CYCLE CHATTER - National Multiple Sclerosis Society · If you take advantage of Early Packet Pick Up, you will . NOT have to visit the registration tent to pick up your materials

JUNE 1 - 2, 2019

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 23452West Virginia Office: 1700 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 141, Charleston, WV 25314

bikeMS.org • 855-372-1331

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

CYCLE CHATTER

PRESENTED LOCALLY BY:

If someone besides you is picking up your rider packet, YOU MUST have turned in the minimum fundraising amount of $300 and submit a completed Bike MS Release and Waiver for the packet to be released to them. NO EXCEPTIONS! If you registered through the website you agreed electrionically. If a staff member registered you, you will need to sign one. The waiver can be found here or at the bottom of the Bike MS website.

AT EARLY PACKET PICK UP 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 turn in at least $1,200 in donations, you may pick up your 2019 VIP jersey. • 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.

If you take advantage of Early Packet Pick Up, 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 safety card, and get ready to ride!

The Fundraising Support Center can split donations ahead of the ride - [email protected] or 855-372-1331. 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 at early packet pick up or the morning of the event.

Early Packet Pick Up .............................1Packet Pick Up Locations........................2Rider Packet & Medical Notes.................3Support Along the Route & Safety.............4Full Weekend Schedule..........................5Smithfield Route Details.........................6Richmond Route Details..........................7Williamsburg 1-Day Route Details...........8Tent Village & VIP Cocktail.....................9

Williamsburg Finish, Beer & Massages ....10 Shuttles , Menu & Meal Tickets................11Bike MS Evening Program .....................12Sunday AM Start Line...........................12Sunday Finish Line ...............................13What to Pack.........................................13Support Local Bike Shops...................13Prizes..................................................14

1 2019 CYCLE CHATTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

EARLY PACKET PICK UP:

BIKE WAIVER & SAFETY PLEDGE:

MOVING MONEY TO TEAM MEMBERS:

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/DocServer/Bike_MS_Release_and_Waiver_of_Liability.pdf;jsessionid=00000000.app354a?docID=27783&NONCE_TOKEN=31C7C32936035AC2F7F00739C54E0DE8

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PACKET PICK UP LOCATIONS:

IF YOU ARE PICKING UP YOUR PACKET • AT A LOCATION NOT ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR START LINE OR

• YOU ARE A 1-DAY CYCLIST, PLEASE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU’D LIKE TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET.

RICHMONDWEDNESDAY, MAY 29:

Agee’s Bicycles (Midlothian)4 pm - 7 pm

THURSDAY, MAY 30:

Virginia - West Virginia

Richmond Office (4200 Innslake Drive)11 am - 6 pm

FRIDAY, MAY 31:

Triple Crossing Brewing - Fulton (5203 Hatcher Street)

4 pm - 8 pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 1:Varina High School Start/Finish

6:30 am - 7:30 amRide begins at 7:30 am

NEWPORT NEWSTHURSDAY, MAY 23:

Tradition Brewing (700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 103-4)

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

VIRGINIA BEACHWEDNESDAY, MAY 29:

1805 Laskin Road4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

THURSDAY, MAY 30:

Virginia - West Virginia

Virginia Beach Office (760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201)

11 am - 6 pm

SMITHFIELDSATURDAY, JUNE 1:

Windsor Castle Park Start/Finish6:30 am - 7:30 am

Ride begins at 7:30 amWILLIAMSBURGSATURDAY, JUNE 1:

DoubleTree Hotel Start/Finish8:30 am - 9:30 am

Ride begins at 9:30 am

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 2019 BIKE MS: COLONIAL

CROSSROADS.

IDENTIFICATION PLACEMENT:

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 the Bike MS safety line in case you come across an emergency.4. FRAME NUMBERS--Attach to your bike (underneath your seat). Your frame number will be verified with your bib number when picking up your bike from the corral Sunday morning in Williamsburg. 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.

