Bike MS News
August 2011
2011
Bike to Create a World Free of MS: September 17-18, 2011 Bike MS: Waves to Wine Ride is a two day cycling adventure that is part of the movement to create a world free of multiple sclerosis. Your fundraising dollars support innovative programs and services and groundbreaking research focused on stopping the progression of MS, restoring function that’s been lost and ending MS forever. Thank you for joining the movement to create a world free of MS. See you in September!
Waves to Wine Weekend Timeline Saturday, September 17th - UCSF Mission Bay (75 & 100 mile route start) UCSF Mission Bay, San Francisco, 1300 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 • 5:30 – 7:30 a.m. Registration, luggage drop-off, mechanics available and breakfast • 7:00 a.m. Team start • 7:15 a.m. Ride out starts • 8:00 a.m. Ride out ends
Saturday, September 17th - Sonoma Mountain Village (40 mile route start and Saturday finish location)
Sonoma Mountain Village, 1400 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 • 7:30–8:45 a.m. Registration and breakfast • 9:00 a.m. Ride out starts • 9:30 a.m. Ride out ends • 11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Showers open • 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Expo • 12:00-7:30 p.m. Entertainment • 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Beer and wine garden open, massage tables open • 2:00 p.m. Shuttle service to hotels begins (running approximately every half hour or when full) • 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. Team photos • 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner hours • 5:00 p.m. All routes close, riders must be off the course • 5:00 p.m. Team awards and program • 8:00 p.m. Shuttle services ends, quiet hours begin • 9:00 p.m. Lights out
Sunday, September 18th - Sonoma Mountain Village
• 5:15 - 7:30 a.m. Luggage drop-off, bike corral opens, showers open and shuttles from hotels back to Sonoma Mountain Village start • 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. Breakfast and mechanics available • 6:45 - 7:30 a.m. Team Photos • 7:00 a.m. Ride out starts • 8:00 a.m. Ride out ends • 12:00 – 5:30 p.m. Food, massage, and entertainment, beer and wine garden • 1:00 p.m. Shuttles back to San Francisco begin (running approximately every half hour or when full) • 5:00 p.m. Route closes • 5:15 p.m. Showers close • 6:00 p.m. Last shuttles leave Sonoma Mountain Village and event concludes
www.wavestowine.org
Team Updates
Rider Packet Pick-ups
Team Village - Team Village is the place to be! There’s no better way to celebrate all that you have accomplished as a team than relaxing in a festive environment with your friends, family and co-workers at your team’s tent in Team Village at the end of the Day 1 ride. Check out the Team Village Guide at www.wavestowine.org for more information.
Avoid the lines on Saturday, September 17 and pick up your rider packet early! All cyclists must meet the $350 fundraising minimum to pick up their packet. Those who have not met the minimum will be required to sign a “promise to pay” form with credit card information at the time of packet pick-up.
Contact Sam McIlraith at sam.mcilraith@nmss.org to sign up for your team photo. Team photos will be taken from 3:00-6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 6:45-7:30 a.m. on Sunday.
All packet pick-ups will take place from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.wavestowine.org for maps and directions to the packet pick-up locations.
Weekend Accommodations
Tuesday, August 30 Mike's Bikes - Sacramento
Camping
Wednesday, August 31 Trek Store - Santa Rosa
Camping spots are in high demand. In order to accommodate all campers, please email us at info@wavestowine.org to reserve your camping spot and let us know the number in your party. Before setting up your tent, please check in at the North Face campground.
Hotels
Please review our website for a current list of available hotels. Make sure to mention “Bike MS: Waves to Wine” when making your reservation to receive a discounted rate. On Saturday night and Sunday morning, shuttles will be available to/from the host hotels listed on www.wavestowine.org. Shuttles will run to/from Sonoma Mountain Village and participating hotels every half hour on Saturday from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday morning from 5:15 - 7:00 a.m.
