Dear Bike MS Team Captain -
The wait is over... TEAM WEEK HAS ARRIVED!
Team Week is a once-a-season event that will help boost your team's membership and fundraising by offering awesome prizes and bragging rights. All official teams are eligible (an official team is a registered team with four or more fundraising team members - cyclists and Super Spokes crew members are fundraisers).
The PRIZE:
We're offering three Challenges, and for the winner of each Challenge, we're giving you the opportunity to rent a TEAM CABIN at Bike MS.
Really, it's not a cabin, it's a luxurious multi-room, relaxation home for you and your team. The Cabin sleeps 18 people (nine on one side, nine on the other), includes private indoor toilets and showers, plus a team party room featuring a mini-fridge, and will be just steps away from the Team Village, beer garden, and start/finish. Oh, and it includes a back patio for relaxing after a long day. Bring you, your team, some refreshments, and you're set for the best weekend ever.
Check out Meadowkirk's website (our host for the week), for more information: http://www.meadowkirk.org/Files/The%20Cottages%20at%20Meadowkirk%20for%20Web.pdf (FYI: they call our Team Cabins, "cottages". I think that calling them "cottages" makes them sound classier. Your thoughts?)
In addition, we'll have some super awesome BONUS challenges and prizes throughout the week. Be on your toes!
HOW TO WIN:
The Challenges:
Challenge 1: The LARGEST team (based on number of fundraising team members)
Challenge 2: The HIGHEST TOTAL FUNDRAISING team
Challenge 3: Wild card cabin: EVERY TEAM MEMBER (fundraising) YOU REGISTER THIS WEEK will give your team one raffle ticket for a chance to win
The FINE PRINT:
Every game has rules, and this one is no exception. Team week starts on Monday, April 19 at 12:01 a.m. and ends on Friday, April 23 at 11:59 p.m. For Challenge 1 and 2, the winners will be calculated by what they've done before and during team week. For Challenge 3, the winner will be calculated by number of fundraising (cyclist or Super Spokes Crew Member) team member you recruit during Team Week.
Fundraising total will be calculated based on funds received by this date. If you want it to count towards the final total, I would suggest that you donate online or be extra sure that we will receive it before our office closes on Friday (yep, that's 5 p.m.).
The winner has the opportunity to rent the cabin. The cost to rent the cabin for the entire weekend is $750, and that equals a low $20.83 per bed, per night.
Updates will be sent out on Tuesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 22. Also, updates and full information will be posted on our blog at: http://www.bikemsdc.blogspot.com/ (that's HERE). Updates are sent to Captain's ONLY, so make sure you're sharing the information with your team members.
Best of luck to you and your team,
Ashlee & the Bike MS Team
4.15.2010
4.07.2010
Sneak Peak: Team Week to offer CABINS to winners!
It's official... TEAM WEEK has been announced! Get your cyclists and donors ready - you're going to want these awesome prizes!
This year's Team Week will be April 19-23 and all official teams are eligible (an official team is registered team with four or more fundraising team members - cyclists and Super Spokes crew members are fundraisers). Team Week is a once-a-season event that will help boost your teams numbers and fundraising by offering awesome prizes and bragging rights.
Next week’s challenges and prizes include…
The Grand-daddy Prize: Team Cabin at the Bike MS
So, what makes this Team Cabin so special?
We’re glad you asked. It’s not a cabin, it’s a luxurious multi-room, relaxation home for you and your team.
The Cabin sleeps 18 people (nine on one side, nine on the other), includes private indoor toilets and showers, plus a team party room featuring a mini-fridge, and will be just steps away from the Team Village, beer garden, and start/finish. Oh, and it includes a back patio for relaxing on after a long day. Bring you, your team, some refreshments, and you're set for the best weekend ever.
The winner has the opportunity to rent the cabin. The cost to rent the cabin for the entire weekend is $750, and that equals a low $20.83 per bed, per night. Not sure you can fill an entire cabin? Consider sharing a cabin with a fellow awesome team. If you win, we're happy to help match you if necessary.
I'm ready to win!
Of course you are.
Here's how you win:
The fine print:
There is no catch, but we want to make sure we’re crystal clear. The team that wins the cabin can use the cabin on Friday and Saturday evening, and check-out is by noon on Sunday, June 13.The Captain will be asked to sign a contract with Meadowkirk (the site) saying you’ll be responsible for payment and follow the rules before the team can move in.
*** TEAM MEMBERS can win too – but only CAPTAINS receive daily challenges. Encourage your members to get moving!***
Looking for recruitment and fundraising ideas?
