Joe Jacobs from ExtremeTrek.com will be doing the CARP cookout next week, Wednesday, Oct. 5. You know the drill, except instead of Camp Robinson; because of dark coming so quickly now and we won't waste time checking in, we will be at Pavillion #6 in Burns Park. It's the pavillion above the water slide. Go to the visitor's center, but keep on going up the hill to the top. You'll see us up there. We will ride the trails at Burns Park or you can ride the River Trail. Hope to see you there.

http://www.extremetrek.com is a new outdoor gear on-line store based in Little Rock. We are currently supplying outdoor related books and hydration packs at bargain pricing and expect to expand our offerings in the near future. Our site is also information oriented with various pages including a message board devoted to enjoying the outdoor lifestyle. We think of ourselves as a resource for information and products.

Gary

I always hate it when I get one of these- so be on the lookout:

Noy Bayani Writes---------
Gary,
hi this is Noy, keep an eye on a yellow and black Gary Fisher XCaliber with disc brake ,someone stoled mine right from under my nose.
Thanks for your help, you can contact me at 416 0146

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BACA Membership Meeting - 7 p.m. - October 6 - 7:00 p.m. - Oyster Bar

We have another exciting and informative meeting planned. Jean-Paul (JP) Francoeur, Chairman of the Governor's Council on Fitness, will speak. The Governor's Council has been working on coordinating and developing programs to encourage Arkansans to live healthier lives. BACA member Ron Rizzardi has been working with JP & the Governor's Council to include bicycling interests within the Council's agenda. JP will discuss what the Council is doing to promote bicycling and trail development. He is also interested in learning how the Council can help bicyclists. Please plan on attending the meeting to show your support for JP & the Governor's council and provide input.

We will have updates on items of interest to BACA members, including a report from the recent BACA Board meeting. BACA is undertaking a number of new & exciting initiatives. Come to the meeting to learn of these recent developments.

Hope to see you on the 6th.

Ken

Ken Gould
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
William H. Bowen School of Law
1201 McMath Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-5142
Phone: Office - 501-324-9952; Home - 501-225-5343
Fax: 501-324-9992
Email: ksgould@ualr.edu

Pictorial Kenya Bicycles built and delivered:

Wanted to get some pics out here so the generous folks who donated bicycles to Kenya, could see their support completed. I had a great trip this year to Kenya. Their hospitality made it hard to remember I was there to help them. My mission this year was to raise money for bikes to give all the workers at the orphanage and two area hospitals. Thanks to a lot of you (Carp members) and many of the people who come in my shop (Lamb and Company Hairstyles) I raised money for over 100 bikes. It looks like we gave away a whole bike shop. We left the paper on the bikes because they wanted everyone to know they had a new bike. Several days later, as we left, we saw our bikes in town with the paper still on! Words cannot express the gratitude these people had for your generosity. Many could not ride a bike and had never owned one, but they were so excited about receiving one and learning to ride. You have changed their lives forever. Thank you for your trust and your prayers. Thank-You again for your support! Fantastic Trip!

Check all the pics out! Gary

Ok...folks...its time for BICYCLES TO RISE....

Snagged this from BACA's forums....

...yes from Channel 11.

It has been several years since I've had a serious schedule of riding to work, but I see literally dozens of cyclists riding to work in the morning who usually are all by themselves. At the time of this writing, Hurricane Rita is about to strike the Texas coast and with it comes the real threat of gasoline being five dollars a gallon in the near future if the damage is heavy.

I'm working with Pat Riley and the downtown Athletic Club to offer very cheap prices for people who ride their bikes to work downtown but who don't have shower facilities. Instead of having to join the club (which does have cheap dues), I'm working to have a per-shower charge of a dollar or so.

I've tried to reach the officers of BACA and ABC and haven't heard from either. If they aren't interested in this, maybe you will be as a rider. You can email me at apearson@kthv.gannett.com.

I have finished the trail guide for Northern Arkansas. The book is called "Mountain Biking Northern Arkansas: guide to the Ozarks and Arkansas River Valley." You can find the guide at bike shops in Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale, Russellville, Conway, Sherwood, and Little Rock. The book sells for $14.95 plus tax in Arkansas. Direct orders can be requested at: Butterfield Publishing, 1643 N. Dartmouth AR 72704. All mailed books should add a $4 shipping charge.

The book will be available at the Devil's Den Mountain Bike Race this weekend. For more information about the book go to www.ozarkoffroadcyclists.com and go to the news section.

Thanks,
Donald West

100 Minutes of CARP Results are posted over at Chainwheel!
Race Results: The race was great this year. A huge thanks goes out to all of those who participated. Click here to view results:
Beginners, Expert, Sport, Singlespeed, Clydesdales, and Juniors.

2005 - 100 Minutes of CARP Gallery 1

2005 - 100 Minutes of CARP Gallery 2

2005 - 100 Minutes of CARP Gallery 3

Enjoy! If your on dialup...might be a tad slow....over 300 pics broken up over 3 galleries.

Arkansas Blues Society in conjunction with Budweiser Presents: Little Rock Hurricane Relief Concert:

Where: Little Rock Riverfront Pavilion and Stage
When: This Sunday Sept. 18th 1:00 till 8:00 pm
Cost: Cash donations accepted at the door
Bands:
Shannon Boshears
Walter K
Max Taylor and the Blue Katz
Kenny Trylior Band
N.T.O.
Brenda and Ellis Band
Zigsaw

Don’t miss one! Lets get all the bike riders in Central Arkansas together for this event. If you haven’t done anything for the relief effort, come on out, this is a perfect opportunity. Call your friends and bring the kids, the weather will be good and the music will be rockin.
Volunteers will be needed. If interested call Gary Lamb 835-6721 or email at gary@carpclub.com

Here's the initial batch of photos snagged by one of our time keepers....John has more on the way...stay tuned!

ROCK!

Don’t forget tomorrow is the first Wednesday cookout and we have Acosta sponsoring the feed. Everyone come out and ride the great trails of Camp Robinson, then meet down at the CARP pad for some great grub.

Gary

Wanted to send out a big "Thank-You" to all the Mt Bike racers out there who made this year's 2005 "100 Minutes of CARP" a raging success! Thanks to Chainwheel for the massive sponsership and support! Thanks to our chief official Steve Shepherd and his beautiful wife Ruth who officiated and helped coordinate time tracking of the event. Thanks to all the volunteers who did gobs of work behind the scenes. The Eric's & Kevin's from Chainwheel....the support from Carve, ABC, and a host of folks who we've not mentioned here. Keep an eye out over at Chainwheel for Posted time results.

Pics to browse SOON!....

As you know I'm in Kenya building bicycles in a culture where bicycles are valued as premium transportation. Imagine a country where vehicles are rare and most folks are walking on foot. A bicycle is a blessing indeed :-)

Thanks
Gary