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



++++++++++



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. 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.



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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

Sept. 1, 2005



"If your happiness depends on what somebody else says (or does), I

guess you do have a problem." Richard Bach



Sobering best describes what south Louisiana and especially the

greater New Orleans faces in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. The

fitness focus fades amid incredible personal tragedies heard in the

wake of the storm. My prayers are with all those who continue to

fight the hurricane. I have to say, though, it's times like these

when being fit makes folks much more capable to help folks.



For those of you who want to help folks recovering from the

hurricane, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and numerous other long-

established charities are geared up and ready to let you get

involved. I would urge you to be careful about to what and to whom

you give donations. I understand, too, there is a great need for

blood donations. If you live in areas where "refugees" are coming, I

urge you to go down to the shelters and volunteer to help and see in

the eyes of so many at these shelters the tragedy that took place in

Greater New Orleans area. Perspective is so much!



Amazingly, the north Florida Sandestin Triathlon was able to take

place apparently without a hitch because of the hurricane. Check out

the Sandestin Triathlon results:

http://www.altavistasports.com/results/2005results/sandestintriathlon0

82705.html



Unfortunately the storm did cause the cancellation of the Girl Power

Triathlon and Premier Event Management's youth triathlon.

Congratulations, though, to BRTri's youth triathlon that brought out

a full field of youngsters for the second annual event Roketkidz Tri

held in the capital city.



Randy Legeai of New Olreans reports that a revised event announcement

for the Meridian Omnium set Sept. 10-11 has been added to the NOBC

website at:

http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc//2005/meridian_om.pdf



There have been some minor changes to the start times and course for

the Saturday afternoon criteriums.



By the way, it's time to start getting in your fitness event dates

for 2006's Louisiana Multisport Report. Some dates have been set, but

lots more regular/annual event dates have not yet been confirmed.

I'll be posting what dates have been claimed as I get them. For

publication and web postings, I would appreciate hearing from you

with the specifics of events in your area.



Congratulations to Monroe resident Baine Foote and his teammates of

the Herring Gas bike racing team. He was able to be a top finish at

the international Tour de French Guyana. I was hoping to have more

details and specifics on the international event that featured lots

of our Louisiana/Mississippi-based bike racing team, but didn't get a

report. Many on the American team suffered intestinal aggravations

that forced them to withdraw from the event.



Atchafalaya Duathlon Set Sunday, Oct. 9

From Keith Hebert

The AtchafalayaMan Duathlon will take place on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005,

at the Atchafalaya Welcome Center in

Butte La Rose, situated between Lafayette and Baton Rouge. Plans are

well underway for a great race. Stay tuned for details.



Also, we will do our Evangeline Oak Duathlon again in February and

Yam City Triathlon in June.



Baton Rouge Goldenfliers Sets Road Race Dec. 17

From Dirk Harris

It's that time of year again!



Preparations are underway for the second Goldenfliers 5 & 10 Mile

Road Race presented by B&K Bank. We believe this year's race will

prove to be bigger and better than the last.  This year's race will

feature more than $6,000 in cash and prizes, and we expect to host

premier runners from around the nation (including possible

appearances by members of Hansons-Brooks Distance Project).  In

addition to great prizes, terrific race packets and incredible door

prizes are guaranteed.



This year's race will be held on Dec. 17, 2005, and will again loop

the scenic & flat Baton Rouge lakes.  I have attached a race flier

with additional details of the race.  Information is also available

on our website, www.goldenfliers.com.



Whether you're coming to take your shot at the cash & prizes up for

grabs, or just want a fun, family event, come out on December 17 for

a great time to be had by all!



Team La S'port Dominates 2005 Hotter n'n Hell Bike Race

Sent via Alan Moore

Here's a link to a PDF file of the sports page for the Wichita Falls

Times-Record News: http://web.timesrecordnews.com/pdf/sports.pdf

Russ Walker wins the category 1-2 road race

1. Russ Walker (La'Sport)

2. Stefan Rothe (Mercy)

3. Max Miley (RBM)

4. Les Akins (HHH)

5. Steven Cate (Mercy)

6. Brad Huff (Mercy)

Patrick Marr wins category 3

Jason Ham 7th category 3

Scott Gurganus 2nd category 4

Susie Brown 9th women's category 4



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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

Sept. 8 2005

"Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead." Benjamin Franklin



Routines are emerging in South Louisiana. The routines are different,

but they represent a progress that is good and helpful as the region

moves on and beyond the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Traffic is thick

in Baton Rouge and no doubt areas comparably close to New Orleans

like Houma and Lafayette; these towns were not designed to easily

accommodate double the population in a week or two.



And workout routines are emerging, though somewhat differently. In

Baton Rouge, for example, the weekday rides on the River Road were

tough with substantially more motor traffic using the route as an

alternative to other routes. But multisporters like most in the

region are working and working hard to create a new "normal" for life

in South Louisiana.



Hang in there, it's getting better and in my view it's getting better

at a faster pace than I imagined.



Jeff Diamond of Baton Rouge announced that the off-road duathlon

scheduled for the Hooper Road Park in the capital city area has been

cancelled.



Bike Races in Mississippi Cancelled

From Shane Hernandez

Due to Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath I feel it is prudent to

cancel the Meridian Omnium scheduled for Mississippi on Sept. 10 and

11.  Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone the areas impacted by

the storm, especially our LaMBRA friends.



Bike Tour Based in Hammond Cancelled

From Marc Breecher

Regretfully, the Hammond Kiwanis Club has decided to cancel this

year's Tour de Tangipahoa. After a discussion by club members it was

determined that because of the ravages of Hurricane Katrina and the

aftermath of the storm that it is impossible to hold the Tour as

scheduled. In the past we have relied heavily on the generosity of

Albertson's, vendors who donated many items for our rest stops and

meals and others. All of these are now overwhelmed in their response

to the storm. Also, security from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's

Office and other agencies will not be available … all law enforcement

personnel are exhausted.



Furthermore, we cannot be assured that the path of the Tour de

Tangipahoa will be fully cleared of the tremendous amount of trees

and limbs that fell on parish roads. Finally we know that many of our

treasured riders are facing huge rebuilding tasks and some are even

being forced to relocate their families. In the face of all

these "negatives," the club decided that the Tour de Tangipahoa

simply could not be held.



Those who have paid for their registration in advance will be

reimbursed. Some of the checks we have received have not yet been

deposited and we will return this to you. We will also reimburse

those who had paid earlier and whose checks had been deposited.

However, we will not send any checks out until we once again have

secure mail service. We have not had mail service in Hammond in more

than 10 days.



This is not the end of the Tour de Tangipahoa! We are considering

possibly having a spring event if all goes well. We hope to continue

the great tradition that has been the Tour de Tangipahoa for the past

15 years. We thank you for your support in the past and for

understanding our predicament at this time. If you have any questions

or suggestions, let us know! The best to all of you.



LaMBRA Cancels Remaining Points Race for Competitive Cyclists

From Caroline Owen

We decided it would be best to cancel the remaining events left for

the 2005 LAMBRA season due to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. As

far as LaMBRA (Louisiana Mississippi Bike Racing Association) and the

LCCS scoring goes, we will use the current standings in the LCCS cup

to determine the jersey and overall team winners for this year.



I regret that this is necessary but I think it is the fairest and

safest thing to do in light of our current situation in Louisiana and

Mississippi.  I hope that everyone is safe and my thoughts prayers

are with everyone! Please feel free to contact me if you should have

any questions.



Meat Pie Triathlon Still Set Sept. 25

From Elizabeth & Don Cassano

Dear Friends of the Multisport Community,

We would like to take this opportunity to address the Multisport

community as a whole.



We hope this message finds all of you & your loved ones safe, strong

and determined.



There have been many questions regarding the upcoming Meat Pie Tri,

slated for Sept. 25 in downtown Natchitoches.



After reviewing logistics, hotel availability and the manpower

required for Meat Pie Tri, the City of Natchitoches, the sponsors and

the race directors of the event have made the decision to proceed.



Run Wild Event Management LLC, producer of Meat Pie Tri, will make a

donation of $2 per finisher to the Central Louisiana American Red

Cross Chapter.



Thanks to all of you for your support in helping us make this

decision. We look forward to seeing everyone on September 25.



Meat Pie Triathlon Now Offering Bigger Champ Points

From Bob Sigerson

Because the championship CajunMan Triathlon was cancelled due to the

storm, the Meat Pie Triathlon has been designated the Louisiana State

Championship with the blessing of CajunMan Triathlon race director

Russell Bex. It will, therefore, be a 100 point rankings race.



The Meat Pie Triathlon will remain a club championship race.

Meat Pie has more than 200 pre-registered, so if you want to get in

after you get everything back to as normal as you can, go to their

website to sign up.



Club South of BR Area Helping with Storm Evacuees

From Ben Cherbonnier, Club South Runners

225.927.9200

We all have lots of race t-shirts and perhaps shoes that we no longer

use. Consider donation items to help others that have nothing.

The Red Cross does not accept used items, but there are many churches

that will accept used items and distribute.



If you would deliver any items to my office, CMA at 8180 YMCA Plaza

Drive, which is near Perkins and Siegen. I will get them into the

right hands for distribution.



Also, Club South Runners announces that due to the hurricane the

following events have been cancelled and hope to be rescheduled.



BR Cemetery Stroll Sept. 9

BR WHAMOLAMA 5km Sept. 17

LSU Cross Country in BR Sept. 24



Send Old Race Shirt to Help Hurricane Victims

From Lance Phegley

(lance@...)

The devastation from Hurricane Katrina is unbelievable and many of the

evacuees/refugees are being relocated to Houston.  These people have

nothing - zero. We worked very closely with the Red Cross the last

time this happened in our area and the clothing was very much

appreciated.



We are asking event directors to ship their old event clothing to us

and we'll get it to the local Red Cross chapters so they can get the

clothing to those who need it most.  We would also greatly appreciate

it if you would post the info below

(or a link to:

http://www.insidetexasrunning.com/news/clothingdrive2005.html)

on your event web site. We are requesting assistance not only from

event directors but individual runners, cyclists, swimmers,

triathletes, etc.



The amount of clothing that is needed is really hard to fathom -

every item will be treasured.



Thousands of people in the Louisiana, Mississippi, and surrounding

areas were flooded out of their homes by Hurricane Katrina, many of

them losing everything -- home, cars, clothes, etc. Some 25,000

people were bused from New Orleans to Houston, where they will make

the Houston Astrodome their home for the foreseeable future.



Inside Texas Running is calling on all runners, cyclists, swimmers,

triathletes, or anyone else to lend a helping hand to those in need.

We're calling upon all race directors to donate the leftover or

unused T-shirts from their events. For those who have lost everything

in the floods, a nice, dry T-shirt would be greatly appreciated,

regardless if it was from an event they hadn't heard of or if the

shirt isn't from this year's event.



But this call for help isn't limited to just event directors.

Everyone has extra race T-shirts, shoes, pants, etc. sitting in their

closet -- now is the time to lighten your laundry load and get them

into the hands of people who could really use them.



T-shirts (and other clothing) can be delivered or shipped (postage-

paid, please) to the ITR offices at:

Inside Texas Running

14201 Memorial Drive, Suite 204

Houston, TX 77079

281.759.0555



All donations will be delivered to the Red Cross for distribution to

those most in need. If you have any questions, please contact Loran

Sheffer at 281.759.0555.



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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

Sept. 14, 2005



"My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people:

those who work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be

in the first group; there was less competition there."

Indira Gandhi

Indian politician (1917 - 1984)





Slowly but surely folks are creating new routines here in South

Louisiana. New Orleans Track Club staffer and event coordinator Chuck

George, who lived in Kenner, is doing great after retreating to

Lucedale, MS. He is already busy shuffling lots of events. "We are

more fortunate than many of our friends in New Orleans and some of

the surrounding areas, many of which may lose their entire home due

to the long duration of the flood waters. The water must be pumped

out, which may take quite a while. It is possible that

the water damage may make all of the homes unsafe and thus have to be

demolished. Some will return in a few weeks or months and some may

never return. We are very concerned for all of them. Looks to be a

day to day thing, " George noted in an email.



I"ve not yet heard from Metairie-based race director Bill Burke.

While his out-of-region events were not impacted, I am sure his staff

was impacted. It'll be interesting to see if he can proceed to

organize an Ironman-distance event in Louisiana after the storm.



I heard from Jairo Alvarez that the Louisiana Senior 2005 Olympics

Games -- scheduled for early next month -- was cancelled. But there

was a great high school cross country event last weekend in Baton

Rouge and no doubt lots of high schoolers got to vent some long pent-

up energy at the run. LSU has cancelled its Lake to Lake 10km set for

next weekend.



If anyone signed up for this event- they are giving a full refund.



Flint Creek Sprint Triathlon Cancelled in Mississippi

From Michelle VanPeski

I just updated our website with the cancellation info.  We are so

sad -- for both the losses of our family, friends and athletes, but

also because we were so excited about getting this race off the

ground.



Please check www.TriMississippi.com periodically for updates

regarding the 2006 season. We're just going to skip to step two,

which is a season of races at Flint Creek, a Tri for Fun and USA

Triathlon-sanctioned sprint and Olympic distance races. We are also

planning a "Race to Rebuild", details yet to be determined, in which

all proceeds will be donated to the rebuilding effort.



Alternative Transportation Options Urged; Consider Bikes

From Tom Hanlan

(Editor's Note: With towns like Lafayette and Baton Rouge growing so

fast after the storm, lots of transportation options are being

considered. One option, of course, is helping folks safely ride bikes

in and through motor traffic. Word is there will be a special

legislative session to begin addressing some of the huge changesStorm

Katrina imposed on our region. There's been some internet chat as

noted below.)



I'd just add that contacting your local town/city council members,

state senators and representatives, federal Congressmen can only

help.  I ready received a reply from one Congressional staffer that

his Congressman understood and was wading into the discussion/battle.

Several Council members are already advancing the same argument.



Best places to find who your elected representatives are and how to

contact them:

BR/local: www.brgov.com

State:  http://www.legis.state.la.us/

And don't forget Gov. Kathleen Blanco made a written campaign promise

to "beef up public transit in Baton Rouge" now is the time to hold

her too it !

Federal: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/

Calls are good, personal e-mail is better, if you write, save it,

print it, fax it then use a stamp and mail it.



Please share your replies. FYI the Ascension Parish President already

spoke publicly that transit was the only viable solution to our

regions short term post Katrina congestion. There are some serious

discussions on moving some of New Orleans' RTA fleet to Baton Rouge.

There is also serious consideration to accelerating BR's

transportation 20-year plan and "skipping" BR Transit to concentrate

on a large bus fleet and a rail project.



FTA (Federal Transit Agency) has already circulated a memo saying some

transit could be 100 percent federally funded on an emergency basis.

I'd remind this group the FTA defines any sidewalk, bus shelter AND

bike path/trail within half- mile of a fixed transit route as a

transit improvement eligible for an 80 percent federal match.



From Meg Martens <margaretmartens@...>

I just got an e-mail from the editor at BR Business Report asking me

if my letter could be published in their letters section.

From Nancy Grush

You are on the right "track" both of you. A coordinated transit

system is the way to go. The "roads" only approach is short

sighted I think. If the city's planners do not consider transit and

focus only on roads, we will have missed a unique opportunity to get

a good, efficient transit system.



New Orleans Track Club Report; Members Asked to Email

From Chuck George

Many club members devastated from hurricane and flooding. It is

(estimated)that about 35 percent of our members (750 people) live in

the heavily flooded areas. Many may lose their entire home after the

flood waters are pumped out. Board members are scattered everywhere

as are our club members. More than likely, the club will not be able

to produce a road race until after the first of next year.



City and sponsor infrastructure rebuilding efforts is of more

importance, thus many of the services and support that we had grown

accustomed to will not be available for quite some time. The club

will survive as it is somewhat financially strong and will be here

for the long run. We are most concerned for our members and their

families.



I plan to send out letter to all members to announce a group meeting

about a month from now to see who is here, how each made out and

hopefully to know than none were victims of the storm or floodwaters.

Please feel free to e-mail the NOTC at NOTC@...

Or ChuckNOTC@... to let us know how you are, where you are (note

your full name with e-mail please). Info per each reply will be

posted on our website.



MS Tour for Cure Postponed

From Jessica Salter jessica.salter@...

During this time of confusion and devastation for the Louisiana,

  Mississippi, and Alabama coasts, we here at the National MS Society

are  focusing our efforts on providing services and support to all

those living with multiple sclerosis in our area. In light of the

damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the MS 150 Tour for Cure

originally scheduled for Oct.1-2 has been postponed.



We are hoping to be able to reschedule the bike tour to the spring of

  2006, at which time we hope that the infrastructure of Louisiana

will be better equipped to support the event.



At the current time we are devoted to ensuring that we continue to

provide necessary support and assistance to all those who are living

with the effects of MS, especially in the wake of the current

situation in South Louisiana.



We are happy to report that all members of our staff are safe and out

of the New Orleans area. Our thoughts are with all those who are

currently dealing with the ongoing effects of Hurricane Katrina.



Any of you who currently have donations you have received for the MS

150 Tour for Cure may mail those donations to:

MS 150 Tour for Cure Louisiana Chapter

5010 Mancuso Lane, #806

Baton Rouge, LA 70809



I pray that this email reaches each of you safe and recovering from

the recent and ongoing events. Our office will continue to work to

end the devastating effects of MS. Please refer anyone needing

assistance with MS treatment, medication, or other support to 1-800-

FIGHTMS.



CajunMan Tri Donations Appreciated for Hurricane Relief

From Rusty Bex, CajunMan Tri Race Director

Just a quick update to let you guys know what is going on.  I have now

brought to the Cajundome three car loads of supplies.  All items were

well received and by the last load - they were extremely well-

equipped with clothing and other items.  Acadiana has been extremely

generous.



I spent time at Lafayette's Cajundome on Labor Day, about five hours

working in distribution and the special needs area. I have many

stories to tell -- but suffice it to say I was very proud to work and

help those in need.  I saw many people with CajunMan or Cajun Country

Half Marathon shirts on.  I was able to talk to a couple of them.  A

great conversation piece is always the Saints - and of course -- this

is the YEAR! In addition, I dropped off at the Red Cross yesterday a

check for $5,0000 courtesy of the CajunMan Triathlon. The lady who

received my check was almost speechless. A guess they don't see such

big numbers from locals. It was gratifying.



In case you missed it -- in Lafayette's Daily Advertiser newspaper

there was a picture of a family of refugees departing Lafayette and

going to Arkansas. In the picture is a lady wearing a CajunMan t-

shirt. And if you look closely in the back -- you will see a second

person wearing a CajunMan t-shirt as well. Our shirts were definitely

put to good use!



I also wanted to let you all know that I have received nearly 50

emails from people telling me what a great thing we did by cancelling

the CajunMan and donating all items to the relief efforts.  In

addition, many people have come up to me and patted me on the back

and thanked me (us) for doing what we did.  I was happy people took

the time to do so.  However, I must tell you that one person from

Shreveport did not appreciate my donating all the monies to this

cause.  If anyone wants to email him, I have his email.  Let

me know.



In addition, John Deshotel is spearheading a project to cook for some

local shelters here in Lafayette.



Arkansas Offering Alternative Bike Racing

From Heath Fontana

It appears the racing in Louisiana and Mississippi was washed away

with the hurricane, but some of us in north Louisiana still have an

itch to race.



Sept 24-25 is set for the Arkansas Crit Championships in Van Buren,

near Fort Smith. It is definitely a long drive for us all. However,

two days of criterium racing with over $16,000 in prize money might

be worth it. Check it out at

http://www.thecelebrityclassic.org/events/cycling/registration.html



I live in Monroe, but if anyone is interested in carpooling/rooming

together e-mail me at heathfontana@....



Bike Employment Opportunity Offered

Sent Via Will Cheramie

Bike Friday is a Eugene, OR manufacturer of high-end travel bicycles.

We export around the nation & around the world. What makes us

different is that the majority of our bikes are custom built for the

end user. Our full service customer service department is looking for

your help in taking exceptional care of our large community of Bike

Friday enthusiasts. This growing, highly dedicated team does anything

from picking up a customer at the airport, to doing emergency tig

weld repairs to a customer's bike. We are currently looking for a new

team member with a love for customers, and eye for detail, and a

willingness to improve on a daily basis. Bike experience is required,

but we'll train the right individual in brazing and welding.



We're offering the right, qualified individual who has been displaced

by Katrina, the opportunity to fill this position. We'll provide

relocation assistance, temporary housing until you get on your feet,

a living wage that starts at $11.50 with merit based increases,

health insurance, profit sharing, 401k and more.



Bike Friday loves diversity & encourages all interested, qualifying

parties to inquire. Please email resume & cover to

service@... or fax 541.687.0403. Visit www.bikefriday.com

to learn more.



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That's it from here. Bless God America.



Kenny Dunaway

2325 Weymouth Drive #D

Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1481

USA

225/296-7496

Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

Sept. 28, 2005

"As long as there is a lower class, I am in it. As long as there is a

criminal element, I'm of it. As long as there is a soul in prison, I

am not free."

Eugene Debs, U.S. presidential candidate 1912



Two major storms in one month makes for a tough time in our state.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those in the Abbeville and Lake

Charles areas. Hang in there. We definitely didn't need another

storm, much less desperate Saints and LSU football games. Somehow,

though, I just sense it's getting better in the Bayou State. I was

pedaling around the LSU lakes in the Baton Rouge area and saw the

first flight of teal I've seen and was reminded so vividly that the

seasons of life press on and so should we.



Don't forget the St. Theresa Trek two miler in Gonzales on Oct. 1. I

hope you can open the attached material. There are lots of runs

emerging in Baton Rouge and Lafayette since the storms, so make sure

to check out Club South Runners site via lawired.com and the

lafayettefitness.org site as well. The Ruston area is no doubt

getting ready for the big Piney Hills Classic at the end of October

for off-road bike racing and multisporting.



