Bike Ms Bike To The Bay

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Thank You to Our Sponsors Presenting Reeves northrup memorial bike ms bike to the bay 2014 RIDER HANDBOOK Overnight Lunch Finish line Primal Brand Marks rest stop Main Icon Logo Horizontal Icon Logo Main Icon Logo B/W Horizontal Icon Logo B/W National Sponsors Main Icon Logo Anniversary 25th Horizontal Icon Logo Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis. Talk to your health care professional and contact the National MS Society’s Ohio Buckeye Chapter at www.MSohiobuckeye.org or 1-800-344-4867 to learn about ways to help manage multiple sclerosis and about current research that may one day reveal a cure. Main Icon Logo B/W Horizontal Icon Logo B/W © 2010 Primal Wear, Inc. Bike to the Bay Contact US Welcome Rider SNAIL MAIL GIVE US A CALL THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING FOR BIKE MS BIKE TO THE BAY RIDE 2014! The National MS Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter 6155 Rockside Road, Ste. 202 Independence, OH 44131 » 216-503-4183 » Toll Free: 1-800-344-4867 This event helps raise funds that go a long way in the battle against multiple sclerosis, as well as comprehensive programs and services for 14,000 Ohioans living with MS. As a rider, you are making a significant and positive impact on the lives of men, women and children living with MS. Thank you for accepting the challenge. The National MS Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter: Toledo Office 401 Tomahawk Drive Maumee, OH 43537 ONLINE NEW THIS YEAR! EMAIL » MSohiobike.org » [email protected] » Facebook.com/MSohiobike » Twitter.com/NMSSohiobuckeye We are starting Bike to the Bay off with some exciting changes, including a new Start/ Finish location at Perrysburg High School and new route options! For the first time, the 50 mile route riders will ride from the Start to the Finish on Saturday and Sunday - no need to put your bike on a truck and board a bus (please see page 3 for details). Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Bike MS Bike to the Bay Ride with a commemorative jersey! The jersey is offered in both men’s and women's sizes and features Put-In-Bay's own Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. *To purchase this jersey or to check out sizing information, please visit MSohiobike.org and click on the Bike MS Bike to the Bay event page. 1 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2 Route Options Our Mission *ALL MILEAGE OPTIONS REQUIRED TO RAISE $300 MINIMUM SATURDAY • 35 Miles » From Perrysburg High School to Lunch Stop in Pemberville. • 50 Miles » From Perrysburg High School to Port Clinton High School. *NEW THIS YEAR! The 50 mile route will now enable you to ride from Start to Finish on both days. • 75 Miles » From Perrysburg High School to Port Clinton High School. • 100 Miles » From Perrysburg High School to Port Clinton High School. *All one day only riders will have the option to board a bus back to Perrysburg High School. SUNDAY • 50 Miles » From Port Clinton High School to Perrysburg High School. *NEW THIS YEAR! The 50 mile route will now enable you to ride from Start to Finish on both days. • 75 Miles » From Port Clinton High School to Perrysburg High School. • 100 Miles » From Port Clinton High School to Perrysburg High School. Riders who cycle 35 miles will ride with the rest of the cyclists until the Lunch Stop in Pemberville. Riders who cycle 50, 75 or 100 miles on Saturday will travel to Port Clinton. All one day only riders will have the option of boarding a bus to return to Perrysburg High School. *If you choose to return to Perrysburg High School on Saturday, there will not be a bus available to take you back to Port Clinton on Sunday. WE MOBILIZE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO DRIVE RESEARCH FOR A CURE AND TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYONE AFFECTED BY MS. MS is thought to be an autoimmune disease. The body’s own defense system attacks myelin, the protective insulation surrounding the nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). Myelin is destroyed and replaced by hardened patchy scar tissue (sclerosis). This destruction is comparable to the loss of insulation around an electrical wire, which interferes with the transmission of signals. MS is the most common neurological disease leading to disability in young adults and is generally diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, though an estimated 8,000 - 10,000 children under the age of 18 are living with MS. There is still no known cause or cure. For more information on MS, visit us online at MSohiobuckeye.org or call 800-344-4867. *All riders needing a ride back to Perrysburg High School on Saturday must make a reservation by Wednesday, June 18 for one of the time slots listed below. We will have a limited number of seats on the busses so reservations are required. If you are unsure of the time you reserved, you may call 216-503-4183 (select option 6) to confirm. Busses will be available at 3:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Bikes will be individually packed with moving blankets and will also be transported back to Perrysburg High School. There is no fee for cyclists being transported back Perrysburg High School by the National MS Society. 