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MARCH 11 2012
New for 2012: Strava Segment Challenge
Focused on the needs of avid cyclists and runners, Strava lets anyone track runs and rides via iPhone, Android or dedicated GPS devices to analyze and quantify performance and compete against friends. Strava makes fitness a social experience, providing motivation and camaraderie even if you’re exercising alone. To see past results for the Rouge Roubaix or for more information, sign up @ strava.com.
MapMyRide route link for 2012 race
2012 Cue Sheet
2012 Rouge Roubaix XIV print
THE ARTIST
ALEX HARVIE
The 2012 Rouge Roubaix commemorative print is a creation of Alex Harvie. Alex is a native of New Orleans, yet spends much time in Baton Rouge. I met Alex and his art through 2010 Rouge Roubaix artist TJ Black. It was love at first sight....not Alex....his paintings. But Alex is a pretty lovable guy just the same. Alex can really load up the palette knife with a depth and beauty that jump out at you. His floating bonzai trees of many colors are a legend that grace more than a few walls in south Louisiana and beyond. It was the image of the floating bonzai that inspired me to approach Alex about a floating live oak tree to commemorate the Rouge Roubaix..our 106 mile bicycle race up here in St. Francisville. The route covers many off the beaten path roads that are covered and canopied with many ancient live oaks and other native hardwoods. At times, it really does feel like you are riding underneath the root balls of these old guys. We are creating a limited edition of 100. All will be signed and numbered by Alex. Master printer Kevin Duffy is doing the re-creations on museum grade archive papers with similar grade inks. Sure to be a great piece of art to be appreciated for generations.
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MARCH 11th 2012
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MARCH 11th 2012
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Welcome to home page of the Rouge Roubaix. A classic 100 mile road race that covers the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Feliciana’s. The race starts in St. Francisville, LA and travels north and west through the back roads of West Feliciana Parish and Wilkinson County, Mississippi. You will encounter a constantly rolling terrain, and a few climbs that will test all racers. The road surfaces will vary greatly. You will encounter chip and seal, sandy gravel, smooth as glass asphalt, and some roads that are just plain bad. This race is a classic test of man and his machine vs. the terrain and elements. It would be unfair to attempt to predict what type of weather to expect for the Rouge Roubaix. You should come prepared to battle 80 degree heat and Louisiana humidity (it’s worse than Houston). You should also come prepared to expect temperatures so low that your water bottles will freeze. And then again, if the cycling Gods are with us, we will get one of those perfect spring like days where it will be tough to break a sweat.
Some things to consider in preparation for the Rouge Roubaix. We will do all we can to provide rider support to some degree. However, you must come prepared. Bring spare tubes. Know how to change them tires. Know your bicycle. Know how to make adjustments and some repairs. Give your bike a complete check up before entering this race……and after. This course will test not only you, but your bike as well. For your own sake, make sure your bike is in sound mechanical shape.
We will provide neutral water hand ups at three locations. They will be at the end of every gravel section. There will be feed zones at mile 45 (on hwy 24 near Woodville) and at the Pond Store (mile 66). The Pond Store will also serve as the SAG stop. We will provide typical race food to any racer…..bananas, oranges, fig newtons, etc.
To all racers and competitors, this is not an easy race by any stretch of the imagination. You must train appropriately or this course will eat you up and spit you out. Please check with others who have competed here before. Also, check in at the forum link for other advice.
On behalf of the Raising Canes Racing Team, we look forward to seeing you all on race day.
Mitch
March 11, 2012 8:00 am rollout
Magnuson Hotel - St. Francisville
50 non-smoking rooms are reserved for RR XII participants at $65. First come first served.
Local hotel (225)635-3821
St. Francisville LA Mapquest directions
Please visit the St. Francisville tourism website for more information regarding dining, B&B's and sites to see and visit in the area.