<<AtchafalayaMan Duathlon Set Oct. 9>>

From Keith Hebert

The Atchafalaya Man Duathlon will take place on Sunday,

Oct. 9, 2005, at the Atchafalaya Welcome Center in

Butte La Rose, located off Interstate 10 between Baton Rouge and

Breaux Bridge. It's a 2-mile run, 18-mile bike ride and finishes with

a 2-mile run.



We are also planning our winter Evangeline Oak Duathlon again in

February and Yam City Triathlon in June.



Off-Road Bike Race Set Oct. 15 in BR Area

From Kerry Stamey, 225.324.3499

The X-Trail Shoot Out off-road bike race will be held Saturday, Oct.

15th.Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the first racer off by 9

a.m. The X-Trail Shoot Out is a no frills bragging rights time-trial

type race. Riders will be going about every two minutes.



It's a one-loop course that we estimate takes about 3.5 - 4.5 minutes

to complete. It's an all-out sprint on one of the tightest, most

twisty sections of the Comite River Park. It's $5 per run, with three

runs maximum.  No prizes, or schwag, just a chance to prove who is

the fastest on a mountain bike! This is a BREC event hosted by

BRAMBA, the Baton Rouge Area Mountain Bike Association.  Riders will

be going for the glory. So even if you don't race, come on out and

watch; this is a great race for spectators.  For more info go to

www.bramba.org, www.BREC.org, or call me at 225.324.3499

kerrystamey@...



Mountain Bike Needed by New BR Resident

From Taylor Ahrens <taylorahrens@...>

I have a new co-worker from Chalmette who is looking for a used

mountain bike. He is 5'11" and willing to spend up to $350. Anyone

who could help him out can e-mail me at: taylorahrens@... or

call him (Carlos) at: 504.376.3707. Thanks a bunch! Taylor



He is also looking for an apartment, but we'll take care of the bike

first!



<<Arkansas Bike Race Report by La. Rider>>

From Stan Prutz.

The Celebrity Classic was great two days of racing -- professionally

run by a national cycling event coordinator and well attended,

including pros from as far a New Zealand mixed together with Cat 1

and 2, Cat 4 had a choice of racing with Cat 3 or 5. It was set in a

great little historic town for a crit, well preserved, dating  from

the early 1900 era. The weather cool with just a little rain.

sprutz@...



<<Marathon Set for Miami>>

RunMiami.com, TriMiami.com

As registration for the 2006 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon

increases heavily, we are excited to see that hundreds of people who

have never run Miami before have registered for the fourth edition of

the race. Registration for 2006 has almost doubled compared to this

time last year and almost 400 have registered in the past week alone.



With registration picking up now during marathon season, we expect

that the half marathon will sell out early and the 2006 race will

include over 10,000 runners for the first time in the history of a

South Florida marathon. Registration fees increase after Sept.

30 for the full and half, as well as the 5km, so it's important that

you beat the rush and register now. Save money and save your place in

the fourth annual ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon.



Marathon season has begun and thousands have already chosen Miami for

their winter destination race in January. As September comes to an

end, registration fees will increase as well. In order to save money

and guarantee your spot in the most scenic race in the country, you

should register now and make plans for a great vacation in Miami and

Miami Beach, topped off with a great race and the coolest finisher's

medal in running.



After Sept. 30, fees will increase to $65 for the marathon (US, CAN,

MEX, Bahamas) and $40 for the half-marathon (US, CAN, MEX, Bahamas),

making Miami one of the most affordable races around.



PR Racing and CEO Challenges are proud to present the ING Miami

Marathon as the first race in its CEO Marathon Challenge Series. Now

you can compete directly with other CEO's and Business Owners in a

true test of athletics while having your needs met in every way at

the event with VIP status. The CEO Marathon Challenge is open to any

CEO, Company President, or corporate Chief Officer (min. annual gross

revenue of US $5 million), and Latin American* CEOs competing to be

named as champion in four categories: Female; Male over 50 age group;

40 - 49; and under 40.

(*For the purposes of this CEO Challenge, Latin America is designated

as South America, Central America, and the Caribbean countries.) The

CEO Challenge program includes a CEO Marathon Challenge racing

uniform and casual clothing, two nights accommodation at the Hotel

Intercontinental, Happy Hour Party at Bongos Cuban Café, pre-race

warm-up with Olympian Frank Shorter, exclusive luncheon Saturday

hosted by ING, VIP Pasta Party, VIP Finish Line Credentials, Race Day

VIP Tent, personal profile with company logo on website and in

printed media kit, and more.



If you are interested in participating and representing your company,

showing the world that you are one of the top executive athletes,

please go to www.CEOChallenges.com and register today.



Once again, the staff of the ING Miami Marathon will be making its

rounds across the country and for the first time ever, the world.

Beginning this weekend, we will be in Toronto for the Toronto

Waterfront Marathon with a great lineup of events in the next couple

months. Come by and say hello, check out the popular "Spinning Palm"

medal and our newest feature, walk over the course on our aerial map

to see what paradise looks like form above. We will be at the

following races:

Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Chicago Marathon

The Toronto Marathon

Marine Corps Marathon

ING New York City Marathon

Marathon of the Palm Beaches

New Las Vegas Marathon

Disney Marathon



Also, at some of our expos we will have "run Miami sweepstakes", where

people can win their way into the ING Miami Marathon and Half

Marathon. We would like to congratulate Deann Oliver who has won a

complimentary entry into the 2006 marathon or half marathon.



++++++++++



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

Oct. 5, 2005



"The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the

illusion of knowledge." Daniel J. Boorstin



Oct. 30 has been set for the rescheduled MeatPie Triathlon in

Natchitoches.



<<Pro Cyclist George Hincappie Visiting Shreveport Oct. 9>>

Sent Via Alan Moore

Stage 15 winner of the Tour de France George Hincappie will be

visiting and riding in Shreveport on Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. It will be a

family-type ride starting from the WK Portico Center at 7925 Youree

Drive in Shreveport. There will be no entry fee, but participants

must register to ride by faxing forms to Sportspectrum. To get a

form call 318.798.1241. The first 300 registrants will get a t-

shirt. Hincappie will be meeting and mingling with folks starting at

2 p.m.



<<Oct. 9 Atchafalaya Duathlon Cancelled>>

From Keith Hebert,  kthebert54@...

Yes, we decided to cancel due our first Atchafalaya Duathlon due to a

combination of issues.



Local law enforcement could not guarantee manpower because they have

people spread thin within St. Martin Parish as well as helping out

in neighboring parishes; our volunteer groups of Knights of Columbus

have members who are now out of town working with Katrina and Rita

relief efforts so that our volunteer numbers have dropped; the

Atchafalaya Welcome Center is without power as we speak, etc., etc.

It became an issue of safety, manpower, etc.



So we felt it best to cancel. Resources and monies will be

distributed to help with hurricane relief and we are now setting our

sites on Evangeline Oak Duathlon in February, 2006 in St.

Martinville.



From Heath Fontana

Sorry guys. When I received the Louisiana Multisport Report e-mail

recently that stated the race was to be held on Oct 9, I assumed it

was accurate information. Further investigation shows it's

cancelled. I apologize. No one feels more let down than I. Word is

the Piney Hills Classic off-road bike and multisport races are still

on, but I would check for sure before traveling to the event site in

Ruston.



<<Tarvers Report on Rita Damage to Lake Charles, Sulphur Area>>

From Diane Tarver

I was checking my email using a cell phone and a lap top plugged

into a generator.



It is a slow connection but at least it is a little contact.

Our family evacuated but we came back in behind the storm on Sat

night. We repaired the minor damage on our home and those around us.



Fully 50 percent of the trees are down and what is left is stripped.

It looks like winter. Roads were not drivable and we had to zigzag

around trees and power poles to get in. After a few days, the roads

are now more clear. Gas is limited. Most that are here are living on

generators, us included. However, we feel we have secure our home so

we may take a break and leave for a few days.



At this time, I cannot run my business. There is no mail or UPS, so I

cannot get my orders in or out. The website is still accepting

orders, but I cannot process and ship until the city allows people

to return. Calcasieu Parish is literally closed. I-10 is open but

the National Guard is not allowing exit off the interstate. Those

that come in are using back roads.



Schools are closed and suffered much damage. We drove by the high

school to see the damage and the National Guard has set up base

there and our new aquatic facility. As we drive down the road or

check the distribution points for supplies, it is hard to image that

these are all strangers to our town that have come in to help. Most

disappointing is that the national news still has more focus on

Katrina and little on Rita. They also focus on Texas

cities that were hit although Louisiana is suffering as well.



Hope all is well on the outside world. As soon as I get to a point

that I can get internet access that is not so slow, I want to post

some pictures of the storm on our website. Thanks to all those that

have emailed or tried to call.



<<Cajun Country Half Marathon Set Dec. 3>>

From Rusty Bex

The fourth annual Cajun Country Half Marathon is scheduled for Dec.

3, 2005. Set for Acadiana Park in Lafayette, the event features a

hybrid course consisting of almost three miles of cross country

running. It is ideal for the beginner as well as the seasoned

veteran.



In addition, the CCHM can serve as a great training race for the

upcoming 2006 marathon season.



Registration is limited to 300. So please register early.  We will

have online registration only. You can register by going to

www.lafayettefitness.org and clicking on the Cajun Country Half

Marathon button or you can click on the below hyperlink.

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1241887



<<Arizona Cyclists Looking for Ways to Help Hurricane Relief>>

From Brad Jones, jonescamp@...

I am a member of the White Mountain Road Club in the metro area of

Phoenix, AZ. I don't represent the club in any formal capacity, but I

would like to ask you a couple of questions about finding a

bike-related need to be supported in the wake of Katrina. Our club

tossed around the idea of making a donation to one of the major

charities last month, but I suggested that we use our personal funds

for general relief and wait until we can find a peer group in New

Orleans that might benefit from a collective donation from our club's

year-end leftover funds.



Could you email me some info about what needs have arisen in your

area as a result of the hurricane and flooding, including who and

how we can help in at least some small way? Is there another

resource you might suggest I connect with to explore the needs in

your area?



<<Pensacola Run May be Recipe for Relief>>

Oct. 26th is set for the Halloween Fun Run. It's a $5 fee to run.

Call 850.934.1248 or check out captnfun.net.



<<Still Lots of Bike Racing Going on for Louisiana Riders>>

From Alan Moore

This is just an update on race results for those who might be

interested and to know that there's still some racing left in the

season...just in other places.



Arkansas Mercy Celebrity Classic Report

Team LaS'port based in Shreveport had a couple of riders in

attendance. Heath Fontana won the Masters 35+/Cat. 4-5 criterium. He

then came back to take 8th place in the Cat. 4-5 race after nearly

crashing with three turns to go to the finish on a wet course

(thanks to the remnants of hurricane Hurricane Rita). He uncleated

and got a couple of nice bruises on the backs of his lower legs.

He raced again the next day, getting a second place in the Masters

35+/Cat. 4-5 event. LaS'port's Shannon Koch raced the Women's Open

events, getting a 3rd place and a sixth place the next day. Baton

Rouge rider Stan Prutz of Tiger Cycling got 18th in the Cat. 4-5

crit and 15th in the Masters 35+/Cat. 4-5 race on Saturday. He

finished out an IronMan-effort day by taking 8th in the Masters 45-

54 race!



You can find complete results at:

http://www.thecelebrityclassic.org/events/cycling/results.html



Shannon Koch has been busy racing the last few weeks, doing the

Twilight Criterium in Athens, GA and a criterium in Gainsville. Then

it was a return to Atlanta for the 10km Classic. You can read her

take on the races at her blog: http://fcshannon.blogspot.com/



Several LaS'port riders will be participating in the Texas state

road race championships the weekend of Oct. 8th and we'll probably

call it a season after that.



<<USA Triathlon Report from Regional Board>>

Olen Penn

info@...

New Board Member

First off, our new board member to replace Renae Mitchell is David

Young. The current board voted Young in during our Sept. 27th

teleconference. He is widely known in the Dallas community. He

currently manages Keifer swim shop and coaches the Plano Wetcats

Masters Swim Team. He has ties to many of the Dallas area tri clubs

and is also an IronMan many times over, having participated in the

original Hawaii IronMan races far before Kona obtained the status it

holds today. Contact him at irondave@....



All current board members will serve the SMW region through Dec. 31,

2006.



2006 Frost Yer Fanny

This is shaping up to be one big party that all you athletes do not

want to miss. This year we will be serving food around 6 p.m. and

getting things moving at a faster pace so that many of you can turn

in and get your zzzzzzzzs!  This year, Chris Hunt, who is in charge

of rankings, is not planning on giving out glasses or serving

trays.  Chris is working on something special and I wish him luck.

This year, we will be giving out the second annual Super Competitor

Awards. These awards will be for the male and female who completed

the most duathlons and the male and female that completed the most

triathlons.



Online registration for Frost Yer Fanny has been set up. The address

is http://signmeupsports.com/index_tri.htm. I beg anyone that plans

on attending to sign pre-register. We have more than $2,000 in

multisport merchandise to give away, but the kicker is that it will

be split amongst those that pre-register. If we go off of last years

numbers, then 35 people will make out like bandits, and 100 will sit

there and watch. Don't sit around and watch, get into the drawing.

For those of you who don't want to register online, you can mail

your payment. Mail information can be found on the online form. The

price is $16 until Dec. 31, and then there is a late fee.



The second thing you need to do after registering is to book your

hotel. Board member Terry Kincaid of West Monroe is handling the FYF

details. He has informed us of a special $65 rate. Last year, the

$65 rate did not last very long, so don't hesitate to book your room.



The race venue is also different this year. It will be a

5km/30km/5km held on the Louisiana Tinman Triathlon venue.



2006 Championship Races

We have selected the 2006 championship races for the SMW region.

These are the races that will weigh heavy towards your regional

rankings.

Duathlon

Regional            Lazy E Formula 1          Guthrie, OK

AR State           Du for The Parks            Hot Springs, AR

LA State           Opelousas Rotary          Opelousas, LA

OK State           Fall Classic                   Bethany, OK

TX State            Dogwood                       Palestine, TX

Triathlon

Regional            Marble Falls                  Marble Fall, TX

Regional Sprint  Stonebridge Ranch         McKinney, TX

AR State           Ozark Valley                 Fayetteville, AR

LA State           Hidden Paradise            Ruston, LA

OK State           The Lighthouse              Oklahoma City, OK

TX State            D Scott Texas Man        Dallas, TX

You will need to check with the USAT national calendar or contact

these race directors to find out the exact dates for 2006. Clubs

races have not been listed because the club chairperson has

presented an alternative plan. We are interested in hearing the

athletes' views towards the club championships.



Hurricane Katrina

The hurricane caused the cancellation of the Lake Charles Gatorman.

The Gatorman was to be the Louisiana State championship. The board

voted and decided to award the championship status to the Meatpie

Tri. Hurricane Rita caused the postponement of the Meatpie Tri. The

race has been rescheduled for Oct. 30, 2005. The race is capped at

350 and already filled up. Go to

http://www.runwild.us/meatpietri.htm for contact information.



Know the course!

I just returned from volunteering at a local race in McKinney, TX.

My job was to lead the international distance lead runner through

the 10km course. I rode the course Saturday with the race director

to make sure I knew it. I rode it again the morning of the race to

make sure. As I was leading the lead runner out on the course, there

came a time when a volunteer was telling everyone to turn left when

the YELLOW arrows said to go straight. The point here is that

everyone should have KNOWN to go straight. If you didn't, you didn't

pay attention to the announcements and, well you did a little

extra.  Volunteers and law enforcement officers are not usually

athletes and don't study the course like YOU and ME. My view on this

has changed as I've learned more about triathlon. I lost a race last

year because I missed the turn-a-round.  I blamed the officer that

told me to go straight when it really was my fault.  I didn't know

the course, hadn't looked at a map, and showed up to the race 20

minutes before it started.



Goals accomplished

The last regional letter ended with me telling you my goals of

completing my first half and full IronMan-distance races. On Aug.

20th, I completed Degray Lake Half IronMan and it was not a pretty

day. The heat, humidity, and hills claimed many athletes with truly

10 percent who did not finish. You can talk to anyone who was there

that weekend and they will tell you how tough the conditions were.

I look forward to returning next year. You can look for a full recap

of the race on the www.smwtriathlon.org website shortly.  On Sept.

24th, around 8:30 p.m., I completed the Redman IronMan. I battled

cramps, fatigue, heat, and humidity. All I can say is that there are

a lot of things that can go wrong during 140.6 miles. Finishing is

an accomplishment all of its own. The guys in OKC did a good job for

a first year event and even better considering that this was only

their second year putting on races. A full recap of the race will

also be available on the regional website.



One last hurrah!

There is one last high point duathlon and triathlon left this

season. The triathlon is closed, but the duathlon in OKC is wide

open. Be in Oklahoma on Oct. 16th for the Fall Classic state

championship.



Races still to go:

Oct. 8, 2005, Dogwood Duathlon III, Palestine, TX

Oct. 9, 2005, South Padre Island Tri, South Padre, TX

Oct. 16, 2005, Fall Classic Du, Bethany, Ok

Oct. 16, 2005, Keep Texas Wild Sprint Tri,Mathis, TX

Oct. 16, 2005, LAC Fall Tri, Flower Mound, TX

Oct. 22, 2005, Tru Texan Tri, Borne, TX

Oct. 22, 2005, Piney Hills Off Road Du, Ruston, LA

Oct. 23, 2005, Abilene Frontier F-1 Du, Abilene, TX



With this being said, it is time for you to start paying attention

to your regional rankings.  Go to

http://www.smwtriathlon.org/rankings/rankings.asp

and look at the lasted rankings which are supposed to be updated

twice a month. If you have done three triathlons or three duathlons

in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas, or Arkansas, you should be ranked.

If you are not ranked, or your time is incorrect for a race, or your

name/results are with another athlete with the same name as you, you

need to start contacting us to find out why.  It is up to you find

errors now and not wait until we have put names to the awards to

complain.



++++++++++



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

Oct. 12, 2005

"He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is

broken down and without walls." Taylor Caldwell



Everytime I think I've just about seen it all across the Gulf South

after the hurricanes, I see something else that blows my mind. My

job is one that takes me all over the region and I've just about

spanned the area and can tell you that the TV reports show lots, but

there's nothing like seeing areas with which you're acquainted with

your own eyes, smell the smells, and see the looks on long-time

friends coming to terms on the vast changes they must make in their

personal and professional lives.



My first trip into Orleans and Jefferson parishes was stunning. Even

with the excessive video coverage provided by TV reporters from

everywhere, I still found myself not quite prepared for what my eyes

saw. Yes, the damage was harsh with thoughts of what was ahead in

restoration, but the stories in peoples' faces and eyes was what

really gripped me most. The city is quiet and there's comparably

little energy when I think back on previous visits there. There's a

somber, weary, stunned feeling I get from those I saw, met and

visited. They added to my already buldging emotional suit case of

stories and events about the brutal month of September along the

Gulf Coast.



For Louisiana residents and citizens who care, the challenge for the

state will be to keep the issue of storm recovery on the minds of

the rest of the country. I don't believe most folks outside the area

can grasp just how enormous the task of recovery will be -- from

Cameron to Buras and everything in between. While so much focus is

on New Orleans, make no mistake there is great damage in the rural

areas of the state as well. I was in Houma, for example, and the

damage done there came mostly from Rita and not Katrina. Just last

week, there were bayou levees breaking and constant work keeping

salt water out of areas far inland in Terrebonne Parish.



Through all this, my workout routine has changed as has many others

across the Coastal South. I just got back from my first road run

with none other than Baton Rouge running guru Jenni Peters. It was a

nice October evening and the challenge for us wasn't old legs and

tired bodies, but dodging all the folks out running, walking, and

riding around the LSU Lakes.



I hear that Baton Rouge-based Club South Runners October Fest 5km

went well and that Mockler Beverage provided plenty of nice, cold

Budweiser. I hope you can see the results attached. Thanks to Greg

Oliver for the great pictures of last Saturday's run in the capital

city. To view go to http://greigolivier.com/mockler/



CajunMan Triathlon race director Rusty Bex, sbrdude@..., noted

that the GatorMan Triathlon was never scheduled to be the 2005 state

championship tri as reported in last week's enotes. The information

was from regional officers of USA Triathlon and I apologize for the

error. Now due to two hurricanes, the state championship event will

be the Meat Pie Triathlon, which has been rescheduled for Oct. 30 in

Natchitoches.



GatorMan Tri, which was staged for years in Lake Charles, has been a

championship event for the state, but CajunMan Triathlon got the

honor in 2005 but had to pass along the title to Meat Pie Triathlon.

CajunMan Tri is held in Lafayette each. Year. So, hurricanes Rita

and Katrina made Lafayette a center for displaced residents and

center for aid amid the two disasters.



Amid all the fitness schedule shuffling for the end of this year,

it's time to start sorting out fitness event schedules for 2006. If

you've got dates of events in your area, do let me know. The

schedule is coming together slowly but surely for 2006, so let me

encourage race directors/planners to start thinking now about the

2006 calendars.



Here a cycling event that is not cancelled; anyone interested?

http://www.atrocharity.com/



<<Adventure Race Series Set for November>>

From Dave Poleto

dpoleto@...

All of us at LaAdventure Racing hope your lives have begun to return

to normal since the hurricane. It has been trying times for

everyone, and I know that each of us has been affected by the recent

disaster. We want to do our part for the relief efforts,

have decided to make our series championship Atchafalaya Adventure

Race a fund raiser to help the victims of the two hurricanes that

affected our great state. Proceeds from this Nov. 12th race will go

to help those that need it most. Plus, I'm sure many of you could

use a fun day to come enjoy an adventure with us in the beautiful

Atchafalaya Basin.