3 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 4 Registration information Promise to Pay Guidelines Online registration for Bike MS closes on Sunday, June 15 at 12:00 a.m. If someone has not registered by this date they can register in person at Packet Pick-Up on Friday, June 20 at Perrysburg High School. This will be the last opportunity to register for Bike MS. Registrations will not be accepted on Saturday, June 21, the day of the event. All cyclists must fundraise a minimum of $300 prior to the event to be eligible to participate. If you have not turned in the minimum prior to picking up your rider number, you will be asked to sign a Promise to Pay Form giving us a credit card number to secure the remainder of the amount owed. You will have until September 30, 2014 to continue fundraising and meet that goal. If your $300 is not met by September 30, your card will be charged for the remaining balance. To download a copy of the Promise to Pay Form, visit the Bike MS Download Center at MSohiobike.org. If one chooses to register at Packet Pick-Up on Friday, June 20 they will be required to pay the full registration fee of $80. In addition, if they have not met the $300 fundraising minimum, they will be required to sign a Promise to Pay Form. To switch your registration from an individual to a team, or vice versa, please contact us at 216-503-4183 or 1-800-344-4867 (select option 6). Please note: We do not store any personal credit card information. Our database does not record or store your credit card information if it was used during online registration and we shred all Promise to Pay Forms after the $300 fundraising minimum has been met. Therefore, when filling out your Promise to Pay Form for the 2014 Ride you must provide all of your credit card information. Please remember that Bike MS is a fundraising event for the Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Without the funds raised through this event, we cannot continue to provide the programs and services to the people who need it most—those living with MS, their families and caregivers. People living with MS depend on us. This is why we depend on you. 5 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 6 Packet Pick-Up Packet Pick-Up Continued There will be NO Saturday Check-In. Every rider must pick up their packet during the following scheduled times. Absolutely no exceptions will be made. *If you cannot pick up your packet during the scheduled times, you may have it mailed to you for a $10 fee. Please contact us at 216-503-4183 for more information. ATTN: TEAM CAPTAINS Note: Bike Inspection form is NOT mandatory this year. Thursday, June 12 - from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the National MS Society Office » 401 Tomahawk Drive, Maumee, OH 43537 friday, June 13 - from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the National MS Society Office » 401 Tomahawk Drive, Maumee, OH 43537 friday, June 20 - from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Perrysburg High School » 13385 Roachton Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Note: Riders will not be able to pick up their packets between June 14 and June 19. 7 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK If you typically check in your entire team, each member of your team must have turned in the $300 minimum or have signed a Promise to Pay Form for you to bring. Otherwise we will not be able to issue you their rider number. If they’ve registered online, they’re all set with a waiver. If not, a completed waiver will be required for those registering over the phone or by paper registration. ATTN: ALL RIDERS To be able to receive your rider number you must have turned in the minimum of $300. If you have not met the minimum you must sign a Promise to Pay Form. If you’ve registered online, you’re all set with a waiver. If not, a completed waiver will be required for those registering over the phone or by paper registration. EVENT SHIRTS When you pick up your packet you will be handed a colored slip of paper that indicates what size shirt you will receive. The shirt size is determined by what you selected upon registration. If you would like to find a rider to exchange sizes with you may do so, however no size changes will be made at Packet Pick-Up. 