Monday, October 25, 2010

The completed LAMRT Feasibility Study will be presented at the October CRPC Transportation Policy Committee meeting

The completed LAMRT Feasibility Study will be presented at the October CRPC Transportation Policy Committee meeting, and you are welcome to attend this public meeting.

Eric Poche, of the SJB Group (one of the authors) will present the completed study at the meeting 1:30 PM Tuesday October 26 at the Bluebonnet Library.

The study describes trail benefits, trail dimensions and amenities, cost estimate, and logical pieces for implementation. When all phases are complete, the trail will run between Audubon Park in New Orleans and Downtown Baton Rouge. The study was jointly funded by the US Corps of Engineers and Parish governments along the way (East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, St. James, St. John the Baptist, and St. Charles)

Parish Presidents from the Baton Rouge MPO (including trail participants East Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Ascension parishes) are expected to be at the meeting to receive the document.

This is another milestone towards in improving livability in our communities.

Bruce

Friday, October 22, 2010

National Anthem at the Super Bowl

Super Bowl

Tired of all those "recording stars" singing the national anthem? Here's what our military can do.
If this doesn't put a lump in your throat, and fill your heart with PRIDE, you need to move to another country.


CLICK HERE: And this my friends is the way it should be sung.........
with no"artistic interpretation"

WOW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ETrr-XHBjE

The big deal about 29er bicycles

Hello All,
Please click on the link below. The KHS Tucson is the 4th bike in the review.

http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-gear-big-wheels-20101018,0,4702391.column

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Track is Back!

The wait is over!!!!!!

Come out to the Velodrome in Baton Rouge Saturday!

Whether you've never ridden on the track or are a regular at Nationals, our beginner and advanced clinics are designed to make you a better racer on the track and a stronger racer on the road.

Coming all the way from Dick Lane Velodrome in Atlanta, GA, professional road and track racer Tim Henry will be on hand to teach you the skills you need to dominate the track.

Topics will include:

Getting familiar with the track
De-mystification of fixed gear
The perfect Time Trial
Winning tactics for Match Sprints
How to read and dominate a group race

And more!

There will also be an opportunity to apply what you've learned in practice race situations all afternoon.

Lunch will be provided by Extreme Pita and the first 50 registered will receive a custom Bondi Band sweat band.

Plus, there will be door prizes courtesy of Road ID, Cannondale, and Pedal Play Bikes.

For more information, check out http://www.teamgeauxrace.com/events.htm

Or register online at:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?EventID=11757

See you on the track!

Chris Clark
Team Geaux Race

Velodrome Clinic's This Saturday!

Sounds too good to be true?

Come out to the Velodrome Saturday!

Beginner clinics are perfect for anyone who wants to have the security of riding without worrying about cars.

Topics will include:

Getting familiar with the track
Riding on the banking
Riding around others
Riding in pace lines
Things to watch for when riding a road bike on the track
De-mystification of fixed gear

And more!

Lunch will be provided by Extreme Pita and the first 50 registered will receive a custom Bondi Band sweat band.

Plus, there will be door prizes courtesy of Road ID, Cannondale, and Pedal Play Bikes.

For more information, check out http://www.teamgeauxrace.com/events.htm

Or register online at:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?EventID=11757

See you on the track!

Chris Clark
Team Geaux Race

Levee Path Phase 2 Groundbreaking

Please join us for the Levee Path Phase 2 Groundbreaking. Details below:

What: Levee Path Phase 2 Groundbreaking
Where: Vet Med Trailhead, Skip Bertman Drive @ River Road
When: Thursday, October 14th, ceremony begins 10 AM, try to arrive by 9.45 AM
Why: Demonstrating support for this effort and encouraging continuing pavement south to the Parish line

We plan to have a group ride as well:

What: Group ride to Groundbreaking
Where: Gather @ LSU Tower
When: Thursday, October 14th, gather 9.15 - 9.30, leave for Ceremony, 9.35 AM
Why: Group rides are fun! And, it will make an impression seeing a group of riders approaching from the east on Skip Bertman

We are waiting for word from the Mayor's Office regarding a short (1/2 hour) coffee klatch following the ceremony at a downtown coffee shop to chat about the current state of bicycle plans for the city-parish. More word on that as it develops.

See you tomorrow morning!

--
Mark E. Martin
Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets
BRASS
PO Box 19403
Baton Rouge LA 70893-0403
www.brsafestreets.org
markemartin@brsafestreets.org
225.892.3059

Join B.R.A.S.S.!
http://www.brsafestreets.org/joinbrass

Monday, October 04, 2010

Short Clip of Shimano vs Sram

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-B4jzp8AqA&feature=related

Zac

BRBC Fall Century October 10th, 2010

Pre-register for the BRBC Fall Century and receive one free Blinky 7 back red light.

Baton Rouge Bicycle Club Fall Century

When: Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Where: Centenary College, Jackson, LA

Join the BRBC for a ride through the rolling terrain of the East and West Feliciana parishes. Included in the fee are tours of Rosedown Plantation and the Oakley House at Audubon State Historic Site. There will be SAG stops at these locations along the route.

BRBC will provide to participants: lunch (11:00am til 3:30 pm), full SAG support, maps, road markings, rest stops with restroom facilities, water, snacks, and sports drinks. All pre-registered riders will receive one free Blinky 7 back red light for their bike. Free one-year membership in the Baton Rouge Bicycle Club is included with participation.

Click here to see the routes

Ride lengths are 33, 52, 63, and 100 miles. Registration the day of the event opens at 6:45 am. Departure time for the routes is 7:30 am for the 100 mile, and 8:00 am for the 33, 52, and 63 routes.

Online registration on www.active.com, for mail-in registration click here.

Hope to see you there!