Here are some of the details on the race and the final event in the

"Race to the Atchafalaya" series.



First, no teams need to qualify to be a part of this race. All teams

are welcome and will be battling for race prizes including our

"Massey's Treasure Hunt" certificates throughout the course. For

teams battling in the point series, each team that has competed in

any of our series events will receive 200 points (first place) for

the Ocean Springs race. It is only fair as many teams were counting

on that event to have their necessary race point totals for the

series. Also, the Atchafalaya Adventure Race is worth double points

(400 points for first place), so teams can really make a big move in

the series with this event. We're awarding over $5,000 in prizes for

the top 10 teams in each series division.



Added Bonus: The first 50 teams that sign up for the Atchafalaya race

will receive a $100 certificate towards any future LaAdventureRacing

event. This $5,000 is our way of saying "thanks" for all of the

support and that we're already looking ahead to big things in 2006!

(Two new races will come into the series next year).



<<Meat Pie Triathlon Set for Oct. 30>>

Hurricane Rita caused the postponement of the Meatpie Tri. The

race has been rescheduled for Oct. 30, 2005. The race is capped at

350 and already filled up. Go to

http://www.runwild.us/meatpietri.htm for contact information.



<<Multisporter Thanks Red's Health Club During Storm Disruption>>

From Sam Houston Jones, Lake Charles

On behalf of all "displaced triathletes" from both Katrina and Rita,

I wanted to compliment Red's fitness center of Lafayette for

allowing evacuees from New Orleans and Lake Charles to use their

facilities free of charge for a couple of weeks.  In addition, Red's

has allowed said evacuees now to join by the week or month without

any long-term commitment.



The LSU student recreation center in Baton Rouge has also extended

such an offer to alumni only.  I have taken advantage of both offers.

I will lobby fitness clubs in SWLA to extend the same courtesy to

those of you in Lafayette and Baton Rouge should you ever have to

leave your homes for an extended period of time (heaven forbid!).



<<Hurricane Relief Jerseys for Sale>>

From Adam Watts

abwadam@...

Sorry I didn't get this out earlier, I just got an e-mail today

working on a cycling jersey to help the storm relief efforts. These

are very cool jerseys, with the proceeds going to help with area

bike shops in New Orleans. Also, proceeds from jersey proceeds also

benefit dealers affected by hurricane Rita. You can order them from

any Louis Garneau dealer, probably any bike shop you know, including

me. The deadline is this Friday, so let me (or whatever shop you

normally deal with) know by Friday.

Adam's Bicycle World

701 Jefferson Hwy

New Orleans, USA



<<Louisiana Riders Get "Noticed" in Texas State Cycling Event>>

From Alan Moore

Okay, it can probably be said that Shreveport-based team LaS'port's

cycling racing season is now over. I can only speak as one who has

been off his bike pretty much the last 5-6 weeks due to sickness and

the things of life. But some of the 'Sporty boys have been staying

active since the last four LaMBRA events of 2005 had to be canceled

due to hurricanes. They've spent time in Texas and Arkansas and have

been making themselves known. Hey, we gotta beat up on somebody

since the rest of LaMBRA isn't beating up on US right now! LaMBRA

has its share of righteous racers and we know they aren't scared of

anybody.



Anyways, last Saturday was the Texas State Road Race Championships

near College Station and a bunch of the guys went over to show Texas

a thing or two. We weren't as dominating as we were at Hotter'n Hell

(a couple of wins and a second place) but we got noticed. In the

day's top race Russ Walker finished seventh overall but patrolled

the pack like the seasoned vet he is. There were around 80 starters

and I've heard up to 55 of them DNF'd. Jason Sager (THSJ), who used

to live and ride in Baton Rouge for years, and Patrick Marr

(LaS'port) went off on a break early in the race that got a gap

of upwards to four minutes! Other LaS'port riders initiated breaks

and chased down those lackeys from Team Hotel San Jose (those boys

can race), Matrix, Tenzing, Compliance Depot (who awesomely brought

back the Sager break near the end and paid the big price for it),

Trek VW, Mercy, Team Monex, and others. Literally, the best of Texas

was there and LAMBRA's reps from LaS'port gave their heart and soul

to get Russ into a position to take a top ten spot. David Wenger of

THSJ took the win and deserved it completely. He exploded out of the

tube with a half lap to go and nobody could touch him.



Shannon Koch finally won her first Texas state road race

championship, with former LaS'port rider Jennifer Purcell of

Midwestern State University taking second place over a decent field.

I heard it was an animated race for a lady's event.



LaS'port's Matt Davis took second place in the Cat. 5 road race,

being edged out by a tire width at the line.

See: http://www.davidriggs.com/sports/staterr05/img_7752.htm.



Brian Smith got caught up in a massive crash in the Cat 5's with a

half mile to go as the pack was moving at 30 mph. He broke his

clavicle and ended up in the hospital. He's home now and doing fine

considering. Eric Gaensehals got a pack finish.



In the Cat. 4's race, Shreveporters Joe French and Scott Gurganus

took part in that huge field (the official results ONLY go 60

deep!). Gurganus got caught up in a crash that trashed his front

wheel and he, along with Joe, weren't able to catch back on.



You can read up on the races at www.txbra.org in the racers' forum.

Check the thread called "WengerNation" and read up on the exploits.



For Sale

From Brian Jordan, <bkj321@...>

DMT - Flash  (white)  size 44    $250

Northwave - Aerator  (white)  size 43.5    $250

Both pairs are brand new, in original boxes.  Never used.

The Flash and the Aerator both retail for $350.00.



The two models are available separately, or together -- first

come, first served. Specific details can be found at:

www.diamantdmt.com  and  www.northwave.com

Call 225.931.5031.



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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







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Oct. 20, 2005



"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Theodore

Roosevelt



Chuck George of the New Orleans Track Club reminds everyone of the

Oct. 22 Run, Walk and Remember event.



Congrats to all those from Louisiana who did the Hawaii IronMan

Triathlon and those who went across the Pacific to cheer folks on in

the effort. Here -- I think -- are all the Louisiana finishers;

10:02:59 Kenworthy, Andrew of New Orleans

11:32:44 Martinez, Maria of New Orleans

11:50:39 LeJeune, Brian of Baton Rouge

11:53:52 Lee, Mike of Baton Rouge



Ruston is set for the Piney Hills Classic off-road duathlon and

mountain bike races this weekend. Also, this Sunday Oct. 23 is the

fourth annual University of Louisiana Triathlon set in Lafayette.

It's a 200-yard pool swim, a 10-mile bike ride, and a 2-mile run



Aimée Shuey passed along an email report of a duathlon in St. Tammany

Parish this weekend in Grand Hill Estates in the community of Bush,

LA. Paul Bodet is putting one on this Sunday at 8 a.m. and it's being

called the Dome to Dome Duathlon featuring a 2-mile run, an 8.5-mile

bike, and a final 2-mile run. Bring your own refreshments, snacks and

awards! Directions: Take Louisiana Highway 21 from Covington toward

Bogalusa. Go about 10 miles from downtown Covington, then turn left

into Grande Hills and take the first left. Call Bodet at 985.249.9060

or 504.957.7254.



Check out the new 2006 Louisiana Triathlon logo on the web. It was

designed by Kevin Thibodeaux and energizes me to start picking up the

organizational pace for the April 22nd event in New Roads. Go to

lawired.com and click on the 2005 event icon.



IronMan Lake Placid 2005 will be aired on OLN's cable network on

Sunday, Oct.23 at 2 p.m.



<<BR Fall Century Bike Ride Set Nov. 13>>

From John Hagan

Baton Rouge's Bicycle Club Fall Century is set for Sunday, Nov. 13,

2005 and will be staged from the West Feliciana Sports Plex in St.

Francisville. Ride lengths of 25,50,62.5 and 100 miles. Start time is

8 a.m Registration starts at 7 a.m. There will be a post-ride meal.



<<Baton Rouge Rolls With Bikes Donated by Colorado Bike Group>>

From Phillip Baker

philbaker3047@...

I am looking for a few bike repair volunteers to help on nearly 300

bikes donated to help hurricane victims. I don't think there are

major repair issues, and it's a great time to fine-tune your bike

mechanic skills. We'll be meeting during the day in north Baton Rouge

at the Howell Park Recreation Center at Winbourne Avenue and Elm

Drive, which is east of Foster Drive and Winbourne. Bring bike stands

and whatever tools you have to help. We started today, but we'll be

working for several days on the project. Come help out. Call me for

more information at 225.343.8416



<<San Diego is Start for Ride to Reunite Gulf Coast>>

From Ryan Yee and Daniel Ramsey

danella02@...

Join the team to continue help reuniting folks whose lives were

disrupted by hurricanes Rita and Katrina! Help bring awareness and

aid to recent Gulf Coast hurricanes victims by, supporting the Ride

To Reunite.Our vision is to utilize the sport of cycling to

demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility and concern.



We are uniting the cycling world in an effort to raise worldwide

awareness, relief, and funds for the victims of the recent Gulf Coast

hurricanes. The Ride to Reunite specifically focuses attention on the

critical need to reunite children and their families who were

affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. To quickly raise awareness

we have joined forces with an established charity. Save the Children,

is the leading U.S. and world-wide independent organization creating

lasting change for children in need.



Through its Gulf Coast Recovery Fund For Children all money generated

will be put to immediate use. All donations will be a 100 percent tax

deduction. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the hurricane victims.

As cyclists we know it takes a team to achieve, and this couldn't be

truer now.  Help us raise awareness by joining the group of already

committed cyclists for a segment of the ride or sponsoring a rider.

Other ways you can contribute are by donating products that can be

used in our raffle to generate money for the charities.



Ride Info: We will be departing with a sponsor and media kickoff

celebration in San Diego at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22nd, from the San

Diego Velodrome and complete the Ride To Reunite at 3 p.m. Sunday

Oct. 30th in New Orleans.



Our team will include 8-10 top professional cyclists committed to

riding from San Diego to New Orleans. Alongside the pros will be an

equally committed group of hundreds of cyclists prepared to ride

segments of the journey. Ride logistics have been planned for those

riders going the distance including navigators, mechanics, a team

chef, mobile support, and traveling caravan.



Media coverage will be utilized in the eight major U.S. cities in

route from San Diego to New Orleans (San Diego - Phoenix - Tucson  -

El Paso - San Antonio, - Houston  - Baton Rouge - New Orleans).



No matter what is in our future as cyclists we are committed to causes

outside ourselves. Now our focus is on the young victims and their

families affected by recent hurricanes.  As cyclists we use intense

efforts to succeed, and it will take an intense effort of social

responsibility to win the battle against the Gulf Coast hurricane

disasters and the continuing long term effects.



For more info on how to join us please send an email to

info@... or visit www.RideToReunite.com to make

donations.



<<ALS Fund Raiser Set for BR>>

From Britt Drummond

Don't forget year's Walk to d'feet ALS. The money goes

to research in finding a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).  The

walk will start at the Argosy/Sheraton atrium on Oct. 29 at 9a.m.

Former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown will be the guest speaker and

food will be provided.  Please make plans to attend. You will have

your choice of doing a 1.5 mile-walk or a 3-mile walk.  I know this

will be challenging for you all, so I am putting you to the test.  It

would mean a lot for us to have a good showing.



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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

Oct. 26, 2005

"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a

year of conversation." Plato (427-347 B.C.)



Good luck to all those doing the rescheduled Meat Pie Triathlon in

Natchitoches this weekend. It should be a bit chilly in Cane River.



Any reports on the Piney Hill Classic races held last weekend in

Ruston? It's been quiet on the northern front lately.



Can someone confirm whether there will be an off-road duathlon in

Baton Rouge this fall?



Okay, it's the proverbial "fish or cut bait" time in the

organization of the annual printed edition of the Louisiana

Multisport Report. I have been fortunate to

have a core of loyal advertisers who make the publication possible

over the last 11 editions. But this year, with life and business in

Louisiana totally different now, that core financial support has

changed. Therefore, I appeal to all you running, biking, swimming,

fitness groups and clubs to consider buying an ad in this annual

edition. Whether your group has an event to publicize or not,

this is an opportunity for you to showcase your group and key

projects and events in which your group may have been involved. I do

hope all you fitness groups out there with budgets that can afford

to buy ads will seriously consider placing an ad.



Others can use the ads in the Louisiana Multisport Report as an

avenue to thank key corporate sponsors and their involvement in your

sport. Think creatively in using this one-time only printing

opportunity as a time share your message for the past year and the

one coming. I need your materials by Nov. 11, 2005. Call me or email

me if you have more questions or check out the attachments.



Retired professional cyclist Lance Armstrong and his girl friend

Sheryl will host this weekend's Saturday Night Live show on NBC.



Baton Rouge multisporter Stan Cadow wrote a story about IronMan

Triathlete Maria Martinez. Check out the story attached.



The Tiger Duathlon is Nov. 12 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. It's

set to start at 8:30a.m. at the Sports and Adventure Complex on

River Road and features a 3.1 mi run, 20-mile bike, 3.1 mi. There is

a team or individual competition.

Check: http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/lsurecsports.nsf/

$Content/Run+Series+Fall+2005?OpenDocument



Nov. 12th is also the running of the Cajun Cup 10km in Lafayette

from Parc Sans Souci. Get the details via lafayettefitness.org.



<<Feb. 18 Mardi Gras Mambo 10km Set in BR>>

From Cody Haynes

We have a race coming up on Feb. 18, 2006 called the Sprint Mardi

Gras Mambo 10km run. We are working with Ben Cherbonnier of Baton

Rouge-based Club South Runners for this race. I wanted to know what

we need to do to get our information about the race on your website.

Call or contact me at the Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation, at

225.382.3596 or email me at chaynes@....



For Sale

From Cary Heath  <wch2394@...>

I'm selling a a Javelin Parma 2005 that's in near-perfect condition.

This is an aluminum bike, 51 cm, about 21 lbs. It's got Campy Xenon

components, Oval handlebar and

clip-on aero bars, carbon seat post, San Marco ERA Luxe saddle

(really comfortable, leather cover for durability and

breathability). Check out the bike at javbike.com or feel free to

talk with Mark Miller at Precision bikes in Lafayette 337.981.7686;

he carries Javelin bikes.



I'm asking $900 but will consider a reasonable offer. Call

337.235.7078 or email carywheath@... or wch2394@....



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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

Nov. 3, 2005

"Luck is the intersection of preparation and hard work." Steve Ripple



I understand a 100 or so Louisiana IronMan triathletes are headed to

Florida for the ultra-distance event in central Florida. Best of

luck to you all.



Congrats to BRTri for winning the state championship title for clubs

at the Meat Pie Tri in Natchitoches. Congrats too for all those who

braved the chilly Cane River waters for the race that started off in

true time-trial fashion. Reports have been very positive on a race

that was scheduled, rescheduled, and then scheduled again. Surely it

will be a more manageable date in 2006?



With the running of such big marathon events like the Marine Corps

Marathon and now with the running of the New York Marathon this

weekend, the cool-weather marathon season is in full swing with lots

of Louisiana runners participating at events around the world.



Nov. 11 is the deadline for advertising in the upcoming printed

edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report. For ad specifications in

the only printed edition of the magazine or other ad details, call

225.383.8442. or 225.346.5161.



<<New Orleans' City Park Desperate for Volunteers>>

With a 94 percent reduction in its staff, New Orleans City Park

officials say they are in desperate need of volunteers to come help

clean up the park where many runs, bike races and fitness events are

held every year.



Anyone interested in volunteering can go to the front entrance of

City Park by the Museum of Art in New Orleans, said John Hopper,

director of development for New Orleans City Park.



"Because 90 percent of the park was flooded, we lost all of our

equipment and supplies so if you're going to come volunteer, bring

your own  equipment," Hopper said. "Bring rakes, trash bags,

anything you have to help clean up a lot of these limbs and

branches."



<<Piney Hills Classic Off-Road Racing Report>>

From Michael Fontana

Louisiana multisporters didn't fair as well as in years past at the

Piney Hills Classic off-road events held in Ruston recently.



Baton Rougean Darius Sampey and I came to the finish line together

in 8th and 9th places, respectively. We both averaged about 6:10

pace on the first run. I managed about 1.5 minutes faster on the

bike, but Sampey ran me down.



Amazingly, sub-50 min bike splits was almost the norm for the top 10

finishers. There were actually two guys finishing under 46 minutes.

One of those splits belonged to the winner, a 17 year old. He was 8

minutes ahead of me. I predict him to be the next Lance Armstrong.



Both first and second place overall were juniors.



Here are the results:

http://www.dltmultisport.com/2005%20Piney%20Hills%20Du%20results.htm



<<BRBC Fall Century Set for Sunday, Nov. 13,2005>>

Come join the Baton Rouge Bicycle Club for a day of riding in the

Felicianas with its tree covered rolling terrain and tranquil

setting. This year the century will be hosted at the new West

Feliciana Sports Park, which is 138 acres of natural surrounding

Rosedown Plantation.



Come play or relax with us at 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). There will be a

post-ride meal included, full SAG support, Register online at

www.active.com



<<Race Director Meeting Set for Rocky Mountain Resort on Jan. 12>>

The 2006 Race Director's Conference is fast approaching! Make sure

that you mark the dates in your calendars:



Date: Jan. 12-16th, 2006 (plan to arrive Jan. 12 for the welcome

reception) Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort - Colorado Springs, CO



Regular Price: $350 General Admission - one person per application

$325   Secondary Admission - additional attendees from the same race

management team.



To register for the conference please check active.com via:

http://www.usatriathlon.org/Events/RaceDirectors/2006Conference/2006_

RD_Conf.htm



To book your accommodations at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort please

click in the link below to access the booking page:

https://booker.hotelfactory.com/cgi/uzbook9.cgi?

p=2015&c=US&s=SOURCE&r=http://cheyennemountain.com&gid=24476



Georgia Vanos - georgia@...



<<Training Wheels Wanted>>

From Mel Duhon

I'm an entry-level multisporter and I need some training wheels to

buy. Anyone got some functional, but inexpensive ones they care to

sell? Email me at melduhon@....



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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

Nov. 10, 2005



Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover

virtue. Francis Bacon



Friday is the space reservation deadline for advertisements to be

included in the annual printed edition of the Louisiana Multisport

Report. Call 225.383.8442 for details on advertising.



Word is there is an "unofficial" beer run -- an actual run -- being

organized in Baton Rouge by the BRTri group. Check out the attached

flyer on the Cajun Cup 10km race set for Lafayette.



If you or race directors you know have set 2006 event dates, please

pass them along as others make their plans for 2006.



LSU is hosting the Purple and Gold Triathlon on the Baton Rouge

campus this weekend. It is designed for entry-level multisporters,

though all are welcome to participate. Call 225.578.3202 and ask for

the Sports Recreation Department.



The Baton Rouge Beach Marathon is set for Dec. 3, 2005 in the

state's capital city starting near the LSU campus. Directors of the

Baton Rouge Marathon will contribute the proceeds of this race to

the American Cancer Society of Baton Rouge and the Louisiana Capital

Area American Red Cross on behalf of the victims of hurricanes

Katrina and Rita.



<<Baton Rouge Bicycle Club's Century Set for Sunday, Nov. 13>>

It's not too late to still register online at www.active.com. You

can also register the day of the event.



<<La. State Park's Kids Adventure Challenge Set for Weekend>>

From Dave Poleto

LaAdventureRacing reminds racers that we will include the Kid's

Adventure Challenge Experience and "Explore Atchafalaya Day"

festival as a part of our "Race to the Atchafalaya" event on

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005. So, bring out the entire family for an

exciting day, along with great Cajun food and music, in beautiful

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park.



<<Feb. 5 Mardi Gras Marathon Includes Hurricane Fundraiser>>

From Bill Burke

In a move to assist with the rebuilding of New Orleans, the 41st

running of the Mardi Gras Marathon and Half Marathon will donate all

net proceeds to a special Hurricane Katrina Fund called "Back to the

Big Easy". This fund will give all net proceeds from the Mardi Gras

Marathon, Half Marathon and 5km to local charities based in the city

to help with the Big Easy recovery efforts.



This year's event scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 will be the

first major sporting event back in New Orleans since Hurricane

Katrina brought the Crescent City to its knees on that dark Monday

morning in August. How can you help? By registering to run or walk

in the 2006 Mardi Gras Marathon, Half Marathon or 5km, you will be

giving to those who now have so little.



Each participant will receive a long sleeve 2006 Mardi Gras

Marathon -"Back to the Big Easy" T-shirt and our commemorative Back

to the Big Easy Finisher's Medal. Whether you participate or not,

each individual that contributes $50 to our "Back to the Big Easy

Fund" will receive by mail our special "2006 Back to the Big Easy"

long sleeve commemorative T-shirt and a big thank you from the

Crescent City.



<<Update on Donated Bikes for Hurricane Relief>>

From Philip Baker

Thanks to so many for helping out in Baton Rouge with repairs on

donated bikes for the hurricane relief. We now have 100 or so

children's bike to prepare for distribution and 479 (not 1,000 as

hoped)coming to town so there will be lots of repair nights left to

help out.



From Bruce Wickert

The second distribution of donated bikes for the hurricane relief is

complete. The pace was more relaxed as we distributed bikes from the

second floor of the Seymour Gym on the Southern University campus in

Baton Rouge. We were entertained by the Jaguar and Arkansas State at

Pine Bluff volleyball game, while we distributed 21 of the target 25

bikes.



For Sale

From Cheramie Clause

2002 Bianchi Vigorelli (53cm) as seen on this website

http://www.epinions.com/bicycles_2002_Bianchi_Vigorelli/display_~full

_specs I also have some bike gear shoes, clothes etc. I would like

to sell. My phone number is 225.953.0943 or you can reach me via e-

mail cheramiebellot@....  I am selling the bike because I

will be out of triathlons and century rides for awhile as I am

expecting my first child in January and need to get a more "mom"

friendly bike.  I am asking $800. Also call 225.819.5752.



