Bike MS 2-Day Ride | 2014 Spoke Notes

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June 28-29, 2014

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Thanks for registering for Bike MS!

Enclosed you’ll find everything you need to know for a wonderful Bike MS weekend!

Fundraising Minimum:

In the Event of Rain:

All cyclists must meet the $400 fundraising minimum before receiving their rider packet.

Bike MS rolls out rain or shine, hot or cool, so prepare for any type of weather. In the event of severe weather, we have a thorough action plan in place and will implement it as conditions warrant.

Donate online by June 19, or by bring your donations to Packet Pickup at Front Range Community College June 27 or June 28. DO NOT mail donations after June 14 if you need them to meet the fundraising minimum.

Weekend Packing Check List: Necessities to bring with you on your bike to be prepared on the Ride:

Packet Pick-ups at FRCC:

¨ Helmet (mandatory)

Friday, June 27, 3 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 28, 4:30 – 7 a.m.

¨ Rider number (from Ride packet, mandatory)

Join us! Friday Night Packet Pick-Up, Sponsor Exposition, & Carb Load Dinner!

¨ Comfortable riding gear: cycling shorts, jersey, sport socks, etc. ¨ Cycling gloves and shoes ¨ Sunglasses (with a rear view mirror is helpful) ¨ Rain gear (maybe a shower cap to cover your helmet)

June 27 from 3 – 7 p.m. at Front Range Community College Pick up packets, drop off luggage*, load up on carbs with our spaghetti dinner, and get a final bike tune up before the Ride. Don’t forget to visit our sponsors and thank them for their support!

¨ Spare tube/patch kit

*Luggage dropped off on Friday will not be accessible until Saturday afternoon at CSU. If you choose to use the early dropoff, make sure you have everything out that you need for the Ride!

¨ Advil/Tylenol

All riders must present photo ID at Packet Pick-up, and may only collect packets for riders living at the same address.

¨ ID (required for Left Hand Beer Service–NO EXCEPTIONS!)

¨ Pump/CO2 ¨ Water bottle(s) ¨ Sunscreen (bring plenty) ¨ Credit Card ¨ Cell phone for emergencies

Start Line Address and Parking:

¨ Camera

Front Range Community College

¨ Important health information/medications

3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster, CO 80031

Directions from I-25:

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(1) I-25 to exit 221 (104th Ave.) (2) Turn LEFT on 104th Ave. (3) Turn RIGHT on Federal Blvd. (4) Turn LEFT on W. 112th Ave. (5) FRCC will be on your RIGHT

Cyclists are allowed two pieces of luggage each. Luggage tags are provided in your rider packet. Take tagged luggage to one of the FedEx trucks at FRCC.

Parking lots at FRCC open at 4:30 a.m., Saturday, June 28. Enter the campus under the direction of our parking staff, who will direct you to your parking space. Please have Top 100 and High Roller Club VIP parking passes hanging from your rearview mirror (if applicable).

Note: If you did not participate in Early Packet Pick-Up, you will need to check in first to receive your luggage tags.

Thank you for being patient and courteous with our parking staff. Due to the high number of riders, car-pooling is highly encouraged!

Note: There is NO overnight parking available at FRCC on Friday, June 27.

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All bags will be transported to CSU and back; luggage will be arranged by bib number and may be picked up in the designated luggage area at each venue. It is your responsibility to take your luggage to the FedEx trucks for transport each morning. A VIP luggage truck will be available in the VIP Parking area of FRCC for our High Rollers and Top 100 Club.

Emergency Contact Info:

Route Closings

IMPORTANT: All cyclists must add emergency and medical information to the back of their rider bib: include contact names, phone numbers, allergies, medical conditions, etc. In an emergency, this will help medical personnel assist you quickly.

Route will be closed at 5 p.m. each day and remaining cyclists will be transported in SAG wagons to the finish.

Personal or Team SAGs:

Saturday, June 28 at 3 p.m. on the CSU Entertainment Stage in Team Village followed by the People’s Choice Jersey Contest.

No Personal or Team SAGs are allowed on the route or at rest stop areas.

In the interest of safety for all of our participants, we must limit the number of motorists on the route and at rest stops. Personal vehicles compromise rider safety and threaten and our ability to use these venues in the future. Official Bike MS SAG vehicles are available throughout the course to transport cyclists. Please meet friends and family at the finish line each day.