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!

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• If you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of, please notify Karla McCarraher at 757-319-4253 or [email protected], 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 yellow and orange cards and your bib number.

• If you have medication that requires refrigeration, please let us know so that we can make arrangements for you.

MEDICAL NOTES:



• 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 Marshals 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.

SUPPORT ALONG THE ROUTE:

SAFETY:

Your wristband will include a label with our Bike MS emergency number. If you come across an emergency (fallen and injured cyclist/accident) and EMT or Bike MS Medics are not on scene, please call 911 first, if appropriate then the Bike MS emergency number.

EMERGENCY #TBD:

CELL PHONES:• Cell phones are allowed for use ONLY when stopped.


FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE:SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019Richmond & Smithfield:6:30 AM Registration & breakfast opens at the Start/Finish area in Smithfield/Richmond6:30 AM Luggage drop off opens7:15 AM 15 minute warning: Cyclists start lining up in wave according to pace7:20 AM 10 minute warning: All cyclists lined up7:30 AM Welcome & announcements7:35 AM Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads STARTS!

Williamsburg: 8:30 AM Williamsburg 1-day registration opens9:15 AM 15 minute warning: all 1-day cyclists 9:30 AM WILLIAMSBURG 1-DAY RIDE BEGINS

11:30 AM Lunch, Beer Tent & massages begin12:30 PM Shuttle service to overflow hotels begins1:00 PM Steve Forss Band begins in Rider Tent3:30 PM Lunch at DoubleTree closes4:00 PM DoubleTree Hotel check-in available4:00 PM VIP Cocktail Reception Opens4:30 PM Bike MS Route closes - all cyclists must be SAGed in5:00 PM Shuttles depart for RVA/Smithfield5:30 PM VIP Cocktail Reception Concludes5:30 PM Buffet dinner starts in the Presidents’ Ballroom, beer service ends6:00 PM Shuttle services break for dinner & program6:00 PM Bike MS Evening Program begins7:00 PM Evening Program wraps up7:00 PM Shuttle services resume to hotels9:00 PM Festivities & Team Tent Village conclude9:15 PM Shuttle service to overflow hotels ends

SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019 Williamsburg:5:30 AM Shuttle service begins to overflow hotels

6:00 AM Breakfast available inside DoubleTree (closes at 6:45 AM) & DJ begins

6:50 AM 10 minute warning - Cyclists lined up

7:00 AM Welcome & announcements

7:05 AM Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads Day 2 STARTS! Cyclists depart in waves.

7:30 AM CYCLISTS MUST BE ON ROUTE

9:00 AM Shuttles to RVA/Smithfield depart

Smithfield Finish Line:10:00 AM Finish Line festivities begin

11:00 AM Massages for Club 50 begin

4:30 PM Route closes

5:00 PM Finish Line festivities end

Richmond Finish Line:10:00 AM Finish Line festivities begin

11:00 AM Massages for Club 50 begin

4:30 PM Route closes

5:00 PM Finish Line festivities end


SMITHFIELD ROUTE DETAILS:

SATURDAY CENTURY: Doubleback between Lake Burnt Mills (Orange) & Isle of Wight Ruritan Club (Yellow)

SUNDAY CENTURY: Doubleback between Isle of Wight Ruritan Club (Yellow) & Lake Burnt Mills (Orange)

WINDSOR CASTLE PARK 301 JERICHO ROAD, SMITHFIELD, VA 23430

IF YOU PICKED UP YOUR PACKET AT EARLY PACKET PICK UP:• 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 donations, as well as the $55 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 2018 will be treated to a Club 50 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 at packet pick ups and at the start line. It is a source of information concerning mileage, rest stops, and other areas of interest.