Correction: In last week's notes Mel Duhon of Baton Rouge, who is

still looking for some "training" wheels to buy, was listed as an

entry-level multisporter. He is not.



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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

Nov. 18, 2005



"Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects." Will Rogers



I'm collecting dates for the 2006 racing and fitness calendar for the

printed edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report. So far, I don't

have lots of dates set yet. If  you or a race director you know has

dates set for 2006, I sure would like to include them in the

calendar published at the

first of the year. Let me hear from you.



Also, as in previous years, if you have someone you want to nominate

for multisporter of the year, email me with your candidate and write

why you believe that person should be considered for Louisiana's

multisporter of the year. Send me your names and their backgrounds.

I'm also looking for Louisiana nominees for best multisport and/or

running club web site nominees. Share why you believe one fitness

web site in Louisiana is better than others.



In the November/December issue of USA Triathlon Times, Team

Earthquake is listed as the Division II winner of the USA Triathlon

Club National Championship.



Congratulations to those who put on and participated in last

weekend's adventure race in the Baton Rouge area. There was a sparse

crowd at the duathlon put on by LSU last weekend, but the event

brought out quality racers who turned in some fast times.



Three great fitness-related articles in the Times-Picayune newspaper

to check out.

--Maria Martinez & Marc Ducote

http://www.nola.com/recreation/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-

0/113091519371970.xml

--Group gets great mileage in marathon

http://www.nola.com/search/index.ssf?/base/sports-

20/1132214171230470.xml?nola

--A group of New Orleans-area runners want their participation in

the New York City Marathon to say a lot about resiliency

http://www.nola.com/search/index.ssf?/base/sports-

20/113108769146490.xml?nola



It's time for lots of Turkey Trot type running events at various

towns and cities across the state. Check out your local running club

web sites to get the details. I know there's one in Baton Rouge held

Thanksgiving day and traditionally there is one in Shreveport put on

by Sportspectrum I think. No doubt there are others.



Wow, how nice to have to put on some gloves for a change, though I

don't especially like cold toes that plague me on bike rides this

time of year. Get that warm weather out and learn how to layer your

clothes for your workouts; it's no doubt an art!



Randy Legeai reports that the 35th annual Tour de Louisiane Stage

Race has been tentatively scheduled for June 24-25, 2006 in Abita

Springs and Covington, LA.  Organizers are working on a new,

smoother and hillier, road course too!



Get emerging details via http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc/TDL/tourdela.htm

or email rlegeai@... or call 504.228.5891.

http://nola_racing.blogspot.com/



<<BR Reindeer Run 5km Set Dec. 2>>

From Heath Aucoin

Forum 35, a civic group, will be holding its annual Reindeer Run 5km

on Dec. 2nd  in in downtown Baton Rouge in conjunction with the

North Boulevard Lighting and the Festival of Lights in the capital

city. More information can be found on www.reindeer-run.com or

www.forum35.org.



If you would like to register the race you can do so by going to the

following link - http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?

event_id=1267983



<<Mardi Gras Marathon 1st Run Event in New Orleans Since Hurricanes>>

From Bill Burke

On Feb. 5, 2006 the City of New Orleans will begin anew with the

running of the 41st annual Mardi Gras Marathon. The 2006 Mardi Gras

Marathon will be the first event of any type held in the city since

Hurricane Katrina rolled ashore just east of downtown New Orleans on

August 29, 2005.



The running of this marathon will be a start, a beginning, a

statement to the country and the world that New Orleans and its

people, its culture and its tourism industry are coming

back. "Coming Back to the Big Easy"!



Starting and finishing from the Louisiana Superdome, the 41st annual

Mardi Gras Marathon will take runners and walkers on a virtual tour

of the city that care forgot. Athletes will run through the French

Quarter, City Park, Uptown New Orleans and Audubon Park on their way

to the finish near the Louisiana Superdome. Along the way runners

and walkers will reach each mile signified by a high water mark to

illustrate the depth of flood waters at that location during the

Katrina flooding. Following your city tour, our 2006 post event

party will kick into high gear complete with food, refreshments and

live New Orleans entertainment to top off the afternoon.



If you can't join us for the official rebirth of New Orleans on Feb.

5th, then you can still assist us in our fund raising efforts by

going to www.mardigrasmarathon.com and check out our fund raising

web page set up through active giving. This program through

active.com will allow you the fitness runner or walker to donate

funds to local hurricane relief efforts in New Orleans with just the

click of a button. Anyone donating $50 or more to our cause will

receive by return mail a special long sleeve "Back to the Big Easy"

t-shirt and a big thank you from the Mardi Gras Marathon and the

city of New Orleans.



For registration and general race information including hotel

accommodations please go to www.mardigrasmarathon.com. Or contact me

directly at Premier Event Management 866.454.6561.



<<Florida Distance Running Event Set for March 5 in Seaside>>

From Norm Boldin, Seaside Runner

seasiderunning@...

I wanted to let your running club know that the 4th annual Seaside

Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2006, in Seaside,

FL.



Last year's race brought more than 1,600 runners, and we expect even

more athletes to compete in this year's Half Marathon. We have been

busy getting the word out, and I assure you that the race (and the

events surrounding it) will be memorable.  One hundred percent of

race proceeds are donated to the Seaside Neighborhood School, a

public charter middle school located in the town of Seaside.



The town of Seaside, described as America's Classic Beach Town, is

situated on Florida's Panhandle between Panama City Beach and

Destin, directly overlooking the emerald-green waters of the Gulf of

Mexico. An award-winning community, Seaside is one of Florida's

premier holiday destinations. To learn more about Seaside, visit

www.seasidefl.com.



We hope to get race information out as soon as possible. Check our

website at www.seasidehalfmarathon.com, which has more detailed

information / registration forms, or register online at

www.active.com.



We hope to see some of your members on March 5th at the race!



For Sale

From Tré Haydel

2004 Kona King Kikapu Easton Ultra light Frame with 2005 components.

The components have only been used for one race season. It has a new

pair of Maxxis Larsen tires only used once. Everything works in

perfect order.

Pedals sold separate. Asking price: $1,500. Call 225.938.3004.



Frame tubing 19" Easton Ultra Light Taperwall Tubing

Rear Shock Fox Float R With ProPedal

Fork Fox F80RLT



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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

Nov. 29, 2005

"Live as you will have wished to have lived when you are dying."

Charles F. Gellert



Merry Christmas!  Hope everyone is getting into the spirit of the

season. It's just chilly enough to enjoy longer runs, appreciate

warmer pools, and crave thicker cycling socks! Hope Thanksgiving was

good for everyone and used as a good break before the serious

preparation for 2006's racing season looms. Remember you gotta take

a break sooner or later or you'll get a break for which you didn't

plan. I know I know, I'm just so profound! That's sarcasm for those

that may have missed it. Just be careful out there.



If you've got 2006 fitness event dates you want printed in the

annual edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report, send them ASAP.

Also, if you've got a special multisporter you care to nominate for

special recognition, email that, too, with as much detail supporting

your nominations for top multisporters as you care to share.

Remember, the printed edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report

focuses on Louisiana multisporters racing in Louisiana events. While

we certainly applaud out-of-state accomplishments, we really are

interested in highlighting happenings in the Bayou State. Let me

hear from you.



Are there any unviversities in the state that have event management

classes or programs? I'm looking for folks interested in some

independent study on event management for the April 22 Louisiana

Triathlon at New Roads. Surely undergraduate programs still offer

independent study options, right?



The fitness event calendar for the month is thick with racing

opportunities. Check out a few I've gathered:



Dec. 2, 2005

Capital City Reindeer Run 5km is set in downtown  Baton Rouge at

City Plaza, 445 North Boulevard, Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.

for 7 pm start. For more information and registration:

http://www.reindeer-run.com/

Dec. 3

Natchitoches Festival of Lights 5km. See sportspectrumusa.com for

details.

Dec. 3, 2005

Baton Rouge Beach Marathon  starts at 7 a.m. For more information and

registration forms: http://www.brbeachmarathon.com/

Dec. 3, 2005

LSU Reindeer Run 5km starts at  8:30 am, LSU Rec Center. For more

information www.lsu.edu/urec or 225.578.4601.

Dec. 3

Cajun Country Half Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. Acadiana Park in

Lafayette. Check lafayettefitness.org for details.

Dec. 10

Huntsville, TX

Sunmart Texas Trail Endurance Runs

50 km and 50 mile runs

Dec. 11

Club South Runners Half Marathon. 8 am, Baton Rouge Beach; More

information.

Dec. 11

30th annual Larry Fuselier State Championship 25km is set for New

Orleans' Audubon Park at the Riverview.

The race starts at 7:30 a.m. at 6500 Magazine Street located behind

the zoo overlooking the Mississippi River.

Dec. 17, 2005

Goldenfliers 5 and 10 milers, 8 a.m. at Lod Cook Alumni Center on

the LSU campus. For more information and registration:

www.goldenfliers.com.



**Events Listed for Triathlon Rankings**

From Ben Hawn

<b.w.hawn@...; bwhawn@...>

(Hawn is the main man coordinating and tabulation all triathlon and

duathlon rankings for the printed edition of the Louisiana

Multisport Report.)

Here are the 27 triathlons held in 2005 in Louisiana that we will be

using to tally up the rankings for the printed edition of the

Louisiana Multisport Report. This list includes five more events

than there were last year, despite the hurricanes.

Abitamans1-3

Caney

Cotton States

Crawfishman

Eunice Rotary

Games of Acadiana

Gator Terra

Girl Power

Hidden Paradise

Holy Toledo

Indian Creek

Louisiana

Meat Pie

Nokia Sugar

Purple & Gold

River Cities

Sunrise 1-3

T Gator 1-3

Tinman

ULL Ragin' Cajun

Yam City



If we missed any or you have details on other events, speak now or

forever hold your peace.



**2006 Cycling Event Dates Considered**

From Randy Legeai

The LaMBRA (Louisiana Mississippi Bicycle Racing Association)

calendar won't be finalized until the annual meeting, currently set

for this coming Sunday. The New Orleans Bicycle Club (NOBC) is

planning on the following dates, however some could change depending

on the outcome of the scheduling meeting:



March 25: Two-Man Time Trial, LaPlace

June 24-25: Tour de La, St. Tammany/Tangipahoa Parishes

Oct. 15: Rocktoberfest, New Orleans



Other dates I know about:

March 4 - Rouge Roubaix (Aaron Messer, organizer)

April 22-23 - Mississippi Grand Prix (Herring/Natchez Bike Club)



**Acadiana Half Marathon Set for the Weekend**

From Rusty Bex

Your last chance to register for the Acadiana Half Marathon is

approaching. Race day is approaching soon for the 13.1 miler that

starts in Lafayette. Registration is still open so hurry and

register today! Please visit the following link to register:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1241887



**CSR Half Marathon Set Dec. 11**

The Baton Rouge-based Club South Runners is set for its annual half

marathon starting from Baton Rouge Beach near the LSU campus. The

event beings at 8 a.m. There is only race-day registration. Call

225.927.9200 for details or visit the web site via lawired.com.



**Holy Toledo Triathlon Set for April 9**

From Bobo Anderson <bobo_the@...>

It's like a triathlon ...only harder!

The third evolution of the Holy Toledo Triathlon

Challenge (III) will be held April 9, 2006, despite date listing

previously listed for the coming year. Again the race is set at

Cypress Bend Park on Toledo Bend Reservoir, 12 miles west of

Many, LA. The course features a nearly flat 1-mile swim (wetsuit

legal), a 40-mile bike on some of Louisiana's finest pavement

(really!) that is mainly rolling but includes several "big ass"

hills, and a now infamous 10-mile run that has humbled everyone

except Andrew Kenworthy, and he was pretty spent.



This is not a race for flimsy trigeeks or newbies.

It's tough from the get-go, and all finisher shirts,

mugs, and dog-tags will be earned.



We're all camping out this year, hopefully John

Deshotel will be in the cooking mood he was in last

year, and we're all gonna have a blast.  Food, fun,

and a wicked hard race.



Check out the website for all information, as well as

race reviews and a great 8 minute video by Hall &

Stolz. www.holytoledotri.com



**RRCA Website Contest Deadline Approaches**

Deadline for entering this years web site contest is Dec. 1st 2005.

Information of entry can be found in this RRCA news post:

http://www.rrca.org/news/961.html



For Sale

From Clay Jackson

2003 Trek 1500, 54cm that has only been ridden less than one year.

Syntace C2 clipon aero bars Ultegra/105 mix, 27 speed

Asking  $700 with aerobars and $650 without aerobars.

Email cjacks7@... or phone 225.802.3154.



For Sale: 2 Bikes

From Marc Cavallino

1. 2003 52 cm standard/ 50cm compact Fuji Professional road bike.

It's aluminum with carbon seat stays. full Campy record 10 speed.

Velocity Spartacus 700c rims. Sigma Sport Computer and Look pedals.

Good condition -- ridden under 1,000 miles.  asking $1,750.

*For specific bike specs, go to the Fuji website and go to the 2003

models -- it is the yellow/black/white model



2. Javelin 2001 54 cm custom time-trial/triathlon bike. It too is all

aluminum with full Shimano Ultegra 9 speed. Rolf Vector Pro 700c

rims. Cateye cordless computer and Look pedals. Vision aerobars.

Color -- silver with black lettering. Well maintained. Asking $1,500.



If you are interested or have questions please call at 504.259.3911

or email at marc@...



For Sale

From Aimée Shuey

triaim@...

XLab Hawi 2002, frame size small. It's a 9-speed Shimano Ultegra,

Velocity Sparticus 650c Rims colored red/white/black. Bike was

evacuated -- did not flood. Email me for more info or pictures.

Asking $700.



++++++++++



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

Dec. 7, 2005

"Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments." Rose Kennedy



Remember, today is Pearl Harbor Day. This was the day that Hawaii was

attacked and brought the U.S. to enter World War II. Plus, today is

the birthday of one of the state's first professional triathletes:

Jan Meador Ripple.



Congratulations to all those who did the Baton Rouge Beach Marathon

and the Acadiana Half Marathon in Lafayette last weekend. It was

amazingly hot and humid and took a toll on runners in those events.

If only the race had been staged on Monday!



Remember, too, that this coming Monday, Dec. 12th is the advertising

materials deadline for those including information in the printed

edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report.



How did the LaMBRA (Louisiana Mississippi Bicycle Racing

Association) annual meeting go last weeked? Any of you competitive

cyclists out there care to give the rest of us a report?



Keep sending those 2006 fitness event dates my way for the printed

edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report. I would like the printed

calendar to be as comprehensive as possible. I know not every event

organizer can give dates at this time, but the sooner you do so the

sooner your event's is more securely locked in the fitness scene. I

know many multisporters plan a good deal of their training around

dates listed in the printed edition of the Louisiana Multisport

Report.



Every now and then I find myself reminding folks about how this

little enewsletter project works. I've probably offended folks from

time to time, mainly by not mentioning them or listing their names

in result postings. I apologize now for those I will offend and

those whom I have offended already. Please keep in mind, I don't

purposely intend to neglect anyone and in fact work as time allows

to recognize all those in Louisiana that I can. My notes are mainly

compilations of emails I've gotten from folks all over cyberspace.

If you want recognition, send me the information and I will use it

if I can. Sometimes, I lose emails, occasionally forget them, or

can't find them as I work on "remote" email set ups working out of

town from time to time. But don't send book-length race reports

pretty please, though sometimes I can remember to include them as an

attachment. I prefer to use this as a forum that gives snap shots of

accomplishments and listings of upcoming events.



Again, if your story has been neglected even when you've emailed it,

I apologize. Sometimes I just miss stuff. This is a volunteer effort.



Adventure Race Team Backpacker based in Baton Rouge did an

outstanding job of winning a regional championship adventure race

championship race. Adventure racer Darius Sampey is sending me

details on his team's victory over some very accomplished teams from

across the U.S. Stay tuned for the details.



Check out this film clip on Louisiana runners:

http://www.catch22trackclub.com/images/NYC%20Phone%20Call.MPG.



Attached are some of the fitness dates I've got listed for 2006.

Pass along more dates for the coming year if you have them.



Dec. 11 is set for the Club South Runners half marathon set to start

from Baton Rouge Beach near the LSU campus. Get the details from

Club South Runners web site via lawired.com.



On Dec. 17 at 8 a.m. the Golden Fliers 5 & 10 miler running race

will be held. Get the details on the Club South Runners web site via

lawired.com. You may also email

http://eteamz.active.com/Goldenfliers/



<<25km Run Alert for Cyclists in New Orleans>>

From Chuck George

Please post and/or forward this note to all cyclists, and fitness

webites. The 30th annual Larry Fuselier 25km state championship run

will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005. The race begins at 8 a.m. at

Audubon Park in New Orleans on Riverview Drive (behind the zoo).



The course is out and back on the Mississippi River trace pathway

from Audubon Park The turnaround is adjacent to Glenwood Drive (

Glenwood Drive is the first street upriver from the Colonial Country

Club golf course). About 350 runners will be on the course from 8

a.m. 'til 11 a.m. There will be water stations placed on top of the

levee near the following intersections.

--Monticello,

--Jefferson Playground,

--Elodie,

--Glenwood.



We would appreciate your caution and consideration for those

cyclists riding on this route during the time of the event.

ChuckNOTC@...



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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

Dec. 14, 2005

"So many deeds cry out to be done and always urgently the world goes

on. Times passes; 10,000 years are too long. Seize the day, seize the

hour." Mao Tse-tung



Baton Rouge-based USA Triathlon official Stanton Cadow is working on

puttingtogether an officials' clinic, possibly in conjunction with

the April 22,2006 Louisiana Triathlon.



Marc Salvetti reminds everyone that the 2006 Crawfishman Triathlon

set forSt. Tammany Parish will be May 7.



Another multisport date to remember is the PelicanMan Duathlon. While

plans are still very tentative, hopes are to hold the event at its

home venue in St. Bernard Parish. Remember, this was an area heavily

damaged by Hurricane Katrina. It may have to be moved to the Belle

Chasse area in Plaquemines Parish. It is traditionally held on the

first Sunday in April, which this year would be April 2, 2006. Stay

tuned for details. In previous years, it's been a 2-mile run, 10-mile

bike, and finishing with a 2-mile run.



Teresa White of northwest Louisiana also noted that April 29, 2006 is

thedate of the LOCOfest Off-Road Bike Fest set for Eddie Jones Park

near Shreveport. For more information call 318.218.3761.



Does anyone out there by any wild chance have results to the very old

racecalled the Lakeshore Event Duathlon held on Labor Day for many

years inBaton Rouge? Neil Robichaux is looking for results.



Has anyone heard about dates of the Caney Triathlon in Minden for

2006? I didn't get lots of bike club tour dates or competitive

cycling event dates. Anyone got some of those dates yet for 2006?



Houma native and LSU graduate Karen Daigle is one of those big-time

U.S.Olympic trainers who used to train with "us" regular

multisporters. Well,she does stay in touch and she sent the following

note from her ColoradoSprings office:

<fithippie@...>

Just to get y'all pumped up for the Olympic Winter Games in February.

So,I'm sending you the link to the USAToday.com Olympic Hopeful blog.

Thefeature athlete is one of my good friends, Bridie Farrell. She's

ashort-track speedskater and the trials are next week. I thought

y'all might like to see what it's like for the athletes who are

trying to make the Olympic Team. http://blogs.usatoday.com/bridie/



<<$6,000 Cash, Prizes Up for Weekend Race>>

The Goldenfliers 5 and 10 Mile Road Race is quickly

approaching.Thisyear's race should prove bigger and better than the

last with more than $6,000 incash and prizes, plus race packets

guaranteed to impress. Follow the link onwww.goldenfliers.com to

register.



<<Woodlands Trail Classic 5km Set for Algiers on Dec. 31>>

From Pamela Danner

The first Woodlands Trail Classic 5km is planned for a 10 a.m. to

benefit Woodlands Trail and Park, Inc.,a nonprofit, 501-C-3

corporation. Woodlands Trail is a future 17-mile wooded walking,

running, and biking path planned for the lower coast of Algiers. All

runners and bikers need to support the effort to build this trail.

Refreshments include: fruit, red beans and rice, jambalaya, Abita

beer, root beer, and spring water and musical entertainment will be

provided by  "The Stargeezers". Go  to www.woodlandstrail.com to

register or mail Woodlands Trail and Park, Inc., 106 Avenue G, Belle

Chasse, LA 70037.



For more information call 504.433.4000.



<<Baton Rouge Rolls "Good", Real "Good for Katrina Cyclists>>

From Philip Baker

The two distributions at FEMA Baker and FEMA Airport 3 in the Baton

Rougearea on Saturday and Sunday went really well. Saturday we

distributed 200 adult and children's bikes (a real grueling effort)

and Sunday we gave out 94 mostly adult bikes, in just two hours.



Thanks to all who gave up energyand time to do the work on both days.

Now only one more distribution next Saturday at Howell Park Gym in

north Baton Rouge at 9a.m. We probably have about 150 adult bikes to

distribute then our deed is done. Thanks to all.



<<For Sale>>

From Joshua Rosby, joshua@...

Hey I have a specialized S-Works for sale557 mm top tube, silver

anodized finish, full Shimano Dura Ace 9-speed DuraAce components.

Hubs with Mavic open Pro rims, bottom bracket, shifters, brakesCrank

set 172.5, Deda Newton Elementi 26 42 cm bar, Ritchey WCS stem 110mm

Email me if you are interested at joshua@....



I also have an Ultegra Hubs with Open Pro rims. Or phone me at

225.344.5624



++++++++++



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

Dec. 21, 2005

"Vigor is contagious and whatever makes us either think or feel

strongly adds to our power and enlarges our field of action." Ralph

Waldo Emerson



Merry Christmas!



