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National MS Society

VOLUME 01 - APRIL 11. 2007

 

IMPORTANT DATES

April 14, 2007
MS Walk – UC Irvine

April 28, 2007
San Diego County Credit Union MS Walk – LEGOLAND® California

April 29, 2007
San Diego County Credit Union MS Walk – Embarcadero

May
National Bike Month

May 14-18
Bike To Work Week

The National MS Society is making an effort to reduce costs by reducing the amount of information that is mailed.  Please visit our Event Material Downloads for your pledge sheets, donation receipts and other important information.  If you would like anything mailed to you please email msbike@mspacific.org or call 760.448.8413

THIS IS WHY WE RIDE

We are the National MS Society, a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS NOW – to move together toward a world free from multiple sclerosis. For years now, you have known us as:

We are working to create connections among people with MS, their families and friends, colleagues and partners, and the rest of society. We engage them with a common fundamental and universal notion that everyone can identify with: “movement.” Our new look unites us, energizes us and enables us to move forward together, faster than ever before. Now, you’ll see us as:

Top 10 Fundraisers
(as of 04/06/2007)

     1. Jeff Howard  $2,450
     2. Daniel Abrams  $2,000 
     2. Miles Chedekel $2,000 
     2. Lisa Zeise $2,000.00
     5. Frank Pullara $1,600 
     6. Lloyd Cabanas $1,025 
     7. Jeff Davis  $1,000 
     8. Karla Bland $910 
     9. Graham Doty $800 
   10. Steve Figgins $750

View 2007 150 Club Standings

FUNDRAISING HEADQUARTERS
We are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the MS Bay to Bay Bike Tour in 2007! We are planning much excitement to commemorate this landmark occasion – and, we have set this year’s overall fundraising goal at 3 million dollars! To reach our goal, we have created new fundraising minimums and levels… 

The 2007 Fundraising Minimum is $400

The 2007 Top Fundraiser Levels are…
Bronze
(raising $2,000-$4,999)
Silver (raising $5,000-$9,999)
Gold (raising $10,000-$14,999)
Platinum
 (raising $15,000 and above)

Any rider who raises $25,000 or more will receive a customized 25th Anniversary Commemorative Platinum Top Fundraiser Jersey

Quick Links: 

Online Hotel Reservations for Carlsbad

Food Survey

Official MS Bike Tour Bike Shops

MS Bike Tour Podcast

MS Bike Tour Video

Join the Movement PSA

Pacific South Coast Chapter

CYCLING RESOURCES
The MS Bike Tour prides itself on providing a wide range of cycling resources to its participants, from beginners to advanced riders.  We offer resources such as the eClub, an online rider community where cyclists can post questions to help prepare for the MS Bike Tour, and partnerships with local bike shops where registered riders can receive free safety inspections and discounts. Safety and training resources are also provided to ensure a quality bicycling experience!  The safety and training section of our website include tips on group riding, bike maintenance and much more.  Remember that the MS Bike Tour is a TOUR and not a race!  Riders must follow the rules of the road and training is strongly suggested for the safety of all participants. 

We are currently offering scholarship opportunities for MS Bike Tour participants to complete the League of American Bicyclists League Certified Instructor Program.  In addition we are recruiting Safety Clinic Instructors and Training Ride Leaders for our 2007 Training Season. If you are interested in any of these programs please email nancy.palo@mspacific.org or call 760.448.8420.

Recruit your friends and family  for the three-day, 50-mile Sprint MS Challenge Walk, a
fully-supported event
along the beautiful coastline from Carlsbad to downtown San Diego.
www.mymschallenge.com
or call 1-800-486-6762
to learn more.

TOUR UPDATES
Registration is now open for the 2007 Land Rover Miramar MS Bike Tour.  Registration is limited to 2,500 cyclists and we have SOLD OUT the last four years.  We are expecting to break all records in 2007 so don’t delay - register today!  If you were a Top Fundraiser in 2006, please email Nancy Palo or call 760.448.8420 for your complimentary registration code. 

We want your opinion, please take a moment to complete our Food Survey.  You’ll be  asked a series of questions about your preferences for the foods and drinks offered to you throughout the weekend of the MS Bay to Bay Bike Tour. We’ll use these answers to help us determine the best items to offer at our rest stops throughout the weekend.This survey should take less than a few minutes to complete, and we appreciate your time!

Top Teams
(as of 04/06/2007)

     1. Team Disney  51
     2. Blue Cross Rebels 15
     3. 24 Hour Fitness  14
     4. TEAM MARTINI  9
     4. Team Qualcomm 9
     6. Trail Angels  8
     6. Team Gordon  8
     6. Team LT  8
     6. OutSpokin For A Cure 8
   10. Students for a Cure 7

 

TEAMMS
Recruit for your team today!
You can make a great start in the fight against MS just by starting a team in the 2007 MS Bike Tour.  Simply sign up as a team captain and we’ll help you grow that team! 

If you participated in the MS Bike Tour in previous years, have you signed up and invited all of your past team members to return?  We can provide you with your past team roster so that you can recruit your old friends to join you again.  To request your team roste, email us at  teamms@mspacific.org .

If this is your first year as a Team Captain, have you invited all of your friends, family and co-workers to join you on October 13th & 14th?  Use our handy online tools to send emails to invite others to join your team.  It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Log in to your fundraising headquarters at www.biketofinishms.com.
2. Click on the Email button at the top.
3. Input your email addresses using our ready-made Recruitment template and click SEND!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Land Rover Miramar is one of the original Land Rover dealers in the United States. Visit the showroom near Pioneer Centres on Clayton Drive to see the new Land Rover LR2.  The evolved performance, comfort and safety of the new LR2 will turn any trek into an extraordinary ride.  Starting in May, look for the official Land Rover Miramar MS Bike Tour wrapped LR2 at a variety of MS Bike Tour events.  Mention the Land Rover Miramar MS Bike Tour when you purchase a vehicle at Land Rover Miramar before October and receive a free, installed vehicle bike rack, a $500 value!  For more information visit www.landrovermiramar.com .

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact us!

Nancy Palo
(760) 448-8420

Kelly Kerins
(760) 448-8413

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