We are going to have our next meeting on Wednesday February 22nd at Center St. Tavern downtown Cramerton, meeting will start at 7:00pm. I have spoken with them and they will have a private room available for us with good service. I hope to see you there.
The Coasters have commited to doing the MS Ride in 2012. If you are intrested in doing the MS Ride this year please join our team. Look for us on the MS Ride web site and join us. We would like to have a big showing this year. Please send Joe Hageman an email if you have any questions.
The next club meeting will be at Rodi January 18th at 7;00 pm. We will discuss the success of the Polar Bear Ride and the up coming season. Rodi is on Garrison Blvd close to Hwy 321.
We now have a Facebook page for those of you that are like me and love your social media. Please post rides, photos and anythinig cycling related. Seach for Gaston County Cyclists.
The 2012 Club Officers are:
President: Joe Hageman
Vice President: Jason Mauldin
Treasurer: Roy Peche
Sunday January 8, 2012
Start/Finish: Forestview High School
5545 Union Rd Gastonia, NC
Registration: 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm
Ride Start: 1:15 pm
To save time at registration, please print Registration Form in advance, complete, & bring to ride with payment.
Distance: 50 miles, 39 mile option
Cost: $15
Course description: 50 miles (with 39 option) of moderate terrain in southern Gaston County (NC) and northern York County (SC). The course is marked with turn arrows.
Ride Features: Aid station stocked with cookies & fruit, rolling sag.
Warning: There Are No Bathroom Facilities Available!
Pre-registration: Since the ride may be canceled because of inclement weather, we are collecting the ride fee only on the day of the ride. You will need to register with your name, address, and the name and phone # of an emergency contact. Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For Additional Information, contact Huston Sheppard at hustonsheppard@yahoo.com
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The club meeting will be on Monday January 02, 2012 at 6:00 pm.
The meeting location is Freeman’s Pub, 173 West Main Ave, Gastonia, NC.
Want more information about Gaston area, show & go type rides?
Consider joining the Coasters E-list.
* This list has members of varying levels of abilities, male and female.
* This list is a good way to find riding companions on a short notice.
* This list allows all its members to post as they wish, and any cycling related posting is acceptable, as long as it’s in good taste and not inflammatory in nature.
* This list has a relatively large number of postings by its members.
* To join, send an e-mail to Doc Bradshaw to doc@teamcoaster.com , put “Join Me To The List” in the Subject Line, and include your name in the body of the e-mail.
GCC E-list: Click on Join e-list for information.
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