The "Camp Fuji Cycling Challenge" will be held on 11 June.  All applications
must be received via standard mail or MPS (not electronically) by 26 May.
Please "network" this information anyone else that you think may be interested.

This "first of its kind" event aboard Camp Fuji has been meticulously planned
with the assistance of MCCS and Mr. Oguro of R&I, a Japanese contractor that
organizes various athletic events.  This gentlemen is providing an electronic
lap counter for providing exact standings and final results.  We are expecting
over 200 Japanese participants and over
10 booths set-up by various Japanese distributors of bicycle and related
equipment.  Camp Fuji is using the race as an opportunity to not only promote
the sport of cycling, but community relations as well.  We plan on doing this by
setting up static displays of vehicles and equipment and MCCS is working on
booking a live band.  A BBQ-style lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers will also be
available at a nominal cost.  All in all, it should be an enjoyable event for
everyone.

The course is a challenging one with about half of it being an uphill grade of
3-4%.  A category is available to enter for any level of rider on any type of
mechanically-sound bicycle.  The gates will be open by 0600, registration from
0700-0800, and the first race (the Advanced Road race) beginning at 0830.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact me via e-mail at
<clemensb@...>, or phone at DSN: 265-5602/5346, or commercial at
(0550)89-6102.

The application is available on-line at:
http://www.onelist.com/files/Okinawa-Multi-Sport/

Brian Clemens
CAPT   USMC
Logistics Officer, HQBN Camp Fuji

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 29 - Don't forget the 5K / 1 mile Fun Run on Lester this Sat. starting  at
0800.  Call 645-2578 for details.

April 30- Golden Run is Sunday starting from Kadena High School - The 21K begins
at 0810, 10K-0820, 5K-0830.  Call 875-1529.

May 6- The Admiral Boorda Center for Families with Special Needs 5K Fun Run/Walk
is scheduled for May 6 at 0800.   The start and finish is IN FRONT of Lester
Hospital.   $15 entry fee.  Call 643-7477.

May 27- 1st Annual Nav Hospital Corps Birthday 5K Run/Walk  0730 at Kuwae Park
on Lester.  $15/$20 race day.  Call 645-2578.

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The Zampamasaki "Swims Across Japan" Open water race, Saturday April 22 - Cape
Zampa - Final results:

Colin Chinn:  1st age group, 5th overall men, 3200m
Steve Hazlett:  5th age group, 8th overall men, 3200m
Eiko Chinn:  21st age group, 27th overall women, 3200m

They plan to do this event again next year.  I think it would be a good event
for ODST (age group & masters), plus we could enter a few relay teams. 
Individuals can enter both individual & relay events.



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HOT NEWS FOR ALL YOU CYCLIST!!!!!!!!

THE YAGAJI ROAD RACE WILL BE HELD ON JULY 30TH.

NOTE:  THE TORII ROAD RACE,  1ST PLACE RIDER IS INELIGIBLE TO ENTER THIS
YEARS RACE.   CONTACT  JOHN "JJ"
MAKISHI FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

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There are 3 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

       1. New poll for Okinawa-Multi-Sport
            From: Okinawa-Multi-Sport@egroups.com
       2. 22 April 2000 "Ride"
            From: ReedRJ@...
       3. More April 22nd Rides
            From: "Mathew Luebbers" <odst@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: 20 Apr 2000 01:03:38 -0000
    From: Okinawa-Multi-Sport@egroups.com
Subject: New poll for Okinawa-Multi-Sport


Enter your vote today!  Check out the new poll for the Okinawa-Multi-Sport
group:


Would anyone be interested in lunchtime
(1130-1230) coached practices/stroke
help, taking place once each week at
each camp - something like:
Schwab-Monday, Hansen-Tuesday, Courtney-
Wednesday, Futenma-Thursday, Kinser-
Friday. It would be offered from 6/19 -
8/4.

   o Yes, I would try to attend regularly.
   o Yes, but I may not be very regular.
   o No, I don't swim at lunchtime.
   o No - who needs coached workouts?
   o Huh? We have pools on the bases?


