Coastin’

 

Club Meetings:.  The December meeting will be replaced by our Christmas dinner (see below for details). 

Newsletter Updates: Contact John Price at 704 867 2669 or at coastineditor@yahoo.com.  January  newsletter deadline will be December 18th.  Special Request:  As this begins my tenure as Coastin’ editor, I would greatly appreciate any submissions – especially upcoming events.

 

Ride Schedule 

Wednesday – start 6:30 – Mountain Bike Road Ride, start @ the Weant’s, 2150 Wynbourne Dr, Gastonia (beg Nov. 1st)

Saturday – start 10:00 am – Mountain Bike Ride @ Catawba Mtn. Bike Park (beginning Nov. 4th)

note:  we need to have a scheduled Saturday road ride!  Please submit suggestions for a time and start place to the newsletter editor (John Price at 704 867 2669 or coastineditor@yahoo.com).

Sunday – start 10:00 am & 1:30pm – Road Bike Ride, start @ Forestview H.S., Union Road (beginning Nov. 5th)

 

Run Schedule 

Tuesday / Thursday – start 6:00 pm – Food Lion on S. New Hope Road near Ashbrook High School.  Distance and pace depends on those running, usually 6 miles at a 9-minute pace.  The course can be shortened if you prefer.

 

November Meeting

At the November club meeting, officers were elected as follows (pending re-counts and court challenges):

 

                President – Jim Weant                            Treasurer – Melissa Magee

                Vice President – Reese Wilson                Newsletter Editor – John Price

 

The club voted to continue its membership in USA Cycling, the governing body of bicycle racing in the United States.

 

Club members volunteered to organize the following upcoming rides:

Challenge to Succceed (April 8, 2001):  Jack Moore                Dog Days (July 8, 2001):  Melissa Magee

Press on Regardless (October 14, 2001):  Doug Fleming               Polar Bear (January 13,2002):  Reese Wilson  &

                                                                                                                                                          Frances Scott

These members can’t put on the rides by themselves!  Plan on helping out with a ride, if you can.

 

Christmas Party – Monday, December 4th at 7:00pm

This year’s Christmas party will be held on Monday, December 4th, at 7:00pm at Ma-Kel’s on Union Road.  The party will replace our regular club meeting for December.  The menu will include either a steak or fish entrée, salad and dessert for $23.99 PLUS TIP.  The deadline for sign-up has passed, but if you’d like to attend, contact Paula Weant at 704-865-6193 immediately to see if late reservations are ok.

 

Jingle Bell Run (Slow) / Walk thru McAdenville - Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30pm

Don’t miss this fun event!

This is the best way to see the lights!  Our annual Jingle Bell Run / Walk will be held on Tuesday, December 5th, at 6:30pm.  The raindate will be Thursday, December 7th.  We’ll meet at the Food Lion on Wilkinson Blvd. in Cramerton at 6:15pm and start the run at 6:30pm.  The distance is approximately 3 (slow) miles.  McAdenville supplies the lights, we supply the noise.  Come on out, join the fun and don’t forget your jingle bells!

 

Polar Bear Ride 2001 - Sunday, January 14th

The Polar Bear ride for 2001 is Sunday, January 14th.  See the enclosed flyer for additional details.  If you have any questions, contact Charlene Angel at 704-867-9992.

 

Gaston County Cycling Map

For several years, club president Jim Weant has been working with local transportation officials and the NC Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) to develop a cycling map for Gaston County.  The state has appropriated money for this project.  The NCDOT appears to be moving closer to approving a design.

The newsletter editor hopes that this map will attract new riders to cycling.  Additionally, he hopes that the map will help to reinforce cycling as a legitimate road use.  Hopefully, the map will encourage transportation planners to consider road improvements specific for cycling.  In particular, we have already seen Gastonia implement Share The Road signs and wider right lanes in certain areas.

 

1st Ever Insane Mountain Challenge

 This ride, scheduled for Sunday, Nov 5, was canceled due to forest fires.  The organizers hope to reschedule this event.

 

Bikes for Christmas – Clean-up & Repair

Ron Hutchins has agreed to collect bikes for donation to less fortunate children in Gaston County.  If you have a bike to donate, please contact Ron at 704 827-1234.

 

 

$$$   F * O * R     S * A * L * E     $$$

 

Raleigh 700 - white, 54cm frame size, aluminum with carbon fiber fork, less than 20 lbs., Shimano Ultegra 18 speed, clipless peddles - $725.00 - call Jim Weant – 704 865 6193.

 

700 Spinnergy wheels with new tires and choice of freewheel(8 or 9 speed)-$350.00 - call Jim Weant–704 865 6193.

 

Tandem – Handmade Co-Motion Tandem Speedster 21 x 18 teal with purple trim.  Seven Speed STI Touring.  Aero spoke rear wheel.  $1500.00  Call Edward Partin at 910-485-6438 (Fayetville, NC).

 

Race Results

No results for November.  If anyone has participated in a ride, run, or walk, please report this to the newsletter editor.  Other members enjoy seeing the results, and this is a good way for others to learn about events.

 

Upcoming Running / Cycling Events

 

02-Dec Jingle Jog 5k and 10k 

03-Dec Fulcrum Raleigh Marathon, Raleigh http://www.raleighmarathon.com

16-Dec Kiawah Island Marathon

14-Jan Polar Bear Ride, Gaston County Cyclists, Charlene Angel  704-867-9992

27-Jan Run for Peace Charlotte Marathon and 5 mile run  Davidson to  Queens College http://www.runforpeace.org

 

 

Final Word

Training tip from Lance Armstrong’s website (http://lancearmstrong.com):  For all you cyclists out there tired of spending money on the latest and greatest equipment, here’s an inexpensive purchase that will greatly improve your performance - buy a 2nd front wheel computer magnet.  For only a few dollars, you will suddenly find your training miles and average speeds doubling overnight.