Winter is typically an interesting time for Louisiana's

multisporting world. While our cold season is comparably mild, they

are still chilly, chilly enough for excuses not to workout. Throw in

a holiday or two and office and company seasonal parties that run

later in the evening than we're usually accustomed to and you have a

recipe for inactivity.



But alas, there are those enduring groups out there who endure the

rain, wind, and weather no matter what season or what place. Heck we

see some of that at events like marathons run in the polar regions

where people actually participate. Probably the most interesting

local group I've encountered is a bunch of guys who bring their bike

rollers to various venues and train together. Still, you see the

lone runners and cyclists trudging in the miles here and there and

the pools are beginning to pack up with groups readying for the busy

2006 triathlon season.



I'm putting final touches on printed edition of the Louisiana

Multisport Report. It will again be distributed free and made

available at various locations for those whose addresses I may not

have. Check out the draft below of 2006 fitness dates I've collected

so far. If there are changes or additions, I need to know ASAP. I'll

be sending out drafts of triathlon and duathlon rankings for one

last general inspection, so stay tuned.



I didn't get much feed back from folks for nominees for Louisiana's

multisporter of the year. I invite you to send your nominees for

publication.



Don't forget you can go to lawired.com and click on the Multisport

Report icon to get issues of this enote or previous issues published

over the years. If you have an email address change, you can make it

yourself at the yahoo.com site which warehouses the reports.



Swim Workouts Considered on Northshore

From Caroline Smith

triswim@...

Ok y'all, it's that time of year again to start swim workouts. With

2006 fast approaching (and for some of you -- IM Arizona less than

four months away), it's time to get back in the pool.



This year, we will start with a four month "TriSwim" session --

January thru April -- at both Pelican Athletic Club & Francos

Athletic Club on the Northshore. And since there is an added month

in this ONE session, the fee will go up a little.



And, there may be a few other changes in time. For the first

session, I am thinking of



Wednesdays and Fridays 5a.m.-6 a.m. Franco's & 6:15 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

PAC (or 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m.)



NOTICE - the times at each club are different than last year  and

this is tentative, thus subject to change. I would appreciate input

from all of you who would like to take part this year at either

club. If the times don't work for you, please let me know. They can

be changed if there is enough conflict. And if they do work, I would

like to know, too, that information. I really need feed back before

I make everything official.



There are additional swimming opportunities for those of you who may

want or need a little more attention in the pool. There is a small

group that swims month to month at Franco's (must be a member) on

Tuesday/Thursdays 10 a.m.-11a.m.  This runs $50/month.



Or,  if you have a group of friends who want to learn to swim

together, we can form group swims for you at either club. And

private sessions/lessons are available at either club for the

swimming challenged.



Merry Christmas!



For Sale

From Marc Cavallino

<marc@...>

2 bikes for

1. 2003 52 cm standard/ 50cm compact Fuji Professional road bike.

Aluminum with carbon seat stays. Full Campy record 10 speed.

Velocity Spartacus 700c rims. Sigma Sport Computer and Look pedals.

Good condition -- ridden under 1000 miles.  asking $1750.00

*for specific bike specs, go to the Fuji website and go to the 2003

models -- it is the yellow/black/white model



2. 2001 54 cm custom Javelin time trial/triathlon bike.  All

aluminum. Full Shimano Ultegra 9 speed.  Rolf Vector Pro 700c rims.

Cateye cordless computer and Look pedals.  Vision aerobars.  Color-

silver with black lettering. Well maitained. Asking $1,500.



If you are interested or have questions please call Marc Cavallino at

504.259-3911 or email at marc@...



++++++++++



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



DRAFT ONLY DRAFT ONLY DRAFT ONLY DRAFT ONLY

Fitness Dates for 2006

This is a partial list of upcoming fitness events schedule for

various locations around Louisiana and the vicinity. Information

contained below comes from a variety of sources. Therefore, athletes

should verity all information printed in this edition before

traveling or planning on participating inone of these fitness

events. Races, events, and dates listed are subject to change or

cancellation without thorough notice.







Feb.  5, 2005



Frost Yer Fanny Duathlon



Shreveport



Contact 318.798.1241



(5km, 30km, 5km)



Sportspectrumusa.com







Feb. 11, 2005



Evangeline Oaks Duathlon



St. Martinville



Contact 337.942.8565



Active.com



(2mile, 10mile, 2mile)







Feb. 19, 2006



T-Gator Duathlon



Lake Charles



Contact 337.478.5355



lakecharlestriathletes.com



(2mile, 10mile, 2mile)







March 5, 2006



Rouge-Roubaix Bike Race



The Felicianas



Contact 225.261.7478



Bicycleracing.com







March 4, 2006



Brother Eldon 5km



Baton Rouge Catholic High



Contact 225.383.0397



Catholichigh.org







March 4, 2006



Run on the Bayou 10km



Bayou Segnette State Park, Westwego



Contact 504.467.8626



runNOTC.org







March 11, 2006



LSU Spring Fling 10km



Baton Rouge Campus



Contact 225.878.8601



Lsu.edu/rec







March 11, 2006



Red River Run 10km



Alexandria



Contact 318.445.9735



Redriverrun.com







March 18, 2006



Louisiana Adventure Race Series



Hooper Road Park Baton Rouge



Contact



LaAdventureRacing.com







March 19, 2006



Cross Roads Cycling Time Trial



Shreveport



Contact 318-746-9843



Bicycleracing.com







March 19, 2006



Rotary Sunrise Duathlon



Opelousas



Contact 337.988.1163



Lafayettefitness.org







March 19, 2006



Run Through History 5km



Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans



Contact 504.467.8626



runNOTC.org







March 25, 2006



Two-Man Cycling Time Trial



LaPlace



Contact 225.344.5624



Bicycleracing.com







March 26, 2006



T-Gator Triathlon #1



Lake Charles



Contact 337.478.5355



Lakecharlestriathletes.com







March 26, 2006



Privateer Criterium



UNO Campus, New Orleans



Contact 504.452.9209



Bicycleracing.com







April 1, 2006



Mississippi River Bridge Run 5km



Destrehan/Luling



Contact 504.467.8626



runNOTC.org







April 2, 2006



Pelicanman Duathlon



Chalmette or Belle Chasse



Contact



(2mile, 10mile, 2mile)







April 2, 2006



UNCF Fund 5km Run



Audubon Park, New Orleans



Contact 504.467.8626



runNOTC.org







April 8, 2006



Fat Boy 5km



Baton Rouge Highland School



Contact 225.927.9200







April 9, 2006



Holy Toledo III Triathlon



Many, LA



Contact 504.452.2856



Holytoledotri.com



(1mile, 40mile, 10mile)







April 8, 2006



Governor's Triathlon



(For beginners only)



Lake Charles



Contact 337.478.5355



www.lakecharlestriathletes.com







April 15, 2006



Crescent City Classic 10km



New Orleans



Contact 504.861.8686



Ccc10km.com







April 15, 2006



Louisiana Adventure Race Series



Bonnet Carré Spillway in Norco



Contact



LaAdventureracing.com







April 22, 2006



Louisiana Triathlon in Pointe Coupée Parish



New Roads



Contact 225.296.7490



Lawired.com



(800meters, 30km, 5km)







April 21-23, 2006



Mississippi Grand Prix Bike Races



Brookhaven, MS



Contact 601.833.0800



Bicycleracing.com







April 22, 2006



Six Flags Theme Park 5km



New Orleans



Contact 504.467.8626



runNOTC.org







April 29, 2006



LOCOfest Off-Road Bike Fest

Eddie Jones Park, near Shreveport

Contact 318.218.3761



tlwhite@...







April 30, 2006



Run Forest Run 5km



New Orleans



Contact 504.467.8626



runNOTC.org







May 7, 2006



Crawfishman Triathlon



St. Tammany Parish



Contact 985.727.7211



Crawfishman.net







May 7, 2006



Al Briede Gold Cup 3 Miler



City Park, New Orleans



Contact 504.467.8626



runNOTC.org







May, 2005



Paragon Casino Duathlon



Marksville



Contact 888.397.9535



(5km, 20km, 5km)



indiancreektri.com







May 13, 2006



Gulf Coast Half Ironman



Pananam City Beach, FL



Gulfcoasttriathlon.com







May 20-21, 2006



Rocky Mount Cycling Omnium



Shreveport



Contact 318-746-9843



Bicycleracing.com







May 21, 2006



T-Gator Triathlon #2



Lake Charles



Contact 337.478.5355



lakecharlestriathletes.com







May 26, 2006



Greek Festival 5km



New Orleans



Contact 504.467.8626



runNOTC.org







May 27-28, 2006



Twin City Cycling Road Race & Time Trial



Monroe



Contact



Bicycleracing.com







June 2, 2006



Back to the Beach 5km



New Orleans



Contact 504.467.8626



runNOTC.org







June 7, 2006



Club South Runners 2 Miler



Baton Rouge



Contact 225.927.9200



Lawired.com







June 10-11, 2006



District Cycling Road Race



Hodges Gardens



Contact 225.284.7626



Bicycleracing.com







June 18, 2006



Indian Creek Triathlon



Rapides Parish



Contact 888.397.9535



Indiancreektri.com



(1.5km, 40km, 10km)







June 18, 2006



Father's Day 2 Miler



LaSalle Park, Metairie



Contact 504.467.8626



runNOTC.org







July 1-2, 2006



Tour de Louisiane



Florida Parishes



Contact 504.866.6640



Bicycleracing.com







July 16, 2006



T-Gator Triathlon #3



Lake Charles



Contact 337.478.5355



lakecharlestriathletes.com







July 22, 2006



Pelican State Criterium



Denham Springs



Contact 225.344.5624



Bicycleracing.com







Aug. 5, 2006



District Cycling Team Time Trial



Baton Rouge



Contact 225.344.5624



Bicycleracing.com







Aug. 6, 2006



River Cities Triathlon



Bossier City



Contact 318.798.1241



Sportspectrumusa.com







Aug. 27, 2006



District Cycling Time Trials



LaPlace



Contact 504.831.9384



Bicycleracing.com







Sept. 10, 2006



CajunMan Triathlon



Contact 337.988.1163



Lafayettefitness.org



(0.5mile, 20mile, 3.1mile)







Sept. 17, 2006



Delta Cycling Road Race



The Felicianas



Contact 225.284.7626



Bicycleracing.com







Sept. 24, 2006



Meat Pie Tri



Natchitoches



Contact 318.445.9735





Oct. 15, 2006



Rocktoberfest Bike Race



New Orleans



Contact 504.866.6640



Bicycleracing.com







Nov. 23, 2006



Turkey Trot 5km



Baton Rouge City Park



Contact March of Dimes







Nov. 23, 2006



Turkey Trail Run



Shreveport



Contact 318.798.1241



Sportspectrumusa.com







Dec. 2, 2006



Cajun Country Half Marathon



Lafayette



Contact 337.988.1163



Lafayettefitness.org

Jan. 10, 2005



"It is healthier to see the good points of others than to analyze

our own bad ones." Françoise Sagan



Wow, my email/cyber space stuff learning curve just doesn't seem to

level out for me. I'm sorry my enotes have been irregular; I know

it's just killing some of you not to have received this note (that's

sarcasm). Thanks to my email/cyber consultant John Sanford, I am

trying to keep up to speed.



How cool it was to see Premier Event Management owner Bill Burke of

Metairie so prominently recognized in the recent edition of Runner's

World magazine? He's no doubt the most enduring multisport event

manager in the world, and he's born and bred right here in

Louisiana. He's working and working hard to make the Mardi Gras

Marathon happen and happen in a big way. All the proceeds from the

Mardi Gras Marathon will go to local hurricane relief projects.

Check out the article if you get a chance. Better still, sign up for

the marathon, half marathon or 5km run he's putting on for the

Crescent City.



Anyone running the New Orleans Track Club's annual Jackson Day run

coming up soon? Is it this weekend? Check out the web at

runNOTC.com. Race director Chuck George with the club has worked

hard making this the longest continually staged road race in the

country. Way to go New Orleans Track Club.



Does anyone know from what towns Michele Murray, Joel Hinton, and

Marie Claude Bellanger are? I need the info for the printed edition

of the Louisiana Multisport Report.



Energy levels are heightening as we are a month away from the first

LaMBRA competitive cycling races set for Baton Rouge's River Road

and the first duathlon in Shreveport on Feb. 5. The group workouts

are packing up nicely, especially with such fabulous spring-like

weather. But I hear the cold weather's coming, so get your warm-

weather workouts in before the cold blasts through again.



<<BR Cyclist Margaret Moran Dies in Crash in Felicianas>>

From Bruce Wickert

At slightly after noon on Saturday, Jan. 7, we lost a cyclist and

friend in a crash near St. Francisville. Margaret Moran turned into

the path of a same direction car while attempting to cross the

highway 61 from the shoulder.



The site of the crash was just north of the US-61/LA-966 "Starhill"

intersection, across from the D'John Restaurant. Neither the driver

of the Hummer vehicle, nor Margaret had time to react to avoid the

collision. The Hummer was the last in a string of cars on this busy

highway. The driver, and others stopped immediately, offered

assistance, and called 911 for an ambulance, which arrived quickly.



She was transported to West Feliciana Hospital in St. Francisville,

where personnel made valiant efforts to sustain her life but those

efforts were unsuccessful.



Arrangements are incomplete as this note was written, but visitation

will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge no sooner than

Tuesday. I will pass on additional information as I receive it.



Margaret died without regaining consciousness. Husband Sam, and

children Gina, Jeff, Chris, and her Grandchildren will miss her, as

will the BRBC and Cavaliers de La Fayette cycling clubs with whom

she regularly rode.



Lynn Boland and I were riding with her today, about 50 yards behind

and witnessed this tragedy. To be so close and be so helpless to

prevent it ....



<<Evangeline Oaks Duathlon Coming Feb. 11>>

From Kendal Broussard

Well, it is that time of year again for the second annual Evangeline

Oak Duathlon set for St. Martinville. The race is set for Feb. 11,

2005. The race is staged at the oak tree made famous by American

poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem is a story of the Cajun

exile and a young girl (named Evangeline) who waited all her life

for her beau to find her after being forced by the British from her

home in Acadia, now called Nova Scotia.



So come breathe hard, experience racing in cold weather, and learn a

bit more about Louisiana history and its connection to France.



Please visit usaeventsmanagement.com for complete race details.

Online registration is open at active.com.

http://www.active.com/unsubscribe.cfm?

email=kdunaway@...&h=79DA8BA90B939A6A027704BB07400A34



<<April 22 La. Triathlon Registration Open on Active.com>>

Sign up for the 13th Louisiana Triathlon on active.com or print out a

hard-copy registration form via lawired.com and get set for the

April 22 event which will once again be staged in downtown New Roads

near Satterfield's Restaurant. Get more details on the event on the

updated web site via lawired.com. This year's main corporate sponsor

is Kean's the Cleaner.



<<Texas-Based Runner/Triathlete Sets Jan. 31 Deadline for Contest>>

From Lance Phegley

The Runner/Triathlete News staff is pleased to announce our sixth

annual event t-shirt and poster contest! We'll select the

Southwest's best and brightest in the following categories:

T-shirts

Posters Entry forms/Flyers

Awards

Finishers Items

Web Sites

Miscellaneous (got something cool that doesn't fit into one of these

categories? Send it in -- we just might make a category for it!)

There are more than $2,500 in complimentary advertising is up for

grabs! The top three entries in each category will receive

advertising credits for online banner ads on the RTN web site. First

Place is $200; second place is $150; third place is $100

Any event held in 2005, in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New

Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas is eligible. Entries may be submitted by

race directors, organizers, ad agencies, PR firms, art director --

just about anyone! For all categories except web sites, send at

least one of each item entered.



Mail items to:

Runner Triathlete News, P.O. Box 19909, Houston, TX 77224 or Runner

Triathlete News, 14201 Memorial Dr., Ste. 204, Houston, TX 77079.



To enter the web site category, e-mail the URL to

lance@...

(please make sure that you indicate that you wish to enter this web

site into the RTN contest). Email lance@... for more

information and we'll answer any question you may have!



<<Phil Gioia Survives Katrina, Prepares to Direct La. Triathlon>>

How fitting that New Orleans native Phil Gioia, 55, should be

serving as race-weekend director for the 13th Louisiana Triathlon in

Pointe Coupée Parish. He will coordinating the work of long-time key

volunteers for the Saturday, April 22 event staged in downtown New

Roads.



Long-time race director Kenny Dunaway still will be deeply involved

in setting up and promoting the event. For the first time, though,

Dunaway cannot be on site on the day of the race due to professional

obligations. Gioia will be assisted by many of the same key

volunteers as have been involved for years in the event.



Born on Canal Street in the Crescent City, Gioia is a two-time

Ironman finisher and has long been involved in competitive fitness

events in greater New Orleans and around the Gulf Coast region. Most

notably, he has served as race director of the Pelicanman Duathlon

since its inception in 1989 and really set the trend for the now-

popular 2-mile run, 10-mile ride, and 2-mile ride format.



While he was born in New Orleans, he has long lived in Chalmette and

in fact served as president and race director Chalmette Track Club

for 17 of 23 years he's been involved in the group.



As a triathlete, he competed -- or rather participated as he says --

in events all over the U.S. including Gulf Coast, Buffalo Springs,

Freedom Days in New Mexico and the half Ironman at held in New Roads

when Jim Bergeron was race director back in the early 1990s. He

calls himself a chronic participant in the "Reluctant Athelete"

series in the 1980s when equipment was not cool.



He has completed in every tri staged in Louisiana except Caney near

Minden (always a conflict) and had only one DNF (Louisiana Triathlon

at New Roads).



In running events, he has completed more than 100 marathons,

including the last 21 Mardi Gras Marathons (the record of 23

consecutive will fall).



While swimming may not be his favorite, it helped as he salvaged

homes during Hurriances Betsy in 1965 and then again in 2005 with

Hurricane Katrina. Now he knows to keep fit for swimming since

forecasters say there will be more hurricanes than fewer in the

years to come.



His day job has him as operations manager and chemist for

Severn Trent Plaquemines Parish project (where he's been

very busy for since the hurricanes). But his experience will help

him be a great water-quality tester for triathlons in the days to

come. He assures participants in New Roads that he himself will test

the water quality of False River on race day.



Oh yes, and his other hobby is climbing Mt Rainier in Washington

state.



For Sale

From Taylor Ahrens taylorahrens@...

2003 Cervelo Dual, with 100% of everything you'll need ride right

away. Measures 50cm, center to top. I'm 5'7" and it's a little on

the small side for me. Comes with Ritchey Deep Section wheels

(700's) that have new Michelin Pro Race tires on them. Also, will

come with SPD or Look pedals, whichever you prefer. If you're

female, I can leave the saddle, a comfy Terry Butterfly.

Other stuff:

-Shimano 105 Derailleur

-FSA Cranks (170 in length)

-Carbon Fiber Fork

-Cervelo Brakes

-Airstryke Carbon Aero Bars w/ bar end shifters

-Cane Creek Headset



It's in near-perfect condition. A couple of scratches, but nothing

other than normal wear & tear. Asking $850 (includes a free

fitting!) E-mail me with any questions: taylorahrens@...



For Sale

Ebay item  #7208962855

Scott Road Bike-AFD 302

57cm used, one nice bike. Starting price

$100, Buy it Now $750. Save on shipping

and make a tax free donation for bike.

Locally, call Phil Baker at 225.343.8416



For Sale

From Steve Poss

2004 KHS Flite 700, Campy Mirage with Easton Vista Wheels. New Conti

Gatorskin tires. I'd estimate it is a 52 cm or so, doesn't say on

the frame. Bought as a favor from a co-worker who was moving to

China, thinking it would fit my wife. It doesn't. Will take $500,

which is what I paid for it. Call 225.953.6121



++++++++++



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

Jan.18, 2006

"Laughter is an instant vacation." Milton Berle



Congrats to all those from Louisiana who completed last weekend's

Houston Marathon and the New Orleans Jackson Day race. Way to go. Now

it's time to get ready for New Orleans Track Club's event called The

Wall. Get the details via runNOTC.org.



<<Kenny's New Orleans Adventure Tour Set Jan. 28>>

From Kenny Bellau

(Editor's Note: If anyone knows New Orleans and the vicinity it is

Bellau. He is a true hero from Hurricane Katrina, though he'd quickly

reject that label. This will be a ride like you've never seen or

experienced.)



Come to Audubon Park at the Magazine Street. entrance at 8 a.m. sharp

for a tour of New Orleans like you've never experienced.



On Saturday, Jan. 28 I will be hosting a tour of New Orleans' most

impacted areas, including Chalmette. This will be an easy ride of

about 60 miles with several stops along the way, expect 4 hours or

less. The pace will be typical (or what is supposed to be typical)

for a winter ride ... strictly small ring. We will stop at several

significant places, levee breaks and a couple of flooded homes with

commentary by myself and others that have first-hand knowledge,

personal loss or riveting stories. People from outside the area are

especially welcome and encouraged to come. I can promise that

this will be educational and unforgettable to anyone who

participates. Even if you live(d) in New Orleans, you should join us

for this memorable ride.



This ride is guaranteed to give you a greater understanding of the

scope of Hurricane Katrina and you will see and touch things that

some bus tour can't offer.



What you will need for this ride:

1. Good tires! I've been riding in these areas a bunch lately and

have yet to get a flat, but my tires are brand new. There is a lot of

glass on the roads. Tube, pump, etc. highly recommended.

2. A camera.

3. Scruffy shoes: We will get off the bikes and walk up to at least

one levee break. It is rocky and rough and your best shoes and cleats

might make you think otherwise. This is really something you should

see up close.

4. Entry fee: Write public officials from other states. Forward your

pictures to out of state friends. Get the word out how bad our

politicians screwed up and how they continue to screw up. Just go

home and talk about it.



Time and Place:

We will meet at the Magazine entrance to Audubon Park across Magazine

from the zoo. There is plenty of parking and bathrooms there. We will

leave at 8 a.m. sharp! We should be back to the park before noon.