To vote, please visit the following web page:

http://www.egroups.com/polls/Okinawa-Multi-Sport

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the eGroups
web site listed above.

Thanks!






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Message: 2
    Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 07:58:02 -0000
    From: ReedRJ@...
Subject: 22 April 2000 "Ride"

I would like to propose a "Route 2" loop ride for Saturday.
1.  Meet 0700 at Scwhab Gym
2. Go north to Aha
3. Go West to Yona
4. Go South on 58 to Nago
5. Go East on 329 to Schwab

Anyone interested, please call me at 636-3138
Thanks,
Bob Reed



________________________________________________________________________
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Message: 3
    Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 09:21:23 -0000
    From: "Mathew Luebbers" <odst@...>
Subject: More April 22nd Rides

Those that want to go shorter (or longer, or faster, or slower) are
always welcome to start with any group and then go on their own.

1.  The regular Kadena gate 2 ride should be on as normal; depart
gate 2 at 0700, determine route before leaving.

2.  There will also be a 0600 gate 2 ride this week (at least for
me). I want to watch some people take part in an open water race
(3km) at Cape Zampa, 0900. The plan is to leave gate 2 at 0605, head
towards White Beach, then up past Hansen, over the 104, South on 58
to Cape Zampa, watch Steve and Colin, then head off for home or more
riding.

3.  Don't forget the North loop ride (in an earlier message), meet
0700 at Scwhab Gym, North to Aha,  West to Yona, South on 58 to Nago,
East on 329 to Schwab (Anyone interested, please call Bob Reed at 636-
3138).

Enjoy your weekend,

Mat



________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Those that want to go shorter (or longer, or faster, or slower) are
always welcome to start with any group and then go on their own.

1.  The regular Kadena gate 2 ride should be on as normal; depart
gate 2 at 0700, determine route before leaving.

2.  There will also be a 0600 gate 2 ride this week (at least for
me). I want to watch some people take part in an open water race
(3km) at Cape Zampa, 0900. The plan is to leave gate 2 at 0605, head
towards White Beach, then up past Hansen, over the 104, South on 58
to Cape Zampa, watch Steve and Colin, then head off for home or more
riding.

3.  Don't forget the North loop ride (in an earlier message), meet
0700 at Scwhab Gym, North to Aha,  West to Yona, South on 58 to Nago,
East on 329 to Schwab (Anyone interested, please call Bob Reed at 636-
3138).

Enjoy your weekend,

Mat

I would like to propose a "Route 2" loop ride for Saturday.
1.  Meet 0700 at Scwhab Gym
2. Go north to Aha
3. Go West to Yona
4. Go South on 58 to Nago
5. Go East on 329 to Schwab

Anyone interested, please call me at 636-3138
Thanks,
Bob Reed

Enter your vote today!  Check out the new poll for the Okinawa-Multi-Sport
group:


Would anyone be interested in lunchtime
(1130-1230) coached practices/stroke
help, taking place once each week at
each camp - something like:
Schwab-Monday, Hansen-Tuesday, Courtney-
Wednesday, Futenma-Thursday, Kinser-
Friday. It would be offered from 6/19 -
8/4.

   o Yes, I would try to attend regularly.
   o Yes, but I may not be very regular.
   o No, I don't swim at lunchtime.
   o No - who needs coached workouts?
   o Huh? We have pools on the bases?


To vote, please visit the following web page:

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Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the eGroups
web site listed above.

Thanks!

I want to get the calendar portion of the email list system working. Please
send me any events, including regularly occurring events, such as weekly
training rides or weekly track workouts. Include as much as possible:

1.  name of event / type of event
2.  location
3.  date(s) / time
4.  sign-up deadline / sign-up location(s)
5.  cost
6.  point of contact
7.  any particulars - restrictions, specials, notes from previous
experiences, etc.

Thanks,

Mat

Ironman Asia, 2 July, 2000:

The deadline for international entries has been extended to 28 April, 2000.
The Japanese deadline is not being extended.