Saturday Morning Schedule and Start Chutes* 4:30 a.m. Parking lot opens at FRCC (no parking overnight on Friday) 4:30 – 7 a.m. Packet pick-up at FRCC 5 - 7:30 a.m. Breakfast area open 6 a.m. Kick-Off Program 6:15 a.m. Priority chute #1 6:20 a.m. Priority chute #2 6:25 a.m. Priority Chute #3 6:30 a.m. Priority Chute #4 6:35 a.m. Priority Chute #5 6:40 – 8 a.m. General Chutes (All other teams & individuals) *All riders must be on the course by 8 a.m.

Sunday Morning Schedule* Route opens at 6 a.m. No scheduled chutes.

*All riders must be on the course by 8 a.m.

Program and Awards Ceremony: Route Support Rest stops are located approximately every 10 to 16 miles.

Bike mechanics are available throughout the event. They will be stationed at Rest Stops, start and overnight venues, and roaming the route. Repairs are free of charge. Riders are responsible for the cost of any parts. Be prepared to handle your own minor repairs.

Radio communication is available at all rest stops. Medics are available at all Rest Stops and emergency vehicles. Bike medics will be roaming the route.

SAG wagons give a lift to riders in need and can be identified by brightly colored placards.

To signal a SAG vehicle: (1) move off the road and out of the path of other riders (2) dismount and stand near your bike (3) remove your helmet and give a “thumbs down” to the SAG vehicle. At peak hours, SAG vehicles may be full, so please be patient until the next SAG vehicle arrives.

Ride officials will be traveling among event participants to ensure that all rules of the road are being obeyed and that cyclists are riding in a safe manner. Please bring your route maps; be aware that any last minute route revisions may not be captured on these maps. To avoid getting off course, follow all route signage and route marshals.

To view and print route maps and elevation profiles, visit bikeMScolorado.org and click on Route Information under Colorado Ride Information.

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Cycling Safety: Our focus is to provide a high quality, safe, and fun bicycling experience.

While we do an enormous amount of planning to provide for your safety, we ask that you do your part prior to the ride by visiting our bicycle safety page at bikeMScolorado.org where you will find cycling manuals, safety videos, safe cycling tips and links to more information through Bicycle Colorado and the League of American Bicyclists.

Route maps will be provided at packet pick-up which include the rules of the road. Please study this map closely and make sure you bring it to the ride. RIDE SAFE. RIDE SMART. Please be aware of and prepared for railroad crossings on both days of the ride.

Bike MS Safety Policy: Should a cyclist choose to behave, act, or ride in a manner that is endangering themselves or others, Ride Officials and Colorado State Patrol officers have been instructed to remove their bib and wristband and prohibit them from continuing on the Ride. Please remember, this is a ride, not a race.

Rider Identification: Rider wristbands are your ticket to all services and meals at the event and our source to identify you in case of an emergency. Use your wristband number when turning in funds offline and for general communication with the Chapter.

Wristbands must be worn at all times over the event weekend to receive access to event amenities. Thank you for helping us keep this event fun and fulfilling for all registered participants.

Rider bib numbers change year to year and are used for identification of your bicycle and luggage at the Ride. The lowest bib numbers are in yellow and are reserved for participants at the High Roller level and above. Please show your appreciation for this amazing group of top fundraisers.

We offer great fundraising prizes and clubs with amazing benefits!

Visit your Participant Center at bikeMScolorado.org to access our Fundraising Toolkit, ideas, available prizes and information on our elite High Roller and Top 100 Clubs.

Prizes and Incentives: Top fundraisers are rewarded with special club affiliations and incentives. Your fundraising efforts support the more than 100,000 people in Colorado and Wyoming who are affected by MS. Become a High Roller Club Member for 2015 by collecting $2,000 or more in 2014. Benefits include a FREE High Roller Jersey, FREE registration for the 2015 Ride, VIP Port-a-potty access, VIP parking at the start/finish venue, and more! n

Fundraising Prizes: Raise $750 or more and qualify for a prize! Visit bikeMScolorado.org to find out more.

Donations must be turned in by August 8 to qualify for prize selection.

The deadline to qualify for 2015 Club Levels and Team Awards is September 30.

Turning in Donations: The most efficient and convenient way to turn in donations is to have your donors contribute to you via your personal web page.

To turn in cash and checks: 1) Record the contributions you submit on the donation tracking form included in the Fundraising Toolkit.

Using your rider numbers and wristband:

2) Send your donations, with a copy of the donation form, to the Chapter.

Only hold donations until the day of the event if you need them to meet your minimum donation requirement for Packet Pick-up. Be sure the rides name is written in the memo section of each check. Cash can be handled either by one consolidated check or a single online payment at bikeMScolorado.org.

