FLCC> Southern Tier Tandem Rally

[Gear-To-Go Tandems]

Registration flyers went out in today's mail and we are already over half
filled.  So, if you desire to attend the best 'small' Tandem Rallies, then
you'd best sign up quickly.  Only 20 spots left.


Come and enjoy what Bicycling Magazine (8/94) called one of the "19 great
Tandem Rides":

The 16th Annual Southern Tier Tandem Rally, Elmira, New York, USA

Friday August 22nd through Sunday August 24th, 2008.

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.


TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
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.

Pre-registration: by June 1st - $65 for the three days or $30 per bike for
Sunday. Late registration is $10 extra. Saturday sign-in is from 9:00 to
9:45; Saturday rides begin at 10:00. Sunday sign-in is 8:30 to 9:00; Sunday
rides begin at 9:00. Registration for each day will be limited to 45 tandem
teams. Registration form and waiver must be filled out. Helmets are
required. Remember that registration is limited, so please sign up early!

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     August 22-24, 2008
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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