JUNE 3-4, 2017 PRESENTED LOCALLY BY:
2017 CYCLE CHATTER
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS: • Be at least 18 years of age by the day of the ride • Turn in a minimum of $300 in donations • Complete a Bike MS Release and Waiver
National MS Society, Virginia - West Virginia Richmond Office: 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 301, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Virginia Beach Office: 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 West Virginia Office: 1700 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 141, Charleston, WV 25314 bikeMS.org • 855-372-1331
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Early Check-In..........................................1
Williamsburg Finish, Beer & Massages ....10
Packet Pickup Locations..........................2
Shuttles & Meals for Guests/Volunteers...11
Rider Packet & Medical Notes...................3
VACU Celebrates Bike MS .......................12
Supprt Along the Route & Safety...............4
Sunday Morning Start Line......................12
Full Weekend Schedule............................5
Sunday Finish Line .................................13
Smithfield Route Details.........................6
What to Pack...........................................13
Richmond Route Details..........................7
Support Local Bike Shops.......................13
Williamsburg 1 Day Route Details.............8
Prizes..................................................14
Tent Village & TowneBank VIP Room ..........9
EARLY CHECK-IN: AT EARLY CHECK-IN YOU CAN: • Turn in your Bike MS Release and Waiver and the donations you have collected to date and pick up your Bike MS Rider Packet including your event t-shirt. • If you turned in at least $550 in donations by the early fundraising deadline (5/6/17), you may pick up your Bike MS cooling towel. • If you turn in at least $1,200 in donations, you may pick up your 2017 VIP jersey. • Split money among team members and other cyclists. All cyclists must turn in at least $300 in donations in order to participate and we are unable to accommodate money splits the morning of the event (Note: team captains may not pick up packets for team members without a signed Bike MS Release and Waiver). If you take advantage of Early Check-In, you will NOT have to visit the registration tent to pick up your materials the morning of the event—just show up, drop off your yellow card, and get ready to ride!
BIKE WAIVER & SAFETY PLEDGE: If your packet is to be picked up by someone else, YOU MUST have turned in the minimum pledge amount of $300 and submit a completed Bike MS Release and Waiver for the packet to be released to them. NO EXCEPTIONS! The Release and Waiver can be found on the homepage of our Bike MS website, BikeMSColonialCrossroads.org or email Karla McCarraher, karla.mccarraher@nmss.org for a copy.
TEAMS (PACKET PICKUP & MONEY SPLITS): • If your packet is to be picked up by another cyclist, YOU MUST have met the minimum pledge amount of $300 and submit a completed Bike MS Release and Waiver for the packet to be released to them. • To save time during check-in, we ask that you please pre-divide all team money between members. All cyclists must turn in at least $300 in donations in order to participate and we are unable to accommodate money splits the morning of the event. 1 2017 CYCLE CHATTER
PACKET PICKUP LOCATIONS: ***IF YOU ARE PICKING UP YOUR PACKET IN THE LOCATION YOU LIVE, AND NOT IN THE
LOCATION OF YOUR STARTING POINT - PLEASE EMAIL KARLA.MCCARRAHER@NMSS. ORG. WILLIAMSBURG ONE DAY CYCLISTS - PLEASE LET KARLA KNOW WHERE YOU WILL BE PICKING UP YOUR PACKET.***
RICHMOND
VIRGINIA BEACH
TUESDAY, MAY 30:
TUESDAY, MAY 30:
Carytown Bicycle Co. (Carytown) 5 pm - 8 pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 31:
Agee’s Bicycles (Midlothian) 4 pm - 7 pm THURSDAY, JUNE 1: Virginia - West Virginia
Richmond Office (4200 Innslake Drive) 11 am - 6 pm FRIDAY, JUNE 2:
Kindred Spirits Brewing (12830 West Creek Parkway) 4 pm - 8 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 3: Varina High School Start/Finish 6:30 am - 7:30 am Ride begins at 7:30 am
Bike Beat (Kiln Creek Shoppes) 5 pm - 7:30 pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 31:
Gordon Biersch - Virginia Beach 4 pm - 8 pm THURSDAY, JUNE1: Virginia - West Virginia
Virginia Beach Office (760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201) 11 am - 6 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 3: Windsor Castle Park Start/Finish 6:30 am - 7:30 am Ride begins at 7:30 am
WILLIAMSBURG
SATURDAY, JUNE 3: DoubleTree Hotel Start/Finish 9:30 am - 10:30 am Ride begins at 10:30 am 2017 CYCLE CHATTER 2
RIDER PACKET: IN YOUR RIDER PACKET YOU WILL RECEIVE SEVERAL IMPORTANT ITEMS AS INDICATED BELOW. EACH ITEM IS IMPORTANT TO IDENTIFY YOU AS AN OFFICIAL PARTICIPANT OF 2017 BIKE MS: COLONIAL CROSSROADS.