Yes, we thought you would be. Contact Ashlee and Emily at Teams@MSandYOU.org. Visit the website for great ideas or check out the Team Captain’s Kit at: http://bikedcw.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_DCW_TeamCaptainsKit2010.
Network with fellow Bike MS cyclists at an upcoming training ride. Check out our new Bike MS calendar: http://bikedcw.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_DCW_calendar
Keep an eye on your mail box on Thursday, April 15 for the final Team Week announcement.
Best of luck and keep riding!
-- Ashlee
This year's Team Week will be April 19-23 and all official teams are eligible (an official team is registered team with four or more fundraising team members - cyclists and Super Spokes crew members are fundraisers). Team Week is a once-a-season event that will help boost your teams numbers and fundraising by offering awesome prizes and bragging rights.
Next week’s challenges and prizes include…
The Grand-daddy Prize: Team Cabin at the Bike MS
So, what makes this Team Cabin so special?
We’re glad you asked. It’s not a cabin, it’s a luxurious multi-room, relaxation home for you and your team.
The Cabin sleeps 18 people (nine on one side, nine on the other), includes private indoor toilets and showers, plus a team party room featuring a mini-fridge, and will be just steps away from the Team Village, beer garden, and start/finish. Oh, and it includes a back patio for relaxing on after a long day. Bring you, your team, some refreshments, and you're set for the best weekend ever.
The winner has the opportunity to rent the cabin. The cost to rent the cabin for the entire weekend is $750, and that equals a low $20.83 per bed, per night. Not sure you can fill an entire cabin? Consider sharing a cabin with a fellow awesome team. If you win, we're happy to help match you if necessary.
I'm ready to win!
Of course you are.
Here's how you win:
- The LARGEST team (based on fundraising team members) by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 23 will be offered a cabin.
- The HIGHEST TOTAL FUNDRAISING team by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 23 will be offered a cabin.
- EVERY TEAM MEMBER YOU REGISTER THIS WEEK, from 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 19 to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 23, will give your team one raffle ticket for a chance to win a cabin.
The fine print:
There is no catch, but we want to make sure we’re crystal clear. The team that wins the cabin can use the cabin on Friday and Saturday evening, and check-out is by noon on Sunday, June 13.The Captain will be asked to sign a contract with Meadowkirk (the site) saying you’ll be responsible for payment and follow the rules before the team can move in.
*** TEAM MEMBERS can win too – but only CAPTAINS receive daily challenges. Encourage your members to get moving!***
Looking for recruitment and fundraising ideas?
Yes, we thought you would be. Contact Ashlee and Emily at Teams@MSandYOU.org. Visit the website for great ideas or check out the Team Captain’s Kit at: http://bikedcw.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_DCW_TeamCaptainsKit2010.
Network with fellow Bike MS cyclists at an upcoming training ride. Check out our new Bike MS calendar: http://bikedcw.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_DCW_calendar
Keep an eye on your mail box on Thursday, April 15 for the final Team Week announcement.
Best of luck and keep riding!
-- Ashlee
3.31.2010
One day only - $25 Bike MS Registration!
Tomorrow is April Fool's Day (a.k.a. April 1), and to show how CRAZY we are for Bike MS: Beyond the Beltway, we're offering a $25 registration fee. That's a full $20 bucks off the registration fee.
Ready to register?
- Visit www.MSandYOU.org/bike
- Click "REGISTER"
- Join us as a Team Captain, Cyclist (on a team or an individual) or a volunteer
(no regi fee for our volunteer and crew - plus this group gets extra hugs) - Use the discount code: AFD25
- Follow all the steps, give us your info, sign the wavier, pay the super low regi fee, and you're done!
And, now, you must watch the super fun video I made in honor of today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvp1tnn5wUo
Happy April!
- Ashlee (& the Bike MS team!)
What are you looking for?
If you’re here because you think it’s April 1, and you’re looking for the super duper, one day only, registration discount code… you’re too early. We appreciate your efforts and your earliness, so I’ll let you know that we’ll post the code later tonight (because Ashlee needs her beauty sleep!). Be warned, the code will only work on April 1 (not a second sooner).
If you’re here because you’re looking for tips and resources to become an awesome Team Captain / fundraising cyclist / human being – you’re in the right place!
Let me give you a few of my FAVORITE things that are happening at www.MSandYOU.org/bike (that's the Bike MS: Beyond the Beltway website):
Ashlee
If you’re here because you’re looking for tips and resources to become an awesome Team Captain / fundraising cyclist / human being – you’re in the right place!
