SOUTHERN CYCLIST CALENDAR

Updated: July 30, 2003

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Louisiana

-- Traveler's Warning --
Cyclists planning to follow the Southern Tier Trail or transverse Tangipahoa Parish [map] [story] should use caution. Parish has a anti-bicycling ordinance. For more information contact parish officials for latest copy of ordinance.

Saturday, August 2

Jackson
No mileage given, hilly miles, 8 AM. Museum ride in Jackson. For more information contact Pam Autrey (225)336-9962.

Raceland
43 flat miles, 7 AM. Meet at the Raceland Truck Stop. Contact Dick St. Romain (985)537-5684, (985)856-7718.

Sunday, August 3

St. Francisville
30-80 flat and hilly miles, 8 AM. Meet at at the Inn on the Lake (hwys 10 & 61). For information contact Steve Zerangue (225)769-0553.

Saturday, August 9

Erwinville
Up to 78 flat miles, 8 AM. Feature ride is a mere 41 miles. Ride winds through the False River area. Post-ride lunch at Camille's. For more information contact Bruce Wickert (225)261-7425.

Sunday, August 10

St. Francisville
30-80 flat and hilly miles, 8 AM. Meet at at the Inn on the Lake (hwys 10 & 61). For information contact John Hagan (225)201-6573.

Klondyke
28 flat miles, 7 AM. Meet at Daniel's Restaurant. For information contact David Webre.

Saturday, August 16

St. Francisville
No mileage given, flat and hilly miles, 8 AM. Winds through some of the 'less traveled' roads near St. Francisville, including the new bridge with horizontal planks. Meet at at the St Frances Inn. For information contact Ed Leachman (225)618-9332.

Thibodaux
35 flat miles, 7 AM. Meet at the Ramada Inn. For more information contact David Baudean.

Sunday, August 17

St. Francisville
30-66 flat and hilly miles, 7:30 AM. Various ride lengths and paces available. Meet at at the Inn on the Lake (hwys 10 & 61). For information contact John Hagan (225)201-6573.

Saturday, August 23

St. Francisville
20 and 28+ flat and hilly miles, 8 AM. For those wanting a bigger challenge, the Woodville Loop is available. Meet at Joe Bergin's camp at Lake Rosemond. For more information contact Joe at (225)336-9962[h] or (225)635-5611[camp].

Sunday, August 24

Houma
43 flat miles, 7 AM. Meet at the The Workout Company. Contact Jerry Danos.

St. Francisville
30-80 flat and hilly miles, 8 AM. Meet at at the Inn on the Lake (hwys 10 & 61). For information contact Dick Ehrlicher (225)926-7655.

Saturday, August 30

Livonia
20-78 flat miles, 8 AM. Ride through the sugar cane fields and Ante Bellum homes out and around New Roads. For more information contact Pam Autrey (225)336-9962.

Raceland
Fit Kit Ride. 25 flat miles, 7 AM. Meet at the Raceland Truck Stop. Contact Dick St. Romain (985)537-5684, (985)856-7718.

Sunday, August 31

Jackson
25-65 hilly miles, 8 AM. Museum ride in Jackson. For more information contact John Hagan (225)201-6573.

Saturday, September 6

Clinton
No mileage given, but area is considered rolling hill miles, 8 AM. Meet at the courthouse in Clinton. Area is quite beautiful. Craft market should be open for cyclist and non-cyclist alike. For more information contact Pam Autrey (225)336-9962.

St. Francisville
Pedal Play's Poker Run [info]. Ride is centered in some of Louisiana's best cycling country. Prizes, etc. For more information contact Pedal Play (225)761-9286 or e-mail mackey@eatel.net.

Sunday, September 7

Houma
10, 33, or 55 flat miles, 7 AM. Meet at the The Workout Company. For more information contact Mindy Green.

St. Francisville
30-80 flat and hilly miles, 8 AM. Meet at at the Inn on the Lake (hwys 10 & 61). For information contact Steve Zerangue (225)769-0553.

Saturday, September 13

Labadieville
42 flat miles, 7 AM. Meet at the Bubba's. For more information contact Mike Allemand.

St. Francisville
No mileage given, flat and hilly miles, 8 AM. Ride route will be decided at embarkation. Group will probably head over to the Magnolia Café after the ride. For information contact Pam Autrey (225)336-9962..