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1. HELMET NUMBER--Please place your helmet number on the front of your helmet. 2. BIB NUMBER--You must wear your bib number while on the route and at the start and finish lines. Please use safety pins to pin it to the back of you outer-most layer of clothing. Please completely fill out the medical information and emergency contact sections on the back. 3. WRISTBAND--Wear your wristband at all times! It provides you access to all meals and the beer tent. The wristband will include a label with our Bike MS net control number in case you come across an emergency. 4. FRAME NUMBERS--Attach to your bike (underneath your seat). 5. LUGGAGE TAGS--Each cyclist will receive two luggage tags pre-printed with your rider number. These will help identify your luggage. UPS will collect your bags from the start location in Richmond/Smithfield and transport it to Williamsburg for you to pick up. On Sunday morning you will drop your luggage off at the corresponding destination truck for either Richmond or Smithfield.
OTHER ITEMS: YELLOW AND ORANGE CARDS--Complete both sides and if you are a two day rider drop the yellow card in the yellow box on Saturday morning at the start lines. The orange card needs to be placed in the orange box on Sunday morning. It is imperative that you complete the medical information and emergency contact sections of this form. THIS CARD TELLS STAFF THAT YOU ARE PRESENT AND PARTICIPATING IN THE RIDE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. BIKE MS RELEASE AND WAIVER--This document reinforces cycling etiquette and common rules of the road. It is required that you sign the waiver agreeing to abide by these policies in order to receive your rider packet. If your packet is to be picked up by someone else, YOU MUST submit in advance the completed form or provide the individual with your completed form to turn in on your behalf. A completed form is required in order for your packet to be released; NO EXCEPTIONS!
MEDICAL NOTES: • If you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of, please notify Karla McCarraher at 757-3194253 or karla.mccarraher@nmss.org, so that we can brief our staff and medical personnel. • Please be sure to include information about your medical condition on the back of your orange and yellow cards and your bib number. • If you have medication that requires refrigeration, please let us know so that we can make arrangements for you. 3 2017 CYCLE CHATTER
SUPPORT ALONG THE ROUTE: • REST STOPS will be located every 10-15 miles along the route. Rest stops will have plenty of salty snacks, fruit, gatorade and water. • MOTORCYCLISTS will be serving as Road Marshalls on the ride. When you see one coming, if everything is good, give them a “thumbs up.” If you need some assistance give them a “thumbs down” and they’ll stop to help. • SUPPORT AND GEAR (SAG) vehicles. These vehicles will pick up tired cyclists and have an air pump just in case. Personal SAG vehicles are strictly prohibited! • MEDICS will be accessible the entire weekend, both along the route and at the start and finish lines. Medics cannot dispense pain relievers, so if you think you might need it, bring it with you. • BIKE SHOP MECHANICS volunteer their time the weekend of Bike MS. There are bike mechanics at the start and finish lines and at all our rest stops or roving the routes. If you need assistance a SAG vehicle will take you to the next rest stop for bike repairs. Please bring extra money to pay for patch kits and spare tubes. It is recommended that you carry a spare tube for your bike, especially if it’s odd-sized.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OF ANY KIND, PLEASE NOTIFY THESE KEY INDIVIDUALS AND THEY WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH MECHANICAL, MEDICAL, OR SAG SUPPORT. Please note all of these key individuals have the authority to enforce Ride rules.
