Summary of the Frisco to Fort Worth Bike MS
| WHEN: | First weekend in May |
|---|---|
| DAY 1 START: | Embassy Suites Hotel, Frisco, TX |
| DAY 1 FINISH: | Texas Motor Speedway, Roanoke, TX |
| DAY 2 START: | Texas Motor Speedway, Roanoke, TX |
| DAY 2 FINISH: | Sundance Square, Fort Worth |
| DISTANCE: | 0-155 miles over two days (70-80 miles per day) |
| REGISTRATION FEE: | Varies according to registration date |
| FUNDRAISING: | $300 minimum |
| CHARITY: | National Multiple Sclerosis Society |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/BikeMSSAMSCLUBRide2009/about-the-ride2/SafetyandTraining/RecommendedRides/index.aspx |
EVENT DETAILS
RIDERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BIKE MS (formerly MS 150 Bike Tours)
Bike MS is the largest organized cycling event in the U.S. with more than 100,000 cyclists participating in over 100 rides across the country. The rides take place from April to November each year to raise funds to help people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) which is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that affects the brain and spinal cord. Bike MS is the biggest fundraising event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the world’s foremost organization in MS research, patient services, professional education programs, and advocacy efforts. Visit the Bike MS home page to find details on any MS bike event in the U.S.
THE NMSS LONE STAR CHAPTER
The Lone Star Chapter of the National MS Society is the largest such chapter in the U.S. in terms of geography, population, and financing. It serves 174 counties in Texas and thousands of people with MS, their families and friends, the professionals who serve them, and the general public. Currently, $5.3 million is being spent on MS research at medical facilities throughout the chapter. Each year the chapter sponsors three Bike MS rides throughout Texas with a combined total of over 20,000 cyclists raising millions of dollars for MS research and support. That’s one rider for every MS patient in the state. The chapter is proud to host the biggest Bike MS ride in the country, the BP Houston to Austin, with 14,000 cyclists raising over $5 million for MS research and treatment. Visit the Lone Star Chapter website for more information on the Texas Bike MS rides.
FRISCO TO FORT WORTH BIKE MS RIDE
The Frisco to Fort Worth Bike MS Ride sponsored by Sam's Club is a two-day cycling adventure organized by the Lone Star Chapter that takes you from Frisco through north Texas to downtown Fort Worth. During the first weekend in May, you will join more than 3,000 cyclists cruising along Texas roadways riding anywhere from 1 to 160 miles. On the ride you will find full meals, well-stocked rest stops every 10 to 14 miles, abundant SAG and bike maintenance support, generous volunteers, stunning landscapes, varied roadkill, the Biggest Potholes in Texas, Kelly Dooley, and spirited festivities that include music and entertainment. Additional information can be found on the Sam’s Club Bike MS Ride website.
Below are some guides to registering, preparing and riding in this grand fun-filled fundraising event.
REGISTER
Not registered to ride? Online registration is quick and easy. Be sure to include the following information when registering:
(1) Team Information:
Team Name: CITISLICKERS
Team Captain: ELIZABETH SCHOPMEYER
(2) Transportation Fee: You have the option to pay an extra $15 transportation fee for you and your bike. This allows you to enjoy a relaxing return ride on a luxury, air-conditioned coach bus from Fort Worth back to the Frisco start line after the second day ride on Sunday.
Already registered? If you have already registered for the ride and wish to join CitiSlickers, then send an email to our Team Captain and we will work to have you transferred to our team.
FUNDRAISING
Every Bike MS rider must meet the minimum fundraising amount listed on the bike ride website. This barely covers the per rider cost incurred by the National MS Society to put on the ride so you are encouraged to exceed this minimum pledge. If it seems like a lot of money to you, don't worry. You will be surprised how easy it is and how willing most people are to contribute -- all you have to do is ask!
To make this task as easy as possible for you, CitiSlickers has pulled together some additional resources for you. Check out the fundraising link on the team website and also the Bike MS website for more information about fundraising.
Mail. Checks may be mailed to: Sam’s Club Bike MS, National MS Society, P.O. Box 4585, Houston, Texas 77210-4585. Remember to tell your donors to write your name in the memo line on all checks so you will receive proper fundraising credit. Do not send cash through the mail.
Pledge Sheet. Use the Bike MS Pledge Sheet provided by the National MS Society to keep
track of your pledges and as reminder to thank your sponsors after the ride!
