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Our next club meeting will be at 6:30 on Monday, April 3, 2000, at Alfred & Charlie’s, 815 S. New Hope Rd, Gastonia. Newsletter Updates: Call Jeanette or Jerry West at 866-4337. May newsletter deadline will be April 18^th.

Ride Schedule (Beginning after DST on Monday, April 3^rd )

Monday – start 6:00 – Forestview HS, S. Union Rd

Tuesday – start 6:00 - Warlick School, Spencer Mountain Road, pace: 17-19

Every other Tuesday starting 9-Nov – start 6:00 pm – Huntersville Business Park. Call Ron Hutchins 827-1234.

Wednesday – start 6:00 – Forestview HS, S. Union Rd

Thursday – start 6:00 - Warlick School, Spencer Mountain Road, pace: 17-19

Sunday – start 9:00 am – Winn Dixie, S. New Hope Road

Sunday – start 1:30 – Bethel Building Supply on S. New Hope Road, distance and pace depends on who shows up; John Price is

looking for riders to start this one up again.

3^rd Sundays – start 1:30 – Bethel Elementary, ride with the Rockhill Cyclists, approx. 50 miles, STARTING APRIL 16^TH

Change in Start Location of Upcoming Monday / Wednesday Road Bike Rides

After DST, the Monday / Wednesday rides that used to meet at Bethel Building Supply will begin meeting at Forestview High School. This change is due to the decision to change the Monday route to include an inner loop of approximately 11 miles and an outer loop of approximately 15 miles. The new inner loop will allow beginner riders to take part in more weekly rides, while allowing anyone else to continue on for the additional 15 miles. Wednesday rides will be a different course and won’t include the two loops.

MS Walk – April 8^th

Contact Paula Weant if you’re interested in participating in the MS Walk on Saturday, April 8^th, at Lineberger Park (865-6193).

Challenge to Succeed Ride – April 9^th

Date: Sunday, April 9^th Time: Registration at 9:00 am; Ride starts at 10:00 am

Location: Crowders Mtn. State Park Cost: $7 for GCC/GRR members; $8 for guests

Course: 20-, 40-, and 60-mile routes

Sunday, April 9, the Gaston County Cyclists will host the Challenge to Succeed ride. There will be three courses to choose from: 20-, 40-, and 60-mile routes. The ride will have two water stops as well as a rolling sag. The ride will start and finish at Crowders Mountain State Park in Gastonia. The park is located off Sparrow Springs Road. To get there, take I-85 towards Kings Mountain. Take the Highway 74 exit towards Gastonia. Turn right on Freedom Mill Road, which is located about 1 mile from the I-85 / Highway 74 interchange. Registration opens at 9:00 am. The ride starts at 10:00 am. Cost is $7 for club members and $8 for guests. For more information call Margot Rott at 803-831-7007.

Relay for Life – April 28 – 29^th

This year’s relay for life will be held at Martha Rivers Park on Neil Hawkins Road in Gastonia from 6:00 pm on Friday, April 28^th thru 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 29^th. The event sponsors the Cancer Society and involves teams of supporters walking at designated times around a track to raise money for cancer research and programs. There’s plenty of entertainment planned and meals are provided. Anyone interested in being a part of our Gaston County Cyclists / Gaston Road Runners team is encouraged to call Kevin Robinson at 825-7982. If your family or friends would like to join us, you do not have to be a member of our club to participate with us.

Race Results

Creeper Marathon, VA – 12-Mar – Ronald Hutchins 3:18; Paula Weant 4:02

Upcoming Running / Cycling Events

01-Apr Ellerbe Springs Marathon, Ellerby, NC 910-895-2626 Doug Dawkins

01-Apr Cooper River Bridge Run 10K, Charleston, SC 843-792-0345 / 6611; FAX 843-792-7933

01-Apr Paw Print 8K, Fort Mill, SC 803-802-7199 Ernie LaCasse

08-Apr Lejeune Marathon / 5K, Camp Lejeune 910-451-1799 Mike Marion

08-Apr Run for Your Lungs 5K, Salisbury, NC 704-633-3603

09-Apr Challenge to Succeed 20-, 40- & 60-mile rides, sponsored by Gaston County Cyclists, 803-831-7007

09-Apr Azalea Festival Triathlon, Wilmington, NC 910-458-0299 www.set-upinc.com

15-Apr Charlotte Observer Race Festival (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5K etc), Charlotte, NC toll free 877-423-9660 (rmsevents@aol.com)

14/15-Apr Dilworth Criterium, Dilworth, NC 704-376-6812 (nights/weekends); 803-396-1171 (daytime)

16-Apr Tarheel Cyclists Spring Metric Ride 30- & 64-mile, Charlotte, NC 704-541-1634

16-Apr Rock ‘N Trot Biathlon, Greensboro, NC 336-373-2735 Martha Cook

29-Apr Charlotte Skyline Run 10K, Charlotte 704-330-6869 www.cpcc.cc.nc.us/foundation/skyline

29-Apr Mount Holly Springfest, 5K Run and speedskate, Mount Holly

06-May Davidson Town Day 5K, Davidson 704-892-7172 lorymorrow@aol.com

07-May Clemson Triathlon, Clemson, SC 910-458-0299 www.set-upinc.com

20-May Race City Run 10K, Freedom Park, Charlotte 704-358-0713 www.runcharlotte.com

21-May Biltmore Estate 15K, Asheville 828-687-9123 Asheville Kiwanis

21-May Lake Murray Triathon, Columbia, SC 910-458-0299 www.set-upinc.com

17-June Lake Wylie Splash Dash 10K & 5K, Lake Wylie 803-831-2827

01-July Summer Breeze 5K, Charlotte 704-358-0713 www.runcharlotte.com