SAFETY:
NET CONTROL #512-914-5578: Your wristband will include a label with our Bike MS net control number (512-914-5578). If you come across an emergency (fallen and injured cyclist/accident) and EMT or Bike MS Medics are not on scene, please call the net control number (512-914-5578), as well as 911 if appropriate.
CELL PHONES: • Cell phones are allowed for use ONLY when stopped. 2017 CYCLE CHATTER 4
FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017 Richmond/Smithfield: 6:30 AM 6:30 AM 7:15 AM 7:20 AM 7:30 AM 7:35 AM
Registration opens at the Start/Finish area in Smithfield/Richmond Luggage drop off opens 15 minute warning: Cyclists start lining up 10 minute warning: All cyclists lined up Welcome & announcements BIKE MS: COLONIAL CROSSROADS STARTS!
Williamsburg: 9:30 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:15 PM
Williamsburg 1-day registration opens 15 minute warning: all 1-day cyclists WILLIAMSBURG 1-DAY RIDE BEGINS Lunch, Beer Tent & massages begin Shuttle service to overflow hotels begins VIP Room opens in Terrace Room DoubleTree Hotel check-in available Lunch at DoubleTree closes Bike MS Route closes - all cyclists must be SAGed in VIP Room closes, DJ concludes Suit & Tie begins playing in Presidents’ Ballroom Buffet dinner starts in the Presidents’ Ballroom, beer service ends Virginia Credit Union Celebrates Bike MS Evening Program Suit & Tie continues to entertain & dinner service ends Festivities & Team Tent Village conclude Shuttle service to overflow hotels ends
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017 Williamsburg: 5:30 AM 6:00 AM 6:50 AM 7:00 AM 7:05 AM 8:00 AM
Shuttle service begins to overflow hotels Breakfast available outside under tent (closes at 6:45 AM) & DJ begins 10 minute warning - Cyclists lined up Welcome & announcements BIKE MS: COLONIAL CROSSROADS DAY 2 STARTS! Cyclists depart in waves Cyclists must be on route
Smithfield Finish Line: 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM
Finish Line festivities begin Massages for Club 50 begin Route closes Finish Line festivities end
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Richmond Finish Line: 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM
Finish Line festivities begin Massages for Club 50 begin Route closes Finish Line festivities end
SMITHFIELD ROUTE DETAILS: WINDSOR CASTLE PARK 301 JERICHO ROAD, SMITHFIELD, VA 23430
IF YOU PICKED UP YOUR PACKET AT EARLY CHECK-IN: • Make sure you have filled in the emergency contact info on your yellow card and signed it, then drop it in one of the yellow boxes located near the registration tent or start line. ALL OTHERS: • Visit the registration tent at the start line between 6:30-7:30 AM HAVE A FRIEND WHO WANTS TO JOIN YOU AT THE LAST MINUTE, BUT HASN’T REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE RIDE? Cyclists who have not already registered with us may “walk-on.” They are still required to turn in at least $300 in pledges, as well as the $50 registration fee (overnight accommodations are their responsibility). Visit the registration tent on Saturday morning to sign-up. • Each cyclist will receive two luggage tags pre-printed with rider number in your rider packet. These will help identify your luggage. Pop-up tents count as one piece of luggage. • Drop off your banded luggage at the UPS package trucks stationed in the parking area. You will be able to pick your luggage up in Williamsburg at the DoubleTree Hotel. • Cyclists may start the ride at 7:30 AM, after the welcome and announcements. If you leave before 7:30 AM, rest stops and road support will NOT be available. Please wait those few extra minutes until 7:30 AM so that you are supported. • All cyclists MUST be on the route by 8:00 AM. This will ensure that there is not too much of a spread on the road between riders. Please allow yourself enough time to park, prepare for the ride, and get on the road by 8:00 AM. We reserve the right to SAG any late starters to the first rest stop. • Club 50 members from 2016 will be treated to a VIP parking area. Window signs will be included in rider packets for Club 50 members. Parking spaces will be marked.