This event offers 100 qualifying slots for the Ironman Championships in
Hawaii. It is taking place in Cheju, a small island just south of Korea.
Costs about $500 to fly there, rooms are between $75 and $200/night.  I know
of a couple of people going already; total entrants up around 1,125.

Interested - take a look - http://www.ironmanasia.com/entry/index.html

Join the crowd!
Mat

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Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 7:51 PM
Subject: TriBuy Weekly Update


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Saturday, May 20, Camp Hanson; Open Island Wide, SOFA Status

Teams of up to 6 people take turns swimming 500 meter legs from 0700 until
1200; the team that has covered the most distance at 1200 wins!

To sign up a team contact Shawn Curtis, curtiss@... or
623-4944/4708.

We would like to enter one or two ODST teams; if you want to be on one of
those teams, email us! Swimmers must be 12 or older, and in the Silver,
Gold, Senior, or Masters Group.

Subject:  "Okinawa Velo"

1.  Okinawa Velo; Open to all USFJ and civilians.  Meets Saturday mornings at
0700, Gate 2 Kadena Air Force Base, next to the USO(so locals can simply wait
outside the gate without getting a pass).

2.  Rides vary.  Usually, the pack will head north towards Nago.  If we get more
than ten cyclists, we can split into rides for variety and ability. Even if
there's only one ride, it starts out slow and you may turn back at any time.  We
have cyclists with abilities ranging from beginner(10-15mph) to competitive
athletes(25-30mph).

3.  We are ordering jerseys/tri-singlets for the club and taking names, sizes
and money for "Louis Garneau" brand clothing.  POC Dennis Fahey.
<FaheyDF@...>

4.  The basic philosophy of the club is this(if I may): "To encourage bicycling
and fitness on Okinawa.  To make available a centralized group of enthusiasts
who enjoy the sport of cycling competitively and non-competitively.  To be good
ambassadors of the USA, Japan and especially, the sport of cycling to the people
in Okinawa, Japan and the Far East."

Artwork available at :

http://www.onelist.com/files/Okinawa-Multi-Sport/Velo+Team+Logos/

Want one?

Contact Dennis Fahey, <FAHEYDF@...>

Reed CWO2 Robert J <ReedRJ@...>

For Jamie Castro, about bike shops, The new "cycling club, Okinawa Velo" formed
and the former "Shoguns" used the following shops.

1.  Okinawa Velo is sponsored by "Ishikawa Cycles", located on rte 74, just off
the Kadena Rotary in Kadena Cho.  Ishikawa-san is a very good bike mechanic and
sells Treks and other bikes.

2.  "Route 329 cycles" is owned by Ikehara-san.  Located on rte 329 in
Ishikawa-shi, he is a very good mechanic and has a variety of bikes for sale.

3.  "Komesu cycles" is owned by Komesu-san on rte 330, next to the "shrine" in
Futenma-cho in beteen MCAS and Foster.  Komesu-san sponsors a triathlete team
and races, himself.

4.  "Bridgestone Bike Shop("Okinawa Ring-yo") is the largest on Okinawa, located
in downtown Naha on rte 58.  Gima-san is a mechanic there, don't know if he owns
the shop.  Lots of parts and bikes.

5.  "Kamida" is a tri-pro shop located on rte 330 south of Gate 2, KAB, but
before the Plaza Shopping Center.  Kamida-san has a mechanic and build bikes.  A
variety of tri-gear as well.

Bob Reed

Remember:
Practice is now being held at the Friendly Foster 25 meter pool.

Foster 25 Lap Hours
Tuesday - Friday, 0530-0630 (open to anyone)
Monday - Thursday, 1100-1330 (open to anyone)
Monday - Thursday, 1645-1815 (s/b swim team only)

The Kubasaki Pool is open:
Monday through Friday, 1530-1830 (open to anyone)
Saturday - Sunday, 1100-1330 (open to anyone)

----- Original Message -----
From: Jamie Castro
To: odst@egroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 10:43 AM
Subject: bike shops


Bikers,
Just wanted to get some info about where a good bike shop is located for tune
ups. Any suggestions/recommendations?
D Castro

Ishigaki Triathlon will be on OTV from 1600 to 1730 on Sunday, April 16.
Don't miss it!

