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30th Annual Gold Coast Bicycle Tour

Empire National Bank presents the 30th Annual Gold Coast Bicycle Tour

BAE Systems Parking Lot Sunday, July 29, 2012 @ 7:00 AM (450 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn).

GOLD COAST TOUR 2012 ROUTES

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* Trial Tour Twelve
This pleasant flat route meanders through Greenlawn, East Northport and Elwood for 12.9 miles (We dare not say 13!). A ride leader will be available to guide those who are ready to start at 9:00 am. Novice cyclists will learn the rules of the road for group riding and the use of cue sheets and road markings to follow a tour route.

* Harbors and Hills (25 miles)
The best part of a hill is the view you get from the top! Enjoy magnificent views of Huntington and Cold Spring Harbors as you ride along the coast and through beautiful residential communities.

* Vintage Villages (55 miles)
You will also enjoy the harbors and hills. Then you peddle though a string of charming and historic villages - Laurel Hallow, Oyster Bay, Locust Valley, Roslyn, Old Westbury, Brookville and others.

* Grand Tour (70 miles)
Harbors, hills, vintage villages, views of Oyster Bay Harbor & Mill Neck Bay & the affluent communities along the way, show you why Long Island's north shore is called the "Gold Coast".

* Century Challenge (100 miles)
Even experienced century riders find this one a challenge. Your tour includes all the beautiful sights of the other tours plus 35 more hilly miles!

Food and beverages will be available at all rest stops. 

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- SAG wagons will be provided on all routes.

- Routes will be clearly marked and cue sheets will be provided.

- Free T-Shirts for all who are pre-registered.

Visit www.huntingtonbicycleclub.org to register online or for more information.

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