HOW IS THE ROUTE MARKED?
• The routes are marked with arrow signs posted along the route. The markings will be positioned along straightaways, at every turn, and intersection. • Signs marking possible road hazards will be placed where necessary. However, cyclists should be aware of their surroundings at all times. • Cue Sheets will be distributed in your packet and at the start line. It is a source of information concerning mileage, rest stops, and other areas of interest. 40 MILE ROUTE: Blue Arrows 75 MILE ROUTE: Orange Arrows 100 MILE ROUTE: Yellow Arrows
CENTURY ROUTE: SATURDAY CENTURY: Doubleback between Lake Burnt Mills (Orange) and Boykin’s Tavern (Yellow) SUNDAY CENTURY: Doubleback between Boykin’s Tavern (Yellow) and Lake Burnt Mills (Orange)
Luggage Truck Parking - Must bring luggage to truck to be loaded - In the event of damp ground, will be moved to parking lot - Luggage will be picked up from beside Registration on Sunday
Windsor Castle Park 301 Jericho Rd. Smithfield, 23430 Participant entrance S.A.G. Parking General Parking Club 50 Parking Bike racks Supply Truck parking Volunteer Check-in Registration/ Lunch Dumpster food Bike Shop
Water/ Snacks
Cyclists exit onto jericho Rd.
Generator
Porta Johns
Ice trailer
Medic tent
Massage tent Merchandise
D.J.
Arch
Lunch Seating
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RICHMOND ROUTE DETAILS: VARINA HIGH SCHOOL 7053 MESSER ROAD HENRICO, VA 23231
IF YOU PICKED UP YOUR PACKET AT EARLY CHECK-IN: • Make sure you have filled in the emergency contact info on your yellow card and signed it, then drop it in one of the yellow boxes located near the registration tent. ALL OTHERS: • Visit the registration tent at the start location between 6:30-7:30 AM. HAVE A FRIEND WHO WANTS TO JOIN YOU AT THE LAST MINUTE, BUT HASN’T REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE RIDE? Cyclists who have not already registered with us may “walk-on.” They are still required to turn in at least $300 in pledges, as well as the $50 registration fee (overnight accommodations are their responsibility). Visit the registration tent on Saturday morning to sign-up. • Each cyclist will receive two luggage tags pre-printed with rider number in your rider packet. These will help identify your luggage. Pop-up tents count as one piece of luggage. • Drop off your banded luggage at the UPS package trucks stationed in the parking area. You will be able to pick your luggage up in Williamsburg at the DoubleTree Hotel. • Cyclists may start the ride at 7:30 AM, after the welcome and announcements. If you leave before 7:30 AM, rest stops and road support will NOT be available. Please wait those few extra minutes until 7:30 AM so that you are supported. • All cyclists MUST be on the route by 8:00 AM. This will ensure that there is not too much of a spread on the road between riders. Please allow yourself enough time to park, prepare for the ride, and get on the road by 8:00 AM. We reserve the right to SAG any late starters to the first rest stop. • 2016 Club 50 members will be treated to a VIP parking area. Window signs will be included in rider packets. Parking spaces will be marked.
HOW IS THE ROUTE MARKED?
