Tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. sharp a group ride/tour of the hardest hit areas of New Orleans will depart from the Magazine entrance to Audubon Park. This is what I grabbed from the BRAMBA web site:

On Saturday, Jan. 28 I will be hosting a tour of New Orleans’ most impacted
areas, including Chalmette. This will be an easy ride of about 60 miles with
several stops along the way, expect 4 hours or less. The pace will be
typical (or what is supposed to be typical) for a winter ride … strictly
small ring. We will stop at several significant places, levee breaks and a
couple of flooded homes with commentary by myself and others that have
first-hand knowledge, personal loss or riveting stories. People from outside
the area are especially welcome and encouraged to come. I can promise that
this will be educational and unforgettable to anyone who participates. Even
if you live(d) in New Orleans, you should join us for this memorable ride.
It is guaranteed to give you a greater understanding of the scope of
Hurricane Katrina and you will see and touch things that some bus tour can’t
offer.

    What you will need for this ride:

  • 1. Good tires! I’ve been riding in these areas a bunch lately and have yet

    • to get a flat, but my tires are brand new. There is a lot of glass on the
    roads. Tube, pump, etc. highly recommended.

  • 2. A camera.
  • 3. Scruffy shoes: We will get off the bikes and walk up to at least one
    levee break. It is rocky and rough and your best shoes and cleats might make
    you think otherwise. This is really something you should see up close.
  • 4. Entry fee: Write public officials from other states. Forward your
    pictures to out of state friends. Get the word out how bad our politicians
    screwed up and how they continue to screw up. Just go home and talk about
    it.

    • I hope to see all of my riding buddies there.