Please use your rider numbers in your Rider Packet as follows:

3) Mail to:

1) Large rider bib to attach to your jersey. Safety pins are available at Packet Pick-up for your convenience.

2) Wristband 3) Two-sided rider number to attach to your bicycle.

4) Adhesive luggage tags to be placed around your luggage handles.

Fundraising: Bike MS proceeds support vital education and wellness programs, information and referral services, advocacy, self-help groups, and direct assistance to thousands of men, women, and children living with MS and funds promising MS research.

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4) All donations are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law. Copies of canceled checks are sufficient IRS proof for donations less than $250. Visit your Participant Center for your downloadable copy of donation receipts made online. For donations greater than $250, a tax receipt will be provided to the donor by the Chapter by October 30, 2014.

Accommodations:

Family and Friends at the Event:

Area hotels sell out, book early to ensure your space!

Reservations at a hotel/motel or CSU on-site lodging are your responsibility. Rates vary at each property and rooms go quickly! Visit the Lodging page of bikeMScolorado.org for a list of partnering hotels or to reserve a room at CSU. Shuttles will be provided to and from all partnering hotels.

Family and friends are welcome at CSU. Due to liquor license requirements, only registered participants will be allowed service from the Left Hand Brewing Beer Tent at CSU. Please remember, no alcoholic beverages are allowed anywhere outside of this area. Virtual participant registrations may be purchased for $30, allowing your guests access to food and beer service.

There is no camping available at FRCC or CSU. A Fort Collins city ordinance prohibits camping on the property. If you plan to camp, you will need to make arrangements on your own with a local campground.

Dinner tickets are available for purchase for $12 and Sunday breakfast tickets for $10 at the Ride Information Tents on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Hotel Shuttles:

We also welcome spectators to the finish line at FRCC. Meal tickets for the WPX Finish Line Feast will be available for purchase for $10 on Sunday at the Ride Information Tent.

Hotel shuttles operate to and from all partnering hotels approximately every 1/2 hour. The shuttle pick-up and drop-off area is located on the CSU site map.

Shuttle schedule: Saturday, June 28, 1:30 – 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 29, 4:30 – 7 a.m.

There will be three shuttle routes: Routes A, B, and C. Each shuttle will indicate the particular route and hotels that it services.

Ride Photographs: Individual pictures Rider pictures taken by Sundance Images will be available at the overnight at CSU and at the finish at FRCC. If you are not able to purchase your photo at the conclusion of the Ride, a website address will be posted on our website where you may view and purchase your pictures.

Team pictures Team photos will be taken at the overnight at CSU between 2 - 6 p.m. on a first come, first served basis.

Lost and Found: Turn in or retrieve any missing items/personal belongings at the Ride Information Tents.

Vote for the Best Rest Stop: Voting boxes and ballots are located at the Ride Information Tent at the end of each day’s ride. A special thanks to both our corporate and friends and family supporters for hosting our 12 Rest Stops!

Purchasing Bike MS Merchandise: Jerseys, shirts, and other ride and memorabilia can be purchased through Clean Fun at the Bike MS Store located near the Bike MS Information Booth at the Ride overnight at CSU and at the Ride finish at FRCC. Merchandise may also be purchased at bikeMSstore.com.

Bike MS will take you further than you’ve ever gone before. It’s not the miles that matter — it’s the unforgettable journey. In 2014, 115 people who self identify as having MS will participate in the I Ride with MS program.

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Team Talk

It only takes one person to inspire hundreds... this is the idea behind Bike MS teams!

People’s Choice Jersey Contest Show off your team pride by entering the annual jersey contest! To enter, simply send a team representative with your jersey to the stage at CSU at 3 p.m. on Saturday of Bike MS! Your team rep will walk the Bike MS “runway” on stage and the jersey will be entered into the live voting contest.

Awards will be given for: 1st Place: $250 Primal gift card and a framed team jersey n 2nd Place: $150 Primal gift card n 3rd Place: $100 Primal gift card n Most Mission Focused: $250 Primal gift card n

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Main entrance to Team Village (front) Team Village Loading/Unloading Zone (Team Village volunteers will have them on hand) Team Village Information Tent Main Event Information Booth Volunteers will be available starting at 6:45 a.m. to help direct Individuals to their tents.

Arriving at Team Village Tent supplies may be dropped off between 6:45 and 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the loading zone located on Meridian Ave.