• The routes are marked with arrows on the pavement and arrow signs posted along the route. The markings will be positioned along straightaways, at every turn, and intersection. • Signs marking possible road hazards will be placed where necessary. However, cyclists should be aware of their surroundings at all times. • Cue Sheets will be distributed in your packet and at the start line. It is a source of information concerning mileage, rest stops, and other areas of interest. 75 MILE ROUTE: Yellow Arrows Saturday, Orange Arrows Sunday 100 MILE ROUTE: Green Arrows Saturday and Sunday
CENTURY ROUTE: SATURDAY CENTURY 8 AM - 9:30 AM: Starts and ends at the #2 Orange Rest Stop (Glendale Ruritan Club) SUNDAY CENTURY 9 AM - 11 AM: Starts and ends at the #4 Orange Rest Stop (Glendale Ruritan Club) 7 2017 CYCLE CHATTER
WILLIAMSBURG1-DAY ROUTE DETAILS: THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL 50 KINGSMILL ROAD WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185
IF YOU PICKED UP YOUR PACKET AT EARLY CHECK-IN: • Make sure you have filled in the emergency contact info on your yellow card and signed it, then drop it in one of the yellow boxes located near the registration tent. ALL OTHERS: • Visit the registration tent at the start location between 9:30-10:30 AM. HAVE A FRIEND WHO WANTS TO JOIN YOU AT THE LAST MINUTE, BUT HASN’T REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE RIDE? Cyclists who have not already registered with us may “walk-on.” They are still required to turn in at least $300 in pledges, as well as the $50 registration fee (overnight accommodations are their responsibility). Visit the registration tent on Saturday morning to sign-up. • Cyclists may start the ride at 10:30 AM, after the welcome and announcements. If you leave before 10:30 AM, rest stops and road support will NOT be available. Please wait those few extra minutes until 10:30 AM so that you are supported. • All cyclists MUST be on the route by 11:00 AM. This will ensure that there is not too much of a spread on the road between riders. Please allow yourself enough time to park, prepare for the ride, and get on the road by 11:00 AM. We reserve the right to SAG any late starters to the first rest stop.
HOW IS THE ROUTE MARKED? • The route is marked with arrow signs posted along the route. The markings will be positioned along straightaways, at every turn, and intersection. • The Virginia Capital Trail will not be marked other than the turn around point. • 4 ride leaders from Peninsula Bicycling Association will help guide rookie riders to the trail. THANK YOU PBA! • Signs marking possible road hazards will be placed where necessary. However, cyclists should be aware of their surroundings at all times. • Cue Sheets will be distributed in your packet and at the start line. It is a source of information concerning mileage, rest stops, and other areas of interest.
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CELEBRATES BIKE MS: Presidents’ Ballroom
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM • If your team reserved a spot, check in with the merchandise/information table or look for the label on the tent/on pavement in chalk. If you did not reserve a spot, please check in with the merchandise/information table to see if there is extra spots for pop up tents available. • ALCOHOL POLICY: Please follow these simple but important policies to ensure the safety of all participants and understand your liability as the team host when providing alcohol: post signs that state “proof of age required,” have means to check ID, utilize wristbands to control consumption, follow all local regulations and laws regarding the distribution of alcohol. • A group of judges will be walking around the Team Tent Village Saturday afternoon- invite them in and show them around. The title of Best Team Tent will be presented during the evening program.
VIP ROOM PRESENTED BY TOWNEBANK: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us in the Terrace Room inside the DoubleTree Hotel if you are a 2016 or 2017 VIP ($1,200+ raised)! There will be lots of special perks including: appetizers, drinks, a VIP gift and a goodie bag for our 2016 Club 50 cyclists. VIPs will be issued a VIP wristband at packet pick up for access to this room. 9 2017 CYCLE CHATTER
WILLIAMSBURG FINISH LINE: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• As always, every rider will receive a chilled towel when finished, the opportunity to ride through the mist tent and a finisher medal (Williamsburg 1-Day Route). • When you first arrive at the finish line, please stop and check in with a volunteer at the entrance to the parking lot. They will check off your bib number to signal you are safely off the route. • LUGGAGE will be on the UPS trucks in the finish line area (behind the DoubleTree). Volunteers will pull luggage and verify your rider number corresponds with the number on the luggage bands before handing over luggage. • BIKE CORRAL In Room A of the DoubleTree a locked bike corral will be available. We strongly encourage those staying outside the overnight location utilize this option. Upon pick-up, frame number and bib number will be verified.
