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Dog Days of Dallas Metric Century 2008
                 presented by
Gaston County Cyclists &
Boy Scout Troop 21 of Myers Memorial Methodist, Gastonia, NC

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Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008

What: 100 km bicycle ride (actually 65 miles), with 48 mile option

Start Time: Mass Start: 8:00 am (Registration: 7-7:45 am)

Start/Finish: Courthouse Square Downtown Dallas, NC.   Please see bottom of page for directions.

Cost: $20.00 non-members  ($15.00 members)
fee includes Papa’s Pizza & drink after ride*!
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Important Time Notes: 
Course support ends at 1:00 p.m.  All riders should complete their rides by 1:00 p.m.
Lunch ends at 1:30 p.m.

Registration form (click for form - complete & bring to ride to save time at check-in)

Cue Sheet

Elevation Profile :  3,537 feet cumulative climbing on 65 mile route

The courses have some of Gaston County’s best roads for cycling with lots of rolling terrain. The 65 mile course in particular features some tough hills. The ride will have 2 water stops stocked with water, cookies, & fruit.

Each turn is marked with at least two arrows, and a SAG vehicle will patrol the course to provide assistance.

Directions to Dallas: From Charlotte or Greenville, take I85 to Gastonia. Take exit #17, Hwy 321 North. Go approximately 2 miles north and take the Dallas exit (Hwy 279). The Dallas Courthouse Square is approx. 1 mile on the right.

From south of Gastonia, take 321 North through Gastonia. Approx. 2 miles north of Gastonia take the Dallas exit (Hwy 279). The Dallas Courthouse Square is approx. 1 mile on the right.

From north of Gastonia, take 321 South. Approx. 11 miles south of Lincolnton take the Dallas exit (Hwy 279). The Dallas Courthouse Square is approx. 1 mile on the right.

For more information contact John at coastineditor@yahoo.com .

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