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 8 Parking Information Luggage Information There is no assigned parking at Perrysburg High School. We ask that you please carpool if possible. LUGGAGE DROP-OFF, SATURDAY AT PERRYSBURG HIGH SCHOOL Please follow the parking directions given by the National MS Society staff and parking attendants on Saturday morning and be respectful of their directions. Parking along the street or in the grass is not permitted and we are not responsible for any parking fines acquired by doing so. Once you park, please proceed to the luggage trucks if necessary and the Start Line. DROP-OFF LOCATION If you are being dropped off please alert the parking attendant and they will direct you to the drop-off location. To stay up-to-date on all parking information, please regularly check MSohiobike.org and Facebook.com/MSohiobike. Each rider is limited to two pieces of luggage including your tent. Luggage will be loaded into The Anderson’s semi-trailer. You will receive your numbered luggage tags at Packet Pick-Up. Please ensure that your luggage tags are attached securely. No luggage will be accepted after 8:30 a.m. the morning of the ride. Please plan accordingly and arrive to the event with enough time to drop off your luggage. LUGGAGE PICK-UP, SATURDAY AT PORT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL Luggage will be stored inside Port Clinton High School by rider number. LUGGAGE DROP-OFF, SUNDAY AT PORT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL Luggage will be loaded into The Anderson’s semi-trailer. Please ensure that your luggage tags are attached securely. No luggage will be accepted after 8:30 a.m. Please allow yourself ample time to drop off your luggage. Bike Retrieval SUNDAY MORNING Bicycles will be secured overnight at Port Clinton High School. Bike retrieval on Sunday morning will begin at 6:00 a.m. No riders will be permitted access to their bike prior to 6:00 a.m. 9 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 10 Important Information Simple Steps to Online Success PLEASE TAKE NOTE SET UP YOUR TEAM PAGE • We provide all riders with a variety of food options from fruit, pasta, energy bars, sandwiches and snacks to Gatorade, water and much more. *If you have special dietary needs or allergies please pack any additional food that you may need for the weekend as we cannot accommodate for dietary restrictions. Your team page is your invitation to the world to become involved in the MS movement. We’re here to help you reach your goals. Please let us know how we can help! By setting up a team page, you are setting up your team for success. Here are a few hints to help you make your page one to remember: • Please do not drop off your vehicle at Port Clinton High School prior to the event. This is private school grounds and vehicles could interfere with event set-up. • Make it personal » Put in a picture of you or your team. Write the story of your team and how you are moving together toward a world free of MS. While there is sample text available, nothing is more compelling than your own words. • While a cold beer might be just the thing to top off a great day of riding, please understand that alcohol is not permitted on Perrysburg High School and Port Clinton High School property—this includes the gym, the camping area, and parking lots. You are welcome to enjoy adult beverages at Put-In-Bay. (Please see page 19 for more details about overnight activities). • Change it often » Keep your page current to generate interest. Provide updates on how your training is going or how close you are to your goal. • Create your team page URL shortcut » By doing this you will be able to easily direct people to your team page. Put a link to your fundraising page in the signature of your email. RECRUIT MEMBERS ONLINE No need to collect paper or spend hours on the phone. Your team members can quickly and easily register themselves online. Have people join your team from your team page, or use the Participant Center tools to send a team registration link via email. You can also download your Outlook contact list. (This tool can also help you to track when emails have been opened by a recipient.) Dont forget - New riders can register for FREE until Sunday, June 15, by using the code NEWRIDER2014. 11 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 12 What to Bring Where to Stay Each rider is limited to two pieces of luggage including your tent. Please help us conserve space by limiting your bags to no more than 25lbs each. Thank you! FRIDAY, JUNE 20 For those riders wishing to stay overnight on Friday, the following hotels are located near Perrysburg High School. Please call ahead for reservations. ON THE RIDE • • • • • • • Helmet (required) Water bottle Sunglasses Sunscreen Personal ID and medical insurance cards Money Tool-kit (not required) FOR OVERNIGHT IF STAYING IN PORT CLINTON • Toiletries, towel and washcloth • Pillow and sleeping bag and/or tent for those camping outside at Port Clinton High School Holiday Inn Express » 419-874-3101 10621 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Holiday Inn French Quarter » 419-874-3111 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, OH 43551 La Quinta Inn » 419-872-0000 1154 Professional Drive, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Hilton Garden Inn » 419-873-0700 6165 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Comfort Suites » 419-874-4585 27450 Helen Drive, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Candlewood Suites » 419-872-6161 27350 Lakevue Drive, Perrysburg, OH 43551 13 