Let me give you a few of my FAVORITE things that are happening at www.MSandYOU.org/bike (that's the Bike MS: Beyond the Beltway website):
- Refer - A - Friend and be eligible for a $1,000 Trail's End Cycling gift certificate
http://bikedcw.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_DCW_recruitment - AWESOME resources for Team Captains (and really, anyone!)
http://bikedcw.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_DCW_TeamCaptainsKit2010 - Accept the Challenge to raise $1,000 and become a Top Fundraiser
http://bikedcw.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_DCW_top_fundraisers - Get your ride tuned up at a Platinum Level Bike Shop
http://bikedcw.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_DCW_bike_shops
- www.facebook.com/nmssdc
- www.twitter.com/MSDC_OnTheMove
- http://www.youtube.com/user/MSSocietyDC
- www.bikemsdc.blogspot.com
Ashlee
3.29.2010
Become a Bike Buddy for kids at Bike MS
Are you interested in helping kids become avid cyclists? The School Without Walls Cycling Club is looking for adults to accompany one or more students on the 30 mile route option. If you're interested, send an email to Team Captain Corey Null at corey.null@gmail.com. Thanks!
A reminder to all participants that all riders must be at least 12 years of age. Riders under the age of 18 must have a signed and notarized waiver on file with the Chapter (waiver will be posted soon!). Additionally, riders below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/responsible adult (at least 21 years of age) at all times, including in SAG vehicles. Contact us at BikeMS@msandyou.org if you have questions.
A reminder to all participants that all riders must be at least 12 years of age. Riders under the age of 18 must have a signed and notarized waiver on file with the Chapter (waiver will be posted soon!). Additionally, riders below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/responsible adult (at least 21 years of age) at all times, including in SAG vehicles. Contact us at BikeMS@msandyou.org if you have questions.
3.10.2010
Bike Route Functionality Added to Google Maps
How cool is this? Now you can use Google Maps to create training rides for you and your team leading up to Bike MS (and after, of course). In addition to our awesome Bike Shop Partners offering training rides and clinics in the coming months, it's also a vital aspect of training to get in the saddle as often as possible. This new functionality will make your training easier to manage, especially when used in conjuction with the Training Peaks program offered free to every registered Bike MS participant.
For more info about the bike route functionality added to Google Maps, check out this article from the Washington Post's Fast Forward Blog.
Now what are you waiting for? Get out there and ride!
For more info about the bike route functionality added to Google Maps, check out this article from the Washington Post's Fast Forward Blog.
Now what are you waiting for? Get out there and ride!
3.02.2010
Trail's End Refer A Friend Program - Win $1,000 to Trail's End!
Bike MS participants take part in an exciting new opportunity to introduce your friends to the challenge and fun of Bike MS Beyond the Beltway!
From February 18 through June 1, for every NEW cyclist/volunteer that you refer to Bike MS (new cyclists/volunteers need to register during that time AND raise the $300 fundraising minimum by June 1) you AND your friend will earn a chance to win a $1,000 gift certificate (to share) to Trail’s End Cycling.*
There is no limit on the number of chances you can earn. The more people you refer the more chances you have to win!
The drawing will be held during the Bike MS Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 12 at Meadowkirk. You do not need to be present to win but won’t it be more fun if you are?
*The fine print - Referred new participants MUST include your name & email address in the referral field when they register. NEW cyclist/volunteers are individuals who have not registered or raised money in our Bike MS events in 2008 or 2009 and are not registered as of 2/18/10. All registered Bike MS participants (including volunteers) can participate, as long as they raise the $300 minimum by June 1 (hey if your friend has to have the money raised, so should you!). Questions? Email us at BikeMS@MSandYOU.org
From February 18 through June 1, for every NEW cyclist/volunteer that you refer to Bike MS (new cyclists/volunteers need to register during that time AND raise the $300 fundraising minimum by June 1) you AND your friend will earn a chance to win a $1,000 gift certificate (to share) to Trail’s End Cycling.*
There is no limit on the number of chances you can earn. The more people you refer the more chances you have to win!
The drawing will be held during the Bike MS Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 12 at Meadowkirk. You do not need to be present to win but won’t it be more fun if you are?
*The fine print - Referred new participants MUST include your name & email address in the referral field when they register. NEW cyclist/volunteers are individuals who have not registered or raised money in our Bike MS events in 2008 or 2009 and are not registered as of 2/18/10. All registered Bike MS participants (including volunteers) can participate, as long as they raise the $300 minimum by June 1 (hey if your friend has to have the money raised, so should you!). Questions? Email us at BikeMS@MSandYOU.org
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