Coastin’

Our next club meeting will be at 6:30 on Monday, September 11, 2000,(NOTE: this is not the first Tuesday, due to the Labor Day holiday!!) at Alfred & Charlie’s, 815 S. New Hope Rd, Gastonia.  Newsletter Updates: Call Jeanette or Jerry West at 866-4337.  October newsletter deadline will be September 15th.

 

Ride Schedule 

Monday – start 6:00 – Forestview HS, S. Union Rd, pace: 1st loop: pace of slowest rider; 2nd loop: approx. 16 mph

Tuesday – start 6:00 - Warlick School, Spencer Mountain Road, pace: 17-20 mph, 34 miles

Wednesday – start 6:00 – Forestview HS, S. Union Rd, pace: 17-19 mph, 34 miles

Thursday – start 6:00 - Warlick School, Spencer Mountain Road, pace: 17-20 mph, 28 miles

Sunday – start 9:00 am – Winn Dixie, S. New Hope Road; pace and route determined at ride start

3rd Sundays – start 9:00 am – Bethel Elementary, ride with the Rockhill Cyclists, approx. 50 miles

 

Note: New riders are encouraged to join us on the Monday rides, which include two loops, 11 and 15 miles, respectively.  All riders must wear helmets and an adult must accompany minors.

 

Miscellaneous Day Rides

If anyone is interested in riding during weekdays, please contact Jack LaMarre at 869-8631.  Max speed 18 mph.  Jack would enjoy some company!

 

Press On Regardless Ride – October 8th

Gaston County Cyclists will sponsor our annual Press On Regardless Ride on Sunday, October 8th.  More details will be included in the October newsletter or you can contact Troy Bush at 803-831-7007.

 

Time Trials at Charlotte Motor Speedway

On September 26th, Charlotte Motor Speedway will conduct 10-mile time trials.  Practice starts at 5:00 and the time trials begin at 6:00.  For more information, call John Talani at (704) 504-1875.

 

2001 Officer Nominations – October Meeting

Advance notice for the nominations of Club Officers will take place at the October meeting.  Be there or be nominated!

 

MS Walk Awards – Gaston County Cyclists!

The Gaston County Cyclists won several awards for their participation in the Multiple Sclerosis Walk held this past spring.  In Gaston County, we were the top fund raising club, largest number of participants, and highest pledge average for a club.  Our plaque is proudly displayed at Cycling & Fitness.

 

F * O * R     S * A * L * E

Trek 1220, 47cm, Shimano RSX Triple, Look pedals, ridden approx. 500 miles.  $350.  For more information, call Jerry or Jeanette West at 704-866-4337.

 

Trek 2120 - yellow/ carbon color, carbon fiber main frame, 54 cm frame size, Shimano 105 24 speed triple, new drive line in May ‘00, clipless pedals - $595.00 - call Jim Weant - 865 6193.

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

Annual Biker / Hiker Weekend in Bryson City

Our annual Biker / Hiker weekend in Bryson City was held the first weekend of August.  We hiked off “the road to nowhere” and biked at Deep Creek and the Tsali Trails.  Everyone had a fun and safe trip.

 

New Club E-mail List

Chris Baucom has set up a club information e-mail list.  To access, key in ONELIST.COM, then enter Gastonia Cycling.  If you have any questions or problems, call Chris at 704-825-1963.

 

Upcoming Running / Cycling Events

 

26-Aug  Summerfest 5K, York, SC  803-628-5314

26-Aug  Lake Norman YMCA Triathlon, Lake Norman  704-895-1828

04-Sep  Matthews Labor Day 5K, Matthews  704-358-0713  www.runcharlotte.com

09-Sep  Greek Fest 5K, Greek Church, Dilworth  704-358-0713  www.runcharlotte.com

09-Sep  Tucker Lake Triathlon, Benson, NC  910-458-0299

16-Sep  YMCA Corporate Cup 5K, Charlotte  704-358-0713  www.runcharlotte.com

16-Sep  Carrabba’s Classic Half-marathon & 10K, Raleigh  919-846-1858 Al Terry, aterry1934@aol.com

16-Sep  Over the Mountain Triathlon, Kings Mountain  704-734-4599

23-Sep  Great American Cross Country Fest, McAlpine Park, Lake Wylie  704-358-0713  www.runcharlotte.com

23-Sep  Asheville Citizen-Time Half Marathon, Asheville  www.citizen-times.com

23-Sep  Loop the Nuke 5K, Cataba Nuclear Station, SC  803-802-7199 

30-Sep  NorthFest 15K & 5K, Lake Norman  704-358-0713  www.runcharlotte.com

30-Sep  Mint Hill Madness 5K, Mint Hill, NC  704-358-0713  www.runcharlotte.com

01-Oct  Duke Liver Ctr Half Ironman Triathlon, Raleigh  910-458-0299

07-Oct  Race for the Cure 5K, Uptown Charlotte  704-358-0713  www.runcharlotte.com

08-Oct  Press On Regardless Ride, Gaston County Cyclists  Troy Bush 803-831-7007

28-Oct  Autumn Leaves 5K, Manzetti’s Southpark  704-358-0713  www.runcharlotte.com

28-Oct  Great Pumpkin 5K, Rock Hill, SC  803-327-5327

18-Nov Richmond Marathon, Richmond, VA  804-673-RACE

03-Dec Fulcrum Raleigh Marathon, Raleigh  www.raleighmarathon.com