three to four hours in a competitive environment
with fairly competitive guys is another matter entirely. But we got
along fine with these two great guys carrying me along as I inched my
way over sharp bike path turns, crazy tree roots, downed trees in
very thick, jungle-like conditions and paddling through deep, still
waters with no current whatsoever. We missed two check points that
meant doubling back to make sure our cards were punched to attest
that the team had in fact traveled the right trail. Will I do another
one? Probably so, especially considering that the next one is in
Mandeville, about an hour's drive from Baton Rouge.

I heard that the fields for the Tour de Louisiane were pretty good,
if not great. In fact, there was talk of having two category five
fields since the turnouts were so strong among entry-level riders.
While there were good turnouts from Louisiana riders, there seemed to
be an impressive number of folks from out of state racing the event
as well.

Results of the Tour de Louisiane bike race held last weekend in the
Florida Parishes are posted at:
http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc/2005/tdl05_res.htm

As I write this note, I understand that Brian Apsey of Baton Rouge is
in an ICU at an Oklahoma City hospital fighting for his life. He has
been fighting heart problems for a couple of years now, but his
condition has worsened to the point of going to a group of heart
specialists in Oklahoma to address his health issues. Apsey was
integral in bringing competitive bike racing to Louisiana. This 70
something year old Louisiana resident brought his native British
cycling charisma to the girls and boys on the bayou and did so with
the zeal of an televangelist. He brought races to Louisiana when few
knew what bike racing was. He protected cyclists' rights to the roads
when most thought cycling was limited to neighborhoods and school
yards. I am praying for Apsey and encourage those other praying folks
among us to do the same. It's just ain't the same not having that
firey British-accented guy out riding or motor pacing folks riding.

By the way the T-Gator Triathlon results from Sunday are posted at:
http://www.lakecharlestriathletes.com/.

<<Unique Ironman Training Stories Sought>>
From Ironman North America <noreply@...>
Got a unique or bizarre training regiment that you care to share with
us?

Do you have a unique, bizarre or interesting training regiment that
you are
using to train for your Ironman triathlon?
An Ironman sponsor is looking for five or six unique or bizarre
training regiments to use for marketing purposes.
If you have a unique or bizarre story or regimen, or you have a
friend who has one, please send us an e-mail at stories@...

We are looking for something out of the ordinary that shows how
someone adapts their training to unique life situations or life
demands. Please try and keep your responses succinct and to about
three paragraphs in length.

Here are a few examples:
1. The soccer Mom who brings her treadmill to the soccer game to get
her run training in.
2. Someone stationed on a ship who adapts his or her training regimen
to the limited space involved. I.e. ride a wind trainer on the boat,
run around the deck, etc.

The program will ultimately benefit the sport as well as benefit the
athletes involved.

<<Fitness Calendar for 2006 Available>>
From Susan Mc
In my travels with New Orleans multisport race director Bill Burke, I
met on many occassions an amazing athlete named Christine Knight.
She's a ranked duathlete, who is working her way to going pro. She is
probably one of the most down-to-earth and friendly athletes I met on
the road.

She has a 2006 calendar for sale. If you're looking for inspiration
or just curious about what could be considered the perfect athletic
female form, check it out: www.ulbfit.com

For Sale
From Prather Warren
I've got a set of Velomax Orion II
wheels. The wheels came on a bike I recently purchased and have a few
miles but are in like new condition. They come with skewers, tubes
and Vittoria Diamonte Pro 700x23 Kevlar Carbon 3D Compound tires,
complete with air. Asking $595.

Also, I have an Ultegra 6600 crankset and bottom bracket from
that same bike. The crank arms are 170mm and the chainrings are 53-
39.  Like new condition.  Asking $149.95. Call 225.578.3823.

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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
225.296.7490
2325 Weymouth Drive Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
USA
Isaiah 40:31, John 3:16

June 2, 2005
"I love mankind; it's people I can't stand." Charles Schultz

June 5
Abitaman Triathlon #2
600meter - 30km - 5km
Fontainebleau State Park
Contact 504.454.6561
www.abitaman.com

June 5
Abitakids Triathlon
100m pool swim - 3 mile bike - 1/2 mile run
Contact 504.454.6561
www.abitaman.com

June 9
Shreveport Bike Time Trials

Sunday, June 12
Indian Creek Triathlon
1.5km swim/40km bike/10km run
Woodworth (10 miles south of Alex.)
Brad Colwell, 888.397.9535

Saturday, June 18
City Club Triathlon, benefiting the Affiliated Blind of Louisiana
70 m pool swim/10 mile bike/2 mile run
Contact 337.216.6515

June 18
Tour de Louisiane Bike Races
Covington, Hammond

New Orleans-based Catch 22 Track Club presents its Tuesday two-miler
running race series next Tuesday. The other two scheduled two milers
will be on June 28 and Aug. 23.

The Nokia-sponsored triathlons held this past weekend in New Orleans
posted results at http://www.girlpowertri.com/GPresults05.html

Last week I included a note from Don Attaway, whom doctor's have
given only a few weeks to live as he fights cancer. I incorrectly
indicated he was from Louisiana. In fact, he is from east Texas,
where he has been prominent as a race director and capable
multisport competitor.

<<Club South Runners based in Baton Rouge Announces 2 Miler Series>>
Each race starts at 6:45 with a youth event and at 7 p.m. for the
featured two miler. The costs to run are minimal.
June  8, 2005 - BREC Park on Jefferson Highway,
June 22, 2005 - Pennington Biomedical Center on Perkins Road between
Essen Lane and College Drive
July 13, 2005 -River Bend Park- Use Farr Park Located on two miles
south of the LSU Vet School on River Road
July 27, 2005 - BREC Highland Road Park Cross Country Race
Aug. 10-- Varsity Sports at 2055 Perkins Road
Call 225.927.9200.

<<New Orleans Track Club Presents Free for All Summer Series>>
Want to race free? Well, the New Orleans Track Club (NOTC) has just
the event for you: the Free for All Summer Series. It's a series of
two milers that benefits City Park in New Orleans. A donation box
will be placed out at each race. All donations will be given to City
Park and dedicated to improvements and maintenance related to
runners and walkers. Please consider the importance and beauty of
City Park by making a donation at each race. The NOTC will match all
donated funds up to $1000. All races are on Thursdays at 7:06 p.m.
starting from the Peristyle in City Park on Dreyfous Drive at
Anseman Drive.

The dates are June 16, July 14, July 21, Aug. 4, August 18.

<<Tour de Louisiane Stage Race Set June 18>>
From Randy Legeai
It's time! Another year has flown by and already we're set for the
2005 Tour de Louisiane stage race for competitive cyclists. We're
ready for business with online registration now open. The 34th
Annual Tour de Louisiane is a two-day bicycle stage race. Time
trials and road races are on Saturday, June 18 and criteriums are on
Sunday morning, June 19, 2005. So mark your calendar and register
today at: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1236548

<<Crawfishman Triathlon Photos for Sale>>
From Steve Sperier
985.727.7211
spokesman@...
You can view and order some really great pictures from Crawfishman at
www.gregrandonstudio.com. Go to the site, click on order and view
and use the password crawfish or crawfishman, I can't remember which
one it is. If you want to order you need to e-mail Greg.  The on
line ordering does not work.

Check'em out, there are plenty of nice shots.

<<Nokia Sugar Bowl Triathlon Had 3 Masters Winning Overall>>
From Wayne Stockton
Thought I'd write a quick note on Nokia Sugar Bowl Triathlon held
last weekend. This must be our lucky season. First, perfect weather
in New Roads. Next, perfect weather in Panama City. Now, perfect
late May weather for Nokia. It was glass-smooth water and there was
little wind on the bike. It was sunny but fair running weather. All
the conditions were right for us 40 and better. To say the masters
division in Louisiana is tough is an understatement. Even without
John Deshotels, the top three Louisiana finishers in this year's
Nokia race were over 40.

The first three overall were from Oklahoma, Florida and Alabama. The
next three were Laurence Cohen (48), Pen Clark (44), and Chuck
Farrell (51). This three-man struggle went down to the wire. Farrell
had an amazing swim, Clark had a sub-hour bike ride. Laurence said
he got lucky and picked off two of the South's best masters
triathletes, who had worn each other out after two-plus hours of
racing. It was like the tortoise and the hares. My hats off to race
director Billy Burke and his fantastic staff and volunteers.

<<Condolences to Race Director Bill Burke's Family>>
From Laurence Cohen
Nokia Sugar Bowl and Girl Power Triathlon race director Bill Burke
recently lost his dad. Like the pro he is, he did not let this
enormous personal tragedy interfere with our personal addiction as
he administered two fine events over the weekend. I know everyone
offers their sympathy and support to bill and his family.

<<Sulphur-Based Tri-Specialties.com Offering Discounts>>
From Diane Tarver
In stock are some new summer items to help keep you cool
when you ride, run or swim.  Email me at diane@...
or phone me 337.625.4214 or 888.316.4214 me to get the details.
web: http://www.tri-specialties.com

<<Time Trialing Continues to Take Center Stage in NW Louisiana>>
From Alan Moore
New course records in the cycling time trial were set in the last
event held in the Shreveport area.
-- Shannon Koch - new women's record (by 15 seconds) from Kathleen
Wiener's 1998 record!
-- Brenda Antee - Female (non-USCF licensed) by 23 seconds!
-- Our first ever tandem time trial record (see #35 below).

Nathan Rogut was 14 seconds away from Jack Ditt's distance record.
The results will be posted next week at www.teamlasport.org with a
comparison to your previous times! Thanks to Todd and Micaela
Crooks, Matthew Miller, Ronnie Mercer, John Chase, and Hudson the
wonder dog for working the event.
TT #4 - Thursday, June 9th!

1 Nathan Rogut 0:15:42
2 Tim Perry 0:16:10
3 Randy Racine 0:16:23
4 Scott Gurganus 0:17:07
4 Russ Walker 0:17:07
6 Calvin Sears 0:17:19
7 David Vanderlick 0:17:29
8 Shannon Koch 0:17:32
9 Tim Fitzgerald 0:17:43
10 Greg Bell 0:17:44
11 Jason Weinland 0:17:46
12 Allen Brown 0:17:55
13 John Conner 0:18:02
14 Zack Larrimer 0:18:07
15 David Scott 0:18:12
16 Joe French 0:18:19
17 Ron Sloan 0:18:39
18 Jack Ditt 0:18:42
19 Brenda Antee 0:19:02
19 Russell Taylor 0:19:02
19 Terry Milam 0:19:02
22 Joshua Osvold 0:19:11
23 Brian Smith 0:19:16
24 Rick Larrimer 0:19:18
25 John Cooper 0:19:26
26 Mack Evans 0:19:47
27 Joel Boultinghouse 0:19:59
28 Kermit Morris 0:20:07
29 Taylor Slack 0:20:44
30 Matthew Rice 0:21:06
31 Shanah Walker 0:21:22
32 Ryan Eddy 0:21:39
33 Dorie Larue 0:21:55
34 Leah Conner 0:22:12
35 Clyde & Karen Matthews 0:22:59
36 Bryson Matthews 0:23:08
37 Jamie Johnson 0:23:35

For Sale
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Now that I've switched to a recumbent (due to my back problems), I'm
selling my upright.  It's an extra-small frame (45 cm) with carbon
fork and stays, suspension seat,Serfas Rx seat, Sigma bike computer
that shows cadence, speed, max speed, avg. speed, distance and ride
time. I paid $1,700 and am asking $799.

The Cane Creek Volos wheels are very nice and super light. I got
them in late September of 2004. I paid $747 and am asking $370.
Email or call 225.381.9440.

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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

May 24, 2005
"I have gathered a posie of other men's flowers, and nothing but the
thread that binds them is mine own." John Bartlett

Congrats to all those who race and presented the Baton Rouge off road
duathlon at the Hooper Road Park. Again, the event got lots of print
media coverage in the Advocate newspaper. I wonder if more "non-
racing" folks are interested in these type events since they keep
racing folks off the highways and byways where their motor vehicles
are? Check out one racer's report on the event at the very bottom of
this report.

<<Lake Charles Area Multisporter Diagnosed with Cancer>>
From Don Attaway [mailto:hammer2@...]
My doctors told me May 18th that I have cancer covering my lungs and
liver. I have a 7-inch tumor behind my liver, my pelvis, right side
of my ribs, and under my right shoulder blade of my bones are also
covered. Doctors are giving me about two weeks to live. I love you
all.

<<Competitive Cyclists Ready to Race in Monroe Area>>
From Charles Fry
Let me just remind all competitive cyclists that this Memorial Day
weekend is our Twin City Challenge road race and time trial in
northeast Louisiana. We hope to see a large turnout this year and are
crossing our fingers that the weather will cooperate for once. Our
course is the same as last year's with rolling hills, fast descents,
technical corners, and better-than-average road surfaces.

The time trial is on Sunday and will be a 10km, which is one way with
smooth surface.

We wish all of those traveling from out of town a safe trip and bring
all your teammates! If you have any questions regarding accomodations
or the events themselves, then feel free to contact our race director
Jim Norris at jnorris@....

<<Memorial Day Weekend Triathlons Set in New Orleans>>
From Premier Event Management mike@...
Join us Memorial Day Weekend in New Orleans for two great races in
one great city. The first starts on Saturday, May 28 with the
GirlPower Triathlon and the second is the Nokia Sugar Bowl Triathlon.

Sugar Bowl Triathlon
UNO Research Park
2045 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans
May 29, 2005, 7 a.m.
Individual or Team..the challenge is yours to accept
1.5km swim - 40km bike - 10km run
$2000 Purse

GirlPower Triathlon
UNO Lakefront Arena / UNO Aquatic Center
6801 Franklin Ave., New Orleans
May 28, 2005, 7 a.m.
300m pool swim - 8-mile bike - 2-mile run

Also, we are offering the inaugural Battle of New Orleans Triathlon
Team Championship presented by the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant
Governor This team championship is an open competition for all team
registrants in the Nokia event. A $500 prize purse will be awarded to
top teams, so grab your swimming, cycling, or running friends and
join the "Battle"!

Find out more details contact Premier Event Management, P.O. Box
8764, Metairie, LA 70011 or phone 504.454.6561. Email mike@pem-
usa.com or go to
http://www.pem-usa.com.