*This ride will be in the city on city streets. We will be expected

to obey all traffic laws. Basic bike handling skills will be useful.

No one will be left behind, but you should be able to ride

comfortably in a pack. We will also be going over a very big bridge

with expansion joints and we will need to be careful. At least one of

our stops will have drinks, Clifbars and bananas and we hope to have

at least one follow vehicle (that position is still open).



Also, anyone is welcome to follow in their car and join in with the

discussion. This is a "ride at your own risk" event and is not

sanctioned or sponsored by anyone or any organization. Please set

this date aside on your calendar and come to New Orleans for a

truly memorable experience.



Hope to see you at the park...



<<41st Mardi Gras Marathon Set Feb. 5>>

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 is the date of the Mardi Gras Marathon, half

marathon and 5km events. Everything is staged from the Louisiana

Superdome. Check out www.MardiGrasMarathon.com



All race net proceeds are being donated by the New Orleans Track Club

to the New Orleans Hurricane relief fund. Hotel information is

available on the website www.MardiGrasMarathon.com



<<Mardi Gras Mambo 10km Offering Prize Money Feb. 18>>

From Ben Cherbonnier

It's time to Mambo -- running style. The sixth annual Mardi Mambo

10km is fast approaching. The date this year is Feb 18.



In the past years the Mardi Gras Mambo 10km has been on the Saturday

prior to Mardi Gras and the same day as the Spanish Town Parade in

Baton Rouge. This year the race is one week prior to Mardi Gras

weekend as not to conflict with the Spanish Town Parade.



If you have never run the Mambo you have been missing out. Great

course, $3,400 in cash prize money, long sleeve t-shirts, Budweiser,

Jambalaya, Power Aid and much more. Go to www.MardiGrasMambo10K.com

for complete details. You can also register at Active.com.



<<Adventure Race Details Emerging>>

From Dave Poleto

We've placed a copy of the 2006 "Race to the Atchafalaya" adventure

race entry form on the www.LaAdventureRacing.com website. We've got

an exciting series planned for you with plenty of adventure along the

way. In fact, we have three new course locations for the 2006 season.

Be sure to sign up early for the first event in the series, the Baton

Rouge Adventure Race on Saturday, March 18th at Hooper Park.



This was a very popular race in 2005 where we had to turn away some

teams.  Send your entry in early to not miss out on the adventure.



<<Open-Water Swim Workout Options?>>

From Melissa melissa.hillman@...

I am a triathlete looking for open-water swim areas near new Orleans.

I am competing in Ironman Arizona and need a place to try my wetsuit

out. As Lake Pontchartrain does not seem to be the best lake since

the storm, I thought False River may be the next option. Do you have

any recommendations?



<<Tri-Specialties.com, MyTriCoach.com Offer Training>>

From Diane Tarver

Happy New Year!  Are you overtraining? Would you like to be faster?

More efficient? Do you want to complete your first triathlon or is an

Ironman your goal? Mark Tarver has over 17 years of triathlon

experience and is certified to not only coach the sport of triathlon

but the various disciplines of the sport as well. Online coaching

also available.



2006 T-Gator/Opelousas Training Plan

The 2006 T-Gator/Opelousas Training Plan is now available for

download. Once downloaded, you will have the workouts you need to

complete these events knowing you did your best. This plan is a one

time charge of $90. That is less than 50 cents a day!!! This plan is

not an interactive plan with the coach but a plan designed for

athletes in our region wishing to train smart for these events.



If you are interested in an interactive plan that includes coach

feedback, a plan designed specifically for you, your schedule and

current fitness level, please let us know. Our Price: $90



Learn More

Mark is the official coach of Tri-Specialties.com. He currently has

openings for individualized clients but space is limited. Now is a

good time to make that New Year's Resolution to train smart this

year! Contact me at diane@... or phone 888.316.4214.

web: http://www.tri-specialties.com



This is the fine print text where you might tell your customers how

the item will be shipped and, for example, if they are overseas that

there will be additional shipping charges and must contact you.



<<FCA Endurance Getting Organized>>

From Trippe Hawthorne gthawthorne@...

Do you ever wonder why endurance events get your attention? Do you

ever wonder what really makes you participate or compete in endurance

events.



Check out this new site that focuses on the spiritual side of your

endurance interest. It's www.FCAEndurance.org.) I've spoken with

Chris Anderson (the executive director) a few times and I'm excited

about the possibilities for groups setting up in Louisiana. I'm

hoping we can get enough interest to start a huddle in Alexandria.

I'd really like to hear your thoughts on ideas on this.



The group is a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). The

purpose of FCA Endurance is to further the group's vision and mission

of impacting the world for Jesus Christ through athletes living and

competing for God's glory. Whether you do 5kms for fun, cycle in a

local series, or triathlon for a living ... if you're doing it for

Christ, we want you on our team!



Our Ministry Objectives

How we are going to make a difference:

1.  Minister to the Endurance World

      We want to tell the Endurance World about

      the Love of Christ

2.  Unite Christian Endurance Athletes

      We want to form a National Team, United in

      Purpose, Celebrating Our Blessings.

3.  Spread the word about FCA

      We want others to know how FCA is changing

      lives, and help them in their cause.



This ministry gives adult Christian athletes and all who support

endurance athletics the chance to tell the world why they do the

things they do and why they are the people they are. The ministry's

goal is to unite people competing for a common goal (to glorify God)

and create a stronger front to influence others and defeat spiritual

warfare going on in society and sports. It also serves as a way for

believers to recognize each other and share in a closer fellowship

with one another while enjoying endurance sports. Please feel free to

browse our site. Look it over, pray about it, and join us. Learn and

then tell the world why you race!



++++++++++



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

Jan. 24, 2006

"You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.You cannot

strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help the

wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.You cannot further the

brotherhood of man by encouraging class hatred.You cannot keep out

of trouble by spending more than you earn.You cannot build character

and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence.You

cannot help men permanently by doing what they could and should do

for themselves." Abraham Lincoln



This Saturday is Kenny Bellau's tour of New Orleans area's most

seriously impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Take a drive down to New

Orleans and spend a day pedaling to see what has not happened in New

Orleans as the area reels in recovery complicated by political

bureaucracy. Contact him via kenbellau@.... Come to Audubon

Park at the Magazine Street. entrance at 8 a.m. sharp for a tour of

New Orleans like you've never experienced, according to Bellau.



On Saturday, Jan. 28 he is hosting a tour of New Orleans' most

impacted areas, including Chalmette. This will be an easy ride of

about 60 miles with several stops along the way, expect 4 hours or

less. The pace will be typical (or what is supposed to be typical)

for a winter ride ... strictly small ring. Several stops at

significant places, levee breaks and a couple of flooded homes with

personal commentary will be made. People from outside the area are

especially welcome and encouraged to come.  This ride is guaranteed

to give you a greater understanding of the scope of Hurricane

Katrina and you will see and touch things that some bus tour can't

offer.



What you will need for this ride:

1. Good tires! I've been riding in these areas a bunch lately and

have yet to get a flat, but my tires are brand new. There is a lot of

glass on the roads. Tube, pump, etc. highly recommended.

2. A camera.

3. Scruffy shoes: We will get off the bikes and walk up to at least

one levee break. It is rocky and rough and your best shoes and cleats

might make you think otherwise. This is really something you should

see up close.

4. Entry fee: Write public officials from other states. Forward your

pictures to out of state friends. Get the word out how bad our

politicians screwed up and how they continue to screw up. Just go

home and talk about it.



Time and Place:

We will meet at the Magazine entrance to Audubon Park across Magazine

from the zoo. There is plenty of parking and bathrooms there. We will

leave at 8 a.m. sharp! We should be back to the park before noon.



*This ride will be in the city on city streets. We will be expected

to obey all traffic laws. Basic bike handling skills will be useful.

No one will be left behind, but you should be able to ride

comfortably in a pack. We will also be going over a very big bridge

with expansion joints and we will need to be careful. At least one of

our stops will have drinks, Clifbars and bananas and we hope to have

at least one follow vehicle (that position is still open).



Also, anyone is welcome to follow in their car and join in with the

discussion. This is a "ride at your own risk" event and is not

sanctioned or sponsored by anyone or any organization. Please set

this date aside on your calendar and come to New Orleans for a

truly memorable experience.



Hope to see you at the park...



Entries from around the country are coming in for the April 22, 2006

Louisiana Triathlon at New Roads. In fact there are more out of

state, out of region entries registered so far than there are in-

state entries. It looks like the Louisiana Triathlon is shaping up

to be a unique national triathlon event. Active.com is handling on-

line registration, but participants can print out hard copies via

lawired.com and U.S. mail fees in for the USAT-sanctioned event set

in Pointe Coupée Parish.



Jan. 31 is the final day for entries in Texas-based

Runner/Triathlete News survey for best triathlons, duathlon, t-

shirts, and event logos in the region. Cast your vote. Email Lance

Phegley at lance@....



<<Mardi Gras Marathon to be Broadcast Nationally>>

From Bill Burke

CBS and CNN are covering this years Mardi Gras Marathon. This will

be a big event for New Orleans and a chance to send some

positive vibes for a change. We need help on Friday the 3rd 8a.m. -

6 p.m. and Saturday the 4th 8 a.m. - 6

p.m. with set up in the dome and then we need 40 volunteers at the

Super Dome on race day, Feb. 5th, at 5:30 a.m.



We really need some help, if you think you can give us a hand please

contact Bill Burk, race director, at billpemusa@... or call

504.628.3155 or 504.454.6561.



<<Proposals Offered to Change USA Tri Region for La.>>

From Robert Sigerson <sigerson@...>

I have made two different proposals to national USA Triathlon about

our state and area. One was to realign all the regions making Texas

its own region and putting Louisiana in a new region with

Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle, Arkansas and Tennessee.

This would make traveling to championship qualifying races more

tolerable to all of us.



The other suggestion is to move the area east of the Mississippi

River into the Southeastern region, MS, AL, FL panhandle, GA & SC.



We are having a meeting along with the awards banquet and Frost Yer

Fanny Duathlon( put on by Matt Brown of Sports Sprectrum, good goody

bag)  on Feb. 4 & 5 and you all are invited and urged to come. If

you are unable to come, please give me some comment, up or down,

that I can communicate to the national USAT board members who will

be there. You can e-mail me your comments at sigerson@....

By the way, if you don't really care about USAT, its races and what

it does, let me know that, also.



<<Timmy Cappo's Rouge-Roubaix VIII Set March 5>>

From Aaron Messer

It's time! Another year has flown by! Despite various set-backs,

Timmy Cappo's Rouge-Roubaix VIII is now open for online

registration. The event is scheduled for March 5, 2006, so mark your

calendar and register today at:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1287502



Lodging will be limited at the Inn on the Lakes so book early. We

appreciate your support in years past and look forward to seeing you

at this years event.



There was what I'd call a major article and picture spread on the

event in a recent issue of Bicycling magazine. There should be even

more new folks participating this year, so sign up early to mark

your spot in the event.



<<Tour de Cure Info Offered>>

From Marc Breecher

This week I received information on the 2006 Tour de Cure that is

normally held on the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a two day event. Due

to the storms of '05 they have decided to break it up in to two

different one-day events.



June 3, 2006 in Shreveport with ride lengths of 25, 50, and 75 miles.

June 17, 2006 in St. Francisville with the same ride lengths.



Registration for both of these rides is now available at

www.diabetes.org/tour or call your local ADA office for more

information call 888-342-2383.



*Early-bird registration Fee $15 until March 31st with a $100 minimum

fundraising.



<<Cyclists Using Roads Along Miss. River Levee Take Note>>

From Randy Collier

An article appeared in the BR Business Report. As you can read, it

does have some potential affect on cyclists interested in riding on

the levees.



"Oops! Baton Rouge forgets to put member on important levee district

Although East Baton Rouge Parish has a seat on the Pontchartrain

Levee District, president Steve Wilson says there has been no Baton

Rouge representative on the board for more than two years. "We keep

hearing there's going to be a nominee, but it has never come

through," he says. Levee board members are usually recommended by

local lawmakers, appointed by the governor and ratified by the state

Senate. Under-representation could be a major issue here, as the

board has recently discussed Baton Rouge-related issues, such as a

bike path that would run atop the Mississippi River levee.

To get the Baton Rouge take on such topics, Wilson says the board

usually defers to the member from Iberville Parish." (Jeremy Alford)



<<Post Mardi Gras Marathon Party Set>>

From Pamela Danner pamelaida@...:

As always, the Team Spot-tees invite everyone to our annual post-

Mardi Gras Marathon Party. We promise to serve the best MREs in town.

There will be TVs for Superbowl viewing.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2006 Mardi Gras Marathon

Katrina Clean-up Post-Race Party

Sponsored by Team Spot-Tees

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Phillips Bar & Restaurant

733 Cherokee Street, New Orleans

504.865.1155

Uptown Riverbend area. Corner of Cherokee & Maple. 2 blocks off St.

Charles Take St. Charles to Broadway. Turn left on Maple.

pamelaida@... or 504.669.6025



<<Bicycle Safety Stats Released>>

From Ron Land

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has just released

its bicycle safety statistics for 2004. It reports 725 cycling-

related deaths in traffic accidents and 41,000 injuries. Among the

fatalities, 87 percent were male.



Cyclist fatalities occurred more frequently in urban areas (66

percent), at non-intersection locations (67 percent), between the

hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. (30 percent), and during June, July and

August (36 percent).



The average age of bike riders killed was 38.7 (10 years older then

the average in 1994, the height of the mountain bike boom). About 20

percent of those killed were between 5 and 15.



Florida is the most dangerous place to ride, followed by Nevada,

Hawaii, Washington, DC, and South Carolina. No cyclists died in

traffic accidents in Rhode Island and Wyoming in 2004. Alcohol --

either inside the driver or rider -- was involved in more than one

third of the accidents that killed cyclists.



The full government report is at

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/nrd-30/ncsa/TSF2004/809912.pdf



<<B&B Available for New Roads>>

From MarSue and Greg May

I don't know if you have found housing for all of the Louisiana

Triathlon participants yet, but I wanted to let you know that our

vacation home is currently still available.  It is a two bed room,

1.5 bath-home. I notice that we're not listed on your website under

places to stay, so I thought maybe you could add us for

next time. Our cottage rental is called "Fishful Thinking Vacation

Cottage" and is located directly on False River. We can be reached

at 888.248.5888.



Details are on our website at www.FalseRiverRental.com.  Thank you!

www.FalseRiverRental.com

FalseRiver@...



<<Feb. 19-26: North American Alternative to Tour de France?>>

From Stan Prutz

This is one cycling event with which you'll want to get familiar.



Some powerful financial folks in California have pulled off getting

alll the major teams that were in last year's Tour de France to show

for the first annual Tour de California - an 8-day 700-mile stage

race. They have $35 million in sponsorship money committed to make

it the premier U.S. cycling event and are listed as the number two

event worldwide (with some talk about it eventually becoming number

one worldwide).



It will be televised on ESPN2 Feb 19-26th. Details are on the website

www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.  Quite a boost for American cycling

as it will reach more television viewers than TDF did here in the

U.S. 225.755.2255 x120 or 888.273.7483

sprutz@...



For Sale

From Erin Harris

I am selling my 2002 Cervelo p3.it is silver, 51cm with dura ace

components and ritchey wheels. I have just replaced the cables and

grip tape. The bike is in excellent condition, and has been

meticulously kept and maintained. I am 5' 5.5" if that helps anyone

with the size. I will be placing it on ebay later this week but I

wanted to offer it locally first to see if anyone wants it.  Please

email me at erin@...  with any questions.

225.667.6789

erin@...



Used Bike Wanted

From Chad Hidalgo <chad9350@...>

I'm now living in Lake Charles from Chalmette and to emerge from

retirement I am looking for a used bike, nothing special about 55cm,

bars and pedals would be nice in the $500-$700 range.



++++++++++



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

Feb. 1, 2006

"A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory."

Arthur Golden



Congrats to all those who raced the Wall running event. Way to go.



The printed edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report is supposed

to be in the U.S. mail by Friday. I would appreciate hearing when

folks receive their U.S. mailed copies. Of course, too, I welcome

whatever feed back you care to share on this year's printed edition.



Active.com is now taking on-line registrations for the Evangeline

Oak Duathlon in St. Martinville, the Opelousas Duathlon, and the

Louisiana Triathlon in New Roads.There will be no hard-copy

registrations forms sent for the Opelousas Duathlon or the Louisiana

Triathlon. Hard-copy print outs can be generated via the events'

respective web sites set up via lafayettefitness.org and

lawired.com, respectively.



Bill Burke, race director for this weekend's Mardi Gras Marathon set

to start at the Superdome in downtown New Orleans, could use some

event volunteers. Email him at billpemusa@....



This weekend marks the start of competitive bike racing coordinated

by the Louisiana Mississippi Bike Racing Association (LaMBRA). There

will be a two-person time trial set for the River Road south of the

LSU campus in the Baton Rouge area that starts about 9 a.m. For

details, check out bicycleracing.com.



<<Plans for Frost Yer Fanny Duathlon Set; Rides Needed>>

From Stan Cadow

I am offering a free ride (no gas) and option to share a hotel room

with someone from the Baton Rouge, Lafayette or Covington areas who

wants to help with driving up to Bossier City this weekend for Frost

Yer Fanny in the Shreveport area. I am leaving early Saturday

morning, have to be at hotel by noon for USA Tri officials clinic. I

can meet someone in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, or Lafayette. Please

call ASAP Stanton Cadow, 225.921.9102.



<<Red River Run 10km Set for Alexandria March 11>>

From Bart Jones

The Red River Run is coming up fast!  If you are interested in

running, sign-up ASAP.  If you are interested in helping, send me an

email.  If you want to be removed from my list, let me know, as well.



There will also be a 5km staged for 8:30 a.m. There is

$3,200 in prize money up for grabs in the 10km race.



For more information check out: www.redriverrun.com or

www.getfitcenla.org. You may also email  kbartj@... or

phone318.443.3311



<<Notes on La. Senior Olympics>>

From Mark Rayner < lsog-membership-request@...>

Invoices for membership in the Louisiana Senior Olympics were mailed

earlier this month for 2006 membership. Dues are coming

back to our office with membership fees and donations. We truly

appreciate everyone's support as we move forward in 2006 and get

back to business with our events. To join or participate in LSOG

events, you must be aged 50 or better.



Although we have a long way to go in reaching our goal in the

membership drive, we're encouraged to see statewide support for

the LSOG. We're also encouraged to see supporters from the

hurricane-affected areas returning and renewing their LSOG

memberships.



Membership dues are $10. All persons who join the LSOG by March 31,

2006 will receive the 2006 state games entry form and pay reduced

state games basic entry fees ($10 versus $30 for non-members).



Remember, LSOG membership is not your entry fee for the October

state games. Your LSOG membership helps us with general maintenance

of our office, your phone calls and programs including features like

the "Field Post" and the web site:

http://www.LSOG.net <http://www.lsog.net/>  to keep you informed of

Senior Olympic events at the district, state and national levels. If

you've been a previous member of the LSOG, we hope you'll join us

again in 2006. If you're not a current member, consider joining by

completing the following form:

(To print this form you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download

the reader, click

<http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html>  here.)

http://www.lsog.net/2006MembershipApplication.pdf



LSOG Southwest District Event Schedule Being Modified

Adele Mart, the Southwest District Games Coordinator, in the Lake

Charles area, was informed January 25 that all events scheduled on

the McNeese Campus are cancelled.  The campus facilities have been

under renovation since Hurricane Rita and were on schedule to be

ready for the Southwest District Games.



Construction delays have resulted in the cancellation of only

Southwest District Games events scheduled and listed in the entry

form on the McNeese Campus.



The LSOG website has an updated entry form listing events that are

currently available for the Southwest District Games.  Cancelled

events have been crossed out on the entry form on our website.



Shooting (March 18); Golf Medal Play (March 20); Bowling and Putt-

Putt Golf ( March 23);  and Archery (April 29) are still scheduled.

The Southwest District is working to adjust the schedule and

reschedule some events. We will update the LSOG website entry form

and Field Post as we receive updates regarding any changes to events

for the Southwest District Games.



Contact Southwest District Games Coordinator, Adele Mart, at 337-721-

4020 if you have questions about their events.  Click on the link

for a copy of the Southwest District Games entry form with the

latest updates we have received from them:

http://www.lsog.net/06%20SW%20Entry%20%20update.pdf (events are

subject to changes due to the venue changes.)



Upcoming events for LSOG participants include:

2006 Mardi Gras Mambo 10km Run - Feb. 18, 2006

Online information and applications for the Mardi Gras Mambo are now

available:  http://www.mardigrasmambo10k.com/



LSOG District Events

Applications for the Acadiana District Games (Lafayette area), Bayou

River District Games (Luling area) and the Southwest District are

available on the LSOG web site.



Bayou River's games are March 28 - May 3. Acadiana's games are March

31 - April 9. As we stated above, the Southwest District Games are

being adjusted (see schedule link below) due to recent venue

changes. St. Tammany's entry form should be available next week and

will be posted on the LSOG website when it is released to us. Get a

copy of the entry forms here:



LSOG Bayou River District Events

(To print this form you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download

the reader, click here

<http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html> .)

http://www.lsog.net/06BayouRiverEntrySchedule.pdf



LSOG Acadiana District Events

(To print this form you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download

the reader, click here

<http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html> .)

http://www.lsog.net/06AcadianaEntry.pdf



Southwest LSOG District Events

(To print this form you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download

the reader, click here

<http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html> .)

<http://www.lsog.net/06%20SW%20Entry%20%20update.pdf>

http://www.lsog.net/06%20SW%20Entry%20%20update.pdf

(events are subject to changes due to the venue changes.)