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 14 Where to Stay see the Sights SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Riders who choose not to stay overnight at Port Clinton High School can stay at an area hotel at their own expense. *We will be providing a shuttle service to and from hotels located on Perry Street only. A shuttle will still be available from the school to the Jet Express Dock and back to the school. If you choose to stay at a hotel that is not located on Perry Street, please check with your hotel to see if they provide shuttle service to and from the hotel. OUT-OF-TOWNER? If you plan to arrive a day or two before the event or want to wind down after your ride, Toldeo offers a variety of activities and sights to explore while you’re in town. Because of the summer peak season availability may be limited and restrictions may apply. This list of hotels is only a suggestion. The National MS Society does not have any control over room rates or availability. TONY PACKO’S CAFE 1902 Front Street, Toledo, OH 43605 » Tony Packo’s has been serving authentic Hungarian food since 1932, but it’s known for its world-famous hot dog. It was also featured several times on the hit TV show M*A*S*H. Sit back, relax and enjoy your lunch while browsing the celebrity signed hot dog buns displayed on the walls. THE TOLEDO ZOO Travelodge » 419-734-0769 1811 E Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609 » The Toledo Zoo is one of America’s most complete zoos! Home to thousands of animals and known as one of the top attractions in Northwest Ohio for more than 100 years, the zoo is located just south of Toledo on 62 acres. Best Western Hotel » 419-734-2274 1734 E Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 THE GLASS PAVILION Quality Inn » 419-732-2929 1723 E Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Our Guest Inn & Suites » 419-734-7111 220 E Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Lakeland Motel » 419-734-2101 121 E Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Super 8 Motel » 419-734-4446 1704 E Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 15 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2444 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43620 » The Glass Pavilion is home to the Toledo Museum of Art’s world-renowned glass collection and features more than 5,000 works of art from ancient to contemporary times. All exterior and nearly all interior walls consist of large curved glass panels creating a transparent structure that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. PERRY’S VICTORY AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE MEMORIAL Village of Put-In-Bay (Accessible by ferry, plane or private boat). » Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the War of 1812, and to celebrate the long-lasting peace between Britain, Canada, and the U.S. The memorial is a Doric column, rising 352 feet over Lake Erie and is situated 5 miles from the longest undefended border in the world. 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 16 Weekend Ride Schedule Weekend Ride Schedule SATURDAY, JUNE 21 SUNDAY, JUNE 22 6:00 a.m. Express Breakfast Team Photos 5:30 - 7:30 a.m. Shuttle bus pick-ups at Perry Street hotels 6:00 a.m. Pancake breakfast inside cafeteria 6:00 - 8:00 a.m. Bike retrieval area opens (Riders must show wristband or bib number to retrieve bike from lock-up) 7:00 a.m. Route officially opens 7:00 a.m. Route officially opens NO RIDERS WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE ROUTE PRIOR TO 7:00 A.M. RIDERS WHO START EARLY WILL NOT BE SUPPORTED BY SAG VEHICLES, MEDICAL STAFF OR REST STOPS. 8:30 a.m. Lunch Stop opens All riders must be on route - riders who do not begin by 8:30 a.m. will be transported to the first rest stop by SAG vehicle NO RIDERS WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE ROUTE PRIOR TO 7:00 A.M. RIDERS WHO START EARLY WILL NOT BE SUPPORTED BY SAG VEHICLES, MEDICAL STAFF OR REST STOPS. 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pasta dinner at Port Clinton High School 1:00 p.m. Shuttles from Port Clinton High School to Perry Street hotels begins 8:15 a.m. Lunch Stop opens 8:30 a.m. All riders must be on route - riders who do not begin by 8:30 a.m. will be transported to the first rest stop by SAG vehicle 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Chicken dinner at Perrysburg High School 5:00 p.m. Route closes - SAG vehicles will transport remaining riders to Perrysburg High School Route closes - SAG vehicles will transport remaining riders to Port Clinton High School PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE WILL NOT BE ANY SUPPORT ON THE ROUTE AFTER 5:00 P.M. WHICH IS WHY RIDERS MUST BE TRANSPORTED TO PORT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL AT THIS TIME. 12:15 a.m. Final shuttle bus between Jet Express Dock, Perry Street hotels and Port Clinton High School. *We encourage you to leave Put-In-Bay prior to the midnight boat departure. 