<<Bonnet Carré Spillway Off-Road Cycling Time Trial Set June 12>>
There will be a Bonnet Carré Spillway off-road cycling bike race time
trial on June 12. The spillway is located near the community of
Norco, just outside LaPlace off of Interstate 10.

Start Time: 10 a.m.
Registration: 9 a.m.
Entry Fee: $20
Classes: beginner, sport and expert
For more information call 504.319.7348.

For Sale
From Kevin Clement
I am no longer willing to put forth the facade of a functional
cyclist.
I am selling my Elite Volare fluid trainer. I bought it from Bike
Connection, paid a bit over $200 for it, an additional $5 for the
stand. I have used it fewer than 10 times. Call 225.669.1851.

For Sale
From Marc Breecher
I have a Polar Heart Rate Monitor for sale. I used it about a dozen
times last year.
Polar M21 features:
a. EKG accurate
b. OwnZone determines your target zone
c. OwnCal calculates your calorie expenditure
d. Average heart rate of an exercise
e. Time in target zone
f. Out of zone alarm
g. Watch functions with date
h. Exercise reminder after three inactive days
i. Backlight
j. Water resistant to 100 feet
I paid $120 at Academy Sports and I am selling for $60.

Email me if your interested at mdbreecher@... I have the box
and all paperwork with it. Perfect condition.

  ++++++++++

That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

P.S. Here is a narative by Jay Maust of last weekend's adventure race
in Baton Rouge:

A Typical Race...this is what actually happened at last week's
adventure race in Baton Rouge.

Let's see ... it was supposed to be about 10 miles biking, 5 miles
running/trekking, and 5 miles canoeing. Organizers only give
estimates as the course route isn't revealed until just before the
thing starts. We also had to have a camelback or some means of
hydration, all our bike equipment, and for unknown reasons ...10 feet
of rope. That's the fun part about adventure racing ... you never
know what is going to happen next and it is best to be overprepared
and have too much stuff rather than need something you forgot. My
team (Perry Parke, Ranada Guidry, and myself) was in the co-ed
division which is considered the "real" and original and probably
most competitive division (unlike the co-ed masters division where a
bunch of old and slow people like Chris Comeaux, Anne Billeaudeaux,
and Billy Craddock compete).  Just kidding;.they wouldn't let me on
their team. There are actually 4 divisions: co-ed, co-ed masters
(over 40), all male, and all female.  Adventure racing has its
origins as a team coed event, so this is the largest division
typically.

For adventure races or trail races, there typically is a contingent
who actually camp out at the race site the night before in tents and
in some larger races, I've even seen RV's. As a rule of thumb, the
longer the race and the more rural it is, the more diehards you get
into it, and the more you get the naturalists who camp out, and look
like they could live off the land. It was actually a little cool in
the 60's and we weren't sure exactly what the weather was going to be
like. It seems like almost every race I've done, it's rained or had a
thunderstorm sometime during the day.  Not this one as the fog
cleared after the sun came out.

We checked in at the park and got our packets with t-shirts and a
free Hooked on the Outdoors magazine (which is very good if you've
never read one).  There were SUVs everywhere with mountain bikes on
them. There were grandma and grandpa-looking people, fit triathlete
groups and teams with uniforms, a few Barbie-looking silicone
sisters, and the posers -- guys who work out but probably have never
been on a trail before. One thing I've learned is that you really
cannot tell at all who is fast and fit and who is out there for the
first time. Most people do the race with tri or bike shorts and a t-
shirt or cycling shirt or wicking workout shirt.  Some wear regular
clothes and are just out there for fun.  There really is no pressure
at all before the race and the atmosphere is all fun. Bathrooms and
the lack of them are the same as all races -- porta lets with TP if
you're lucky.  The transition area is just that -- an area.  At 8:30,
they called all the team captains over and we were given laminated
maps of both Hooper and Comite parks with their trails. On the maps
(not all races, but since this one had no navigation) the checkpoints
were numbered out with detailed trail legends. We also were given an
overview of the race and the order of events. Two most important
things for participants in adventure races are organization, and the
need to adapt as things may change or not work out exactly as you
thought they would.  I sat on my foldup chair and plotted the order,
following on the map and reviewing out loud with our team to try to
get an idea of what was going to happen for that day.

Summary: start with a mystery event at 9a.m., about a 2-3 mile trail
run with 2 checkpoints, another mystery event, about 5 miles of trail
riding through Hooper with about 3 checkpoints, out to the road to
ride ~1mi to Comite park, another 3-4 mile trail run, canoe portage
to the river, about 5 miles of out and back canoeing with 3
checkpoints, another canoe portage, a mystery event, and another 5-7
miles of trail riding in Comite with another 4 checkpoints, a road
ride back to Hooper, and another 2mi or so trails with 2 checkpoints
on the Hooper trails where we then finished on our bikes where we
started.  As usual, Dave Poleto's races are meticulously planned out
and all intersections on the roads have police to stop traffic.
Also, there were several (maybe 6) "Treasure Hunt" points off the
main trails where the first ones to find them received a $100 gift
certificate to Massey's Outdoors, one of the sponsors.  These points
are optional and are not usually located on the normal routes
followed to the checkpoints -- you could spend 5 minutes or even an
hour trying to find the clipboard, and even then may not find it, or
even worse, find it and see that the certificate is already gone. The
most important thing to remember is that these are team events and
all members have to stay within 50 feet of each other. So, if someone
is too tired to run, the whole team is walking, and if someone gets
lost on the trail, the whole team is lost. Also, the checkpoints have
to be done in order, so if you miss one, you have to go back and find
it first before proceeding to the next.

How did the race go? There were a few surprises. We started with the
first mystery event which consisted of one team member being carried
(any form was OK) with all team members remaining in touch contact
for about 300 yards. We were directed to start going in the opposite
direction from where we were planning on going to the trails into the
woods heading toward the first checkpoint. Word to the wise here:
don't just blindly follow a herd. Many people out there can't read
maps or simply were going in the wrong direction, so plan where you
want to go and follow your map and your instincts. The course and
trails are not marked and you are on your own to find your way. You
are also free to venture off trail and "bushwack" if you desire.
After about a mile in the woods, we decided to cross off the trail to
another as opposed to running an extra half mile or so on the trail.
Several other teams did also. We had to jump off a 4-5 foot mud drop
in the woods and cross a small ditch to a parallel trail (about 200
yards versus a half mile if we'd stayed on the trail).

I knew we were going to get muddy and wet during the race, so I
didn't care and just waded thru the mud of the 8-10 foot wide creek.
Ranada waded through.  Perry, trying to stay clean at that time,
tried to long jump the creek. He landed about a foot short and
promptly sank to his knee in the mud with his lead foot.  When he
pulled it out, he lost his shoe and had to retrieve it and put it
back on. So much for staying clean.  And, who really cares much about
poison ivy? We immediately found the first checkpoint which is just a
punch hanging from a tree and went to number 2. There was chaos with
teams running in both directions on the trails as some teams were
lost already, separated, or simply taking the long route while
avoiding the shoe swallowing mud of the creek.

We soon found number 2 and started back to the transition area out of
the woods. We decided again to cross the creek and shave time, but
this time it was easier crossing.  I knew we were doing OK as the
people running around us were running pretty fast. We finally came
out of the woods into the open area and one of the volunteers told us
we were the 12th team through. Not bad considering Perry is really
the only fast runner on the team.We had a mystery event where we had
to belly crawl under some netting and then crawl on our backs under
the netting. Perry said it reminded him of his military training
camp. We also had to do some obstacle course work running around
cones, climbing under railings, and zig zagging back and forth.

After finishing, we punched that checkpoint and got on our bikes. I
looked around and saw lots of bikes still there which meant we were
doing pretty well. Oddly enough, Chris, Anne, and Billy hadn't
retreived their bikes yet despite all the ribbing we had gotten.We
got camelbacks and helmets as we were not likely to be back for about
2 hours and headed out fast on our bikes. I was pretty much tired at
that point from going what was about all out for me for the previous
30 minutes. Everyone said they felt good and we knew we would be in
good shape on the bike as that was probably our best discipline --
only we had no idea what the trails were like. We wound through
several singletrack and very technical, but fairly easy trails in
Hooper. As happens in races like this, we got stuck behind some teams
with "runners" who did great on the trail run and blazed it, but
weren't so good on their bikes. They would stop and get off to push
up short climbs we could have ridden up and we could do nothing but
do the same as things bottlenecked. The route isn't marked and we had
to ride constantly looking at the map to plot our way to the next
point. Just a note here: keep in mind that not all trails will be on
a map, and the checkpoints don't go sequentially so there were some
teams going in opposite directions. Also, remember some teams won't
be looking for the same point you may be searching out, so go your
way. We did point some lost runners in the right direction towards
their bikes as they were lost.

We found a few checkpoints and the forest opened up and we hit the
road where we passed a few teams riding to Comite. That's where road
riding came in handy. We got into Comite and another good sign; lots
of canoes left and very few bikes at the bike drop. We left helmets
and camelbacks and ran on the trails to some checkpoints on the trail
run. I got lost trying to shortcut and ended up behind the backyard
fences of a neighborhood after we bushwacked off trail trying to save
time. Luckily, we were able to run as it was mostly cleared and
eventually go to the checkpoint and from there remained on the trails
until we found all the checkpoints on the trail run.

Back to the bike drop where we retreived our camelbacks for the canoe
and Perry and I took a quick potty break (sometimes it's lucky to be
guys). We got our canoes, paddles, and lifevests and were told we had
to carry the equipment about a half mile to the river. If you think
this is easy, just try it sometime. We carried our 15-foot canoe
along an open road to the canoe put in. Only problem is that we, as
well as 4-5 other teams, missed where we were supposed to put in at a
flat sectionof the river. The river was way down (this is an
understatement) and we found ourselves perched atop a 10-foot sheer
drop from the river bank to the river.  At this point, several of the
teams opted to work together and about 4-5 of us jumped off the bank
into the water and then we literally heaved the 16 foot canoes off
the dropoff into the water. They all nosedived and filled half with
water. We reorganized our team, emptied our canoe, and got in --
Perry and I paddling and Ranada sunning in the middle.

At that point one of the volunteers upriver (where we were paddling),
decided to tell us that we had missed the easy put in. No duh. It was
shallow and quickly, we hit the bottom. We pushed the canoe, paddled,
pushed, paddled, and eventually got to where we could no longer
paddle. Now we knew what the rope was for: a new event, the "canoe
drag". We got to a checkpoint and turned around going downriver. We
paddled, pulled, paddled, pulled, and eventually realized the water
was too shallow and that teams pulling their canoes were going faster
than us paddling because it was so shallow. Somewhere in there, we
were paddling at one point and all of us made the mistake of leaning
to the left at the same time. We promptly flipped the canoe and all
our gear out and we had to empty the canoe (ever tried to pull a 16-
foot boat filled with water?  It's pretty heavy). So much for staying
dry. We had a short spot where we were actually able to paddle for
about half a mile in a channel and then the water ran out and we were
again dragging. Perry did the bulk of the towing at that point.

We began passing the front teams coming back and I tried to count the
coed teams to see where we were. I thought we were either 4th or 5th,
but it was difficult to tell sometimes (no offense here, but some of
the women were difficult to gender ID). We reached the turnaround
after Perry pulled for about a mile and a half and we walked in about
a foot of water plus sandbars. I went up for the checkpoint and was
greeted with the next mystery event. It was a vertical 10-foot pull
up a cliff on the river wall using a rope. It wouldn't have been
tough except I had only socks on and no shoes. The volunteers were
laughing and they asked where we had been since we had cuts on our
legs from bushwacking and I only had a pair of wet socks on. It was
really not fun doing the "canoe pull" as the sand from the river
bottom rapidly caked inside shoes and it was uncomfortable and heavy.
I rapelled up the rope and punched the checkpoint and then went back
to our canoe and put my shoes back on.

Within 2 minutes of pulling the canoe, my shoes were again filled
with sand. Perry and I saw a few lead teams which had their rope tied
to 2 teammates and looped through the nose of the canoe, so we tried
that pulling the boat for awhile, but it was difficult. Sand was
everywhere which rapidly migrated inside the shoes, and also one
person had to walk in deeper water. It didn't work too well. Perry
had pulled most of the way down, so I felt guilty and pulled some of
the way back to the takeout. Unfortunately, we played around taking
our shoes off and getting the sand out after wading in the water and
found folks passing us. We had to push the 16-foot canoe up a huge
sandbank and Ranada got a little miffed at having to carry all the
other stuff and started chunking water bottles and canoe equipment up
the climb (I don't think she would have minded if they would have hit
one of us). We finally got out of  the water (that was very
frustrating) and then carried the canoe back to our bikes. Ever tried
carrying a canoe upside down with the seat on your head? It hurts and
it isn't fun.

We got back to our bikes and were directly behind the coed team in
front of us. We had a bike section in Comite left, a bike back to
Hooper park on the roadside, and then a few points in Hooper on the
bike and then we were done. We thought we were close to third place
at that point, so really humped it after dropping off the canoe.  We
were right behind the coed team in front of us (we thought they were
3rd and we were in 4th), and we could see them all the way on the
bike trails.  After a few more checkpoints, there appeared to be a
shortcut to our last point in Comite which I took. Unfortunately, we
ended up at the bike drop area and had to backtrack about a mile down
a trail to the last checkpoint. That was the only navigating mistake
we made the whole day, and I still don't know how we got so far off
track. We took a trail we had already run before and ended up in a
familiar place near an earlier checkpoint.

I mentioned that there was a treasure hunt nearby, and immediately
Ranada said "There it is" and went and got it ... just like that we
had $100 gift certificate. I never saw it. We got to the last point
(backwards) and on the way Ranada stopped in the middle of the trail
below a 6-foot drop which caused one of the guys on the coed team in
front of us to endo and crash right in front of us. Sorry dude.
Anyway, we found the last checkpoint, turned around and hightailed
out of Comite.  We again were right behind them and had one
checkpoint left. I thought it was for third (placing) and suggested
we wait until the last checkpoint and then just bolt for the finish
in a team bikerace. Their girl looked tired, and Ranada looked mad,
so I figured we were OK.  We followed them back to Hooper and found
another co-ed team right in front of us ... did we have a chance at
second?