To post a message to all of the members of a group, send your message to:

odst@egroups.com  For the swim team
or
okinawa-multi-sport@egroups.com For the tri/bike/run group

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To: "NBCOlympics Triathlon Update"
<NBCOlympics_Triathlon_Update@...>
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 7:58 PM
Subject: World Cup Triathlon - time to deliver


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Dear triathlon fan,

The time has come at long last for U.S. triathletes.

After four grueling years of point-gathering on the various International
Triathlon Union (ITU) racing circuits, athletes will begin berths for the
Olympics. This weekend at the ITU World Cup in Sydney, the makeup of the
starting line for September's Games finally will begin to take shape. For
the full story, go to:
http://listserver01.quokka.com/Unity/UrlView/9/164/476/1/197083

TRIATHLON CHAT: NBC's Mark Allen is in Sydney to answer your questions
about the World Cup, today at approximately 8 p.m. ET. Submit a question
now to help start the conversation. Go to:
http://listserver01.quokka.com/Unity/UrlView/9/164/476/2/197083

NBCOlympics.com

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You have signed up on NBCOlympics.com or a Quokka Sports site to receive
Triathlon updates.  To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to
nbc-webmaster@... and type "unsubscribe tr" in the subject
line.  Thanks.

If this email was forwarded to you and you would like to subscribe to
Triathlon updates from NBCOlympics.com, go to:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/?/utilities/register/updateme/update_form_tr.html

The Ishigaki Triathlon will be on TV at 1600 on Sunday, April 16 OTV channel
8 (On-base, I think).
Can anyone tape it for me? Colin Chinn <ChinnCG@...>

or security reasons you will need to register with the site to access most
files. Most of you will not yet be "members" - you are part of the email system,
but do not have your own passwrods to access the system.

If you do not have a password, enter your email, leave password blank,
then on the next page click on the "register for free spot" or the "If you
cannot recall your password, click here." spot. It will follow a procedure to
allow you to set a password.

Mat

ITM "ECLYPSE" BAR STEM - 12cm - $25.00

CINELLI "TI" BAR STEM - 12cm - $75.00

ITM "DUO" AERO/TIME TRIAL BARS - FULLY ADJUSTABLE - $100.00

VETTA SADDLE(BLACK) - $20.00

SERFAS "AEGIS" SADDLE(YELLOW/BLUE) - $25.00

MISC. PARTS, LOOK, MAKE ME AN OFFER, PLEASE.

BOB REED
636-3138

Hello All,

just a few lines to say hello and to see who is going to be at Gate -2 on
Saturday.  I need to start collecting  money/checks for the jerseys this week.
I have spoken with several people who want a jersey but unfortunatly I forgot to
write their names down.  If you already sent me an e-mail I have you on the
list, If you did not send an e-mail please send me one so I can add you to the
list.  If you are unable to make the Saturday ride and would like to order a
jersey you can send me a check to:  Dennis Fahey, PSC 559, BOX 5232, FPO AP
96377-5232

If you send a check via mail please e-mail me the size you want to order.
Thanks  Dennis

This is some general information on Okinawa Multi-Sport events;
please let me know if you have any additions, changes, etc. I want to
make it a regular welcome message for new people and a monthly
reminder for regular members.

========== Bicycle Rides ==========
1. Regular Road Bicycle Rides - Chnages will normally be sent via
email.

A.  Saturdays, leave Kadena Gate 2 at 0700.  Usual ride is to Nago
and back, 50 to 60 miles, fast group does it in 3 hours, and other
riders do a shorter route or turn back earlier and pick-up the group
on the way back.

B.  Sometimes a second group leaves from Camp Schwab and does a
northern loop ride (90 to 100 miles).

C.  There are other group rides that leave from various camps during
the week; Send a message to the group asking for more information and
those that do them will reply to you with more details (assuming they
are taking place).

