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Our next club meeting will be at 6:30 on Monday, February 7, 2000, at Alfred & Charlie’s, 815 S. New Hope Rd, Gastonia. Newsletter Updates: Call Jeanette or Jerry West at 866-4337. March newsletter deadline will be February 18^th.

DUES ARE DUE!!

Memberships are $10 for individual, $15 for family and $7 for students. Checks can be made payable to GCC. You can either mail them to the club (P.O. Box 122, Lowell, NC 28098) or drop them off at Cycling and Fitness located at 411 E. Franklin Blvd in Gastonia. Please complete the form on the outside of the newsletter and include with your payment. A club roster is attached…for those who have joined recently, your membership will expire 12-31-00. Please let Jeanette West know if any corrections are necessary (866-4337). Please forward your membership renewal as soon as possible so that you will not miss the next newsletter!

Ride Schedule

Monday/Wednesday – start 6:15 pm – Mountain Biking on the road; meet at The Weant’s; begins first Wed in Nov

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

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.

Run Schedule

Tuesday/Thursday – start 6:00 pm – Food Lion on S. New Hope Road near Ashbrook High School. Distance is 6 miles and the pace is 8-10-minute miles. The course can be shortened if you prefer. Contact Paula Weant at 865-6193. We also have some walkers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If interested, call Jeanette West at 866-4337.

Polar Bear Ride Results

The Polar Bear Ride was a huge success. The weather was great, just a little windy and a slight chill in the air. We had 55 riders in all; 30 members and 25 guests. Thanks to Reese Wilson for organizing the ride and to Frances Scott, Charlene Angel and Jeanette West for registration coverage. Charlene and Frances also helped Reese with the water stops. Thanks to everyone who organized or supported our ride!

Mountain Bike Trip to Raleigh

A mountain bike weekend in Raleigh is being planned for anyone interested. Details are not confirmed at this time, however, they will be shortly. If you’re interested, call Charlene Angel at 867-9992.

GCC / GRR Shirts are Here

Our shirts are ready! If you ordered a shirt, please make your $22 check out to Gaston County Cyclists. The checks should then be mailed to: Jim Weant, 2150 Wynbourne Drive, Gastonia, NC 28056.

“Joys of Running” Class at Gaston College

The following ad was in the Charlotte Observer. It’s being passed along to everyone, in the event you or someone you know is interested:

“Gaston College will host a class called “The Joys of Running” beginning Jan. 31. The class will introduce the benefits of running, and emphasis will be on the activities necessary to start the program, including diet, pace, form and overall health. The course is open to anyone wishing to begin a running program. The class will be Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and continues for 10 weeks. For more information, call Don Lawrence at 836-0093.”

Organized Ride Checklist

A checklist is enclosed for anyone who will be organizing a club ride. It has everything you should need for a successful club ride. Thanks to everyone who helped put this together.

Sponsorship of GCC / GRR Sign at the New BMX Course

A vote was taken at the January club meeting to determine the extent of GCC/GRR sponsorship of the BMX course at Sims Legion Park. Although a final decision has not been agreed upon, the club members in attendance voted to offer the profits of one 2000 club ride (Dog Days) to Tim Bailey and his BMX Group. Jim Weant will follow-up on this with Tim.

Race Results

Philadelphia Marathon – 21-Nov-99 – Jerry West 3:47

Upcoming Running / Cycling Events

05-Feb Uwharrie Trail 40-mile & 20-mile Adventure Runs, Troy, NC 910-424-8901 Bob Boeder

06-Feb Winter Flight 2000 8K, Salisbury, NC 704-857-3114 Dan Roseman

19-Feb Myrtle Beach Marathon & Relay, Myrtle Beach, SC 843-293-RACE

26-Feb Penguin 8K, Charlotte, NC 704-358-0713 (www.runcharlotte.com)

04-Mar Carolina First Reedy River 10K, Greenville, SC 864-467-5780 (www.greenvilletrackclub.com)

18-Mar Gold Rush Half Marathon & 8K, Concord, NC 704-786-3312 / 721-4653 Keith Alley

01-Apr Ellerby 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

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