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style='font-family:Arial'>We here at The Third Ring are dedicated to promoting

the lively art of cycling in upper East Tennessee where the mountains rock

and the hills roll on endlessly!  Join us as we tour the heart of the

Appalachians.  Riders of all styles and skill levels can expect

beautiful scenery, challenging routes, and lasting friendship.  Rides

typically range anywhere from 20-40 miles through rolling countryside

routes.</span>  <span style='font-family:Arial'><a

href="mailto:dparlier@chartertn.net">Email</a> us today and ride with <a

href="mailto:dparlier@chartertn.net">The Third Ring</a>.</span> </p>

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v:shapes="_x0000_s1027"><![endif]><span style='font-family:Arial'>The Third

Ring endorses bicycling safety!  Ensure that you have the proper

clothing, adequate food and water, and medical supplies.  Remember to

always wear your helmet and eye protection!  Check your bicycle for

loose parts and damage before and after each ride.</span></p>

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style='font-family:Arial'>Cycling is not only great for keeping in shape

but it is also fun for the entire family.  When cycling with children

choose your routes wisely and be familiar with traffic patterns.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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<p><a href="http://users.chartertn.net/dparlier/events.htm"><span

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height=39 id="_x0000_i1045"

src="http://users.chartertn.net/dparlier/photos.gif"

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src="http://users.chartertn.net/dparlier/links.gif" alt=Links><span

style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a

href="http://bergg.etsu.edu/tcrc/tcrc.htm"><br>

Tri-Cities Road Club</a><a href="http://members.tripod.com/~KBA"><br>

Kingsport Bicycle Association</a><a href="http://www.performancebike.com"><br>

Performance Bike</a><br>

<a href="http://www.bikenashbar.com">Bike Nashbar</a><span

style='color:blue'><a

href="http://www.bicycleinn.com/CyclingCelebration.htm"><br>

Rhododendron Cycling Celebration</a><a

href="http://www.freewheelers.info/"><br>

The Assault on Mitchell/Marion</a><a

href="http://www.chattbike.com/events/3_state/3stchlng.htm"><br>

Chattanooga Bicycle Club</a></span></span></p>

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href="http://member.bcentral.com/cgi-bin/fc/fastcounter-login?1759012"

target="_top"><span style='text-decoration:

none;text-underline:none'><img border=0 width=90 height=16

id="_x0000_i1042"

src="http://fastcounter.bcentral.com/fastcounter?1759012+3518031"></span></a></span></p>

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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;

font-family:Arial;color:purple'>Contact The Third Ring at</span><span

style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <a

href="mailto:dparlier@chartertn.net">dparlier@chartertn.net</a></span> </p>

<p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;

font-family:"MS Sans Serif";color:gray'>Last updated Winter 2001<br>

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