We tracked in and out some of the trails headed toward the last
checkpoint. There was one portion where there were some drops and
climbs and this guy right in front of Ranada did a big endo and
crashed. We saw it and seeing no blood or bone fragments, went past
him as he said he was OK (at least we asked).  It was a coed team. We
went as fast as we could through the last part of the trail to the
race finish and before we knew what happened ... it was all over. We
were done.
Perry hosed himself off, I went to drop my bike and cleaned up in a
sink, and Ranada went to clean up.

After the race, there was food catered from Johnny Carino's, liquids,
and just hanging out.  Anyway, it was lots of fun, even with the
cuts, bruises, scrapes, frustration, a few cuss words from Perry of
all people ("this is a family event"), sand in the shoes, sore quads,
sunburn, sand in the crack, a broken front fork. For me it was all
worth it and yes, I will do it again...

If you want an idea, the race map is at Capitol Cyclery posted on the
map and message board, and just ask any of us and we will tell you
how much fun it is.

We finished 5th in co-ed (guess some of those women fooled me). The
food was good, plus, we got the $100 gift certificate.

May 18, 2005
"The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable
uncertainty; not knowing what comes next." Ursula K. LeGuin

The first Tunica-Biloxi Duathlon in Marksville was terrific. Race
director Brad Colwell, key volunteer Gary Perkins, and their band of
very industrious volunteers did a fabulous job at the best-kept
secret for multisport venues. The distances were tough and for sure
not for the feint of heart, but this is a must-do event for all true
multisporters. Again, the dominant multisport club on the scene was
BRTri, but I could be wrong on that so check me. The results are
posted on lafayettefitness.org.

This coming Sunday is Mississippi Gulf Coast's Woolmarket Duathlon.
Here is the website. I am told it's a pretty good race. Here is the
website for the entry form http://www.gulfcoastrunningclub.org/

June 11 is set for a DeSoto Forest Adventure Race in Mississippi.
Get the details at www.gobig-or-gohome.net

<<Triathlon Swim Programs Offered on Northshore>>
From Caroline Smith triswim@...>
There are two swim program available for triathletes and
multisporters. Both of these programs will be focusing on skills for
open-water swimming as well as stroke efficiency, endurance, and
speed work. The program is being held at the Pelican Athletic Club
on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. through July.
The cost is $95.

There will also be programs held at Franco's Health Club on
Wednesday and Friday mornings from 6:15 a.m to 7:15 a.m through
July. Other sessions for both health clubs are being planned for
later in the year.

<<Congrats to Poleto for Recent AR Event; Off-Road Duathlon Set>>
From Jeff Diamond
Thanks for the recognition for putting on such a great adventure race
recently. I didn't do it, though. Dave Poleto, Larry Conner and
Stephanie Nemecheck of www.LaAdventureracing.com did it. Team
Backpacker/Bicycle Shop -- my team - did win the coed division race,
though.

However, you can announce that on Sunday, May 22, 2005 at BREC's
Hooper Road Park just north of Baton Rouge will be the second 2005
Du Bayou Off-Road Duathlon at 9 a.m. This event will consist of a
3.1 mile trail run, an 18.6 mile mountain bike ride and another 3.1
mile trail run to the finish line. In the solo division, each
participant will complete all three legs of the race. Team relays
will consist of a runner and a mountain biker.

Awards will be given to the first three male and female solo division
finishers in each of the following age groups: 7-11, 12-14, 15-19,
20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-
69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84 and 85+. Awards will be given to the first
three team relay division finishers in each of the following groups:
male, female, and co-ed.

All participants will receive an event t-shirt and a free post race
meal provided by Pat Fellows' Rocket Fajitas at noon. This is not a
USAT-sanctioned event, so no additional license purchase is
necessary. On-line registration is available at
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1203927 .

Packet pick-up will begin at 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 22nd and close at
8:30 a.m. Race day registration will begin at 7 a.m. on Sunday, May
22nd and close at 8:30 a.m. The race will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
Arrive early enough to pick up your packet and claim your spot in
the transition area. Additional information may be obtained by e-
mailing us at dubayou@... (preferred) or by calling 225.268.3599.

Also, BREC will be celebrating National Trails Day before, during
and after the race. Please come out and support them the way they
always support the racing community. There will be plenty of door
prizes from The Bicycle Shop of Baton Rouge and The Backpacker for
spectators and competitors.

Call 225.268.3599 for more information.

<<River Road Bike Race in Baton Rouge Rescheduled for July 30>>
From Kyle Boudreaux
The River Road race hosted by Delta Racing will be changed due to
scheduling conflicts of other LaMBRA events. The new race date will
be on Saturday, July 30th. Sorry for any inconvenience and late
notice of this change. There will be on-site and internet entry
available via active.com. The race will consist of a time trial and
road race. Individuals may participate in 1 or both events if they
choose details are included in the attached flyer.

If you have any concerns or questions, let me know. Call 225 205
6107 for more information or email lsutri@....

<<Velodrome Event Rescheduled>>
From Ben Schuler
The Track Race at Baton Rouge's velodrome this weekend has had to be
rescheduled because of a double booking of the velodrome by BREC. A
compromise had to be worked out and the track race is going to be
rescheduled for the second weekend in July.  Note that this has not
yet been changed on the schedule.  Sorry for the inconvenience and
keep training.  I hope to see everyone out on June 4th.

<<Triathlon Camp Offered in Cancun>>
From Ben Hewett and IPEG Events [mailto:Brandie@...]:
IPEG invites you to join us from Aug.17-21, 2005, in Cancun, Mexico
as SBR3: Ultra Tri Camp kicks off with champion triathlete Wendy
Ingraham headlining the event.

The International Performance Enhancement Group (IPEG) is dedicated
to excelling sporting competition by creating seminars, camps and
clinics for various levels and types of athletes. We design and
promote some of the most challenging, memorable and beneficial
training camps offered to athletes. IPEG Camps give you the edge-
the tools to be victorious.

SBR3: Ultra Tri Camp is a complete alternative to your everyday
practice. Improve your technique and go beyond your limits,
achieving success in any race this season, while enjoying the breath-
taking beauty of Cancun and basking in the luxury of the Aventura
Spa, Palace Resorts
http://www.palaceresorts.com/Resorts/AventuraSpaPalace/Index.asp>.

Each day of the camp will focus on one part of the triathlon race.
So, bring your bike, swim gear and running shoes so that you have a
chance to experience elite workouts with top triathlete Wendy
Ingraham.

What's the best part of SBR3: Ultra Tri Camp? It's all-inclusive!
The price (ranging from $640-$1080 depending on room size) includes
accommodations at the five-star Aventura Spa, Palace Resorts, all
taxes and gratuities, all your meals and alcoholic beverages, a $50
gift certificate towards a spa treatment or round of golf, 15
percent off spa treatments and golf, access to non-motorized water
sports and the chance to learn new techniques from Wendy
Ingraham.  For your convenience, you can also book your
transportation to and from the airport with us!

You may register at Active.com by going here
<http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1228283>.

If you complete your registration by June 1, 2005, you will receive
10 percent off the registration fee of $311. I look forward to
seeing you in August!  In the meantime, if you have any questions or
concerns, please do not hesitate to call or email me at 305.662.5000
or Brandie@....

<<Cycling Time Trial Results from Shreveport Posted>>
From Terry Milam
Below are the final results of last Thursday night's TT # 2 in the
Michael Simpson Time Trial Series held in the Shreveport area. The
course was a smooth  7.35 miles out and back.  Weather for the event
was warm with a slight wind.  We saw what I consider to be a great
turnout ...36 riders ... more than I expected. Thank you to everyone
for their patience in the event.  I suspect that next time we will
have to use numbers...since we don't know everybody, and there are
getting to be so many people.
1 Tim Perry 0:16:08
2 Randy Racine 0:17:30
3 Scott Gurganus 0:17:43
4 Billy Hudson 0:18:06
5 Alan Moore 0:18:15
6 David Scott 0:18:16
7 Zack Larrimer 0:18:25
8 Eric Trawick 0:18:36
8 Allen Brown 0:18:36
9 Jack Ditt 0:19:00
10 Joe French 0:19:05
11 Tony Bouso 0:19:25
12 Tyler Aushwitz 0:19:38
13 Bob Crosby 0:19:40
14 Josh Ozwald 0:19:49
15 Brenda Antee 0:19:51
16 Ron Nezat 0:20:04
17 Mack Evans 0:20:06
18 Kermit Morris 0:20:14
19 Joel Boltinghouse 0:20:19
20 Michael Smith 0:20:21
21 Michael Balfe 0:20:26
22 Travis Smith 0:20:54
23 Matthew Rice 0:21:16
24 Mark Pearson 0:21:18
24 Jan Moss 0:21:18
25 John Chase 0:21:24
26 Chris Harrington 0:21:26
27 Beverly Nezat 0:21:30
28 Taylor Slack 0:21:32
29 Michael Hudson 0:22:32
30 Tim Goeders 0:22:40
31 Toni Spitale 0:22:46
32 Shanah Walker 0:23:28
33 Bridget Chase 0:25:06

For Sale
From Scott
I have a rarely used 2002 KHS Flite 300 bike that I'd like to sell.
I'm asking for $500. I purchased the bike from Baton Rouge's Pedal
Play in early 2002 and it has maybe 300-400 miles on it. It was
stored indoors and is in "like new" condition. The trainer is a
Cyclops Magnetic trainer. I'm located in Baton Rouge.

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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

May 4, 2005
"To create you must quiet your mind. You need a quiet mind so that
ideas will have the chance of connecting." Eric Maisil

Have you seen the documentary called "Super Size Me" yet? Don't
forget you can check for these enotes via multisportreport.com.

John and Krista Scurria wrote to remind everyone of the May 14 5km
race at Galvez Plaza in downtown Baton Rouge. The race is raising
money for spinal muscular atrophy research and treatment. For more
information on the race email scurria4@....

Congrats on the successful staging of the annual Crawfishman
Triathlon. Here is the web site with Sunday's results:
  http://www.crawfishman.net/CF2005AG.html

Elephant Walk Triathlon in Destin, FL details now posted at
http://www.abooma.com/EventManager/GetEventDetail.do?
timerId=68&eventId=165

Saturday May 28th is the third Madd Dash 5km set for Galvez Plaza in
downtown Baton Rouge. The race starts at 8 a.m.Call 800.922.MADD or
225.926.0807 for details.

<<<Saturday, May 7 Set for Miles for Smile Bike Tour>>>
The Lions Clubs of Louisiana are presenting the annual Miles for
Smiles bike tour, including rides of an assorted distances and
terrains in the heart of the Felicianas. Sign up via active.com or
call 225.924.3619 to get a printed copy of the flyer. Unfortunately
web site details have not been updated. Staging is set as has been
for many years at Hemingbough Plantation located right off U.S.
Highway 61 just south of St. Francisville.

Key sponsor Mike Rourke has worked closely with the Lions Clubs to
present the event each year. Easily, there arte three or more Lions
Club volunteers for each rider who participates. Over the years, not
a single participant has left the event without a nice door prize. If
you're looking for a bank for your charitable sponsorship buck, this
is the event for you, said Rourke.

While there will be lots of touring type riders involved, many regular
competitive riders use the event for some good training and mileage
base. Rourke said there are already lots of riders signed up, but
there room for many more to participate. Every nickel of funds raised
for the event goes to support the Lions Club camp for handicapped
children in Leesville, not far from the famous bike racing hot spot
known as Hodges Gardens. Additionally funds go to the Lions Club Eye
Foundation based in New Orleans and serving the visually impaired
across the state.

As a participant, if you need financial aid and would like to
participate, contact us at the above phone number or email
dunawayoffice@....

<<<May 14 Set for Tour de Donzaroo in St. Tammany Parish Area>>>
From Louis Leonard "Salty" Galvis
121 Madewood Drive, Mandeville, LA  70471
985.727.2345; 504.576.2050
The Donnie Jarrell Fund Committee announces the third annual Tour de
Donzaroo, a bicycle tour in St. Tammany Parish held as a fundraiser on
behalf of Donnie "Donzaroo" Jarrell, who continues his fight against
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ("ALS," a/k/a "Lou Gehrig's Disease"),
and his wife Tonya and daughter Logan.

The tour will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2005, beginning at 8:30
a.m. and will be held on the beautiful open roads of St. Tammany
Parish north of Covington, LA (including the roads used a few years
ago by the New Orleans Bicycle Club for the road-race stage of the
Tour de Louisiane).  We invite all cyclists to come participate and
help this worthy cause. The entry fee is $35 per person, and we will
have tee-shirts, bike mechanics, an escort vehicle and a sag vehicle,
a mid-route rest stop, food, drink, music, and a party after the tour
is concluded.  So come on out and join the fun!

The start and finish of the Tour will be at St. Benedict's Catholic
Church, located at 20370 Smith Road in Covington, LA.
Checks can be made payable to, and entries can be mailed to:
Donnie Jarrell Fund Committee - Tour, P.O. Box 8711
Mandeville, LA  70470. Online registration is also available on
www.active.com (search for 2005 Tour de Donzaroo.").

We are also asking participants to consider making an additional,
tax-deductible contribution to the Donnie Jarrell Fund.  Checks for
additional tax-deductible donations can be made payable to Corporate
Charities, with "Donnie Jarrell Fund" written on the memo lines of the
checks. Facsimile: 985.727.2344; 504.576.2106
Mobile:  504.214.7355
E-mail: saltyg@... <mailto:saltyg@...>  (H);
lgalvis@... <mailto:lgalvis@...>  (O)

<<<One-Day Bike Race Set for Baton Rouge>>>
From Kyle Boudreaux
Delta Racing club is hosting a pair of events on the first Saturday
of June in Baton Rouge, which will include a road race in the
afternoon and a time trial in the morning. The time trial will be a
two-man event that will go something like this:
two-person teams in the same race category go off handicapped
according to road race performances. Their time will give them a
certain number of points when combined with the afternoon road race
points to produce a winner. The time trial will be nine-miles, one
way,  flat loop on River Road (along the levee),  starting at 7:30
a.m. at the split. We plan to start with the juniors and conclude
with the category 1,2,3's. If you don't have a partner or teammate
for the time trial, you can do it by yourself. There will be no
combining of race categories. The road race will consist of the same
course as the time trial, but you will do it several times. It starts
at noon.

Juniors = 3laps
Females = 4 laps
Category 5s = 4 laps
Category 4s = 5 laps
Masters = 6 laps
Categories 1,2,3s = 6 laps

The event counts for LaMBRA points and will be a USCF-sanctioned
event. We need officials, so if your available let me know. Call
225.205.6107 for more information.