40 MILE ROUTE: Blue Arrows75 MILE ROUTE: Orange Arrows100 MILE ROUTE: Yellow Arrows

CENTURY ROUTE:SMITHFIELD START/FINISHCOLONIAL

CROSSROADS

RIDER TENT

PORTAJ

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MEDIC

PACKET PICK UP/

VOL. CHECK IN

UPS

LUGG

AGE

TRUC

KS

CYCLIST & VOLUNTEER PARKING

START/FINISH

DJ

PHOTOS

CLUB 50 PARKING

BIKE RACKS

BREAKFAST/ MASSAGES SUN.

BIKE SHOPSCLUB 50 PARKING

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

WINDSOR CASTLE

PARKSMART

BOX

VENDORS

HAM/SAG/ MOTORCYCLE MEET UP

RICHMOND ROUTE DETAILS:


VARINA HIGH SCHOOL 7053 MESSER ROAD HENRICO, VA 23231


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 $55 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.


• 2018 Club 50 members will be treated to a Club 50 parking area. Window signs will be included in rider packets. Parking spaces will be marked.

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)


• 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.


• 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 Sunday100 MILE ROUTE: Green Arrows Saturday and Sunday

CENTURY ROUTE:

RICHMOND START/FINISHCOLONIAL CROSSROADS

SEATING/

SPECTATING

PORTAJOHNS

MEDIC

PACKET PICK UP

LUGGAGE

DROP - UPS

CYCLIST/ VOLUNTEER PARKING

START/FINISH

DJ & STAGE

H20

PHOTOS

CLUB 50 PARKING

HAM/SAG VEHICLE PARKING LOCATED BEHIND VARINA HS

VARINA HS GYM

VARINA HS FRONT OFFICE

VARINA HS AUDITORIUM

VARINA HS BUS LOOP

BIKE RACKS

BIKE RACKS

VENDORS

PAGE VEHICLES

BREAKFAST/

LUNCHSTART LIN

E CHUTE

NO PARKINGSAT TESTING

CLUB 50 PARKING

SUNDAY

LUGGAGESUNDAY SHOWERS

& MASSAGES

WILLIAMSBURG1-DAY ROUTE DETAILS:


THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL 50 KINGSMILL ROAD WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185


one of the yellow boxes located near the registration tent. ALL OTHERS:• Visit the registration tent at the start location between 8:30-9:30 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 $55 registration fee (overnight accommodations are their responsibility). Visit the registration tent on Saturday morning to sign-up.• Cyclists may start the ride at 9:30 AM, after the welcome and announcements. If you leave before 9:30 AM,

rest stops and road support will NOT be available. Please wait those few extra minutes until 9:30 AM so that you are supported.



• 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.

• Ride leaders will be along the route to offer guidance to 1-day cyclists.


• Cue Sheets will be distributed at packet pick ups and at the start line. It is a source of information concerning mileage, rest stops, and other areas of interest.

33 MILE ROUTE: Green Arrows

James River

JUNE 1, 2019

1 DAY - SATURDAY33 MILES

COLONIAL CROSSROADSWILLIAMSBURG 1 DAY RIDE

JUNE 1, 201933 MILES

64

199

199

START/FINISHWilliamsburg

Virginia Capital Trail

Chickahominy Riverfront Park(Turn Around Point)Rest Stop16 miles

JamestownTrailheadRest Stop9.5 miles/22.5 miles

TEAM TENT VILLAGE:


BIKE—Peake Endurance 1 BYOT— Christy’s Crew 2 BYOT— No MSing Around 3 BYOT— CoStar Group 4 BYOT— sPrOCKET PROTECTORS 5 BYOT— 6 BYOT— Team Markel 7 BYOT— Capital Ale House 8 BYOT— Capital Ale House 9 BYOT— Capital One

10 BYOT— Williams Mullen BIKE— Cycles Ed 11 BYOT— Team BRUCE 12 BYOT— CBS-6 13 BYOT—Team Ali 14 BOYT— Team UPS 15 BOYT— Chesterfield Team 911 16 Rental— BB&T Scott & Stringfellow 17 Rental— 18 Rental—Team CLAMS