D.  If you want to do a specific ride, send a message with the
meeting place/date/time and everyone will get a copy.

2.  Mountain Bike riding - check the website -
http://members.tripod.com/~omba/ or email to:  klattm@...

========== Triathlons ==========
There are on-island and off-island triathlons and other multi-sport
events available to you on Okinawa.  We send out notices as soon as
we find the dates for the events; a few of them are:

Triathlons
May - Torii
June - Tropical Beach (youth/women only)*
August - Futenma (pool swim)
October - Kadena (pool swim)
November - Torii

Duathlons
Fall - Kana Dam*
August - Torii
March - Torii

Aquathons
June - Schwab
October - Manza*

Open Water Races
April - Schwab
April - Zampa*
December - Schwab

Bicycle Races
April - Torii
July - Yagaji*
November - Tour de Okinawa*
December - South of airport*

Velodrome
Check with the facility at Comprehensive Park.  *

Marathons
December - Naha*
February - Okinawa City*

Half-Marathons
April - Golden Run
November - Kinser

Other runs - 5k, 10k, etc.
There are events almost every month on various bases as well as off-
base.

*Hosted by Japan

========== Swim Practice ==========
Adult practice hours - Adults come as often or as little as they
desire - we recommend at least three times each week, but there is no
required number of workouts.

Mon. through Thur. 1700-1815 and Tues. through Fri. 0530-0630

There is a coach at all of these practices running a workout for the
adults (the PM practice actually gets a coach at 1715, but most
swimmers start warming up early).  We offer some stroke tips, hints,
etc. as we run the workout.  Swimmers are free to do the group
workout (broken down into three different ability levels) with
everyone else, do the workout on their own, or do their own workout
and just ask/have us watch them to help with their stroke technique.

Try it for a week, then there is a seasonal fee of $25.00 (one season
is Oct. - Mar, second season is Apr - Sep).  We take one week off in
Mid March and one in early August, and we don't hold practice on most
major holidays, otherwise we hold adult practices 50 weeks of the
year.

We are at the Foster 25 From September through mid-June, the Foster
50 from mid-June into August.
==========

There are pictures from the event at:
http://www.onelist.com/files/Okinawa-Multi-Sport/Ishigiki+pictures/Ishigaki+Pix/

Some of the results -

Tom Rajala - 4th

Steve Hazlett - 9th

Leslie Shiozwa - 28th, 3rd woman

Bob Reed - 30th, 6th in age-group

Tami Mason - 63rd, 4th woman

Michael Boom - 65th, 17th age-group

Shinano (almost) Hazlett - 93rd, 6th woman

Anna Tienter - 124th, 11th woman, 1st age-group



And in the team race -

USNH Okinawa - Colin Chinn/John Makishi/David Elger - 1st








NF-04 Mathew Luebbers, Sports Specialist - Head Swim Coach,
Marine Corps Community Services' Okinawa Dolphins Swim Team
Semper Fit - Aquatics Branch, Building 5900, Camp Foster
EMAIL:  luebbersm@...
ALTERNATE EMAIL:  odst@...  WEB PAGE:  http://odst.cjb.net
VOICE:  (DSN) 645-2787; (international) 011-81-6117-45-2787
(from Japan, off base) 098-892-5111, after tone dial 645-2787
FAX:  (DSN) 645-3901; (international) 011-81-6117-45-3901
(from Japan, off base) 098-892-5111, after tone dial 645-3901

Please advertise the following:

QR- Quick-john triathlon wetsuit  $80.00  size male 160- 180 lbs

RollerBlades - size 11  $50.00

both items -$100.00



Semper Fi,

GySgt Steven E Hazlett
United States Marine Corps
Computer Network Manager
MCAS Futenma S-6
Unit 35202 FPO AP 96372-5202
Okinawa, Japan

Telephone
(DSN) 636-3507
(from USA) 011-81-6117-36-3507
(from off base) 098-892-5111, after tone dial 636-3507
FAX:  (DSN) 636-3109
(from USA) 011-81-6117-36-3109
(from off base) 098-892-5111, after tone dial 636-3109