17 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE WILL NOT BE ANY SUPPORT ON THE ROUTE AFTER 5:00 P.M. WHICH IS WHY RIDERS MUST BE TRANSPORTED TO PERRYSBURG HIGH SCHOOL AT THIS TIME. 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 18 OTher information Put-in-bay things to do START & FINISH ADDRESS If you choose to partake in the festivities at Put-In-Bay, listed below are a few local favorites that you are sure to enjoy! Perrysburg High School 13385 Roachton Road Perrysburg, OH 43551 LUNCH ADDRESS Pemberville American Legion 405 E Front Street Pemberville, OH 43450 OVERNIGHT ADDRESS Port Clinton High School 821 S Jefferson Street Port Clinton, OH 43452 OVERNIGHT ACTIVITIES All Bike to the Bay participants will receive a Jet Express ticket voucher upon check-in at Port Clinton High School. Exchange this voucher at the Jet Express Dock for a free ticket to Put-In-Bay. *We encourage you to leave Put-In-Bay prior to the final midnight boat departure. ADVENTURE BAY AMUSEMENT CENTER - 380 MAIN STREET, PUT-IN-BAY Fun for all ages! Unwind with your family at the Adventure Bay Amusement Center. Try the arcade games, go carts or miniature golf! PUT-IN-BAY PIZZA COMPANY - 439 LORAINE AVENUE, PUT-IN-BAY A P-I-B favorite! Located within the Put-In-Bay Resort complex, the Put-In-Bay Pizza Co. caters to the entire island and features thin and thick crust pizza, strombolis, grinders, and larger-than-life salads. Open late every night and until 3 a.m. on weekends. HOOLIGAN’S TAVERN - 421 CATAWBA AVENUE, PUT-IN-BAY Hooligan’s Tavern is Put-In-Bay’s original ‘Irish Pub and a Snug, with Music and Grub.’ Featuring Reuben and Corned Beef sandwiches, Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie and other delicious Irish delicacies. They also boast a wide variety of Irish whiskeys and popular spirits. BOATHOUSE BAR & GRILL - 218 HARTFORD AVENUE, PUT-IN-BAY Serving up fresh Lake Erie perch sandwiches and baskets all day long. The Boathouse is a great place for the whole family to dine. Eat outside on the patio for a view of downtown Put-In-Bay and Diriviera Park. Live music on the patio by the afternoon and on the stage inside by night. PUT-IN-BAY BREWING CO. - 441 CATAWBA AVENUE, PUT-IN-BAY Known as a late-night island hotspot, the Put-In-Bay Brewing Co. is South Bass Island’s only brewery! Enjoy the famous pizza and sandwiches and sample the several different types of beer that have been brewed right on the island. There is also live entertainment in the loft upstairs. 19 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 20 Route Signs Route Support ROAD MARKINGS In case of an emergency during the Ride dial 1-888-MS150ER (this number can also be found on the route map given to you on June 21-22). Dialing this number will notify both event officials and medical staff. Before each turn, there will be three separate groupings of arrows. First, there will be three arrows, then two, then one arrow immediately before the turn. After the turn, another single arrow will be painted on the road to ensure that you are on the right path. ROUTE SIGNS NEW FOR 2014! Bike to the Bay routes are all new this year. We have signs along the route helping to encourage you along and provide guidance with turns and rest stops. They are there for your safety and assistance. Please note: These signs are placed out the Friday before the event. REST STOPS Throughout the route there will be rest stops every 10 - 15 miles that will offer water, energy drinks, fruit and snacks. Sandwiches, chips, and soda will be available at the Lunch Stop. BIKE MECHANICS Our official bike shops will be on hand throughout the event for those in need of assistance. Repairs will be free of charge, but you will need to cover the cost of parts. We will have brightly colored 8.5 x 11 signs hung on telephone poles along the route and at every turn to help guide you in the right direction. Each route will have a different color. If you go more than a couple of miles without seeing a road sign, you may be off the route. Please note: These signs are placed out the Saturday before the event. MEDICAL STAFF We will have route maps available at the start at Perrysburg High School for day one and at Port Clinton High School for day two to help you along the way. *Electronic maps will be available in advance [please check back on MSohiobike.org or look for email notifications in the near future]. SAG VEHICLES & MOTORCYCLES Trained medical personnel will be available all weekend in mobile units for any medical needs. Staffed medical units are also stationed at Perrysburg High School, the Lunch Stop in Pemberville and Port Clinton High School. Support and Gear (SAG) vehicles and motorcycle riders will be continually driving the route to check on the cyclists. These volunteers are in direct communication with medical volunteers and the rest stops. SAGs are available to transport riders and their bikes to the next rest stop should a rider need medical or mechanical assistance. SIGNS TO LOOK FOR ON TELEPHONE POLES 21 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 22 Join the Club Mission First Club Bike MS Top Fundraisers are an exclusive