FLCC> Southern Tier Tandem Rally

[Gear-To-Go Tandems]

The 14th annual Southern Tier Tandem Rally (STTR), in beautiful upstate NY
is in 2 weeks and we have 3 spots still available.

This is arguably one of the best 'small' rallies around.  We are limited to
just 45 teams which makes for a very intimate social weekend.

http://www.gtgtandems.com/sttr.html

Friday July 28th through Sunday July 30th, 2006.

Get on your tandem and ride with us on one of the four scenic routes each
day. With the terrain ranging from flat to rolling to hilly climbs, the
rides will be fun for both families and speedsters. Saturday & Sunday have
rides ranging from 18 miles to metric centuries. Detailed cue sheets and
maps are
provided for all rides.

Following the rides, we'll gather for a barbecue, swimming, and socializing.
Each tandem team will bring a dish to pass on Saturday (or on Sunday if not
attending on Saturday.) We'll provide the main course such as our famous
barbecued beef ribs, hot dogs, vegetarian lasagna, etc.; as well as a range
of drinks, and picnic necessities. Showers and changing areas will be
available both days.

Each year, folks come from ten states and Canada to join our more local
riders. Families join the rides with child stokers as well as trailers with
smaller children. The rides, the barbecue, the great dishes which were
brought (many of us do ride to eat!), the swimming pool, and the chance to
share stories with other tandem pairs, all combine to make a great weekend.

The fun begins Friday! The rally begins Friday afternoon with two rides,
either a hilly 30 mile group ride at 2:30, or an easy 'get-acquainted' 20
mile group ride
at 3:00. Cue sheets will also be available for self supported rides after 1
PM on Friday. There will be a wine and cheese and hors-d'oeurves
get-together at 7PM Friday night at our house, rally headquarters.

Saturday's and Sunday's rides range from generally flat along the Chemung
River valley, to climbers with impressive valley views. Three rides follow
historic routes taken by General Sullivan's Army during the Revolutionary
War. The Metric Centuries, a different one each day, vary from flat to hill
climbs and beautiful rolling countryside. There is also a fairly flat family
ride with an ice cream stop as the mid-point destination.

Additional info and registration forms can be found at:

http://www.gtgtandems.com/sttr.html


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Rich Shapiro    Gear-To-Go Tandems
850 W. Clinton St.   Elmira, NY  14905    607-732-4859

http://www.gtgtandems.com
Rich at gtgtandems.com

Southern Tier Tandem Rally     July 28-30, 2006
http://www.gtgtandems.com/sttr.html

Tandem Tours:
http://www.gtgtandems.com/tours.html

Santana, Calfee, Burley, Co-Motion, Cannondale, Rans test rides by
appointment
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