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Memorial Ride sponsored by BRASS
In honor and memory of those cyclists who have been killed and to raise awareness of the law that cars and bicycles are both defined as vehicles and must exist together on our streets and roads, BATON ROUGE ADVOCATES FOR SAFE STREETS will sponsor a MEMORIAL RIDE starting at 9:00 AM, Saturday, July 12, 2008. Beginning at Farr Park (6400 River Road) we will ride down River Road to downtown ending at the Centroplex (275 River Road South).
The recent death of Dr. Goodier while riding a bicycle on River Road has forcibly illustrated the motoring public's ongoing lack of awareness of the dangers presented to bicyclists in the greater Baton Rouge area. In the last several years there have been far too many cyclists killed or injured by motorists on our city streets and on River Road. As gas prices rise there will be more cyclists on the streets and a greater risk of death and injury unless we act now to counter this danger.
We will remember and honor those riders who have been killed
and
injured and call on our local government leaders and our fellow
citizens to support increased safety education for motorists and
bicyclists, improvement of our transportation infrastructure by
including more bicycle facilities of every class, improved enforcement
of traffic laws for all vehicle operators, and greater awareness of
and within the bicycle community. For Information call: Mark Upton, BRASS, 344-1704
July-December Saturday Intermediate Ride Schedule
We want to know where you would like ride on Saturdays. If you have a location request, or if you would like to lead a ride, please contact Chris Lemoine at 225-242-7833, cplemoine@dow.com Check the Saturday Intermediate Ride Schedule for open dates.
Tour de Tangipahoa
17th annual Tour de Tangipahoa, September 20th, Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. 30-mile and 62-mile events. Includes t-shirt, drinks, and meal. For more information see http://Kiwanis.i-55.com/tour.html
Tour du Rouge
Ride supports American Red Cross Chapters along the Gulf Coast from Houston to New Orleans. Dates: October 18-23. Ride starts in Houston and ends in New Orleans. See www.tourdurouge.org
Baton Rouge Bike Club Individual Time Trial Series
The Time Trial Series was so popular last year that we will be doing it again in 2008. The event will be held in the late summer or early fall. Watch for more details here on the website and on the BRBC Yahoo Group.
Baton Rouge Bike Club Jerseys
We still have a few more club jerseys and shorts available for sale. They are at Pedal Play bike shop, 13726 Perkins Road, just south of the Perkins/Seigen intersection. You do not have to be a club member to buy one. While you are there, check out the great bikes and accessories for sale in the shop. Prices are $50 for the jersey and $60 for shorts. For additional information, contact Pedal Play at (225) 761-9286, or Kathy Constantin, at kconstant@cox.net, phone 225-241-0533.
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