group of cyclists who go the extra mile to create a world free of MS. Any outstanding contributions and/or matching gifts must be received by October 31, 2014 in order to qualify. Those riders qualifying as a Top Fundraiser in 2014 will be awarded their perks for the 2015 Ride. Top Fundraisers are broken down into two distinct groups: All riders who are eligible for prizes have the option to donate their prize back to the Society and join the Mission First Club. THE $1,000 CLUB » $1,000 - $1,999 • • • • Exclusive Club shirt Commemorative Top Fundraiser patch (Dec/Jan) Exclusive rider bib number for 2015 Ride Invitation to Top Fundraiser receptions throughout 2015 ELITE VIP CLUB » $2,000+ $2,000 - $4,999 • All $1,000 Club benefits • Complimentary registration for 2015 Ride • Commemorative jersey mailed in Spring 2015 • VIP Parking Pass for 2015 Ride • Three pieces of luggage for 2015 Ride $5,000 - $9,999 • All perks listed above and qualify for Bike MS Passport Program $10,000 - $13,999 • All perks listed above and section of 2015 route named in your honor • Elite VIP Commemorative item $14,000+ • All perks listed above and Mission Possible Award given at Annual Meeting • Free hotel stay at Bike MS Overnight (Saturday) of the 2015 ride • Biographical article in MS Connection newsletter 23 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK The Mission First Club provides an opportunity for you to direct funds that would be spent on prizes back to our important mission of bettering the lives of those living with MS. By generously donating your Bike MS prize back to the Society your gift will help us continue to deliver quality programs and services to Ohioans affected by MS. Club members are also given the option to purchase a Mission First jersey for $40 to honor and show their dedication to the cause. Additional information regarding the jersey and joining the Mission First Club will be sent along with your prize information. National Passport Program The Bike MS Passport Program is a unique and exciting opportunity for our top Bike MS participants to ride in other Bike MS events throughout the country. Any Bike MS participant that raises over $5,000 for Bike MS Bike to the Bay automatically qualifies for this program. With over 100 extraordinary rides across the country, which one will you choose? Passport Program If you are a $5,000+ fundraiser and you would like to participate in the Passport Program, please visit MSohiobike.org for more information. 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 24 Prizes Prizes Continued You qualify for a fundraising prize based on the amount of money you raise by October 31, 2014. You can select your choice of Bike MS prizes or you can donate your prize back to the Society and join the Mission First Club. You can only select items from the fundraising level you qualify for. For the complete list of Bike MS prizes, please visit the Bike MS prize page at http://bikems.summitmg.com/nmssbike14/link.asp?chapter=OB. $2,500 - $4,999.99 $500 - $799.99 Choose from a variety of Bike MS prizes that include but are not limited to: • 15 oz. Vacuum Insulated Tumbler • Tri-Pocket Sport Duffel Bag • $25 gift certificate to our Bike Shop Sponsors (or) • Donate your prize back to the National MS Society and join the Mission First Club $800 - $1,299.99 Choose from a variety of Bike MS prizes that include but are not limited to: • Apple iPod Shuffle - 2GB • iTwist HD Digital Video Camera • $50 gift certificate to our Bike Shop Sponsors (or) • Donate your prize back to the National MS Society and join the Mission First Club $1,300 - $2,499.99 Choose from a variety of Bike MS prizes that include but are not limited to: • Waterproof Binoculars • 2-Piece Luggage Set • $75 gift certificate to our Bike Shop Sponsors (or) • Donate your prize back to the National MS Society and join the Mission First Club 25 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK Choose from a variety of Bike MS prizes that include but are not limited to: • Apple iPod Nano - 16GB • Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity Wristband • $150 gift certificate to our Bike Shop Sponsors (or) • Donate your prize back to the National MS Society and join the Mission First Club $5,000 - $7,499.99 Choose from a variety of Bike MS prizes that include but are not limited to: • Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones • Topeak Dual-Touch Bike Stand • $200 gift certificate to our Bike Shop Sponsors (or) • Donate your prize back to the National MS Society and join the Mission First Club $7,500 - $9,999.99 Choose from a variety of Bike MS prizes that include but are not limited to: • 17-Piece Cookware Set • Cocktail Table Fire Pit • $300 gift certificate to our Bike Shop Sponsors (or) • Donate your prize back to the National MS Society and join the Mission First Club $10,000+ Choose from a variety of Bike MS prizes that include but are not limited to: • Apple iPad Mini - 16GB Wi-Fi • Samsung 29” LED HDTV • $400 gift certificate to our Bike Shop Sponsors (or) • Donate your prize back to