<<<Du Bayou Off Road Duathlon Set May 22 in Baton Rouge Area>>>
From Jeff Diamond
This race is right around the corner. It will run in conjunction with
BREC's celebration of National Trails Day.

All of the information for this race, as well as past and future
races, is available at this link:
http://members.cox.net/dubayou/DU%20BAYOU%20DATES.htm

Rocket Fajitas will be doing the post race meal! If you don't plan to
compete, at least come out and support BREC on National Trails Day.
Here's a link to their event page:
http://www.brec.org/index.cfm?
md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&nid=1111&cpid=901&cfmid=0&catid=0

Contact me if you have questions at 225.268.3599

<<<Week-Day Time Trial Series Starts in Shreveport Area; May 12 Next
Event>>>
From Alan Moore
The first 7.35-time trial of the competitive cycling series went off
without a hitch. We had good weather and everyone seemed to like the
new, faster course and we had 29 riders show up. Somehow I think it
will increase the next time! Many thanks to our visitors from Monroe
and Dallas who gave it a go. Shannon Koch came within seconds of
Kathleen Wiener's course record for the second fastest time ever
recorded there by a female-type person. Nathan Rogut became just the
third person to record a sub-16-minute time behind Russ Walker and
Jack Ditt (who holds the record of 15:28). Results are posted at
www.teamlasport.org.

1. Nathan Rogut - FCS/Compliance Depot: 15:59
2. Tim Perry - Twin City Cyclists: 16:18
3. Patrick Marr - Team LaS'port: 16:32
4. Russ Walker - Team LaS'port: 17:12
5. Scott Gurganus - Team LaS'port: 17:21
6. Shannon Koch - Team LaS'port: 17:51
7. Jim Balfe: 18:01
8. David Scott - Team LaS'port: 18:04
8. John Conner - Team LaS'port: 18:04
10. Greg Bell: 18:08
11. Tim Fitzgerald - Team LaS'port: 18:18
12. Allen Brown - Team LaS'port: 18:25*
13. Scott Harville: 18:41
14. Calvin Sears: 18:47
15. Zack Larrimer - Team LaS'port: 18:54
16. Mike Smith: 19:04
17. Ricky Dunn - Twin City Cyclists: 20:03
18. Brenda Antee: 20:05
19. Travis Smith: 20:11
20. Ricky Larrimer: 20:18
21. Mike Balfe: 20:20
22. Brian Smith - Team LaS'port: 20:30
23. Tom Siskron: 20:40
24. Matthew Rice: 21:50
24. John Chase - Team LaS'port: 21:50
26. Howard Hart: 21:51
27. Leah Conner: 22:20
28. Toni Spitale: 23:38
29. Brigitte Chase: 26:15

<<<CajunMan Triathlon Registration Opens May 9>>>
Online registration for the 2005 CajunMan Triathlon will open Monday,
May 9, 2005. The CajunMan will again be the site of the state
triathlon championship race and will be held Sept. 11 in Lafayette,
LA. We are celebrating our 10th year anniversary - and we promise the
CajunMan will be bigger and better than ever!

Please go to www.lafayettefitness.org for online registration.

We appreciate all the support everyone has given the CajunMan
Triathlon in the past. It has been an unbelievable 10 years and we
owe this success to all of you who come to Lafayette and participate
in the CajunMan.

<<<Ripples Plan New Sports Facility in Baton Roug>>>
According to the Baton Rouge Business Report, pediatric dentist Steve
Ripple is investing $500,000 to create a 31,000-square-foot sports
training facility in space rented from Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. The
CAP Elite training facility located at the Ketcham Fitness Center
will feature a 2,000-square-foot Olympic Mondo track with incline
ramp for endurance training, football turf, basketball and volleyball
courts, and exercise equipment. The facility will open in mid May. An
eight-lane, 25-meter pool will be completed this summer. Ripple
signed a 10-year lease with Jimmy Swaggart for the space. He is
reserving 500 square feet for future sublease
to a physical therapy group. Leach and former Saints receiver Brett
Bech will focus on the development of  7- to 18 year-olds, and the
facility will train college and pro athletes in their off-season.
Ripple and wife Jan, a world champion silver medal tri-athlete, own
and operate Crawfish Aquatics swim program next door to CAP Elite.

For Sale
From Felipe de Vega
Dura-Ace 9 speed bottom bracket for double chainring,
less than 1000 miles: $20
Vitalicio Seguros jersey (old Spanish-based team): $10
     - wore it 3 or 4 times, but too long for my taste
     - says size 6 (euro), which is approximately XL
     - unless you're taller than me (6' 1"), you probably won't like
the fit Hincappie Lycra Power Bib Short: $110
     - brand new
     - size Large

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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

April 27, 2005
"The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than
golf has." Will Rogers

I had trouble posting this note today. If you got multiple emails of
this report, accept my apologies. I'm trying to get into the 21st
century.

The multisport season is well underway now, with several triathlons
in the history books and big competitive cycling events done. But
there's lots more to come, so stay in shape and keep watching those
web sites for emerging events.

Good luck to all those doing the Crawfishman Triathlon in St. Tammany
Parish and those doing the Sunrise Triathlon in Shreveport. Are the
state's running clubs gearing up for mid-week two mile events? Give
us some dates to post all you run race directors. Webmasters, have
you updated your fitness web sites lately?

As race director of the Louisiana Triathlon in New Roads, I was
pleased with the event and early reports are that the race went well.
Baton Rouge triathlete We again had folks from six state race and
lots of Louisiana from every corner of the state. Plans are already
in the works for another Louisiana Triathlon on Saturday, April 22,
2006.

Shreveporter Scott Langford, Atomic Racing, scored the race in Pointe
Coupée Parish with ChampionChips. Since early results were
emailed,
he has made some adjustments and updated Louisiana Triathlon results.
They have been corrected this link below has the update and should be
updated on the web site soon, if they indeed haven't already been. He
apologizes for entering for the several versions now circulating. The
adjusted result versions have been sent to USAT for national and
regional ranking purposes.
http://wwwdoitsports.com/results/page.tcl?id=44985

A Labor Day duathlon in Baton Rouge is being discussed by Club South
Runners and BRTri members, according to Baton Rouge runner Ben
Cherbonnier. Be on the look out for details of the September race.

Miles for Smiles is coming up Saturday, May 7 in the Felicianas.
Staging will be from the Heminbough antebellum home off U.S. Highway
61. It'll be a great training ride for lots preparing for Ironman-
distance events and even more cyclists adding mileage to their
training regimen. There are multiple ride distances to accommodate a
wide assortment of distances. Sign up via active.com.

Check out the very cool video made on the Holy Toledo Triathlon held
in early April. It's available for viewing via lafayettefitness.org.

Don't forget to be sending in your special, high-quality multisport
photos for consideration in the annual printed edition of the
Louisiana Multisport Report due out in early 2006. Keep those quality
photos coming. The more action, the better.

Cash Up for Grabs at May 14 Duathlon in Marksville
From: Brad Colwell <bcolwell@...>
Plans are coming together for the first Tunica-Biloxi Duathlon set
for Marksville on Saturday, May 14. I met with key sponsors and they
gave us hard, cold cash as prizes to give away. So, Gary Perkins and
myself decided to award cash prizes to the top five male/female
finishers. As usual, we'll had out age group trappings also. Sponsors
are really going all out for this event, food, etc.

All proceeds from the race will go in support of Bestbuddies of
Louisiana, a fine organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of
individuals with mental retardation/intellectually disabilities.
Rooms at the Casino are $50 per night, just ask for the "Best
Buddies" rate.  The rate will hold until the end of April.
Here's the link: http://www.indiancreektri.com/

New Adventure Race Set for Mandeville Area
Many asked for an event in 2005 with added adventure.
LaAdventureRacing is presenting its the First Annual Fontainebleau
Dusk To Dawn Adventure!  This race will be based out of Fontainebleau
State Park in Mandeville and will take teams to many new locations
along the northshore that weren't possible in a three to four hour
event.

This 12-hour race will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. 2005, and
will pit teams against many new and exciting challenges.  We will
also be including the Massey's Professional Outfitters Treasure Hunt
at the race where your team can hunt for hundreds of dollars in
prizes! You can get more info or download the entry form at
www.LaAdventureRacing.com.

Plus ... this will be our USARA 24-hour Nationals Qualifier Race for
Louisiana.  The top coed teams will earn access into the 2005 USARA
Adventure Racing National Championship on Nov. 4th in Tampa.
The winning co-ed team will also earn a $400 sponsorship from
LaAdventureRacing toward their nationals team entry.

This race is not a part of the LaAdventureRacing Point Series, but a
fun, challenging opportunity for teams to experience night racing and
adventure in a whole new way!

Time Trial Series Starting in Shreveport Area
From Alan Moore
Here are some details on the Mike Simpson Time Trial Series starting
in Shreveport this
Wednesday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m.
-- This is not a sanctioned cycling event and there's no entry fee.
Riders go off in the order they sign in (we're no longer sorting the
riders out in order of slowest to fastest), so sign in at the parking
area. Parking is at the warehouse building at the intersection of
Highway 175 and Harts Island Road.
-- Riders go off at 30-second intervals. The start line is a short
distance south of the intersection. The course is 7.35 miles to match
the distance of the old course and is out-and-back. The finish line
is alongside the start line. You can warm up on Harts Island Road
north of the intersection.
-- The road is OPEN to traffic. Don't forget that. Repeat it to
yourself at least three times.
-- This is a new course and we must break it in properly. If
the old course ever gets resurfaced we'll return to it.
-- When you sign in, please note who's starting ahead of you. Be
alert to your start time. I'll announce the time of the first rider
starting off five minutes before, so use some math to figure out when
you're going off.
-- The course is smooth, fast, pretty, and straight. BUT there are a
couple of pot-holes appearing. They'll be marked, but stay alert.
We'll place cones alongside the road where the holes are, so be
aware. There are houses about midway on the course as well as three
dirt roads that connect the highway to the course and might have
gravel around them. We'll sweep best we can. Again, I say keep your
head up at these areas. There are no dogs of which I'm aware.
-- The turn will be marked by an "X" in the middle of the road. There
will be two orange cones on both sides of the road at that point and,
if you're lucky, I'll have a sign up to warn you about 100 meters
before it. There will be other markings on the road, too. If I don't
have a volunteer at the turnaround, you'll be on your honor to ride
around the "X" as you turn.

Shannon Koch and her coach, Nathan Rogut, will be here
Wednesday to try out the course and see everyone since she was unable
to be at our CrossRoads Time Trial last March. She raced with the
Category 3 men this past weekend at the Ft. Davis Stage Race in Texas
in preparation for Junior Nationals and just three weeks ago
participated in her first UCI race at Redlands after a 16th place GC
finish at Valley of the Sun. Be sure to visit with her before she
heads off to Utah in June.

If you have any questions, email me or call me at 318.746.9843.

Runner in Florida Triathlon Collapses, Dies
By Times Staff Sent Via Stan Cadow
Edward Kelly, 61, of Pennsylvania collapsed and died Sunday while
competing in the St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, FL.

Rick Feinberg of the St. Petersburg Fire Department said he received
a call at 12:22 p.m. that a race participant had collapsed during the
run and was in cardiac arrest. Kelly was treated on the scene and
transported to St. Anthony's Hospital, where he died. Organizers of
the race declined to comment.

(Editor's Note: If you enter a race, make sure you are indeed healthy
and fit to participate.)

BR Bicycle Club Ride Schedule Offered
Be sure to email or phone to double check schedule details before
traveling to a ride.
Sunday May 8,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Highway on Highway 61 in St.
Francisville) Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles.
Meet at 8 a.m. Ride leader John Hagan, 225.201.6573 or email
JohnH54@...

Sunday May 15,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Highway on Highway 61 in St.
Francisville) Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles.
Meet at 8 a.m. Ride leader: Dick Ehrlicher, 225.926.7655

Sunday May 22,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Highway on Highway 61 in St.
Francisville) Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles.
Meet at 8 a.m. Ride leader John Hagan, 225.201.6573 or email
JohnH54@...

Sunday May 29,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Hwy on Hwy. 61 in St. Francisville.
Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles
Ride Leader: Steve Zerangue, 225.769.553 Time 8 a.m.

Sunday June 5,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Highway on Highway 61 in St.
Francisville) Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles.
Meet at 8 a.m. Ride leader John Hagan  225.201.6573 or email
JohnH54@...

Sunday June 5,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Highway on Highway 61 in St.
Francisville) Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles.
Meet at 8 a.m. Ride leader John Hagan,  225.201.6573 or email
JohnH54@...

Sunday June 12,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Highway on Highway 61 in St.
Francisville) Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles.
Meet at 8 a.m. Ride leader: Dick Ehrlicher, 225.926.7655

Sunday June 19,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Highway on Highway 61 in St.
Francisville) Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles.
Meet at 8 a.m. Ride leader John Hagan, 225.201.6573 or email
JohnH54@...

Sunday June 26,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Highway on Highway 61 in St.
Francisville) Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles.
Meet at 8 a.m. Ride leader John Hagan, 225.20.6573 or email
JohnH54@...

Sunday July 3,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Highway on Highway 61 in St.
Francisville. Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles
Ride Leader: Steve Zerangue, 225.769.0553 Time 8 a.m.

Sunday July 10,2005 St. Francisville
Meet at the Inn On The  Lake (located on Highway 61 at the
intersection of Highway 10 and Highway on Highway 61 in St.
Francisville) Ride lengths from 30- 66 miles.
Meet at 8 a.m. Ride leader John Hagan, 225.201.6573 or email
JohnH54@...

Team Backpacker/The Bicycle Shop Wins More Adventure Races
From Wayne Stockton
Baton Rouge-based Team Backpacker/the Bicycle Shop has had two more
successful racing weekends taking first overall recently in the New
Orleans Urban adventure race held out of City Park in New Orleans and
first overall at the Texas Pain in the Pines 12- hour adventure race
in Tyler.

The New Orleans race was one of the most exciting races so far in the
LaAR series. It came down to the last few minutes with
Backpacker/Bicycle Shop barely beating out East Bank
Cyclery all male team to the finish line. Dave Poleto put on one of
the best urban races seen in a long time and most all the teams had a
great time racing in down town New Orleans and City Park. Darius
Sampey, one of the teams members suffered a hip injury early in the
race, and struggled through the runs. He was unable to compete with
the team in the 12-hour Pain in the Pines and was replaced by Kip
Fiebig of Austin TX. He did a fine job as they won the overall at
this race too, beating Need to Bleed by an hour and 55 minutes.