For additional information about all 2006 District Games please

visit the following link:

http://www.lsog.net/District%20Games.htm



Subscribe to LSOG Field Post

Many people who are sending their LSOG memberships are including

their e-mail addresses. We've added those addresses to the Field Post

subscription list so those people will receive the most current

information regarding the Louisiana Senior Olympic Games.  If this

is the first time you've received the Field Post, please visit the

following link to the Field Post archives and catch up on everything

that's taken place in the previous 14 issues of the Field Post.

http://www.lsog.net/Field%20Post.htm



For more information, call Louisiana Senior Olympic Games,

800.799.8309



Wanted

From Stephen Apsey

sfapsey@...

I am looking for a 52 to 54cm track bike.



For Sale

From Kim Shepherd

kmshp50@...

57cm Klein Quantum Pro $1,500.

Write P.O. Box 49, Bush, LA 70431or phone 985.886.3636, 985.630.8995.



From Royceann Brechtel

I am selling my black  and yellow Cervelo:

54', Look pedals, Cateye computer, Hed rims,new tires,

used for four months prior to ironman and not again

since. Call  504.454.5388; 504.560.0406; 504.654.7648



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That's it from here. Bless God America.



Kenny Dunaway

2325 Weymouth Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

225.296.7490

Isaiah 40:31; John 3:16

Feb. 8, 2006

"Anybody can train when he's psyched up, but it's the guy who can go

out and force himself to run when he doesn't feel like it, who is

going to eventually succeed." Marty Liquori



The printed edition of the Louisiana Multisport Report is out in the

U.S. mail. I am eager to hear reports from folks who get the

magazine. For those note on the mail list, magazine are available so

far at the following locations:

Living Foods #1 & #2 in Baton Rouge

Foxy's Health Club in Baton Rouge

Foxy's Health Club for Women in Baton Rouge

Spectrum Fitness Club in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs

Southdowns Gym in Baton Rouge

Varsity Sports in Baton Rouge

Pedal Play in Baton Rouge

The Bicycle Shop of Baton Rouge

Capitol City Cyclery in Baton Rouge, Lake Charles

Fitness RX in Baton Rouge

The Little Gym in Baton Rouge

Sportspectrum in Shreveport

LSU Sports Recreation Center in Baton Rouge

Red River Cyclery in Alexandria

Run Wild in Alexandria

McNeese University Sports Center

GiGi's Health Clubs of Lake Charles/Jennings

Cajun Fitness Center in Rayne

The Courthouse Health Club in Alexandria

Bicycle Connection in Gonzales

Athletic Center in Gonzales

Miracle Fitness in Prairieville

Anytime Fitness in Prairieville



I understand there are some Louisiana Multisport Report magazines

out in north Louisiana and parts of Mississippi, but I don't know

exactly where.



Cyclist Randy Legeai of New Orleans reports there are two competitive

cycling events that have been moved to new dates:

Giro de Brandon held in Mississippi moved to June 10-11, 2006 and

LaMBRA Road Championships moved to June 23-24, 2006

http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc/rjlhome.htm



The weekend results & photos from the two-person cycling team time

trial Sunday are up:

http://www.gnofn.org/~nobc/2006/canett_res.htm



<<Evangeline Oaks Duathlon Set for Saturday, Feb. 11>>

From Keith Hebert

Well, it is that time of year again and the second annual Evangeline

Oak Duathlon in St. Martinville. Next weekend is the date, so come

out and race with us.



Please visit usaeventsmanagement.com for complete race details.

Online registration is open at active.com.



<<New Location Set for T-Gator Events in Lake Charles Area>>

From Houston Jones

Online registration is in full swing for the T-Gator Duathlon set on

Feb. 19th. This race was voted best small duathlon in the SMW Region

of the USA Triathlon last year. Please note that this year's race

has been moved to the Graywood development in south Lake Charles,

home of the critically-acclaimed Gray Plantation golf course.  It's

going to be flat and fast with a  2mile run / 10mile bike / 2mile

run. All details, including link to online registration, available

at www.lakecharlestriathletes.com.



<<Running Grand Prix Starting with Feb. 18 Mardi Gras Mambo 10km>>

From Ben Cherbonnier

Announcing the First Baton Rouge Grand Prix. The Grand Prix is FREE

to everyone, all you have to do is sign up.



The first event is the Sprint Mardi Gras Mambo 10km on Feb 18. Sign

up early to be able to run in as many events as possible.



The Grand Prix is still a work in progress but will prove to be lots

of fun. Even though it is the "Baton Rouge" Grand Prix, geography is

no issue. No matter where you live, you may compete.



<<Crawfishman Triathlon Announces New Venue for May 7th Event>>

From Mark Salvetti

After some early hard work, we have secured approval for a new race

venue for this years Crawfishman Triathlon. Our race will be held

within the private subdivision of Grande Hills Estates in Bush LA,

just 10 short miles north of Covington. The race is set on Sunday

May 7th, 2006 starting at 7:30 a.m.



For those who do not know the area, you will be surprised at the

rolling hills and beautiful setting that we are lucky enough to use

this year. Our friend Dion McKinley is allowing us to stage the

race/transition area party on his private property, which adjoins

the subdivisions private lake. The race format will be the same as

always, but should prove to be a bit more challenging.  The bike

ride will be just under 20 miles, out and back on Highways1083 and

40. The run will be a full 4 miles held entirely within the

subdivision, and should prove interesting with some slight hills.



Due to the size constraints of the race venue, parking concerns and

overall safety of the athletes in mind; we are limiting the field to

250 athletes this year. Should we determine that more are possible

while keeping safety a priority, we will allow for additional

entries. This year we will only give this notice via email, please

pass this information along to all your tri friends far and wide. Go

to our website for more information and online registration which is

now open:

http://www.crawfishman.net



For Sale

From Joe Long

54cm Orbea road bike and a 53 top, 56

top to center track bike for sale

Email jlong6@... or phone

225.954.6157.



For Sale

From probikeguy@...

I need to sell two Orbea Chron TT frames.

Chrono TT frames 04, very little miles Supra Blue. one small, one

large. I am asking $500 each. They will be on Ebay soon. Frame only

no fork, headset.



For Sale

From Royceann Brechtel

I am now selling a Precor eliptical trainer-used

about 20 times. Paid $3,500. I owe $2,500. I want to get

rid of this thing and am willing to make a deal! I am

unable to use it but there is nothing wrong with it

and is a great thing to have in the house.

Call 504.301.0585 or 504.454.5388.



For Sale

From Luke Theriot

Cannondale, Red Team Saeco Edition.

CAAD 5 aluminum frame, Time Slice Prodigy carbon fork.

Full Shimano Ultegra Groupo, Campy Proton wheel set.

Thompson seat post, Selle San Marcos Era saddle.

Continental Grand Prix 3000 tires, Zepp XL oversized ergo bar

~16 lbs. Under 300 miles on it, no time to ride.

Perfect fit for 6' rider. Asking $1,700. Call 225.205.9883.



++++++++++



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

Feb. 14, 2006



"Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults. If you

succeed in doing this, tell me how."  Donnie Jarrell



Happy Valentine's week!



I'm amazed at the U.S. mail. I still haven't gotten my printed

copies of the Louisiana Multisport Report in the U.S. mail and I've

not heard from others as to whether they got it either. Anyway, the

annual printed magazine is out and I hope folks do let me know their

thoughts on this year's publication.



Registrations are flowing in steadily for the April 22 Louisiana

Triathlon at New Roads. The field is limited to 400 and

registrations are being accepted online via active.com.





The Evangeline Oak Duathlon last Saturday was great and the turnout

was impressive even with low temperatures and high winds. No doubt

the energy and interest in the St. Martin Parish duathlon will carry

over to the T-Gator Duathlon this coming Sunday in Calcasieu Parish.

Get the details via lakecharlesathletes.com.



Saturday is the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Mambo 10km that starts from

the downtown area of the capital city. I'll be working the corner at

Tower Drive and Dalrymple so give me a shout as you go through the

LSU area.



The epic bike race of the winter -- maybe of the entire year -- for

the region is about to happen in the Felicianas: The Rouge Roubaix.

It's the internet chit chat of chit chats on web sites and internet

blogs. Nationally distributed Bicycle Magazine had an excellent

article and photo display about the race started by Jon Anderson,

who now lives in Minnesota. Check out bicycleracing.com for details

on the March 5th event.



If you want a warm-up before the Rouge Roubaix bike race, consider

the Brother Eldon 5km run starting from the Catholic High Campus in

Baton Rouge on Saturday, March 4th. Get details via catholichigh.org.



<<Kenny's "Racers" New Orleans Disaster Tour Set Feb. 19>>

From Kenny Belleau

(Mardi Gras parades after the ride! Bring your family!)

Set Sunday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. sharp

Audubon Park, Magazine St. Entrance

(An easier-paced ride is in the works for after Mardi Gras.)



Sunday, Feb. 19, I will be hosting another tour of New Orleans' most

impacted areas including Chalmette. We're starting later, and will

finish earlier. This ride will be a little faster than the last one

with a pace of about 20mph between stops. No attacking, no surges or

sprints, but you should be comfortable riding with a pack of riders

that you might find on any Sunday morning. If you've entered any

race, century or tour in the last two years, you shouldn't have a

problem. But we will be moving on. This will be an easy ride of

about 60 miles with several stops along the way, involving about

four hours or less. The pace will be typical (or what is supposed to

be typical) for a winter ride ... strictly small ring. We will

stop at several significant places, levee breaks and a couple of

flooded homes with commentary by myself, a couple of guest speakers

and others that have first-hand knowledge, personal loss or riveting

stories.



People from outside the area are especially welcome and encouraged

to come. I can promise that this will be educational and

unforgettable to anyone who participates. Even if you live(d) in New

Orleans, you should join us for this memorable ride. It is

guaranteed to give you a greater understanding of the scope of

Hurricane Katrina and you will see and touch things that some

bus tour can't offer.



What you will need for this ride:



1. Good tires! I've been riding in these areas a bunch lately and

have yet to get a flat, but my tires are brand new. There is a lot

of glass on the roads. Tube, pump, etc. highly recommended.

2. A camera.

3. Your worst pair of cycling shoes: We will get off the bikes and

walk up to at least one levee break. It is rocky and rough and your

best shoes and cleats might make you think otherwise. This is really

something you should see up close.

4. Entry fee: Go home and talk about this. Write public officials

from other states. Forward your pictures to out of state friends.

Get the word out how bad our politicians screwed up and how they

continue to screw up. Don't vote for the incumbents. Talk it up.



Time and Place:

We will meet at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Park across

Magazine Street from the Audubon Zoo. There is plenty of parking and

bathrooms. We should be back to the park before noon.



*This ride will be in the city on city streets. We will be expected

to obey all traffic laws. Basic bike handling skills will be useful.

No one will be left behind, but you should be able to ride

comfortably in a pack. The pace will be more suitable for racer

types.  We will also be going over a very big bridge with expansion

joints and we will need to be careful. At least one of our stops

will have drinks, Clifbars and bananas and we hope to have

at least one follow vehicle (that position is still open again).



Also, anyone is welcome to follow in their car and join in with the

discussion. This is a "ride at your own risk" event and is not

sanctioned or sponsored by anyone or any organization. We will cross

2 metal-grate draw bridges and one very large bridge like any bridge

you've seen over the Mississippi. Fear is not an option.



Please set this date aside on your calendar and come to New Orleans

for a truly memorable experience. Hope to see you at the park...



Directions

Coming from Baton Rouge on I-10, take the South Carrollton exit

(exit 232). This is a confusing exit, keep your eyes open and make

sure you are getting on South Carrollton. You will need to veer left

two times on this exit to get on South Carrollton. Stay on South

Carrollton until it narrows to two lanes (street car tracks will be

on the neutral ground). Go all the way to the end of Carrollton. It

ends at the levee. Turn left at the levee (Leak Avenue). Stay on the

River Road until you get to the first stop sign (Broadway) and go

straight through the stop sign. Just past the stop sign, the road

will veer left and turn into Magazine Street.



The park will be on your left and the entrance is about quarter mile

into the park on your left. Turn left into the park and get out.

Hope to see you there.



++++++++++



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

Feb. 23, 2006



"We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves." Eric Hoffer



The Mardi Gras Mambo 10km brought lots of folks for the annual run

through Baton Rouge. Congrats to all those who race on a chilly day

with drizzling rain. It's been so great to see so many New Orleans-

area folks at events since the fiascos of last fall. I especially

enjoyed seeing NOTC race director Chuck George among so many others

from across the state.



One of my favorite, low-key, good cause 5km runs of the year is

coming up on March 4th. It's the Brother Eldon 5km that raises money

for Catholic High of Baton Rouge. While Catholic High is a good thing

in my view, Brother Eldon is a far better reason to run! Get the

details at catholichigh.or/alumni and click on upcoming alumni

events. The event starts at 8 a.m.



March 25 is set for the Dash for Deaf Kids 5km run in Baton Rouge.

Call 225.757.3327 or email pmann@... for details.



Karen Daigle of Houma works with U.S. Olympic teams and she is at the

Winter Olympics in Italy. Check out her view of the winter games via

www.FithippieTravels.blogspot.com



Opelousas Duathlon Deadlines Approaching

From Rusty Bex

The Opelousas Rotary Sunrise Duathlon (ORSD) is scheduled for March

19, 2006.  You can register through Saturday night (Feb. 25) without

a $5 late registration penalty. You can register online by searching

active.com or logging on to www.lafayettefitness.org.



The ORSD involves a 2-mile run, a 16-mile bike ride and ends with a

final 2-mile run. The event is the site again for the 2006 Louisiana

Duathlon Championship Race.  We have a field limit of 300 -- so sign

up now!



<<5km Run Set in Raceland for March 25>>

From Kim Suggs

Raceland Upper is hosting the 6th annual 5km for Education, where all

proceeds will benefit Raceland Upper Elementary students. The race is

set to start at Raceland Upper Elementary at 3759 Hwy 308 in

Raceland. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m.



The entry fee is $12 until Feb. 21 and rise to $15 after Feb. 21.

There is a $10  no-shirt entry option. For more information contact

ksuggs@... or phone 985.537.5142



<<Ride to Remember Set for Lafayette>>

From Mark Miller

April 1st the will be the Alzheimer's Ride to Remember which consists

of a 10, 25, 62, and 100-mile event. I have entry forms at Precision

Bikes in Lafayette and I will get some to Baton Rouge. The ride

leaves out of The Hall, which is located on 407 East Gloria Switch

Road in Lafayette. The ride will be a good warn up for all of the MS

150 riders. If you have any questions feel free to give me a call

Mark Phone me at 337.981.7686 or 337.344.5445.

www.Precisionbikes.com



<<USAT Clinic Set for April 21 in New Roads>>

From Dean Ford

In conjunction with the fast-filling up Louisiana Triathlon in New

Roads, I have scheduled a USA Triathlon officials' clinic for Friday,

April 21, 2006 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pointe Coupée Parish

Library, 201 Claiborne Ave, New Roads, LA.  The Louisiana Triathlon

is set for the next day on Saturday April, 22.



Please start spreading the word so we can get more officials

certified in Louisiana!  Also, if you know of anyone who needs to be

re-certified, let them know.



This information will also be posted on the USAT website.



<<Off-Road Bike Race Set for Mississippi>>

From Jayce Powell

I am pleased to announce there will be a Mississippi Off-Road

Championship Series this year for a state champ in each class. This

is a NORBA-sanctioned series. We are looking at five races at the

this time:



March 19th - Bonita Xtreme MTB Race in Meridian , MS.

We are also looking at a May date for an event possibly in the

Starkville area.

June 18th - Mississippi State Games in Meridian, MS

Sept. 9th and 10th - Clear Creek MTB Challenge in Oxford, MS.

(9th is an off road time trial, 10th is a XC race)

Oct. 8th -- Ride around the Butt (Butts Park) in Jackson, MS

The May race was scheduled for Clear Springs but the trails will not

be open.



There will be beginner, sport, and expert class for men with

beginner and sport for the ladies. Awards will be given out for each

class at every race and you will accumulate points in each race to

go towards the series champ. The series champ in each class will be

recognized by NORBA as the Mississippi state champ. The top 15

athletes in each class will be eligible to go and race at Nationals.



If you race or have ever wanted to race, now is your chance. If you

know anyone from out of state, they are welcome to come race as well,

though the series champ has to be a resident of Mississippi.



Thanks to the Ridgeland Cycling Club, Jim Ballard at Indian Cycle

Fitness, Tom Martin at The Bike Rack, Brian Coleman, Maurice

Malone, Steve Valliant at Active Oxford Bike Shop (Oxford, MS) ,

Brad Cannon and the Oxford Bicycle Club, Charlotte Fuquoy and the

Bulldawg Cycling Club, Mike Murphy at The Bicycle Shop (Starkville,

MS) for helping to make this series happen.



For more info goto www.ridgelandcyclingclub.com, www.msmtb.org, or

email me at ridgelandcyclingclub1@.... You can find fliers at

your local bike shops.



I look forward to seeing everyone at the series first race March

19th in Meridian.



<<Age-Up Rule in Place for 2006 for Multisporters>>

From Farrel LeBoeuf

For 2006 USA Triathlon-sanctioned events, there is a new "Age Up

Rule" that governs giving out awards for age groups.



Below is the USAT Rule Book Website for the rule and below that I

have cut and pasted several announcements from applications I found

(by surfing on the Web) of upcoming USAT sanctioned events.



If you have not mentioned the "Age-Up Rule" in your applications I

strongly suggest you do so to prevent further complications on the

day of your event. If you have already sent your apps out you might

want to try and explain the Rule on the  website you are posted on.



If you mentioned that you will abide by all USAT Rules then you are

covered but there may be problems race day.



USAT Rule Book Website address concerning "Age Up Rule" in section 3.2

http://www.usatriathlon.org/Rules_Officials/rules.htm



Note: Cut and Pasted Announcements from various Applications on

upcoming USAT races (to use as an example only):

USAT AGE UP RULE NEW FOR 2006! All USAT races will use the "AGE UP

RULE" for award distribution and ranking.  It is important that you

begin in the proper wave start with respect to this rule.  The age up

rule means you are racing based on your age as of 12/31/06.  Our

computer timing program will automatically calculate your age based

on your birth date and the age up rule criteria.



USAT's new "Age Up" Policy:

In 2006, USAT has adopted a new policy governing a participant's age

at USAT races. An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be

his/her age as of Dec. 31, 2006. The age he/she is on 12/31 will

determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to "age-up"

into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not

after the athlete's birthday. This action aligns regular U.S. age

group racing with the method used by USA Triathlon for its National

Rankings Program and its new Grand Prix Series.



Example: John Smith is 9 and will turn 10 on Nov. 20, 2006.

John will be considered 10 for all 2006 races.

Sally Jones is 4 and will turn 5 on July 3, 2006.

Sally will be considered 5 for all 2006 races - and will be eligible

to race as a 5 year old at all 2006 races.

Age-Up Rule

Please note that all athletes will be placed in their age group

according to their age on Dec. 31, 2006. For example, if you are 24

years old and will turn 25 years old in November, you will race in

the 25-29 year old age group.

*

For Sale

From Chris Ford

2003 Soft Ride Powerwing, 650 (current model is the Classic TT 650)

Measures 56cm, which is considered a Medium frame. I'm 6' and have

the beam adjusted to its upper most limit and it is comfortable.

Comes with:

-Spinergy XAERO wheels and Michelin Axial Pro tires, with some miles.

-Shimano 6600 (2005) 10 spd Ultegra Derailleur (front and rear,

double) - NEW

-Shimano 6600 double crank and bottom bracket (53/39) - NEW

-Shimano DuraAce cassette (12/23) and chain (~1000mi on cass. /~50 on

chain)

-Shimano DuraAce 10 spd bar end shifters and cables/covers - NEW

-Shimano Brakes and cables/covers - NEW

-Carbon Fiber Fork 2" bladed, w/Carbon shims - NEW (uncut ready for

fitting)

-Vision Tech flat bar and clip-on - NEW (never fit or adjusted)

-Tektro Tri brake levers - NEW

-FSA Headset - NEW

chris.ford@...



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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, 2006



"Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape

those who dream only by night." Edgar Allan Poe



The days are getting longer and the temperature are rising just a

bit to inspire lots more weekday, outdoor workouts. Hooray.



Well, this is the weekend for the Rouge Roubaix 100-mile bike race

in the Felicianas. The Sunday race has become the talk of bike

racing in the region and in fact has some talking about it across

the country. On Saturday, the Brother Eldon 5km is ready in Baton

Rouge and NOTC's Run on the Bayou in Westwego is set, too.



The LSU Vet School in Baton Rouge is once again hosting its annual

Great Rover Road 5km Run on March 25  It starts at 8 a.m. at the

school's facilities near the Mississippi River. Runners are

encouraged to bring their well-behaved pets to the event. For more

information call 225.578.9900 or email adcock@....



The New Orleans Bicycle Club (NOBC) website is moving to a new

server and has a new URL:

http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/



The website for the 2006 U.S. Cycling Federation (USCF) Road National

Championships is now up:

http://www.7springs.com/bike/roadfestival.htm



Cyndi Fox is looking for anyone who might be considering a relay for

the fast-filling Louisiana Triathlon at New Roads race on April 22.

She only wants to swim that weekend. So if that appeals to anyone

relay prospects, please contact her at cfox@....



Baton Rouge senior Olympic cycling champion Jairo Alvarez is

recovering from prostate surgery and is doing fine. He wants to make

sure all his multisport friends know that he is doing well, missing

his buddies and looking forward to riding again.



<<Privateer Criterium Bike Race Postponed>>

From Brooks Branham

I am very sad to announce that the Privateer Criterium will be

postponed. More information will be release at a later date as to the

new date.