19 BYOT— Pedalin’ with GP 20 BYOT— Timberneck Cycling 21 BYOT— Atlantic Bay Peddlers 22 Rental— Beach Vortex 23 Rental— CowanGates 24 Rental— Team RABA P Rental— Page Auto Group B BYOT—Biogen V Vendors

25 1-Day Reg/Team Check-in/Info 29 Lunch & Entertainment 30 Hydration & Snack Station 31 Medical 32 Storage SmartBox 33 NMSS— DJ 34 NMSS—Mist Tent 35 Alewerks Beer

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Emergency Vehicle Access No Parking, Load In/Out Only

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 COCKTAIL PRESENTED BY PAGE AUTO:

4:00 PM - 5:30 PMJoin us in the Conference Center Lobby inside the DoubleTree Hotel if you are a 2018 or 2019 Club K member ($1,000+ raised)! Club K members will be issued an invitation, VIP wristband and 3 drink tickets at packet pick up for access to this area. If you qualified the morning of the ride mention this to the door attendants for your wristband and drink tickets. Each member will be able to bring one guest!

WILLIAMSBURG FINISH LINE:


11:30 AM - 5:00 PM• As always, every rider will receive a chilled towel, the opportunity to ride through the mist tent and a finisher

medal (Williamsburg 1-Day 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 Rooms 2 and 3 (overflow in A and B) 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:

MASSAGES:

11:30 AM- 5:30 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.).

11:30 AM - 8:30 PM• Massage Therapists will be set-up in the Central Lounge inside the DoubleTree. • Atlantic Bay, sPrOCKET PROTECTORS and CoStar Group’s personal massage therapists will be in Room

C (congratulations on winning the team week!). • Club 50 members from 2018 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 $1 a minute, for a max of 30 minutes. One time slot per cyclist!• Massage Therapists donate their time to Bike MS, we ask that you show our appreciation! Please tip!

HOTEL & START/FINISH LINE SHUTTLES:

MEALS FOR GUESTS/SPECTATORS:


• Shuttles will be available on Saturday afternoon & Sunday morning to take riders to ONLY the partnering hotels listed below:

• Please check in at the shuttle stop at the front of the DoubleTree lobby to arrange for your transportation. • Bikes may be stored inside the locked bike corral located in rooms 2 and 3 of the DoubleTree.

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. To purchase meals, visit the Info Tent in the Team Tent Village or click this link to purchase ahead of time. Please visit the Info Tent in Williamsburg for your wristband.• All Meal Access (Saturday lunch & dinner buffet, Sunday breakfast & finish line celebration): $50 • Saturday All Access - Williamsburg Finish Line Lunch & Dinner Buffet: $35 Adult, $20 kids• Sunday All Access - Williamsburg Breakfast & Richmond/Smithfield Finish Line: $25 Adult, $10 kids

RICHMOND START/FINISH SHUTTLE SATURDAY: 5 PM

$35 fee. Reservations: Link

SMITHFIELD START/FINISH SAG SATURDAY: 5 PM

$35 fee. Reservations: Link

• Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg Busch Gardens• Holiday Inn & Suites Gateway

• Comfort Inn Williamsburg Gateway• Country Inn & Suites Historic

SATURDAY: 12:30 PM - 9:15 PM (5:30 - 7:00 PM BREAK FOR DINNER/PROGRAM)

SUNDAY: 5:30 AM - 7:00 AMOVERFLOW HOTEL SHUTTLE SCHEDULE:

WEEKEND MENU:• Saturday Breakfast - fruit, bagels/muffins, and coffee• Lunch On the Route - Peanut Butter, Jelly, or Honey sandwiches + rest stop snacks/drinks• Williamsburg Finish Line Lunch - Carolina pork or pulled chicken BBQ, mac & cheese, pasta salad, coleslaw• Saturday Evening Buffet - Chicken, pasta, vegetables, salad, Chef’s Choice of desserts, coffee/tea• Sunday Breakfast - Eggs, potatoes, sausage, yogurt, juice and coffee• Sunday Finish Lines - Beef hot dogs, fresh hamburgers, potato salad, fruit salad + condiments

https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/Calendar?id=366393&view=Detail



6:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us at 6:00 PM inside the Presidents’ Ballroom for the Bike MS Evening Program. At 5:30 PM a buffet dinner will begin outside the Presidents’ Ballroom followed by our celebration including a keynote by a local MS researcher, 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 Hope Award will be passed on to the next recipients.

BIKE MS EVENING CELEBRATION:

2018 Bruce Lowery Inspirational Award Recipient:UPS volunteers

2018 Rick Powell Hope Award Recipient:Arthur White, HAM operator

6:00 AM BREAKFAST IN THE DOUBLETREE BALLROOM7:00 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.


SUNDAY MORNING IN WILLIAMSBURG:


SUNDAY FINISH LINE CELEBRATIONS:

PACKING LIST:

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORING BIKE SHOPS:

SMITHFIELDWINDSOR CASTLE PARK

On Sunday at Windsor Castle Park we will be cheering you on as you finish Day 2 of Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads!

Beach Bully will be serving up a delicious meal and Club 50 members will be able to receive their free 15 minute massage. Others may purchase.

RICHMONDVARINA HIGH SCHOOL

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.

If you are part of the Club 50, your free 15 minute massage will be available. Others may purchase.

Showers and indoor facilities are available in the school gym.

FOR THE RIDE: • Yellow and/or orange cards• Cue sheet(s) provided at the start line• 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

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!

Agee’s BicyclesCarytown Bicycle Co.

Conte’s Bike Shop

Coqui CycleryCycles Ed

Molly’s Bicycle ShopOlde Towne Bicycles

Peake EndurancePedal Power

Village Bicycles


FUNDRAISING DEADLINE & PRIZES:

DEADLINE FOR PRIZES: JULY 1, 2019 DEADLINE FOR TOP FUNDRAISER CLUBS: AUGUST 1, 2019Bike MS 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 July 1st, you will receive an email from HALO 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.

TOUR OF CHAMPIONS ($10,000+): The annual Tour of Champions (TOC) is one of the most highly anticipated celebrations for the National MS Society top fundraisers. Each year, the weekend honors those riders who have made a significant contribution to create a world free of multiple sclerosis. The Society covers costs for travel, lodging, organized activities, a welcome reception on Thursday, Saturday morning brunch and the 3-course Saturday evening banquet. $15,000+ fundraisers are invited to bring a guest at no cost.

PASSPORT PROGRAM ($5,000+): Passport Program members have the opportunity to ride in any other Bike MS ride without needing to meet the fundraising requirement. Select from many available Bike MS events and attend as many as you would like within one year from the date of the ride for which you raised $5,000. You also get a super cool Passport jersey!

2019 CLUB 50 (TOP 50 FUNDRAISERS) announced after August 1, 2019: 2019 perks- jersey, VIP cocktail hour, & bike shop gift certificate/prize 2020 perks: free registration, 2 free 15 minute massages ride weekend, special parking at start line, an exclusive 2019 Club 50 gift, & first opportunity to reserve rooms at the 2020 overnight location.

CLUB K ($1,000+): National club recognition, VIP cocktail, bike shop gift certificate/prize, 2020 discount registration, & first opportunity to reserve rooms at the 2020 overnight.VIP CLUB jersey ($1,200+ raised)

Thank You to Our 2019 Local Sponsors:PRESENTING SPONSOR: GOLD SPONSORS:

KARLA MCCARRAHERDIRECTOR, BIKE MS

TEL: 757.319.4253FAX: 804.353.5595EMAIL: [email protected]

BIKE MS IS THE

LARGEST ORGANIZED CYCLING SERIES IN THE COUNTRY

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