ALEWERKS BEER GARDEN: 11:30 AM- 5:00 PM
• Saturday’s Beer Garden will be located in the pool area at the DoubleTree. • For liability purposes, we are only able to offer adults 21 and older two beers (bring your I.D.).
MASSAGES: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
• Massage Therapists will be set-up in rooms 2 and 3 inside the DoubleTree. • Club 50 members from 2016 receive a free 15 min massage. Vouchers will be included in rider packets for cyclists who qualify. • All other cyclists can purchase a massage for $10 for 15 minutes, $20 for 30 minutes. • Club 50 members may sign up at any of the Early Packet Pick-Ups. All others may sign up at the finish line. One time slot per cyclist! • Massage Therapists donate their time to Bike MS, we ask that you show our appreciation! 2017 CYCLE CHATTER 10
HOTEL & START/FINISH LINE SHUTTLES: HOTELS: SATURDAY: 12:30 PM - 9:15 PM
SUNDAY: 5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
• Shuttles will be available on Saturday afternoon & Sunday morning to take riders to the partnering hotels listed below: • Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg Busch Gardens • Comfort Inn Williamsburg Gateway • Country Inn & Suites Historic • Please check in at the shuttle stop at the front of the DoubleTree to arrange for your transportation. • Bikes may be stored inside the locked bike corral located in Room A of the DoubleTree.
RICHMOND START/FINISH
SMITHFIELD START/FINISH
$35 fee. Reservations: info@captrailshuttle.com
$35 fee. Reservations: karla.mccarraher@nmss.org
SATURDAY: 5 PM, SUNDAY: 8 AM
SATURDAY: 5 PM
MEALS FOR GUESTS & VOLUNTEERS: We encourage family and friends to join us for the Saturday and Sunday finish celebrations. Meals are available for family and friends with purchased meal bands: • All Meal Access (Saturday night buffet, Sunday breakfast, Start/Finish line celebration): $35 • Saturday Night buffet at DoubleTree: $25 Adult, $10 kids • Volunteers: Free with wristband - thank you for helping! 11 2017 CYCLE CHATTER
VIRGINIA CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES BIKE MS: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Join us at 5:00 PM inside the Presidents’ Ballroom for live musical entertainment with the 8-piece group Suit & Tie provided by EastCoast Entertainment. At 5:30 PM a buffet dinner will begin outside the Presidents’ Ballroom followed by our Virginia Credit Union celebration including an awards ceremony and mission moments reminding us why we ride. We will be announcing the top individual fundraisers and teams, as well as the overall fundraising total to date. In addition, the Annual Bruce Lowery Inspirational Award and Rick Powell Award will be passed on to the next recipients. The musical entertainment will resume until 9:00 PM.
Bruce Lowry and award 2016 award recipient, John Polk with Bike Rick Powell and award 2016 award recipients, Debbie and Bruce MS coordinators Karla McCarraher and Casey Kasko Drees with Bike MS Director, Karla McCarraher and Bike MS Committee Chair, Jay Talman
SUNDAY MORNING IN WILLIAMSBURG: 6:00 AM BREAKFAST AT THE DOUBLETREE 7:00 AM START TIME
• Breakfast begins at 6:00 AM and runs until 7 AM. You must wear your wristband to receive breakfast and get on the route. • All cyclists must be on the road by 7:30 AM or you will be SAGed to the first rest stop. • If you decide not to continue the ride on Sunday, please report to the DJ table located near the Arch by 6:45 AM and turn in your rider number. We’ll arrange to transport you and your bike back to Smithfield/ Richmond. You may have to become a volunteer before reaching your respective finish line, so thank you in advance for your cooperation and support. • If you or someone you know has transportation with space for other passengers and are planning to return to Smithfield/Richmond early, please let our staff know. We may need your help getting other people back to the finish line.