The team looks forward to racing with everyone at the first Baton
Rouge adventure race on May 7th. Team Backpacker/The Bicycle Shop is
Dave Bogle, Misty Richard, Jeff Diamond and Darius Sampey.

Cinco de Mayo Two Miler Set
May 5th is the date of Cinco de May two miler at Audubon Park at 6:30
p.m. Stay tuned for details.

For Sale
From Josh Rosby
Hey I have a 17 inch women's Specialized Stumpjumper for sale. It
comes with Deore v-Brake Calipers, shifter pods, front derailleur.
and rear derailleur. Specialized Cranks and Bottom Bracket as well as
a Manitou Magnum Fork. I have this bike for sale for $850. It is for
all legal purposes used, but for all practical reasons it is NEW. A
specialized rockhopper comp with similar components runs $800 but
with out the cool Red M4 frame. By the wayside it also comes with new
XTR cable and housing. So if you are interested in this new ride
shoot me an email at joshua@...

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That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
225.296.7490
2325 Weymouth Drive Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

April 19, 2005
"Observe how all things are continually being born of change....
Whatever is, is in  some sense the seed of what is to emerge from
it." Marcus Aurelius

Congratulations to all the Louisiana runners who participated in the
Monday Boston Marathon. What a great event

Surprise, surprise, surprise. Lance Armstrong is retiring after this
year's Tour de France. Another big news flash: New Englander Tyler
Hamilton was penalized with a two-year pro bike
racing ban for illegal blood transfusions, according to Velo News.

Closer to home, I need some motor cycle escorts for this weekend's
Louisiana Triathlon at New Roads. I thought I had some arranged to
help out and provide services for USA Triathlon officials. Call me
at the number below or email me.We've got a a nice crowd for the
event in New Roads, but there are still spaces open for those
wanting to register last minute. You can register Friday,
April 22 in front of the Mayor's office beginning at 6 p.m. or you
can register race day near Satterfield's Restaurant in New Roads.

Don't forget to bring photo i.d.s for triathlon packet pick up and
your USA Triathlon membership cards to New Roads. Pray for great
weather. If you're scrambling for last-minute information, it should
be all on the web site via lawired.com. Every question posed about
the event over the last 12 years has probably been addressed in the
web site.

The DuLaPlace award category results are now available via:
http://www.stjohnsheriff.org/Runs/DuLaPlace/main.html

I got a report on an adventure race from Team Backpacker based in
Baton Rouge, but apparently I lost it in my focus on Louisiana
Triathlon emails. I think basically the report indicates the team is
still doing well and that Darius Sampey is still as great an
adventure racer as Laurence Cohen of New Orleans. I think that's
right?

There was a hot-shot and talented cyclist from Dallas (very nice
cordial and not too verbal -- at least on the ride itself) who rode
with us on Tuesday. He believes the Baton Rouge training races are
as good as any in Texas and definitely better than the week-day
training races in New Orleans. Okay maybe he didn't say that about
the ride in  New Orleans, but we need a little smack every
now and then since Kenny Bellau's gone so cyber silent.

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Mississippi Grand Prix Set for Competitive Cyclists
Heads Up Racers! Fields are filling up for Brookhaven.
You've got just one more week to register for some of
the best and fastest racing in the Gulf South.
Registration is open now on Active.com or you can
access it directly by clicking here:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1208088

Register now. Register Often. If you're a Cat1/2/3,
it's $50 for four races in three days. It's $40 or less for
everyone else. Can't beat that anywhere, especially
for $8,000 of prize money.

Click here for general race info:
http://www.humanperformance.com/msgrandprix.htm

Click here for race bible:
http://www.humanperformance.com/raceflyer.html

We look forward to seeing you next weekend in
Brookhaven!

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BR Bike Club Sets May 1 for Spring Century in Felicianas
The Baton Rouge Bicycle Club's Spring Century is just around the
corner. This year the century will be hosted at the new West
Feliciana Sports Park, which is 138 acres of natural surrounding,
located next to Rosedown Plantation.
Come ride with us from the new multi-use recreational facility for
all ages. The physical address is: 10226 West Feliciana Parkway, St.
Francisville, LA 70775. The new facility is located just north of
Highway 10 on U.S. Highway 61. A sign will be posted at the entrance
for the event. After-ride meal included, full SAG support,
registration gift bags for the first 100 riders, and door prizes.

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5km Set for Epilepsy Fund Raiser
On May 7th, the same day as the Miles for Smile bike tour, there
will be a 5km run in downtown Baton Rouge to raise money to fight
epilepsy. The race starts at 8 a.m.. Write, P.O. Box 65410, Baton
Rouge, LA 70896 or fax 225.486.8194.

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Denham Springs Hosting River Road Run
A 5km run in Denham Springs, located right outside Baton Rouge, will
be held on April 30. Get the detials at riverroadrun.org. The race
starts at 8 a.m. at the Train Station Park in historic Denham
Springs.

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Shreveport Cycling Time Trial Series Changed by One Week
From Alan Moore
Due to circumstances beyond my control, I've decided to put off the
Mike Simpson Time Trial Series in Shreveport off by one week. See
the revised schedule below.

Mike Simpson 2005 TT Series Schedule
First rider goes off at 6:30 p.m. in estimated order of sign-in
(open to ALL riders):

April 27, Wednesday
May 12, Thursday
May 25, Wednesday
June 9, Thursday
June 22, Wednesday
July 7, Thursday

If you have any questions, please let me know. More info to come.

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Reflections on Ironman Arizona
From Sue Boudreaux
Here are my thoughts from IMArizona:

All in all, a great race location. Arizona (Tempe) is a great
location for a race. The town is home to ASU, so there are plenty of
nice restaurants and bars close by. The Tempe Town Lake location is
very nice, and everything
is close by. The weather on race day was a comfortable 70 to 80
degrees, however, the 25-35 mph winds were tough on the bike and the
run. Two days before, the temp reached the high 90s, so I guess it
was either heat or wind. However, very low humidity, so it was very
pleasant.

The swim was around 65 degrees, and even after 2.4 miles of
swimming, I was freezing, so I started the bike with arm warmers. At
mile 20, I had my first flat, and messed with that for about half an
hour. I had a "little" problem with my Co2 cartridges. And for the
rest of the race, I remembered what Steve Sperrier of the Spokesman
bike shop had said about having flats with tubulars -- "...be extra
careful when cornering". Of course it didn't help that this bike
course had 180 turns! Everyone agreed they had more flats than usual
out on the course, even though the race directors said they had
swept the course the day before.

The three- loop bike was actually very nice, especially for
spectators. They saw you on the bike eight times!  It seemed to make
the bike go faster than just a single loop, because you looked
forward to coming back into town and hearing all the cheers of your
friends and family. The wind was very brutal at times, but when you
had the tail wind, it was awesome --26 to 28mph!

My second flat was at 100 miles, but I remembered Ernie Brodie rode
a flat at IMF one year, so I rode my flat for the last 12 miles. I
actually took a wrong turn at mile 107, but knew I had missed the
turn, and went back out. I heard there were many dq's for those that
did not go back out for the last seven miles. Even some pro women
missed the last turn. It was a bit confusing, but I assume it will
be corrected next year.

The run was awesome along the river, and along a gravel path through
a nice park. It had a few big hills, but not too long. Most of us
walked up the really steep one. It was a two-loop run, so once
again, we went past the big crowds four times. I really enjoyed the
race and the location. At midnight, there was a big fireworks show.
The volunteers were great. If they hold it there next year,
I will sign up again.

Except for the flat tires and getting slightly off course, I think I
had one of my best races ever. Maybe because it is early in the
season, and I trained through the cool winter months. I also think
doing the Mardi Gras marathon five weeks earlier, and then tapering,
was the key to a good marathon. Let everyone know if you might want
to do this race next year. Friday is the day that an announcment
will be made about the date and place for next year.

**********
Memories of the Holy Toledo Triathlon
From Sam Houston Jones
Someone once said that you are most alive just before you die.  If
that is the case then I must have been very alive Sunday because I
sure felt like I was near death!  I'm referring, of course, to the
second edition of the already infamous Holy Toledo Triathlon
Challenge.

Check the results at lafayettefitness.org.

What a magical race it is indeed. How often do you find yourself
actually cracking a smile during a race when there's no photographer
within miles?  I found myself in awe of the treacherous course on
several occasions and it made me think of the origin of the phrase:
Grin and Bear it!  That's all you could do if you wanted to keep
your wits about you.

Part triathlon, part off-road tri, part adventure race -- it was
indeed unique.

If you haven't done the race, it's impossible to imagine the
challenge with which you are presented. Even as a relay participant
last year (I swam), I had no clue of the overall difficulty. The
mile swim this year was quite easy compared to last year's gale-
force winds, three-foot seas and mid-60s water temperature. The
water was smooth as glass and the temperature at a perfect 72 but
this was indeed the calm before the storm.

Not far into the 40-mile bike course after leaving the Cypress Bend
Park, you enter the property of the Cypress Bend Resort. This two-
mile stretch is something akin to the hilly parts of San Francisco
or Austin. At the first hill I nearly came to a stop slowing to 5
mph but the backside of the hill made it all worthwhile as I hit a
top speed of 45 mph. Yes, 5-to-45 in about 60 seconds!

The special treat race director Bo Bo Anderson conjured up this year
was to have us do that arduous stretch twice instead of just once as
was the case the first year.

By the way, I neglected to introduce the legendary race director.
Anderson is a native of nearby Simpson, LA, but you'd think he came
from another planet. A former pro triathlete he just about cut his
leg off in October in a machine shop trying to build a bike better
than anything Lance Armstrong has ever ridden and was punished with
a three- month stay at Charity Hospital in New Orleans.  And
somewhere during his convalescence he managed to get his charming
girlfriend Billie pregnant so they are expecting in early July!
He's a father-to-be at (almost) 43!  And in case you just like
to be entertained, the pre-race meeting the night before is almost
worth the entry fee by itself. I think Bobo missed his calling.

But I digress.  Back to the race...

While the downhills on the bike were great fun, I did manage to keep
a good attitude during the uphills and not totally burn myself out.
And thank God I saved something because I had no idea how hard the
run was going to be. At least 80 per cent of the run route was off
road -- and I'm not talking about some comfortable broken bark
manicured trail through a piney forest.  The pines were there all
right, but there wasn't much of a trail under the power line break
in the forest.

Cracks, crevasses, large rocks, small rocks, puddles, bushes and
branches were all there to try to keep your attention on your feet.
But at times you had to look up to admire the crests and troughs of
these seriously unforgiving hills, knowing that you were about to
conquer them. Complete with names like the "Pit of Despair",
the "Pit of Moderate Depression" and the "Pit of Less Joy", they
were than and much more!

When asked what this 10-mile run course translated to under normal
conditions, one experienced Ironman (Ben Hawn from New Iberia)
quickly replied matter-of-factly: "19 miles".  Hawn went on to say
that he felt this race was more grueling than Ironman Florida which
he's done several times. Wow!

I was fortunate to catch up to Mike Lee from Baton Rouge around mile
three and we ran the entire rest of the course together chatted most
of the time when not huffing and puffing.  Thank God for him and
thank God that he did Ironman Arizona just one week before (how
crazy is that!) because his still -- recovering legs were just my
speed.

Don't be fooled by the low attendance at this year's race. Bobo was
a little "preoccupied" with multiple skin grafts and a severed
achilles tendon all winter so he wasn't able to commit himself to
the race until about two or three months ago -- he begs your
pardon.  Then the addition of IM-Arizona and a new Half Iron in
Galveston diverted some attention away from the central Texas-
Louisiana border.

The people who did this race love it. And they love the race
director and all the people who helped him. Brad Colwell of
Alexandria described it befittingly when he said this race could
become the "Wildflower" of the South, comparing it to the "wildly"
successful race of that name in California. We've got the potential
for a really classic race right in our backyard.

It's up to you and me and everyone who's ever wanted to push him or
herself beyond what many would call "limits". Be on the lookout for
the race date for 2006 and put it on your calendar now. But don't
show up without a smile on your face because you're going to need it!

Hitch Mount Bike Carrier Wanted
From sacalait73@...
I'm looking to buy a hitch mount bike carrier.  Prefer that it fit a
Class III or IV hitch, though would consider if adapter is included.
It must hold two bikes, four bikes would be better.

For Sale
From sacalait73@...
Thule trunk mount bicycle carrier. Can carry 2 bikes,
adjusts to fit most cars, 4 strap attachment.  4 years old, minor
scuffs from use carrying my MTB around Pasadena, CA.  Recently bought
a truck, can't use this one. Asking $20.

For Sale
From sindihale@...
Trek Fluid Trainer $ 75 in excellent condition
Track Bike 48cm Di Bernardi Steel frame, Dura Ace Crank, Set of
chainrings and cogs.Call 504.473.8708

Rollers were purchased from Excel sports if you are interested go to
www.excelsports.com_ (http://www.excelsports.com) . to get a look
at  these rollers.Fluid trainer also shown.

++++++++++

That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

"It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day to day
basis." Margaret Bonnano

Good luck to all the Louisiana folks doing the Ironman Arizona this
weekend.

This weekend is the DuLaPlace and Bare Bones Duathlons in St. John
the
Baptist Parish and Sulphur, respectively.

Bob Sigerson of Covington said there was a lack of Team Earthquake
and Gecko
multisporters at the Opelousas Duathlon because they were at Abitaman
Triathlon #1 either racing or volunteering.  Too bad that these
things run
into each other from a scheduling standpoint. Let's see what happens
this weekend.

There's still room for more participants in the April 23 Louisiana
Triathlon at New Roads.
Check lawired.com for details.

What some call the best and most organized century of the year is
coming up Saturday, May 7
at Heminbough Plantation in St. Francisville with the Miles for
Smiles tour put on by
the Lions Clubs of Louisiana. Lots of competitive cyclists join the
mix each year to make
for a great training ride to put in lots of miles. Register via
active.com.

  Alexandria multisporter Don Cassano Jr. dcassano_jr@...>
had a
response to where were all the Red River Tri folks were for the
Opelousas
Duathlon championship race. Actually, he noted, seven
raced, one voluntered at the finish, and a few picked there
packets up that morning and decided not to race secondary to
conditions!
Those conditions are what dictated why some did not race in the Red
River
Triathlon Club jerseys. "Do not be fooled, we were there. BRTri was
obvisiously missing one
of theirs? Kenny?"