Remember to cast your vote for Best Team Tents!

Please arrive with enough time to unload your vehicle, locate an all-day parking spot, and return to transport your belongings to your team tent. It is important to keep the loading zone clear.

Voting Guidelines:

Alcohol and open flames are prohibited in Team Village.

Team Village Tent Contest Votes must be based on the following criteria with an emphasis on Mission: Mission – How well has the team encompassed the National MS Society’s Mission and Vision? Are they displaying the logo, slogans, or the color orange? How focused is the team on finding a cure? n Creativity – How well did the team incorporate their team theme into the tent? Is it similar to their jersey? Have they found unique ways to relax and have fun? n Spirit – How engaged were the team members and supporters? Were they having fun in their tent and in turn making you want to stay and hang out? Were they celebrating their 75 miles for the day? n

Completed ballots must be turned in to the Team Village Information Booth no later than 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 28.

There will be one vote per team, cast by the team captain. The team captain will vote for the best Corporate Tent and the Best Friends and Family Tent. All other votes will be discarded. Team Village volunteers and Chapter staff will also cast votes for the competition.

Winners will be announced at the Overnight Program starting at 3 p.m.

Need Ice for Your Team Tent?

You may purchase 20 lb. bags of ice for $5/bag at the Ride Information Booth after 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 28. If you need more than five bags of ice, please make alternate arrangements as quantities are limited.

Team Village Maps Maps will be available upon arrival at CSU at the following locations: 6 2014 Newmont Bike MS presented by Point B

Schedule For Team Village Saturday, June 28 6:45 – 8:30 a.m. | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Unload Team Tent supplies, tent set-up/decoration

10 a.m. Team Village Opens opens to riders 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Voting for Team Village Tent Decoration 2 – 6 p.m. Team Photos 3 p.m. Program and Awards (Best Tents and Best Jersey)

Food Teams often stock their tents with snacks, catered meals, smoothie bars, etc. In addition, the Ride will provide the following snacks and meals: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sandwiches are available for a nominal charge.

4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dinner is served (and is included with Bike MS Registration) for all participants. For non-participants, dinner is available for $12.

Virtual Participants: Friends, family and supporters may register as Virtual Participants for $30. This fee gives them access to the Beer Garden and dinner.

Did you know that the over 215 teams at Bike MS will raise over 80% of the total funds collected in 2014? Great job teams!

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Century Route on Saturday

If you plan to ride the optional Century Route or Double Metric Century Route on Saturday; please note you must start the option no later than 1 p.m. If you arrive late to the optional route entry point you will not be allowed to enter. Thank you for your understanding.

12 MS Champions. 12 Reasons to Bike MS.

champions Introducing Bike MS Champions underwritten by Noble Energy Our Bike MS Champions are riders, volunteers, children and spouses of Bike MS participants. Their stories embody why we ride and are each an inspirational connection to our mission of creating a world free of multiple sclerosis.

To learn more about our Bike MS Champions, visit:

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Their Signatures –Your Bike MS Connection.

Riders are encouraged to wear their Bike MS Champions bandana during the event to honor all of those living with MS in Colorado and Wyoming.

If you are riding in honor of someone you know who is living with MS, have them sign alongside the 12 preprinted signatures.

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N AT I O N A L M S S O C I E T Y

BECOME A GOLDEN CIRCLE MEMBER. Golden circle members are recognized for their passionate commitment to a world free of multiple sclerosis through an annual gift of $1,000 or more.

In addition to the gratitude of the Society and everyone affected by MS. Golden Circle members receive: • Special access to local and national leadership events, conference calls and webinars focusing on progress in MS research and the MS movement • Breaking MS news alerts

For more information or to make a donation visit: www.cureMSco-wy.org

We Need

Volunteers!

• Connections to other Golden Circle members who share a passion for creating a world free of MS

Bike MS needs more than 600 volunteers to ensure a superior and safe experience for all riders!

We have volunteer openings for both ride days. If you or someone you know would like to help:

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I was diagnosed in 2001. A good friend of mine mentioned this bike ride for multiple sclerosis and that we should do it. I borrowed a bike and rode my first MS 150, to Estes Park and back. I was hooked. There is nothing like crossing a Bike MS finish line. Blood, sweat and tears!

For my kids Jake and Zach, I will continue to ride year after year so they won’t have to worry about MS. I have MS, but MS does not have me!

Steven C. Team Ain’t to Proud to Sag A Special Thanks to Genzyme and MS One to One for sponsoring our I Ride with MS program.

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