the National MS Society and join the Mission First Club 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 26 Bike ms mobile app Bicycle Laws HAVE A SMARTPHONE OR TABLET? All states consider cyclists vehicle operators and give them the same rights and duties as other drivers. Manage and share your Bike MS experience on the go with our new Bike MS mobile application. Fundraise and connect with others through social media and email, update your web pages, check your progress, and much more - all from the palm of your hand! Please note: The Bike MS mobile application is only available to 2014 Bike MS registrants. STAY RIGHT Ride in the right portion of the right most lane in the direction you are traveling and leave at least four feet between your handlebars and parked cars or other hazards such as other cyclists. You may move left when passing slower vehicles or preparing for a left turn. OBEY ALL TRAFFIC SIGNS & SIGNALS Avoid “following the leader” through traffic signs and signals; you are required to obey all traffic signs and signals, including stopping at red lights and stop signs. LOOK & SIGNAL BEFORE YOU MOVE Always scan behind you before changing lanes or making turns. A continuous arm signal is required prior to a turn or lane change (unless arm is needed to control the bike) and while stopped waiting to turn. TWO AT A TIME Ride no more than two abreast and do not impede traffic. If a part of the road has been closed and dedicated to “bicycle travel only” you may ride more than two abreast. The Bike MS mobile application is available for FREE on iTunes for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and on Google Play for Android. Please note: requires iOS 4.3 or later and 2.2 and up for Android. 27 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 28 Simple Cycling stretcheS cycling fun facts 1. CALVES DID YOU KNOW? Standing with your feet pointed straight ahead, step forward with your right leg and bend your knee, keeping your foot firmly planted on the ground behind you. Keep your upper-body erect and drop your hips forward until you feel the stretch in your calf (don’t bend over at the waist - use your hips to move). Hold for 15-30 seconds, then rotate. » In 1817, Karl von Drais, a German baron, invented a horseless carriage that would help him get around faster. The two-wheeled, pedal-less device was propelled by pushing your feet against the ground. The machine became known as the “draisine,” and led to the creation of the modern-day bicycle. 2. QUADRICEPS » The term “bicycle” was not introduced until the late 1860s, when it was coined in France to describe a new kind of two-wheeler with a mechanical drive. Standing, reach back with your right hand and grab your right foot at the top of the ankle, and pull up towards your rear. The quads are the biggest cycling muscle, and deserve a very slow stretch, careful not to pull too hard or too fast. Hold for 15-30 seconds, then rotate legs. 3. IT BAND The IT Band runs down the side of your leg and helps in balance and control; the section of this band that affects cyclists is between the hip and knee. Stretch from a sitting position: cross the left leg across the right knee and gently push down on the left knee. You should feel the stretch on the outside of your leg. Hold for 15-30 seconds, then rotate. 4. HAMSTRINGS The pedaling motion develops short and powerful hamstrings, and cyclists are prone to tightness in these muscles. This makes it very important to stretch hamstrings slowly and carefully. Standing, bend over at the waist and let your arms dangle toward the ground, letting the knees bend slightly outward. This stretch benefits greatly from deep, steady breathing. 5. NECK AND SHOULDERS Checking for traffic and other riders behind you is where the neck muscles come into play. Standing, gently roll your head in a circle several times, then rotate directions. Shrug your shoulders upwards and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat several times. 29 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK » Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who built the first flying airplane, operated a small bike repair shop in Dayton, Ohio. They used their workshop to build the 1903 Wright Flyer. » In 1935, Fred A. Birchmore (at 25 years old) circled the globe by bicycle. The entire trip, through Europe, Asia, and the United States, covered forty thousand miles. He pedaled about 25,000 miles. The rest was traveled by boat. » There are over a half billion bicycles in China. Bikes were first brought to China in the late 1800s. » About 100 million bicycles are manufactured worldwide each year! » Americans use their bicycles for less than one percent of all urban trips. Europeans bike in cities a lot more often - in Italy, 5% of all trips are on bicycle, 30% in the Netherlands, and 7 out of 8 Dutch people over age 15 have a bike. » The Tour de France is one of the most famous bicycle races in the world. Established in 1903, it is considered to be the biggest test of endurance out of all sports. 2014: RIDER HANDBOOK 30