Running of the Bears Set for Franklin
The 2005 Running of the Bears 5km is set for April 16 in Franklin,
not far
from New Iberia and Morgan City. It's part of the second annual
Bayou Teche
Bear. It starts at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse. See
http://www.bayoutechebearfest.org for more information.

  Proceeds after expenses going to Women After God's Heart Ministries'
single female parent scholarship fund. Entry forms available at
http://www.kbze.com. Call Howard Castay at 985.255.1071 for details.

  April 16 Set for 5km at New Orleans Six Flags Complex
Louis Leonard "Salty" Galvis
Saturday, April 16, will be a red-letter day in the fight against
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ("ALS"), a/k/a "Lou Gehrig's Disease."

In the morning, the New Orleans East Business Association, Six Flags
New
Orleans, and the New Orleans Track Club will host the NOEBA / Six
Flags 5km run
and walk beginning at 8 a.m. at Six Flags New Orleans.  The race is a
fundraiser that will benefit the Donnie Jarrell Foundation, a not-
for-profit
corporation created in honor of our dear friend Donnie Jarrell, who
is
currently fighting ALS, for the purpose of assisting victims of ALS
and
children with autism and other sensory deficits.

Registration is available via the NOTC website: www.runNOTC.org
<http://www.runnotc.org/> .

Call 985.727.2345 or 504.576.2050 or email: saltyg@...
<mailto:saltyg@...>; lgalvis@...
<mailto:lgalvis@...>.

Bike Tour de Donzaroo Being Planned for May 14
From Salty Galvis
Team Earthquake and The Donnie Jarrell Committee announce the
scheduling of
the third annual Tour de Donzaroo, a bicycle tour in St. Tammany
Parish held
as a fundraiser on behalf of Donnie Jarrell, who continues his fight
against
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, a/k/a "Lou Gehrig's Disease"),
and his
wife Tonya and daughter Logan.

This year the tour will be held on the beautiful open roads of St.
Tammany
Parish north of Covington (including some of the roads used a few
years
ago by the New Orleans Bicycle Club for the road-race stage of the
Tour de
Louisiane), and we invite all cyclists to come participate and help
this
worthy cause.  We will have food, drink and a band playing music
after the
tour is concluded, so come on out and join the party!

Further details will be announced in the near future, so please note
the
date of May 14 on your calendar.

For Sale
From Keathleen Callaghan
Nice 1986 model Santana Marathon tandem for sale. The original blue
paint
job, with only a few minor nicks, looks great! It's a good size at
22 x 21,
and perfect for either two strong riders who can really move at a
good clip
or two riders of very differing abilities, adult or child, who
normally
can't ride together. A couple of years ago we had it cleaned, lubed
and
adjusted, and had a cycle computer and new tires and tubes installed
on it.
It also has a rear rack. In addition, we have a kid-back attachment
and a
tandem-sized roof rack tray available.

The reason we want to sell it is that we don't have time to ride it
anymore.
We keep it inside, so it doesn't get exposed to humidity, temperature
changes or excessive dust and dirt.  Check out a picture at
www.kathleencallaghan.com/tandem.jpg

I talked with a Santana rep who told me that the bike is worth about
$1,500
and the child stoker conversion attachment is worth at least another
$150.
For $1,100 though, we'll sell everything as a complete package,
including
the bike, the child conversion kit and the rack tray. Only serious
inquiries, please. Phone 225.338.9340 or e-mail katcall@....

For Sale
From Heidi
Zipp 404 Racing Wheels size 650. Email me with questions.  I am
sending this
for a friend in Monroe who got new wheels so I don't know very much.
heidihowe@...

For Sale
From Sindi Dougherty
Red Di Bernardi Steel Track Bike 48 cm.
Dura Ace Crank
Mavic MA3 clincher wheels
Miche Hubs , open aero seat post,
It's in very good condition, used one season.$ 400- OBO
Also extras: Cinelli Angel Bars.$125- OBO Chainrings Dura Ace,
44,47,48,49
make offer. Cogs 13, 14,15,16,17  make  offer

For Sale
From Sindi Dougherty
Racing wheels Campagnolo Pista, Tubular, TufaTires S3 Pro Bags
included
Excellent Condition- $550 OBO
Call 504.473.8708 Photos available upon  request

For Sale
From David Alexander
Classic Serotta steel track bike, 56cm c-c, Sugino crankset, Suntour
Superbe Pro clincher wheelset, Control Tech stem and post, Modolo
track
bars, Flite knockoff saddle. I'm asking $250.

Beautiful Cinelli Angel Timetrial aerobar in perfect condition,
requires 1" threadless steerer, $100. I'm cleaning out my garage.
Email me
if you're interested, next stop e-bay
davidealex@...

That's it from here. Bless God America.
Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

March 16, 2005
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world." Albert Einstein

Sunday is Rusty Bex's Sunrise Duathlon in Opelousas. Get the details
at lafayettefitness.org.

The first race in the 2005 LaMBRA Track Series will take place at 6
p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2005, at the Baton Rouge Velodrome.  The
complete race flyer can be found at:
http://www.herring-cycling.com/TrackFlyer3_26_2005.pdf

Fitness Apparrel Sale
From Lisa Evans, Baton Rouge
This Saturday, March 19 from 7 .m. to noon, 4244 Woodside Drive,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808. I've got some apparel samples for sale,
including items from Timex, Brooks, Tyr, Bite Running Sandals, Wolky
Sandals, Spenco and Soft Sole shoe products.  All proceeds will be
donated to the American Cancer Society. I recently had the
opportunity to spend some time with the great running legend, Bill
Rodgers, he has a heart for cancer research. Bill Rodger's has
donated an autographed race singlet and book in Linda Richard
Abadie's memory, who lost her battle with leukemia in January. I am
taking bids for these two items. The final bid will be announced at
the Relay for Life in Baton Rouge, May 13th. So if you have an
interest in owning either of these items, please email me with your
bid  runhappy522@....

Volunteers Needed for Crescent City Classic 10km in New Orleans
From Chuck George, ChuckNOTC@...
We need some help (volunteers) for the upcoming CCC10K  are needed.
Chip distribution at the CCC expo
Thursday, March 24th and Friday, March 25th
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Finish line setup:
Friday, March 25th, 8 a.m.
Finish line chip retrieveal and finishers assistance.
Saturday, March 26th, arrival at 7 a.m.

Please e-mail if you are available.. ChuckNOTC@...
P.S. This just in... 10km and marathon world record holder Paula
Ratcliffe of Great Britain will be participating in the CCC 10km!
Ken Vicknair will also be there.

13th Annual Randonée Écrevisse Set April 24
From Scott Schilling, 337.233.2337
The Cajun Cyclists Bicycle Club invites you to join for a weekend of
bicycling
and a celebration of life in Acadiana at  the 13th annual Randonnée
Écrevisse on
April 24, 2005.

Starting in Lafayette, there will be a choice of long (40 mile) and
short (20 mile) options with a rest stop strategically placed along
the route. Upon returning to the Hub City, a Crawfish feast and live
Zydeco music awaits you. This year's Randonnée will again coincide
with the popular Festival International de Louisiane, a multi-day
event that highlights music, crafts, cuisine, and cultural exchanges
from all over the world. For more information on this festival,
please go to www.festivalinternational.com. Look for additional
information regarding registration on our website at
www.cajuncyclists.org.
schilling@....

Space is limited to first 50 folks. For more information, contact
Tavis Piattoly at 504.842.6152.

Beginners Only 2nd Annual Governor's Triathlon 3 Weeks Off
From Sam Houston Jones IV
What:  200 meter pool swim / 10km bike / 2km run
When:  Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 @ 8:30 a.m.
Where:  McNeese Rec Complex, Lake Charles, LA
Who:  Beginners Only!  [Eligibility: (1)Never done a triathlon-period;
(2)Never competed in an open water triathlon; or (3)Have not competed
in an open water triathlon in more than 3 years.]
How much:  Pre-registration is $25.  Same-day registration, if
available, will be $30.  Online registration preferred at
active.com/triathlon.

Downloadable entry forms available at www.lakecharlestriathletes.com.

The 2nd annual Governor's Triathlon is co-sponsored by the Louisiana
Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports and the Lake Charles
American Press. The event is hosted by Lake Charles Triathletes and
is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the sport's governing body. (Entry
fee includes a one-day membership to USAT which is necessary for
insurance purposes.)

Need to know how to train for your first triathlon?  Go to tri-
newbies.com or active.com/give_tri for helpful tips.

DuDonnie Du Called Success
From Sue Boudreaux
results = http://www.donzaroo.com/du/du_res_05.htm
What a great two days we have had getting ready and finally presenting
another edition of the DuDonnieDu multisport event in Mandeville!  I
can't thank the volunteers and participants enough for coming out to
help or race.

We had volunteers all Saturday and Sunday helping us out. What a
tribute to our benefactor, Donnie Jarrell. There were many of you,
and to single you out would put me in a bind to remember you all .
But special kudos to Jason Miller, who was a big help both days and
also Jacqui Baron and Dave, from Cross Gates in Slidell. What would
we have done without the muscle boys, who stayed late today and
helped load up the truck. No doubt, the biggest volunteer of all was
Captain Ben, who has been working on this event for months! Any
volunteers who did not get a t-shirt, please let me know, and we
will order one for you.

Finally, a great thanks to Shannon Allison. Our group prayer with
Donnie was a very special moment, and reminds us  why we are out
there working and having fun. I'll never forget it. We love you
Donzaroo!

Once again  the Donnie Jarrell Foundation, Team Earthquake and Bill
Burke's Premier Event Management have put on a top-notch race.  What
a great (painful) kick off to the 2005 season. Congratulations to all!

Schlitterbahn Kids' Triathlon 2005 Set in Texas
From Angela R. Lackey & Ben Hewett, <tricapt@...>
On Sunday, April 24, 2005 Schlitterbahn will be hosting our second
Kids' Triathlon presented by Academy Sports and Outdoors. Once again,
Olympic gold medal winner Josh Davis will kick off the triathlon.

We would like to invite children ages 7 to 16 to test their skills,
improve their fitness and raise money for Habitat for Hamuanity by
participating again this year.

An exciting addition to the Schliterbahn Kids' Triathlon experience
is the training camps held at the McKenna Club in New Braunfels, TX.
Camps will be held on March 20. The McKenna Club Triathlon Camps are
free for kids age 7 to 16 who are already registered for the
Schlitterbahn Kids' Triathlon, or who are thinking about
registering.  However, camp space is limited, so pre-registration is
required.  See website for more information.

Register now for the Kids' Triathlon and the McKenna Club Training
camps at www.schlitterbahn.com/triathlon. Encourage your triathletes
to round up their friends and join us for fun at the 2005
Schlitterbhan Kds' Triathlon.

Marketing Assistant, 381 East Austin St., New Braunfels, TX 78130
Call 830.608.8548 or fax 830.625.3049.
www.schlitterbahn.com

March 21 Nutrition Seminar Set
From Katherine Voss
Elmwood is hosting a personal training and nutrition seminar on
Monday, March 21 at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  This seminar will include an
overview of personal training and how it can facilitate your specific
performance goals. The program will discuss basic training techniques
and review the recommended frequency, duration and intensity for
training. Other topics will include: effects of resistance training
vs. cardiovascular training on body composition. Significance of
proper technique for injury prevention. Health benefits of training
your core. Optimal nutrition strategies to improve body composition,
enhance lean muscle mass, and improve performance..

LaMBRA Competitive Cyclists Gather for Time Trial in Shreveport
From Alan Moore
First off, our Shreveport time trial for the Louisiana Mississippi
Alabama Bicycle Racing Association (LaMBRA) had to be one of the
smoother time trials Team LaS'port ever put on up here in Shreveport.
Enough volunteers, a lot of riders, and good weather except for that
darn wind! But despite the wind, the racers who showed up today put
in some excellent times, some even faster than what they did last
year.

First thanks for the volunteers. My course marshals: Jon Whitten,
Darlene Walker at the first turn; Jeff Wellborn, Brenda Antee at the
crossroads turn, along with Caddo Parish Deputy David Bartlett (a
bike racer himself); Scott Langford, Tim Dollar at the third, off-
camber turn. At registration: Susie Brown (who also worked as a
spotter) and Jamie Johnson. At the start line: Kevin Rivet as holder,
and Paul Ziesel, who called riders to the line. Beverly Nezat and
Russ Walker, who showed up to volunteer but I didn't have
anything for them to do! Bob Crosby, who ferried racers to the start
line and swept the course in a brand new Toyota Tundra from the Yokem
dealership.

Unusual thing: we actually had people there to WATCH the time trial!
Wow, a crowd (of sorts) at a LaMBRA time trial!

The Officials: Micaela Crooks and Matthew Miller, cutting their teeth
on their first USCF event as brand new officials. We finally moved
into the 21st century using a computer with an Excel spreadsheet to
figure out the placings!

Unfortunate thing: Only three riders in the Category 1-2-3's. No
LaMBRA points but they made a butt-load of money for a TT.

It figures: Tim Perry (TCC) would have won the Cat. 1-2-3's but he
was in the Masters 45+ and won it with the best overall time. Scott
Gurganus (LaS'port) would have won the Masters 35+ but he was in the
Category 4's instead and got 5th.

Thanks to Yokem Toyota-Scion, River Cities Bike and Fitness,
Sportspectrum, and the LSU Pecan Station for their support. I did
forget one person. It figures. Terry Miliam! He put up the tents and
the start and finish lines. Brought the water coolers, signs, and the
radios. And then did the time trial himself! He cranked out a 28:05,
good enough for 10th place in the Cat. 5s and got his first LCCS
points!

Thanks for everything, Terry. A lot of what you see out there is due
to him. In all, we had 53 entrants. Would have liked to have had more
but we had some good racers here.