<<USA Triathlon Clinic for Officials Set April 21>>

From Stan Cadow

A USA Triathlon officials clinic -- for the first time in modern

history --  will be held in South Louisiana! The state is in need of

additional Officials, as we have only 3 active from Louisiana. Did

you know that Louisiana is second only to Colorado in triathletes

per capita? So, here in the Bayou State we a very competitive and

active multisporters, and opportunities to help maintain our sport

in as professional and safe a manner possible abound.



The clinic will be held Friday, April 21, 2006 from 2 p.m. to 5

p.m.at the Pointe Coupée Parish Library at 201 Claiborne Ave. in New

Roads, LA. The clinic is  the day before the Louisiana Triathlon,

which is set on Saturday, April 22. We hope to get at least one

trained per club in the state. This is a great way to keep your club

up to date on all the rules changes, etc. For more information

please e-mail Dean Ford in Lake Charles at: triman1082@....



You can also show up at the appointed time. You can also contact me

in Baton Rouge at:

scadow@...



For Sale

From Charles Frye <charlesf@...>

I have a new, uncut, Easton EC90 Aero fork for sale. It was

purchased for a client wanting his bike painted and he decided after

I had painted it to go with a 650C frameset for triathlons instead

of 700C. It has a black to yellow metallic fade but can be stripped

and repainted if requested.



EC90 Aero, 1" Carbon Steerer, 700C wheels, 370 grams

Retail $350. As is -- $150. Repainted -- $225 (one color).

Call if interested, 318.547.6193



For Sale

From Dreux Babin

I have a 56 cm Cannondale R300, red with silver lettering, for sale.

The frame is in good condition and has never been wrecked. It has

Look pedals, 7-speeds, and STI shifters. The shifters probably need

replacing but it is operable in either the big ring or little ring.

(I am having problems shifting back and forth between the large and

small rings but I can ride it in either.) This would be a good bike

for a beginner as it is better than mass-market bikes but will not

set anyone back a bundle if they just want to get started.



I am asking $250 for the bike. If anyone is interested, please email

me at dreuxb@... or call me directly at 225.926.7566. I can

email photos of the bike to you if requested.



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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

March 9, 2006



"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have

done for others and the world remains and is immortal." Albert Pike



I am amazed at how fast the Louisiana Triathlon at New Roads is

filling. Sign in via active.com for the April 22 event, which is the

weekend after

Easter.



Race day is approaching soon for the March 11 Red River Run 10km.

Registration is still open. Please visit the following link to

register:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1288024



Rusty Bex's Sunday, March 19th Opelousas Duathlon championship is

fast approaching. See lafayettefitness.org for details are sign up

via active.com.



Dave Poleto's first in his series of adventure races is coming up

soon, too, on Saturday, March 18th. Hooper Road Park is the site of

the first event of the season and is located just outside of Baton

Rouge. Get the details at LaAdventureRacing.com.



The overall order of finish results from Rouge-Roubaix have been

posted. The chief referee is working on breaking out the complete

category and age group results, and those will be posted as soon as

they are available. Get the results at:

http://www.lambra.org/



New Iberia multisporter Ben Hawn has  a most interesting Rouge

Roubaix report posted on lafayettefitness.org.



<<Holy Toledo Triathlon Set for March 26>>

From Bobo Anderson

All is well with the Holy Toledo Triathlon at t-minus three weeks to

go. Feedback from hardy tri-geeks across the South has been full of

juice, as seen from this excerpt from a T. Stolz of the Bayou Gators:



"Alright, Bobo, it looks like we're going to have quite a crew of

Bayou Gators up in Toledo Bend later this month. There should be

about four or five us racing, plus a relay, plus wives/significant

others/brokeback cowboys in attendance. This is quickly becoming

THE racing event of the year, and so we are RV'ing it from New

Orleans.



Yes, that's right. A mac-daddy, Meet-the-Fokkers-style motorhome

full of masochistic hoodlums. And Liz is going to film it all,

again."



I, Bobo, have to wonder:  Do these "Bayou Gators" occupy the

epicenter of triathlon's hard core here in SE Louisiana?



Huuuuuuuum.... Call 504.452.2856 for more information.



<<Triathlon Grand Prix Announced>>

From Bob Sigerson

The regional board of USA Triathlon has just set a meeting on March

13, 2006 to make recommendations to national USAT regarding the

Grand Prix events for 2007. To date, I have received only one race

director's interest in being put in the mix for these events and

that was from Rusty Bex's Opelousas Duathlon.



Louisiana hosts a third of the international distance triathlons in

this huge region and I have received no interest from anyone to host

a Grand Prix triathlon (only/international) event.  I have also not

received any interest in the Grand Prix sprint-distance events from

some of the more popular triathlons in the region.



I have been fighting for Louisiana members and race director's for

two years and have been held over this year, so I am still fighting.

But I need help in this fight and it all comes down to you guys. If

you don't want or like these championships to be dominated by the

other states, you need to indicate that you have some interest.



The only information I need is the races you want considered(you can

include all you produce, if you want), a probable date in 2007 and

distances if you decide to change them. Thanks for your help!



Wanted to Buy

From Jo Racer

I am looking to buy a carbon fiber frame set. I prefer buying a

Trek Madone, but if you have a different kind I might be interested.

I'm looking for a 56cm but could consider a 54cm. Any leads or ideas

would be helpful. Email me at wjbagley@...



For Sale

From Mike Watson

2004 Cervelo  P-3  55cm Red &White

Full Dura-Ace 10 speed ready to ride $2600.00



Aerobar: Profile Design Carbon X

Bottom Bracket: Dura- Ace

Brake Calipers: Dura-Ace

Cassette: Dura-Ace  12-23

Chain: Dura-Ace

Crank: Dura -Ace  39/53  172.5

Computer: Cateye Astrale 8

F+R Derailleur: Dura-Ace

Headset: Cane Creek

Pedals: Dura-Ace PD-7800

Saddle: Selle Italia

Seatpost: Cervelo Carbon

Shifters: Dura-Ace Bar-End

Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro

Water Bottle Cages: Profile Carbon

Wheels: Mavic Kystrem



Any other questions call 504.957.6920



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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

"Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of

character." George Santayana



The third annual Louisiana Athletic Club Kids Triathlon is set for

Saturday, April 1st for those ages 4-14. The first wave begins at

9a.m. (ages 12-14). For registration, log on to

www.louisianaathleticclub.com or contact Robyn Schwartz,

robynschw@... 318.487.1000



The New Orleans Bicycle Club two-person cycling time trial will be on

Saturday, March 25.

http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/2006/2man_tt.htm



April 8th has been set as a coaches' appreciation 5km run in Denham

Springs.



Chuck George, ChuckNOTC@..., reports that the Mississippi River

Bridge 5km and A Run Through History event are set.



On-line registration for the April 22 Louisiana Triathlon continues

via lawired.com or directly through active.com. With the pace of

registrations coming in this year, it appears that the 2006 field of

competitors may be the biggest in its 13-year-history. By the way,

I  could use some more motor boat volunteers for the race if any of

you have or know someone with a motor boat to help patrol the swim

course. Email or call me if you can help.



The now -famous Baton Rouge Fat Boy 5km race is set April 8 at

Highland School not far from the LSU campus. The event starts at 8

a.m. Get the details from Club South Runners web site via

lawired.com.



April 23 has been set as the date of the spring 100-mile ride

organized by the Baton Rouge Bicycle Club. Stay tuned for details.



<<Baton Rouge Adventure Race Set March 18th at Hooper Road Park>>

The second annual Baton Rouge Adventure Race will place teams

against a new course that's sure to challenge both beginner and

experienced racers alike. Teams of three will compete in coed, all-

male, all-female, or coed masters divisions. Distances for this four-

hour course are about 12 miles biking, 3 miles canoeing, 5 miles

trekking/running, plus mystery challenges.



Early registration fee is $65 per person and includes your team

canoe, paddles, life jackets, maps, and a great post race party.

Special team awards will be given to the top three finishers in each

division. Limited to the first 50 teams. The race will also include

the Massey's Professional Outfitters Treasure Hunt for great prizes

to discover while out on the course! Race in one event, or in the

entire series. Send your entry form in early to reserve your team's

spot. Contact David Poleto, 504.952.8406 or dpoleto@....



<<PelicanMan Duathlon Survives & Thriving, Set April 2>>

Hurricane Katrina may have wiped out a lot of St Bernard Parish, but

the famous PelicanMan Duathlon survived in fine fashion.

As always, the event features a two-mile run, a ten-mile bike ride,

and a final two-mile run. The event is set for April 2, 2006 and

starts at 8:15 a.m.



Fliers are at Todd Herbet's Bicycle Connection shop and Phidippides

in Metairie. We're working on getting flyers out elsewhere across

the state.



<<Miss. Grand Prix Bike Race Set April 21>>

From Frank Moak

More money and new pavement for better bike racing courses: what

more could a bike racer want in an event? The Mississippi Grand Prix

web site is up and running show casing this multi-day bike race in

the Magnolia State. The Friday night crit course has been repaved and

the prize money has been increased again. Check it all out here:

http://www.humanperformance.com/msgrandprix.htm



For Sale

From Amy Berger

I am selling my SRM. It is a professional model, bought summer 2004,

in excellent condition. If anyone is interested, email me at

berger.amy@..., and I will give you more details about it and

answer any questions about it.



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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

March 29, 2006



"If A is success in life, then A = X + Y + Z. Work is X; Y is Play;

and Z is keeping your mouth shut." Albert Einstein



The internet chit chat about Bobo Anderson's Holy Toledo Triathlon

held in Many, LA is compelling. I've not seen so much internet

banter on an event in a while. Each year it seems to get better and

better and more and more bizarre! Congrats to all who braved

incredibly cold water and tough terrain to finish the event. Get

results via lafayettefitness.org.



New Orleans cyclist Randy Legeai thanks to all who came out to the

super fast La Place 40km two-person cycling time trial course last

Saturday morning. Complete results have been posted to the NOBC

website. Fastest time of the day went to Frank Moak and Troy Porter -

  51 minutes and 59 seconds.

http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/2006/2man_tt_06_r.htm

rlegeai@...



Details of the September Louisiana Senior Olympics cycling events are

available at:

http://www.lsog.net/2006schedule.htm



The Baton Rouge Spring Century is set for Sunday, May 7. You can

register on active.com.



<<$4,000 Up for Grabs Saturday at Miss. River Bridge Run>>

From Chuck George, NOTC Race Director

The New Orleans Track Club announces the 10th annual  United Way

Mississippi River Bridge 5km sponsored by Valero St.

Charles Refinery. The race is set in Destrehan on Saturday, April

1st, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. and the event benefits the United Way of St.

Charles Parish.



The featured 5km race begins in Destrehan and crosses the Hale Boggs

Mississippi River Bridge to Luling and offers a panoramic view of

the area. Great post race party featuring food, beverages, live

band. Awards include $4,000 in prize money available for the top 5km

overall finishers in various divisions. For more information on this

exciting event, please visit the NOTC website at www.runNOTC.org



<<A Ride to Remember Set Saturday in Lafayette>>

The Alzheimer's Association's is presenting "A Ride to Remember" on

Saturday, April 1, 2006.



This ride takes place in North Lafayette and will start at "The

Hall", located at 407 E. Gloria Switch Road. Choose from 10, 25, 62

or 100-mile routes. There will be rest stops along the way

as well as SAG support. Food and drink at the end of the ride.



Day of event entry fee is $30.

Start times as follows:

6:30 a.m. ~ Registration & pick up information

7:30 a.m. ~ 62 & 100-mile ride begins

9 a.m. ~ 10 & 25-mile ride begins



<<Jeff Galloway Running School Coming to Houston, Dallas>>

From Carol Miller, ccmiller@...

Running counselor and coach Jeff Galloway is coming to Houston on

April 7-8. The training program kickoff starts at 7 a.m. with

breakfast at Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 800 Houston Ave.  The

$249 class starts at 10 a.m. and goes to 4 p.m. For more info,

contact Darlene Miller, darleneruns@...)



Then he goes to Dallas on April 9 and repeats the program at Cooper

Aerobics Center in the Carter Room of The Guest Lodge starting at 1

p.m. in the Carter Room. For more info, contact Paula Woodbury,

dallasgalloway@....



In the running schools, he will have sessions on motivation, building

endurance, getting faster, fat burning, nutrition, training for

specific goals and more.



For more information on his Schools, please go to

http://www.jeffgalloway.com/resources/running_school.html or contact

carol.miller@....  Training Program information may be

found at

http://jeffgalloway.com/training_groups/index.html.



You may also phone 404/255-1033 x10 404/252-3971 fax



<<Shreveporter Shannon Kock Gets Big Shot in International Cycling>>

From Alan Moore

Former Shreveport-based Team LaS'port member Shannon Koch, now

racing for FCS/Compliance Depot, will be getting her shot at the big

time as she will be filling in as a member of the USA Women's

National Team for three race events in Europe. She will be with the

team from April 15th to May 1st, which will involve her in two World

Cup events and one 5-stage race. The races will be La Fleche

Wallonne in Belgium (April 19), then the Tour de Berne in

Switzerland (April 23), and then the Garcia-Orlova Tour in the

Czech Republic (April 27-30). This is definitely an opportunity she

couldn't pass up, so good luck to her! You will be able to keep up

with her races at her blog: http://fcshannon.blogspot.com/



Shannon Koch, center, at the Tour de Louisiane, 2004.



For Sale

From Gary

Specialized dolce road bike (frame is red) size 44 with a 48 top

tube, compact frame, (my wifes) she doesn't want to ride the road

bike so I am selling it, I tried two times she just doesn't like the

road bike :-( has 28 miles on it! Ultegra 9 triple female specific

levers, Ultegra hubs with Mavic open pro rims, alloy nipples,

specialized tires, upgrade zert cert carbon seat post, Kestral

carbon bar, Echowell computer with cadence, two cages, no pedals

$1000.



Selling our tandem, 56/49 size(bought a new one, wife likes the

tandem!) Raleigh road bike version, black and red, 105 triple group,

kestrel carbon bar on front, with aztec bar padding, VDO computer,

three cages. has 350 miles on it $850.



Velomax Victoria wheel's (bought for wife's bike) don't need them

since we are selling her road bike. 1250 grams, approximately 500

miles on them $300.



If you have any questions on the bikes let me know. I can bring them

to the next race if someone wants to see before buying. Or call me

at my shop 601.936.4899 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or home 601.936.9040

(after 6p.m.)



For Sale

From Kerry Stamey

I am selling my wife's road bike. It is

a 54cm GT ZR5.0 in what I call perfect condition. It's red -- I just

completed an overhaul including new chain, cables, brake pads and

bottom bracket.  Now here is the kicker: This is an aluminum framed

bike with an Easton EA30 carbon fiber fork to take some of the sting

out of the stiff frame. We just added my carbon fiber Spinergy four

spoke wheels so it rides like a dream as the Spinergy wheels really

smooth out the ride quality on small bumps.



I also have the original wheels as well and will include them in the

sale, but prefer to sell it all as a package. The components are

admittedly low end, Shimano Tiara dual control but it rides and

shifts great. And looks fantastic with the Spinergy wheels.



I would like to get $600 for it, so send me an email at

kerrystamey@... if you are interested. Call 225.324.3499.

387 Maxine Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-6834



For Sale

From Tim

I'm selling a Felt 58cm DA700 Time Trial bike (minus wheels, seat &

pedals) for an asking price of $1,800 OBO.  A pair of '98 Mavic

Helium wheels for training with cassette tires/tubes can be added for

an additional $200. The bike has a 54-tooth FSA Carbon Crank

setup, Ultegra bottom bracket, 3T aero bar setup, black shimano 105

brake calipers & black tektro brake levers to match frame set, dura

ace aero bar shifters along with front/rear dura ace deraileurs.



The frame set and components are in excellent condition!!



For Sale

From Brian Loflin <brian.loflin@...>

Orbea Carbon Force (white with red decals)

Size - 54 cm

Zeus full carbon fork

Dura Ace front der.

Dura Ace bottom bracket

Dura Ace 9 speed shifters

Ultegra Crankset

Ultegra Rear der.

Sram Cassette 12-23

Sram Chain - 9 speed

Tekro brake calipers

Vector Pro Wheelset

Kenda tires

Icon bar

Lemond Saddle



Asking $750.



The bike is at the bike shop getting new cables and a complete tune

up. If you would like pics, please email me and I will send them

once I get the bike back from the shop.  It's a great starter bike

for anyone getting into cycling. If you have any questions, please

let me know. Phone 901.486.6244



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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

April 5, 2006



"It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of

himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him."

Abraham Lincoln



It's just about Boston Marathon time. Anyone from Louisiana running

or racing the big Bean Town event? I haven't seen any reports on the

PelicanMan Duathlon held last weekend. What's the word?



Don't forget this Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 8 a.m. is the now

famous Fat Boy 5km put on by Club South Runners of Baton Rouge. The

event begins at Highland School not far from LSU near the corner of

Highland Road and South Lee Drive in the capital city.



Friday evening April 28th is the Mid City Heritage 5km in Baton

Rouge. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. starting at Sacred Heart Church

on 22nd Street and Florida Street. Cash prizes and running shoes are

up for grabs for top racers. Get more details at 225.346.1000 or

email heidi.perry@... or midcityredevelopment.org.



The first week-day cycling training ride went off safely Tuesday in

Baton Rouge starting as usual at 5:30 p.m. sharp. There was a big

crowd pedaling in two groups from the Farr Horse Park located just

south of the LSU campus. How are the week-day rides shaping up

elsewhere across the state? Where do they meet, what time do they

start, and about long are the workouts?



Australian-born cyclist Troy Porter has ruled the roads in top

competitive cycling categories and events across the state and

region since coming to work in Baton Rouge. But he will be leaving

soon for a new job in California.



I could use some Excel software experts for the Louisiana Triathlon.

Usually I have some administrative help on the New Roads event, but

I haven't had any this year. Anyone care to volunteer? Call or email

me.



<<La. Tri in New Roads Set April 22>>

From BRTri Web Site

This year is the 13th birthday of the Louisiana

Triathlon at New Roads. Previously Jim Bergeron of Thibodaux had put

on a race there for a couple of years; sometimes it was called the

Baton Rouge Triathlon and other times he called it the New Roads

Triathlon.



For details on the 2006 event go to www.lawired.com and click on the

event icon.



When Bergeron retreated from producing the event and a couple of

seasons passed without one on False River, the current race director

was encouraged by Bill Bender to resurrect the event. Bender had

just moved to Baton Rouge after finishing school at Virginia Tech

and couldn't imagine there was not a triathlon on this beautiful ox

bow lake just 25 miles northwest of Baton Rouge. Many often said

False River is just too perfect of a place for a triathlon. At

the time, Louisiana triathletes were lucky if there was at least one

triathlon a month much less one a quarter in their home state. There

just weren't many triathlons produced in the state 13 years ago.



After being assured by Bender that the event would work, the current

race director approached community and political officials about

doing the race and the rest is history. Bender long ago moved out of

state and the current race director has worked with others as co-

race directors, including long-time Club South Runners president Ron

Terry was one of the current race director's partners. But in

recent years, few have stepped up to help as co-producer of the

event. Thankfully, though, the multisport and competitive fitness

community in and around Baton Rouge have been generous in helping

and working together to present the event. Event management can be

scary when corporate sponsors are sparse, regular work is

consuming and raising a family has to fit somewhere. It's

understandable why folks opt not to direct event.



Organizers chose to keep the event a short-distance-styled race to

attract more newcomers to the race. Bergeron did put on a half-

Ironman event in New Roads for a couple of years, but the current

race director believes his niche in multisporting is the short-

distance event. He also keeps the event in the spring so he can

proceed with his own training and racing. Plus, a spring season

event put him before lots of other races and doesn't create lots of

competition for attracting participants.



"Our event isn't the biggest and probably isn't the best, but it's a

nice, small-scale race when compared to big-time productions being

offered across the state," noted the race director. "We get many

first-time triathletes, many who have never done an open-water swim.

People are so fearful of open-water swimming. But it's always

gratifying to hear folks say how good they feel about doing their

first triathlon. It's even more gratifying to hear people

say they keep coming back to the event because it's where they

started triathloning," he added.



While the event wasn't whole heartedly embraced by the New Roads

community in the early years, most folks in the area now welcome the

event and its participants. "That's a really good thing," the race

director said. "It is nice to show communities how much they have to

gain from events like a triathlon. Plus, it's nice for community

leaders in small towns to see how much they mean to the rest of the

state," he added.



For Sale

From Katrin and Jim, ksaile@...

2003 Bianchi Pista - 53cm

Gray Look-compatible Welgo pedals

See the bike and specs here:

http://gianni.bianchiusa.com/2003/site/bikes/19_Pista.html



2001 Bianchi Pista - 51cm

Look pedals in matching green paint

http://gianni.bianchiusa.com/2001/sections/bikes/road/pista/index.htm

l



Both of these bikes are in excellent shape. Neither has ever been

wrecked; they're clean, well cared for and in perfect working order.

The only signs of wear are some paint scratches at the dropouts.

Other than the pedals, they're all original parts.  We're selling

them in preparation for moving to a city without a velodrome.



Please contact either Katrin (ksaile@...) or Jim (jgr4@...)

for more information.



For Sale

From Troy Gomez

I am selling my 58cm Trek Madone 5.9SL (Project One).



It has full Dura Ace components and Bontrager wheels/tires, carbon

bars.  I purchased the bike last May from GNO Cyclery and have put

roughly 250 miles since then. I have posted some pictures of the bike

showing Look pedals and Polar/Cateye computer. The bike will be sold

without pedals, computers and the factory wheels/tires will be

replacing the wheels that are shown in the pictures.



http://www.digitek-solutions.com/trek-madone/index.html



The reason for selling: I bought this bike for the main purpose of

having a second bike. With 250 miles on the bike it shows that this

bike is sitting inside doing nothing but collecting dust. Price:

$4,700. Any questions, please reply to troyg@...

or phone 504.415.5857.



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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