Renting or Shipping a Bike? Visit www.baycitybike.com for information about renting a bike for Bike MS: Waves to Wine Ride. Visit www.sportsbasement.com to learn more about two San Francisco locations where you can ship your bike for a fee.
Thursday, September 1 Mike's Bikes - Berkeley Tuesday, September 6 Sports Basement Presidio - San Francisco Wednesday, September 7 Sports Basement - Sunnyvale Thursday, September 8 Sports Basement - Walnut Creek Tuesday, September 13 REI - Corte Madera Tuesday, September 13 Charles Schwab - San Francisco 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 16 Northern California Chapter Offices 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
www.wavestowine.org
On-Course Rider Services SAG Vehicles “SAG wagons” are on the course to help those in need. For the safety of our riders and because of the narrowness of the route, we ask that you do not bring personal SAGs. To signal a SAG vehicle, move off the road and out of the path of other riders, take off your helmet and wave at the SAG vehicle. Rest Stops Rest stops are located approximately every 10 to 15 miles throughout the course. Check your route map for exact locations. Each rest stop is staffed with food and drinks, a medical team and a bike mechanic. Bicycle Mechanics Mechanics will be on hand throughout the duration of the event for those in need of assistance. Repairs will be free of charge but you will need to cover the cost of any additional parts. Please be prepared to handle your own minor repairs – e.g. flat tires, bring tubes and tools. Medical Service Medics will be available at all rest stops and will have basic first aid items on hand. Volunteer medics will be available at the finish line both days. In case of an emergency, dial 911. Parking Parking is available at both sites. To minimize traffic congestion we highly encourage carpooling. Please cooperate with the parking crew and follow all instructions and signs as they direct you to your appropriate parking destination. If you are being dropped off for the event, please notify parking staff and you will be directed to the Cyclist Drop-Off Area. The National MS Society is not responsible for any lost or damaged property; including your vehicle and/or any contents within. Luggage Service When arriving at UCSF Mission Bay parking lot on Saturday, please drop your luggage at one of the luggage trucks. Make sure your bag has your luggage tag, included in your rider packet. Bags may be claimed at the luggage area near the finish line. Bags will need to be dropped off at the luggage area on Sunday morning and will be available for pick-up when you return to San Francisco.
Weekend Packing Check List Equipment • • • • •
Bike Helmet Water bottles Extra tubes & patch kit Bike pump or air cartridges
If camping:
• Towel & shower shoes • Sleeping bag, pad, and pillow • Tent
Apparel
• Jerseys for riding • Clothing for evening activities temperatures can drop, so please pack accordingly • Socks • Shorts • Cycling shoes • Street shoes • Undergarments • Rain gear • Hat/Cap • Sleepwear • Other cycling apparel you use
Other • • • • • • • • • •
Prescription medications Nutrition bars/gels for ride* Lip balm Sunscreen Insect repellent Chamois cream Toiletries Sunglasses Camera Cell phone
*Please check www.wavestowine.org for the weekend menu. If it doesn’t meet your dietary restrictions, please pack accordingly.
Volunteers
Platinum:
This ride would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers. We are always seeking volunteers for the weekend of the ride. If you would like to join our esteemed volunteer cadre, please contact Audrey at audrey.rufe@nmss.org or call 1-800-344-4867 to discuss volunteer opportunities.
Gold
This is a great way to include friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers who might want to Join the Movement - just not on a bike!
Silver
Rider Safety Bike MS: Waves to Wine Ride is not held on a closed course so please stop at red lights, stop signs, and for pedestrians in crosswalks. Police will be present and will ticket cyclists not following the rules of the road.
Bronze
As a participant in Bike MS: Waves to Wine Ride, you not only represent yourself and your team, but the National MS Society and the cycling community as well. Please exhibit safe and responsible riding behavior, so we can continue to enjoy Waves to Wine for years to come! Visit www.wavestowine.org to take a safety quiz and read up on safety tips for the weekend. National Multiple Sclerosis Society Northern California Chapter 1700 Owens Street, Suite 190 San Francisco, CA 94158
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