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GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11
Feb 8^th, 2009, 8:22am

Just some advance notice -- The Lancaster Rally ride is April 11th, the Saturday of Easter Weekend this year. We've had some very nice 'bent turnout in recent years!!!

I believe that this is also considered an "MS150 training ride"...

<<Make plans to enjoy a fabulous day of Texas springtime cycling in the luscious and calm countryside south of Dallas! For the 11th consecutive year, the Greater Dallas Bicyclists, together with the City of Lancaster, is staging the Lancaster Country Ride on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 9 am. Lancaster is a mere 15 minutes from downtown Dallas.

Join us as we cycle through the scenic countryside of Lancaster and surrounding areas. The routes traverse a variety of terrain, from flats to rolling hills, with a few challenging climbs. Rest stops every 10 or 12 miles with water, sports drink, fruit, etc. The wildflowers are typically in full bloom in April and our routes feature picturesque meadows with dense concentrations of Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, and other colorful spring flowers.

Start/Finish: On-site registration and breakfast begins at 7 am. Ride starts at 9 am from the gazebo in the historic Lancaster town square off Main Street and Dallas Avenue. After the ride, stick around with other cyclists to enjoy the festivities on the square.

Mileage options: 23, 42 and 63 miles, staggered start for safety. We have scouted and ridden the routes to ensure smooth roads and scenic countryside for all bicyclists to enjoy. The 42 and 63 mile options take you directly through the Bluebonnet Trial on beautiful and hilly Sugar Ridge Road.

NOTE: GDB requires helmets to be worn during the ride.

Price: $20 for pre-registration (postmarked by March 25th), and $25 thereafter .

Breakfast: Come early to purchase ($6) pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice from the Boy Scouts. They will be at the First United Methodist Church, 201 South Dallas Avenue, across the street from the town square starting at 7am.

Directions to Ride: To get to the start from I-20, take exit #470 and go south on Lancaster Rd (Hwy 342). Lancaster Rd becomes Dallas Ave. Continue 4.5 miles to the town square.>>

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slowpoke rbent member Posts: 30	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #1 - Feb 8^th, 2009, 8:37pm It sounds good I have ridden the Tour Dallas the last three years I think it's time for a change.
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #2 - Feb 8^th, 2009, 9:14pm Oh, it's DEFINITELY a change from Tour Dallas... It'll challenge you -- the last ~18 miles of the ~42 and ~60 mile versions are somewhat hilly, and typically into the (north) wind... But it's a GOOD challenge, and it's not a race...
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Reply #3 - Feb 9^th, 2009, 4:10pm

LOL You guys are coming to my little city huh. Yeah I did'nt get to work it last year I was on duty. I worked it the year before and had to get my front squad to speed up as the riders were bunching up behind him. We usually lead it out of town then the race producers take over. Get there early there is a heck of a turn out and limited parking. It is hard to believe that Lancaster is as rough as it is because the south side of town is so pretty. We do have a new court building where my office is just west on RedBud that would be good to park at. There are two parkinglots and we are not there on weekends. Actual address is 220 W. Main, Lancaster TX, 75146, if you are going to google it.

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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #4 - Feb 9^th, 2009, 6:39pm Didn't know you were employed in that fashion, KJ... the GDB definitely appreciates everything the City does to help the Rally!!!! I typically work one of the rest stops -- this year it will probably be #2.
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kingjason rbent member Posts: 306	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #5 - Feb 9^th, 2009, 9:54pm If I am asked to work I may just have to slide down to rest stop two and visit. Back when I was losing all my weight I got much ridicule for rolling around on my trike and or road bike with my sexy spandex on. LOL
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #6 - Feb 16^th, 2009, 2:50pm Here's the "official" link for this year's ride: http://www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com/lancaster/index.html
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #7 - Feb 18^th, 2009, 9:00am I'll probably do it this year. I'll be doing a lot more shorter faster rides this time around...
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #8 - Mar 9^th, 2009, 9:01pm Hey, Peggy -- Would Thingy's Sporting Goods be interested in adding a "% off" coupon to our goodie bag for the Lancaster Rally? We would need 1200 of them, before March 29th.... Paul
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #9 - Mar 31^st, 2009, 11:57am Bump. Alexis and I both are still planning to attend!
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mleuck Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1105	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #10 - Apr 1^st, 2009, 5:16pm Paul are you still manning a rest stop and if so which one?
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Pedalin` Peggy rbent member Posts: 261	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #11 - Apr 1^st, 2009, 9:37pm Paul: thingy's Sporting Goods would love to put coupons in the bags .I could get them to you first of next week. Thanks for thinking of thingy's. Peggy
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #12 - Apr 1^st, 2009, 9:57pm Paul is always thinking about his thingy!
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Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11
Reply #13 - Apr 2^nd, 2009, 9:30am

The 10-day ahead weather forecast looks promising at the moment, for the Lancaster Rally...

http://www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com/

Unfortunately, I won't be working a rest stop after all this year, something's come up. However, I'll probably be doing some sort of other job in the Lancaster Square leading up to the ride start, so I'll keep my eyes out for the 'bent crew!!!!!!! I'll also be doing pre-reg packet pickup duty at PCF on Thursday the 9th from 4 to 7.

