Our next club meeting will be 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2002, at Alfred & Charlie’s, 815 S. New Hope Rd, Gastonia.

Newsletter Updates: Contact John Price at 704-867-2669, at coastineditor@yahoo.com, or by mail at 681 Niblick Dr Gastonia NC 28054

Thank you to those that have already renewed for 2002. A special thank-you to Terry Herrington, for his extra contribution to support our club.

Carl Anderson, Clover SC; Jay Beam, Gastonia, NC - Welcome!

A delicious meal of prime rib and chicken was enjoyed by about 40 members at Alfred & Charlie’s Restaurant during our annual Christmas party on December 3^rd. Alfred and his staff provided a beautiful room and festive atmosphere. Special thanks go to Paula Weant for organizing the party, and to Linda Wilkes for providing gifts for everyone. Thanks also to President Jack Moore of Cycling and Fitness for the door prizes.

The annual Jingle Bell event was another fun event for 2001! Walking or running is the ideal way to experience McAdenville at Christmas, as you combine some light exercise with the enchanting Christmas lights. Thanks to Paula Weant for providing bells for our sneakers, and to Ronald Hutchins for the Santa hats and reindeer antlers. Participating were John Price, Jim & Paula Weant, Troy Bush & Margot Rott, Ronald Hutchins & Suzanne Clemmer, Chris Baucom, Nancy Dartnall, Charlene Angel, John & Mary Clayton, Elizabeth Barker, Junior Nations, Michele Jarbeau & Rodney Sawyer, Dean Bush & Lisa Busha, a friend of Dean’s and one or two others that I’ve forgotten (please accept editor’s apology).

Carl Andersen- Placed 10th in the 30 and up beginner group Time- 38.70

Chris Baucom 1:45:22, Paula Weant 1:50:32.

Marathon: Suzanne Clemmer (1^st marathon) 3:30:08, Ronald Hutchins 3:30:08, Paula Weant 4:00:12.

Half Marathon: Troy Bush 1:38:31, Jim Weant 1:55:00, Ralph Rutledge 1:58:23, Melissa Magee 2:05:15, Margot Rott 2:07:25, Reese Wilson 2:24:45, Frances Scott 2:24:46.

Editor’s request: If you’ve participated in any events, runs, walks, rides, please communicate these to me at 704-867-2669, by e-mail at coastineditor@yahoo.com, or by mail to John Price 681 Niblick Dr Gastonia NC 28054. Please note, not everyone can run a marathon or ride 100 miles. Others would still like to hear about your participation in and opinions of various events.

Forest View High School, 5545 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC

Time: registration 12:30, start 1:15 (see flyer elsewhere in newsletter for additional information)

Saturday January 12, 2002, Rain Date January 19, 2002

Location: Liburdi Dimetrics, Armor Street Davidson

Directions: From I77 North take Exit 30 (Davidson), turn right onto Griffith, go .4 mile and turn left on Beaty, go .4 mile and turn left on Armour, Liburdi Demetrics Parking Lot is one half block on the right.

From Main Street Davidson (115) northbound, turn left on Griffith (to I77), go .4 mile and turn right on Beaty, go .4 mile and turn left on Armour, Liburdi Demetrics Parking Lot is one half block on the right.

Start Times: 10:00AM - 100K riders start (62 miles)

10:15AM - 50K riders starts (31 miles)

Registration starts at 8:30AM

Registration Fee: $10 per person (minors ride free with parent). A portion of proceeds to be given to the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson

Door Prizes: Free Cycling Cap to the first 150 to register! Over $700 in over 30 door prizes will be given away. Check the prize board at end of ride.

Support: SAG vehicles and SAG riders will be available to provide assistance if needed.

Mechanical Support and emergency supplies provided by TheWheel Bicycle Shop. Look for The Wheel van at the Start/Finish area.

Rest Stops: Rest Stops will be provided to rest and refuel. Food and fluids will be provided.

Jan 19 – Charlotte, NC – Peace Marathon, Relay & 5K – 704 367 9696

Jan 19 – Spartanburg/ Chesnee, SC – Race for the Grasshopper 5K – 864 583 5297

Feb 3 – Salisbury, NC – Winter Flight 8K – 704 637 3840

Careful readers of our Coastin’ newsletter will have noticed Barry Lee’s name mentioned numerous times as a successful triathlete this past year. As a Urologist and a surgeon, Barry has unequaled access to the magic pill, and he and his wife have four wonderful, young children. So tell us, Barry, what accounts for the big family – is it the cycling or Viagra?

presented by Gaston County Cyclists

Distance: 50 miles Cost:

$5 members

$6 non-members

From Charlotte: take I-85 South to Gastonia. Take the Lowell/Cramerton exit, #22. Make a left onto Lowell Main. Continue on this road about 5 miles (this road will change names to Redbud, Hoffman, and then Robinwood). Turn left at the intersection of Robinwood and Union Rd (Hwy 274). Continue travelling on Union Rd about 3 miles to Forest View High (start/finish).

From Greenville,SC: take I-85 North to Gastonia. Take exit #17, and head south on 321. Travel about 4 miles, turn left onto Hudson Blvd (you will see an Advance Auto Parts store on the right-but turn left!). Travel about 2 miles, turn right onto Union Rd. Go about 5 miles and you will come to Forest View High (start/finish).

From Hickory: take 321 South to Gastonia. Staying on 321 travel about 4 miles beyond I-85, turn left onto Hudson Blvd (you will see an Advance Auto Parts store on the right-but turn left!). Travel about 2 miles, turn right onto Union Rd. Go about 5 miles and you will come to Forest View High (start/finish).

From Rock Hill: take 274 towards Gastonia. 274 becomes Union Rd in Gaston County and you will reach Forest View High two miles before getting to Gastonia.