Sunday, September 14

St. Francisville
30-80 flat and hilly miles, 8 AM. Meet at at the Inn on the Lake (hwys 10 & 61). For information contact John Hagan (225)201-6573.

Sunday, September 21

Houma
34 flat miles, 7 AM. Meet at the The Workout Company. Contact Kent Curole.

Saturday, September 27

Thibodaux
14 or 34 flat miles, 7 AM. Meet at the Ramada Inn. For more information contact Ken Levett.

Sunday, September 28

Mandeville
Tammany Trace 100 [registration]. 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles 7:30-9 AM (staggered start). Maps, volunteers, rest stops, and after ride party. Pre-registration must be received by Saturday, September 13 for T-shirt. Organized by Crescent City Cyclists along the Tammany Trace rail-trail in St. Tammany Parish. A portion of the registration fees will again be donated to the Tammany Trace Foundation. 25 miler takes place entirely on the Tammany Trace. All routes head to Lacombe and longer routes wind through Abita Springs and the scenic hilly sections of St. Tammany Parish (County). Registration at the Tammany Trace Caboose Trailhead begins at 7:15 To get to the start take I-12 Exit 65, go 1/4 mile North on LA 59, turn left on Koop Drive.

October 4-5

Hammond-McComb
MS Tour For Cure. 150 miles flat to hilly miles. Louisiana's premier ride. Annually attracts over 1,000 cyclists from all over the USA for a 2-day, 2-state bike ride. Unlike other MS 150s, this is a round-robin tour with cyclists overnighting in McComb, MS at Percy Quin State Park. More details to follow. For more information contact louisianachapter@nmss.org or phone (504)832-4013, (800)346-7323, or fax (504)831-7188.

Sunday, October 12

Coteau
Cajun Challenge Fall Century [info] [registration]. 25, 50, 62.5, and 100 flat miles 7:30-8:30 (staggered start). Post-ride meal, T-shirt, sagged and sag stops, route maps, lagniappe. All routes are marked and are closed by 5 PM. The Cajun Cyclists have prepared some of the best routes in the area. Roads are expected to be flat and smooth; a sometime rarity in south Louisiana. Meet at Francis Romero Memorial Park at 7 AM registration. To assure your T-Shirt, register by September 28. To get to start:: From I-10, take Exit 103 to Hwy 167 South (Hwy 167 South becomes Hwy 90 East). Continue on Hwy 90 East to Hwy 88 (Coteau) (approximately 16 miles from I-10). Turn left and go 8/10ths of a mile. Turn Right into Francis Romero Memorial Park.

Routine Rides

Tuesdays

Lake Charles - Jolly Roger Cycling
Club Training Ride
6PM at the Home Depot for upper recreational to advanced riders. 30 to 50 miles flat terrain with good roads, and not too much traffic. It is a fast ride, but we don't leave anyone behind to get eaten by the gators. Each ride you do you will get better, and if you are already real good, come on and share some pain with us.
Contact: Chip Bacarisse, (337)439-6383 or e-mail chipb@laol.net

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Lafayette - Cajun Cyclists
Northpark Training Ride
6PM. From Northpark on Point Des Mouton Rd we head West to Scott down Point Des Mouton. From there, we turn North toward Grand Coteau. After crossing I-49, we head South along Wilderness Trail Road before we turn back West to make our way back.
Distance: 25-40 mi.
Pace: 18-20 MPH Average
Contact: Ray or Johnny Johnson at (318)235-2330

Shreveport
Shreveport Bicycle Club hosts year 'round Saturday morning rides, beginning at 7:30 AM in the LSU-S parking lot in front of the tennis courts.

Wednesdays

Lafayette - Cajun Cyclists
Acadiana Park Mountain Bike Trail
6PM. 3-10 miles variable pace. Acadiana Park on Alexandria St. This is a great place for beginner mountain bikers to try out their off road legs. It is also a good place for bored roadies to get in shape in the off season. There's about 3 miles of interconnecting trails, with one more to come in later months. The best way to maintain the trail is through constant use. There are some technical sections...do not be afraid to walk your bike.

Saturdays

New Orleans - Crescent City Cyclists
Most rides originate from the New Orleans Museum of the Arts (NOMA). Call CCC's Rider's Hotline to get the latest at (504)276-2601.

Sundays

New Orleans - Crescent City Cyclists
Most rides originate from the New Orleans Museum of the Arts (NOMA). Call CCC's Rider's Hotline to get the latest at (504)276-2601.

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