Cat. 1-2-3
1. Mike Corcoran, NBO, 22:49
2. Ryan Boudreaux, NBO, 23:35
3. Ben Schuler, NBO, 26:01
Cat. 4
1. Jay Bookman, Tiger Cycling, 24:26
2. Jeff Foote, Twin Cities, 24:34
3. Will Cheramie, Tiger Cycling, 24:35
Cat. 5
1. Sebastian Alvarez, Tiger Cycling, 25:17
2. Darren Leach, Tiger Cycling, 25:24
3. Billy Hudson, Team LaS'port, 26:26
Masters 35+
1. Mark Newman,  Delta Racing, 25:26
2. Jay Coon, Twin Cities, 26:01
3. Prather Warren, Tiger Cycling, 27:25
Masters 45+
1. Tim Perry, Twin Cities, 22:20
2. Terry Kincaid, Twin Cities, 24:57
3. Tim Fitzgerald, Team LaS'port, 26:16
Women
1. Josephine Babin, Pro Bike, 28:34
2. Gina Goudy, Pro Bike, 31:56
Junior
1. Carter Lusk, Unattached, 28:37
2. Jordan Brown, Team LaS'port, 39:51
3. Jason Larrimer, Unattached, 45:43

Louisiana Adventure Racing Underway for the Season
From Laurence Cohen
The adventure race (AR) season opened last weekend at the Bonnet Carré
Spillway outside of Norco. It was a sprint race with distances of
about five miles running, ten miles off road cycling , four miles
canoeing and fifty yards of swimming in chilly lake water as a short
cut. The weather was perfect as were the course conditions --
virtually no mud. Massey's Professional Outfitters picked up where
they left off -- winning the overall title. This year, Massey's has
to compete in the all-male category since the team's star woman --
Julie Standing -- is expecting her first child later this year. So we
have added Doug Cousineau to the team. He has done adventure races
all over the world and is without equal in this area. Our team
suffered keeping up with him the whole race.

The overall result was unusual because only once in any race had an
all male team won. If Saturday's standings are any indicator, the
men's team will be a regular breaker of the finish line tape. The
coed division, without Massey's , should be more competitive. Looks
like a great start to the season. Hope to see some new faces out at
the new venues -- Lake Charles and Baton Rouge. I hear Dunaway is
thinking about doing the Lake Charles AR with Houston Jones and Rusty
Bex. Now, we're talking!

For Sale
From Amy
I have a set of Shimano
Dura-Ace pedals I bought last August I'd like to sell. I
would like about $120 for the pedals and hardware. I also
have a 44cm Javelin frame with a Reynolds Ouzo Comp fork for
sale for $330. For anyone in need of spare wheels, I have a
Bontrager Select wheelset that I am selling for $85.

Email me at alberger@... if you would like to make an
offer or buy anything.

LaMBRA Posts Rankings to Date for Competitive Cyclists
From Randall Legeai, http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc/rjlhome.htm
New Orleans
========================================================
This is preliminary information and should not be considered final
for any of the non-categorized classes.

NOTE:  Standings for Cat. 5, Masters, Juniors and Women have not yet
been adjusted to remove points awarded to riders who do not hold
annual USCF licenses.  As soon as I receive the necessary information
to allow me to confirm USCF membership status, those rankings will be
revised. (I cannot know which riders may have purchased annual
licenses at the events unitl I receive that information from the
promoters.) Team totals will be updated and the new rankings will be
uploaded to the LAMBRA website as soon as the license information is
received later this week.

Please remember that filling out your entry and release forms legibly
makes it much faster and easier for the promoters to put together the
results listings that are used to compile the LCCS rankings.

I plan to make sure that all LCCS race results this year are also
uploaded to the USCF Results and Rankings database.
CAT. 1,2,3
Porter  Troy, Natchez Bicycle Club-Herring Gas: 39
Snow    Jason, Cycle Snow: 30
Knoop   Peter, Amateur Cycling Club of Memphis-Memphis Motor
Werks:     27
Alexander, Chris, Natchez Bicycle Club-Herring Gas: 26
Dunton, Troy, FCS Cycling Club-Cougar Cycling Club: 25
Hallock, Thomas, FCS Cycling Club-Cougar Cycling Club: 23
Moak    Frank, Natchez Bicycle Club-Herring Gas: 20
Seagrave, Matt, FCS Cycling Club-Cougar Cycling Club: 19
Foote   Bain, Natchez Bicycle Club-Herring Gas: 17
Breure  Frank, Amateur Cycling Club of Memphis-Memphis Motor Werks: 17
Simon   Jerald, Delta Racing: 15
Rogut   Nathan, Comp Depot: 15
Jennings Frank, Gearworks: 13
McCreless Greg, Unattached: 12
Novak   Miroslav, Alabama Masters Cycling-Bob's Bikes/Chain Reaction:
11
CAT. 4
Foote, Jeff, Twin City Cyclists:   53
Gurganus, Scott, Team LaS'port, Team LaS'port:   50
Frye, Charles, Twin City Cyclists:   39
Keyes, Stuart, Twin City Cyclists:   39
Bookman, Jay, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:   37
Cheramie, William, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:   35
Davic, Donald, WFW:   30
Emory, Chris, Gulf Coast Bicycle Club:   27
Caps, Jeff, Southern Elite:   25
Drummond, Britt, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:   23
Fulkenberry, Nathan, UA:   23
Bell, Bob, Adam's Bicycle World, Adam's Bicycle World:   21
Fontana, Heath, Team LaS'port, Team LaS'port:   20
Austin, Clint, New Orleans Bicycle Club Inc, NOBC:   17
Murray, Patrick, Plano Athletic:   16
Ready, Chris, Pro Bike Cycling Team:   14
Brooks, Tracy, Twin City Cyclists:   12
Watkins, Gary, Pro Bike Cycling Team:   12
Boles, David, Twin City Cyclists:   11
Coon, Jay, Twin City Cyclists:   11
CAT. 5
Alvarez, Sebastian, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:
55
Leach, Darron, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:    45
Montanaro, Pasquale, Pro Bike Cycling Team:   39
Wilson, Doug , Pro Bike Cycling:   35
Miller, Jason, New Orleans Bicycle Club Inc, NOBC:   30
Fontenot, Gus, UA:   27
Hendrickson, Jon, University of New Orleans Cycling Club:   25
Magill, Corey, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:   24.5
Miller, James, New Orleans Bicycle Club Inc, NOBC:   23
Hudson, Billy, Team LaS'port, Team LaS'port:   17
Smart, Brian, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:   17
Conner, John, Team LaS'port, Team LaS'port:   16
Smith, Bradley, Pro Bike Cycling Team:   16
Balfe, Jim, Unattached:   15
Homes, Justin, Adam's Bicycle World, Adam's Bicycle World:   15
Wilson, Doug, Pro Bike Cycling Team:   15
Scott, David, Team LaS'port:   13
Evans, Mitch, UA:   12
Larrimer, Zach, Team LaS'port, Team LaS'port:   11.5
Rozyciti, Jim, UA:   11
Warren, Prather, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:   11
Branham, Brooks, University of New Orleans Cycling Club:   10
Brown, Alan, Unattached:   9.5
Milam, Terry, Team LaS'port, Team LaS'port:   9.5
MASTER 35+
Legeai, Randy, New Orleans Bicycle Club Inc, NOBC:   30
Ferrer, Gus, Unattached:   27
Bratton, John, Tri Cities Road Club:   25
Carbonneau, Lawrence, Mobile Velo:   23
Duet, Keith, New Orleans Bicycle Club Inc, NOBC:   21
Newman, Mark, Delta Racing:   20
Perry, Tim, Twin City Cyclists:   19
Coon, Jay, Twin City Cyclists:   18
McCarroll, Keith, Delta Racing:   17
Warren, Prather, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:   17
Wolshon, Brian, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:   16
Harbourt, Tom, Delta Racing:   15
Sloan, Ron, Team LaS'port:   15
Lehtola, Darryl, Pro Bike Cycling Team:   14
Anderson, Jon, MFS:   13
Sullivan, Terry, RacerHead:   12
Zoeller, Mike, RacerHead:   11
Wilson, Frank, Unattached:   10
MASTER 45+
Perry, Tim, Twin City Cyclists:    40
Kincaid, Terry, Twin City Cyclists:   36
Marshall, George, Natchez Bicycle Club, Herring Gas:   25
Glen, David, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:   20
Durrett, Bert, Team LaS'port:   17
Fitzgerald, Tim, Team LaS'port:   17
Church, David, Jackson Metro Cyclists:   16
Cannon, Arnold, unattached:   16
Newman, Mark, Delta Racing:   15
Harris, Dennis, Witcita Falls:   15
Merryman, Pitt, Twin City Cyclists:   14
Evans, Mack, Team LaS'port:   14
Alvarez, Jairo, Tiger Cycling Foundation, Royal Purple Racing:   13
Stroc, Bob, unattached:   12
Hammond, Lee, Pro Bike Cycling Team:   11
Clark, Doug, Compliance Depot:   11
WOMEN
Ahrens, Taylor, Tiger Cycling Fdn., Royal Purple Racing:    45
Gowdy, Gina, Pro Bike Cycling Team:    35
Caroline, Soong, Kenda Tire, Purdue Cycling:   30
Alaine, Balburg, Unattached:   25
Meg, Martens, Unattached:   23
McNeely, Sheri, Twin City Cyclists:   20
Babin, Josephine, Pro Bike Cycling Team:   20
JUNIOR
Lusk, Carter, Unattached:   20
Brown, Jordan, Team LaS'port:   18
Larrimer, Jason, Unattached:   17


+++++++++

That's it from here. Bless God America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive #D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225/296-7490
Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

March 1, 2005
"If I had not had so much ambition and had not tried to do so many
things, I probably would have been happier, but less useful."
Thomas Edison

Results of the T-Gator Duathlon held in Lake Charles on Sunday will
be posted soon via lakecharlestriathletes.com or
lafayettefitness.org. I've not yet heard any reports on the event.

It's almost time for the DuDonnieDu run-bike-run contest in
Mandeville. Sign up via active.com.
For competitive cyclists, the big event is the Rouge-Roubaix 100
miler set for the weekend in the Feliciana hills north of Baton
Rouge. Get the details at bicycleracing.com.

  Don't forget the Girl Power 5km set for the UNO campus in New
Orleans. It's scheduled for this coming Sunday.

Tuffy's Bike Shop in Baton Rouge just south of the LSU campus is
going out of business, according to the Business Report publication
based in the capital city. Call 225/766-BIKE for some true close-out
specials.

Pamela Danner (pamela-ida@...) reports that there will be a
swim/stroke clinic in Mandeville on Saturday, March 12th, the day
before the DuDonnieDu run-bike-run event, in Mandeville at PAC.
Among other things, the clinic will provide above and under water
video tapings as well as personal VHS videos of your stroke for you
to take home and review. Call the Spokesman bike shop for details.

Andy Theil 5km Set Saturday in Abita Springs
From Sue Boudreaux
Don't forget about the Andy Thiel 5km race this weekend in Abita
Springs on Saturday at 8 a.m. It is being produced by high school
twin brothers, who want to honor their high school track coach, Andy
Thiel, who was also Donnie Jarrell's track coach at SLU in Hammond.
Coach Thiel wants the proceeds donated to the Donnie Jarell
Foundation. If anyone wants to also get a ride in that day, or
possibly a duathlon, I am thinking of riding 20 miles first, running
the 5km, and then riding another 80 miles or so. There is also a
mile fun run at 9 a.m. for the kids.

PelicanMan Duathlon Set for April 3 in St. Bernard Parish
From Janel Mumme
The Chalmette Track Club is once again set to present the annual
spring edition of the PelicanMan Duathlon.

Championship 10km Set in Alexandria March 12
From Ryan Bourque
This is a reminder that the 2005 men's southern USA Track and Field
10km championship will be held on Saturday, March 12 in Alexandria,
the day before the DuDonnieDu in Mandeville. It will be held in
conjunction with the Red River Run. Prize money will be given away
to the top finishers. For more information log on to
www.redriverrun.com.

April 10 Set for Du LaPlace Event in St. John the Baptist Parish
From Greg Maurin
The Du LaPlace race is set to start at 8 a.m. on April 10 in
LaPlace. The transition area is located at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
of I-10 via exit 209. It's an out-and-back course where participants
will run two miles,bike ten miles and finish with a final two-mile
run. For entry forms go to Phidippides in Metairie, the Bike
Connection in Metairie, GNO Cyclery in New Orleans, Manhattan
Athletic Club in Gretna, or the St. John's Parish Sheriff's office
in LaPlace.

Call 504/271-3930 for information or registration details.

April 17 Set for "A Ride to Remember" in North Lafayette
A Ride to Remember is being held to raise awareness and funds for the
Alzheimer's Association. Packet pickup is set for 6:30 a.m. in the
Acadiana area and the 100-mile ride begins at 7:30 a.m. and the
shorter distances for riders begins at 9 a.m. Riders will gather at
407 East Gloria Switch Road. Call Johnson Bicycles or Precision
Bikes in Lafayette for details.

Louisiana-Based Race Director Organizes, Presents Honolulu Triathlon
Louisiana's own Bill Burke of Metairie is on the high road of
multisport event administration. He's again involved in staging the
the Honolulu Triathlon, which he just confirmed that Japan Airlines
is the main corporate sponsor. It's the second annual JAL Honolulu
Triathlon and it's set for Sunday, April 17 in Waikiki Beach.

Saturday is the World Cup and Sunday it's the Olympic-distance, age-
group race on the same course as the 2005 World Age Group
Championships. From Waikiki to Diamond Head, participants start on
the original Ironman swim course. To enter and for travel
information log on to www.honolulutriathlon.com.

Note of Thanks from 2004 Multisporter of Louisiana
From Laurence Cohen
I would like to publicly offer my thanks for the honor of being
named, along with Sue Boudreaux,  Louisiana  Multisporter of the
Year. I am humbled to have won an award that was also bestowed on
Donnie Jarrell, the bravest individual I have ever met.

I am sure that Sue would agree that it is nice to be recognized by
the community we care so much about even though we are not the
swiftest or strongest. I am glad that you linked Sue and  me
together because I know her to be among the most well-liked and well-
respected multisporters in the state.

As two of the elder statespersons still competing, we both know that
the sport does not begin and end at the races. It is a healthy
lifestyle that encourages sharing time and energy to help others
acieve their potential.

Thanks to all those folks who wrote letters of recommendation - not
just on my behalf, but for everyone else who merited mention. Thanks
to all the race directors and volunteers who gave all us "A" types
an outlet for our energy. A big tip of the hat to all the spouses
and family members who allow us to be out there training and racing.

