Polar Bear 1997   Report: 
The Gaston County Cyclists organized a Polar Bear ride from Forestbrook Shopping Center on Sunday, January 5, 1997.  The route recorded by the author of this note was 55.8 miles. 

Polar Bear 1998   Report:  No information available.  Any information recorded by participants would be welcomed at coastineditor@yahoo.com.

Polar Bear 1999   Report: 
Route:  The Gaston County Cyclists organized a Polar Bear ride from Forestview High School on Sunday, January 3, 1999.   The route was the "A" route of 50 miles. 
Volunteers:  Ron Hutchins & Margot Rott provided SAG.
Weather:  The temperature was 37 degF, cloudy, and breezy.

Polar Bear 2000   Report: 
Route:  The Gaston County Cyclists organized a Polar Bear ride from Forestview High School on Sunday, January 2, 2000.   The route was the "A" route of 50 miles. 
Weather:  The temperature was 67 degF, cloudy early, then sunny.

Polar Bear 2001   Report: 
Route:  The Gaston County Cyclists organized a Polar Bear ride from Forestview High School on Sunday, January 14, 2001.   The route was the "A" route of 50 miles. 
Weather:  The temperature was 50 degF, partly cloudy.
Participation:  65 Riders attended.

Polar Bear 2002   Report: 
Route:  The Gaston County Cyclists organized a Polar Bear ride from Forestview High School on Sunday, January 13, 2002.   The route was the "A" route of 50 miles. 
Weather:  The temperature was 50 degF, sunny, with wind at 3-5 mph NW.