Peggy, all the packets have been stuffed already... too late for Thingy's, this year.

Paul

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #14 - Apr 2^nd, 2009, 9:32am Shall we think about a mass bent start?
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #15 - Apr 2^nd, 2009, 9:53am Quote from aikigreg on Apr 2^nd, 2009, 9:32am: Shall we think about a mass bent start? Wouldn't see why not -- they would like the 60+ milers to line up ahead of the others, but there's no hard and fast rule... It's a "ride," not a "race"....
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #16 - Apr 8^th, 2009, 9:35am I'll be working the registration table this year, instead of RS #2...
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #17 - Apr 8^th, 2009, 10:23pm Early packet pickup for the Lancaster Rally at Plano Cycling is tomorrow (Thurs) from 4 to 7... I'll be there working the table. Come out to say hi, and test ride the XStream that's on the floor while you're there!!!
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #18 - Apr 9^th, 2009, 8:56pm Hey, Jason -- Are you working security for Saturday's event? If so, please stop by the registration table if you get the chance, and say hello.... I'd like to meet you. Paul
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Hurricane Dan Boom chika wow wow... Posts: 296	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #19 - Apr 9^th, 2009, 10:04pm This will be my first organized ride. If I go to Mad Duck tomorrow and pick up a packet, do I still need to register online?
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Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11
Reply #20 - Apr 9^th, 2009, 11:06pm

Quote from Hurricane Dan on Apr 9^th, 2009, 10:04pm:

This will be my first organized ride. If I go to Mad Duck tomorrow and pick up a packet, do I still need to register online? Smiley

Dan,
Hope to see you there. We plan to ride our bikes on the 23 miler, unless it's too windy, then we will ride our trikes.

We picked up our packets at Plano Cycling today. Lots of people registered and picked up their packet at the same time.
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Patti Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 876	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #21 - Apr 10^th, 2009, 7:48am Looks like another chilly morning ride. I signed up on Wednesday. See you all there!
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Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11
Reply #22 - Apr 10^th, 2009, 8:51am

Thanks Richard. That's what I needed to know, if I could just do it all at the bike shop. I had to go out of town yesterday so I'll have to drive to Grapevine to get my packet today. What time is everyone getting there? Would you mind emailing me your cell # so I can find y'all in the morning? I don't have John's # and I don't think Tom is going.

Thanks!

P.S. Do you know if anyone is doing the 42?

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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #24 - Apr 10^th, 2009, 1:47pm Dan -- Don't make a special trip to Mad Duck if you don't have to -- you can also sign up in the morning there in Lancaster, no problem. Just fill out the waiver, and present your $25... Paul
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Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11
Reply #25 - Apr 10^th, 2009, 1:56pm

Just a note on the course... in the middle of the 'Sugar Ridge road" section, about Mile 18, there's a sweeping downhill to the left that has historically had some loose gravel issues -- well, THIS year, that section of road is pretty torn up, so plan to take that particular downhill curve slowly... We'll have signs and perhaps a flagger there...

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jcsadowski Five Star Member Clown #1 Posts: 1199	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #26 - Apr 10^th, 2009, 2:16pm I think I remember that downhill. It gets crazy near the bottom, just when you are at your fastest.
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MrOverdressed Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 569	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #27 - Apr 10^th, 2009, 2:52pm IF all goes well Im planing on this ride. Wither I will be on the tandem for 43miles or my X-Stream for 63miles. Terry
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Hurricane Dan Boom chika wow wow... Posts: 296	Re: GDB Lancaster Rally, April 11 Reply #28 - Apr 10^th, 2009, 8:49pm I'll probably be there by 6:30am to make sure I can register early and get some breakfast. Can't find any info on parking on their website. Did any of you get info in your packet?
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jcsadowski Five Star Member Clown #1 Posts: 1199	Parking Reply #29 - Apr 10^th, 2009, 9:06pm Just drive towards the town square. There will be flag people all over the place. Although 6:30 might be a bit early. Look for the gezabo
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