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SUNDAY FINISH LINE CELEBRATIONS: SMITHFIELD WINDSOR CASTLE PARK
RICHMOND VARINA HIGH SCHOOL
On Sunday at Windsor Castle Park we will be cheering you on as you finish Day 2 of Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads!
We will be cheering you on as you cross the finish line on Day 2 at Varina Hight School. We will have a full spread of food from Beach Bully to enjoy as you cool down while enjoying the DJ.
Beach Bully will be serving up a delicious meal and Club 50 members will be able to receive their free 15 minute massage.
If you are part of the Club 50, your free 15 minute massage will be available.
Cheer on your fellow cyclists and teammates while listening to tunes from the DJ.
Showers and indoor facilities are available inside the school.
Festivities will continue until 5 pm.
When festivities conclude at 5 pm, visit Triple Crossing - Fulton on Hatcher Street for a beer! 10% of all sales on Sunday will be donated to Bike MS.
PACKING LIST: FOR THE RIDE: • • • • • • • • • •
Yellow and/or orange cards Cue sheet(s) provided in your rider packet Helmet - no helmet, no ride, no discussions!!! 2 filled water bottles Rain and cold weather gear. We ride rain or shine. $$ for incidentals (massages, bike parts) Personal ID and medical insurance cards Sunscreen and bug repellent Petroleum jelly and/or pain reliever Basic bike tools -odd sized tires or tubes
AFTER THE RIDE:
• Casual clothes for Saturday celebrations • Swimsuit for Saturday’s Team Tent Village, the DoubleTree has an indoor/outdoor pool • Towels, toiletries, personal hygiene items • Medications you may need over the weekend • Pain reliever (Medics will NOT provide) • Cold packs and ace bandages
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORING BIKE SHOPS: We could not have a successful Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads without the help of local bike shops. They promote leading up to the event, provide safety checks before the ride and are the mechanical genesises the weekend of the ride. Please thank them for their support of Bike MS when you’re visiting these shops!
3Sports BikeBeat Carytown Bicycle Co. Conte’s Bike Shop Coqui Cyclery 13 2017 CYCLE CHATTER
Cycle Eds Endorphin Fitness Gonzo Gears Molly’s Bicycle Shop Olde Towne Bicycles
Outpost Richmond Pedal Power Performance Bicycles SCAT Bikes Village Bicycles
FUNDRAISING DEADLINE & PRIZES: The Chapter offers great prizes to reward our top fundraisers for their efforts. Set your sights high and earn great prizes, such as commemorative clothing, bike gear, and electronics! HOW DO I INDICATE MY PRIZE CHOICE? After August 5th, you will receive a prize sheet by email/mail with directions on how to select your prize via our online prize redemption site. You may choose a bike shop certificate or a prize. You will also have the opportunity to donate your prize back to the Society and become part of the Mission First Club.
LEVEL:
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$600-$1,199
2 VIP
$1,200-$1,999
3
$2,000-$3,499
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$3,500-$4,999
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$5,000-$7,499 *$7,000+ qualifies for Tour of Champions
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$7,500-$9,999 *qualifies for Tour of Champions
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$10,000+
*qualifies for Tour of Champions + guest
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VIP Club Status: VIP Jersey, free 2018 registration and: & more online!
VIP Club Status: VIP Jersey, free 2018 registration and: & more online!
VIP Club Status: VIP Jersey, free 2018 registration and: & more online! 2017 CYCLE CHATTER 14
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