BR Off-Road Adventure Racers Score Well in Texas Taking First Place
Team Backpacker/The Bicycle Shope opened up their Adventure Race
season at Martin Dies state park in Southeast Texas this weekend.
Team Backpacker consist of Dave Bogle (Destrehan), Misty Richard
(Denham Springs), Jeff Diamond and Darius Sampey (Baton Rouge). The
Martin Dies Adventure Race was the opening race for the Texas Steel
Sports Adventure Race series. The race was set for 12 hours.

Team Backpacker/The Bicycle Shop completed the entire course four
hours before the cut in a time of 7:58 for a first place win. They
were 92 minutes ahead of Werewolves of Austin and 103 minutes ahead
of Team Need to Bleed. The course was very flat with 25 check points
spread throughout a large area including the Angelina River. All
toll the teams did 17 miles of paddling, 17 miles of mountain
biking, 8 miles of running/trekking/, 3 miles of skating/scootering
and several special climbing test.

The Steel Sports series is a bit more challenging than the Louisiana
adventure races in that teams are only given UTM coordinates and
have to plot their own points on the given maps. The course was
fairly wet as it had rained the previous two days, making for
an even more challenging experience. Team Backpacker/The Bicycle
Shop's next Steel Sports race will be a 72 hour race in the Caprock
Canyons of Northwest Texas on March 17-19. Team members look forward
to their next race, which will be the Louisiana Adventure Race
series opener on March 12 in the spillway near Norco, LA. where the
team will compete against Louisiana's best Adventure Race teams.

Bike Path on Miss. River Levee Progressing in Baton Rouge
From Bruce Wickert
For those who haven't had a chance to see the construction underway
on the levee top multiuse path in Baton Rouge, it is a major
project. I checked it out as part of a tour of the capital city by
bike, enjoying the cool, but dry weather (contrary to the forecast).

The ascent paths at Skip Bertman Road (at the LSU Vet School) have
been poured, a bridge over the Terrace Street pipelines is complete
and some but probably not all of the dirt work is complete. There is
still a lot to go, but having seen the scope of the work underway,
this is not a second class project.

If anyone within the sound of my voice knows of a projected
completion date, kindly reply and let the rest of us know. The Bike-
Ped group, including BRBC would like to mark its opening as a
community event.

USA Triathlon South Midwest Region Needs Board Members
Due to a resignation, there is a vacancy on the South Midwest
regional board. This needs to be filled as soon as possible. Those
interested in serving as a board member, send in your letter of
interest along with your qualifications to Candy Cheatham
ccheatham@.... The deadline for submitting your letter is
March 14th. The board will vote March 15th, and the person who
receives the majority of votes will be appointed.

Duathlete Missed in La. Multisport Rankings
From William Rolston
First let me say that I so appreciate the hard work and diligence in
once again putting together the 2004 multisport rankings. I am a
fairly well known age group competitor in Louisiana, as well as the
Gulf Coast area and though I competed mostly out of state again this
year, I did manage "podium" finishes in Crawfishman Du, Du Donnie Du
and fall edition of Pelicanman Du]. Somehow, this was not noted in
the state's duathlon rankings. This is not a criticism, nor do I
want "props" for the effort, but look for me in the coming year as I
once again expect to be supporting and participating in the events
that we all love.  Best wishes on the upcoming rankings at the end
of the year. Watch out for those 60-64 year old age groupers.


More Multisport Report Distribution Points Listed
If you were not among the 5,000 who were mailed copies of the annual
printed Louisiana Multisport Report, get one at the following
locations:
BatonRouge Bicycle Shop
Bayou Bicycles, New Orleans
Bicycle Connection, Metairie
Bike Zone, Covington
Cajun Fitness, Rayne
Capitol Cyclery, Baton Rouge, Lafayette
Eastbank Schwinn, Metairie
Elmwood Fitness Club, New Orleans
Foxy's Health Club, Baton Rouge
Franco's Athletic Club, Mandeville, New Orleans
GiGi's Health Clubs, Jennings, Lake Charles
GNO Cyclery, New Orleans
Johnson's Bicycles, Lafayette
Maximum Fitness Center, New Roads
Nutrition Company, Mandeville
Spectrum Fitness Clubs, Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Port Allen
Pedal Play, Baton Rouge
Pelican Athletic Club, Mandeville
Precision Bikes, Lafayette
Pedal Play, Baton Rouge
Spokesman Professional Bicycle Works, Mandeville
Tri-Specialties, Sulphur
Tuffy's Bike Shop, Baton Rouge
(Alan Moore of Bossier City says he'll be distributing copies in the
coming week in northwest Louisiana for those who didn't get them in
the U.S. mail.)

++++++++++

That's it from here. Bless God, America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225.296.7490
Isaiah 40:31, John 3:16

March 1, 2005
"If I had not had so much ambition and had not tried to do so many
things, I probably would have been happier, but less useful."
Thomas Edison

Results of the T-Gator Duathlon held in Lake Charles on Sunday will
be posted soon via lakecharlestriathletes.com or
lafayettefitness.org. I've not yet heard any reports on the event.

It's almost time for the DuDonnieDu run-bike-run contest in
Mandeville. Sign up via active.com.
For competitive cyclists, the big event is the Rouge-Roubaix 100
miler set for the weekend in the Feliciana hills north of Baton
Rouge. Get the details at bicycleracing.com.

  Don't forget the Girl Power 5km set for the UNO campus in New
Orleans. It's scheduled for this coming Sunday.

Tuffy's Bike Shop in Baton Rouge just south of the LSU campus is
going out of business, according to the Business Report publication
based in the capital city. Call 225/766-BIKE for some true close-out
specials.

Pamela Danner (pamela-ida@...) reports that there will be a
swim/stroke clinic in Mandeville on Saturday, March 12th, the day
before the DuDonnieDu run-bike-run event, in Mandeville at PAC.
Among other things, the clinic will provide above and under water
video tapings as well as personal VHS videos of your stroke for you
to take home and review. Call the Spokesman bike shop for details.

Andy Theil 5km Set Saturday in Abita Springs
From Sue Boudreaux
Don't forget about the Andy Thiel 5km race this weekend in Abita
Springs on Saturday at 8 a.m. It is being produced by high school
twin brothers, who want to honor their high school track coach, Andy
Thiel, who was also Donnie Jarrell's track coach at SLU in Hammond.
Coach Thiel wants the proceeds donated to the Donnie Jarell
Foundation. If anyone wants to also get a ride in that day, or
possibly a duathlon, I am thinking of riding 20 miles first, running
the 5km, and then riding another 80 miles or so. There is also a
mile fun run at 9 a.m. for the kids.

PelicanMan Duathlon Set for April 3 in St. Bernard Parish
From Janel Mumme
The Chalmette Track Club is once again set to present the annual
spring edition of the PelicanMan Duathlon.

Championship 10km Set in Alexandria March 12
From Ryan Bourque
This is a reminder that the 2005 men's southern USA Track and Field
10km championship will be held on Saturday, March 12 in Alexandria,
the day before the DuDonnieDu in Mandeville. It will be held in
conjunction with the Red River Run. Prize money will be given away
to the top finishers. For more information log on to
www.redriverrun.com.

April 10 Set for Du LaPlace Event in St. John the Baptist Parish
From Greg Maurin
The Du LaPlace race is set to start at 8 a.m. on April 10 in
LaPlace. The transition area is located at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
of I-10 via exit 209. It's an out-and-back course where participants
will run two miles,bike ten miles and finish with a final two-mile
run. For entry forms go to Phidippides in Metairie, the Bike
Connection in Metairie, GNO Cyclery in New Orleans, Manhattan
Athletic Club in Gretna, or the St. John's Parish Sheriff's office
in LaPlace.

Call 504/271-3930 for information or registration details.

April 17 Set for "A Ride to Remember" in North Lafayette
A Ride to Remember is being held to raise awareness and funds for the
Alzheimer's Association. Packet pickup is set for 6:30 a.m. in the
Acadiana area and the 100-mile ride begins at 7:30 a.m. and the
shorter distances for riders begins at 9 a.m. Riders will gather at
407 East Gloria Switch Road. Call Johnson Bicycles or Precision
Bikes in Lafayette for details.

Louisiana-Based Race Director Organizes, Presents Honolulu Triathlon
Louisiana's own Bill Burke of Metairie is on the high road of
multisport event administration. He's again involved in staging the
the Honolulu Triathlon, which he just confirmed that Japan Airlines
is the main corporate sponsor. It's the second annual JAL Honolulu
Triathlon and it's set for Sunday, April 17 in Waikiki Beach.

Saturday is the World Cup and Sunday it's the Olympic-distance, age-
group race on the same course as the 2005 World Age Group
Championships. From Waikiki to Diamond Head, participants start on
the original Ironman swim course. To enter and for travel
information log on to www.honolulutriathlon.com.

Note of Thanks from 2004 Multisporter of Louisiana
From Laurence Cohen
I would like to publicly offer my thanks for the honor of being
named, along with Sue Boudreaux,  Louisiana  Multisporter of the
Year. I am humbled to have won an award that was also bestowed on
Donnie Jarrell, the bravest individual I have ever met.

I am sure that Sue would agree that it is nice to be recognized by
the community we care so much about even though we are not the
swiftest or strongest. I am glad that you linked Sue and  me
together because I know her to be among the most well-liked and well-
respected multisporters in the state.

As two of the elder statespersons still competing, we both know that
the sport does not begin and end at the races. It is a healthy
lifestyle that encourages sharing time and energy to help others
acieve their potential.

Thanks to all those folks who wrote letters of recommendation - not
just on my behalf, but for everyone else who merited mention. Thanks
to all the race directors and volunteers who gave all us "A" types
an outlet for our energy. A big tip of the hat to all the spouses
and family members who allow us to be out there training and racing.

BR Off-Road Adventure Racers Score Well in Texas Taking First Place
Team Backpacker/The Bicycle Shope opened up their Adventure Race
season at Martin Dies state park in Southeast Texas this weekend.
Team Backpacker consist of Dave Bogle (Destrehan), Misty Richard
(Denham Springs), Jeff Diamond and Darius Sampey (Baton Rouge). The
Martin Dies Adventure Race was the opening race for the Texas Steel
Sports Adventure Race series. The race was set for 12 hours.

Team Backpacker/The Bicycle Shop completed the entire course four
hours before the cut in a time of 7:58 for a first place win. They
were 92 minutes ahead of Werewolves of Austin and 103 minutes ahead
of Team Need to Bleed. The course was very flat with 25 check points
spread throughout a large area including the Angelina River. All
toll the teams did 17 miles of paddling, 17 miles of mountain
biking, 8 miles of running/trekking/, 3 miles of skating/scootering
and several special climbing test.

The Steel Sports series is a bit more challenging than the Louisiana
adventure races in that teams are only given UTM coordinates and
have to plot their own points on the given maps. The course was
fairly wet as it had rained the previous two days, making for
an even more challenging experience. Team Backpacker/The Bicycle
Shop's next Steel Sports race will be a 72 hour race in the Caprock
Canyons of Northwest Texas on March 17-19. Team members look forward
to their next race, which will be the Louisiana Adventure Race
series opener on March 12 in the spillway near Norco, LA. where the
team will compete against Louisiana's best Adventure Race teams.

Bike Path on Miss. River Levee Progressing in Baton Rouge
From Bruce Wickert
For those who haven't had a chance to see the construction underway
on the levee top multiuse path in Baton Rouge, it is a major
project. I checked it out as part of a tour of the capital city by
bike, enjoying the cool, but dry weather (contrary to the forecast).

The ascent paths at Skip Bertman Road (at the LSU Vet School) have
been poured, a bridge over the Terrace Street pipelines is complete
and some but probably not all of the dirt work is complete. There is
still a lot to go, but having seen the scope of the work underway,
this is not a second class project.

If anyone within the sound of my voice knows of a projected
completion date, kindly reply and let the rest of us know. The Bike-
Ped group, including BRBC would like to mark its opening as a
community event.

USA Triathlon South Midwest Region Needs Board Members
Due to a resignation, there is a vacancy on the South Midwest
regional board. This needs to be filled as soon as possible. Those
interested in serving as a board member, send in your letter of
interest along with your qualifications to Candy Cheatham
ccheatham@.... The deadline for submitting your letter is
March 14th. The board will vote March 15th, and the person who
receives the majority of votes will be appointed.

Duathlete Missed in La. Multisport Rankings
From William Rolston
First let me say that I so appreciate the hard work and diligence in
once again putting together the 2004 multisport rankings. I am a
fairly well known age group competitor in Louisiana, as well as the
Gulf Coast area and though I competed mostly out of state again this
year, I did manage "podium" finishes in Crawfishman Du, Du Donnie Du
and fall edition of Pelicanman Du]. Somehow, this was not noted in
the state's duathlon rankings. This is not a criticism, nor do I
want "props" for the effort, but look for me in the coming year as I
once again expect to be supporting and participating in the events
that we all love.  Best wishes on the upcoming rankings at the end
of the year. Watch out for those 60-64 year old age groupers.


More Multisport Report Distribution Points Listed
If you were not among the 5,000 who were mailed copies of the annual
printed Louisiana Multisport Report, get one at the following
locations:
BatonRouge Bicycle Shop
Bayou Bicycles, New Orleans
Bicycle Connection, Metairie
Bike Zone, Covington
Cajun Fitness, Rayne
Capitol Cyclery, Baton Rouge, Lafayette
Eastbank Schwinn, Metairie
Elmwood Fitness Club, New Orleans
Foxy's Health Club, Baton Rouge
Franco's Athletic Club, Mandeville, New Orleans
GiGi's Health Clubs, Jennings, Lake Charles
GNO Cyclery, New Orleans
Johnson's Bicycles, Lafayette
Maximum Fitness Center, New Roads
Nutrition Company, Mandeville
Spectrum Fitness Clubs, Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Port Allen
Pedal Play, Baton Rouge
Pelican Athletic Club, Mandeville
Precision Bikes, Lafayette
Pedal Play, Baton Rouge
Spokesman Professional Bicycle Works, Mandeville
Tri-Specialties, Sulphur
Tuffy's Bike Shop, Baton Rouge
(Alan Moore of Bossier City says he'll be distributing copies in the
coming week in northwest Louisiana for those who didn't get them in
the U.S. mail.)

++++++++++

That's it from here. Bless God, America.

Kenny Dunaway
2325 Weymouth Drive Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481
USA
225.296.7490
Isaiah 40:31, John 3:16