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2020 AIRDRIE TO OLDS CYCLIST HANDBOOK Everything you need to make your MS Bike a memorable experience 1 2020 MS BIKE
WELCOME TO THANK YOU
MS BIKE FOR JOINING MS BIKE
AND SUPPORTING
THE FIGHT AGAINST
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to MS Bike..........................................................2
Your impact...........................................................................3
Why 350?..............................................................................4
Friends and family...............................................................4
ROOKIES
Are you an MS Bike rookie?.............................................5
TEAM MS
Cycling with a team............................................................6
Company teams...................................................................6
Team incentive program....................................................7
Team building tips...............................................................7
Custom team jerseys..........................................................8
FUNDRAISING
Get the app...........................................................................8
Fundraising made easy.....................................................9 We are excited to share with you MS Bike’s
Rewards............................................................................... 10 fresh new look that strongly emphasizes
Mission First Club.............................................................. 10
our vision to create a world free of multiple
Experiences for top fundraisers..................................... 11
sclerosis through the challenge of cycling.
EVENT DAY INFORMATION
Rules for safe group riding............................................. 12 Our new identity reflects that riding with us
Training tips......................................................................... 13 is about going the distance and making a
Special events.................................................................... 13 difference to raise essential funds that will
Volunteers........................................................................... 13 move forward our mission of connecting
Event day support............................................................. 14 and empowering the MS community to
Refreshments..................................................................... 15 create positive change.
Your to-do list before the event..................................... 16
Your to-do list upon check-in......................................... 16 Whether you are a first-time rider or a
Here’s what you’ll need................................................... 16 long-time participant, a member of a team
Accommodations.............................................................. 17
or an individual who is looking for a fitness
Team photos and finish line activities.......................... 18
Schedule at a glance........................................................ 19 challenge, MS Bike is about pushing
ourselves to end MS.
MAPS
Day 1....................................................................................20 Together, MS is no match for us.
Day 2.................................................................................... 21
TANIA VRIONIS
POST-TOUR PRESIDENT, MS SOCIETY OF CANADA
Prize pickup....................................................................... 22 ALBERTA & NWT - BC & YUKON DIVISIONS
Early registration............................................................... 22
Event photos..................................................................... 23
Keep cycling...................................................................... 23
JOIN US ONLINE............................................................. 24
2 2020 MS BIKE
YOUR
IMPACT
By joining us in MS Bike, you have become part
of the community who are making a difference
in the fight to end MS.
Every dollar you fundraise supports
ground-breaking research and empowers
people affected by MS to live their best
lives. Because of this, we are able to
build momentous progress toward a
world free of multiple sclerosis.
YOU HELPED FUND THIS VITAL STUDY
ON CHILDREN WITH MS
When Dr. Brenda Banwell and her team
launched the Canadian Pediatric Demyelinating
Disease study in 2004, most Canadians didn’t
even know that multiple sclerosis could affect
children. Because of MS research funded by
supporters like you, we are able to determine
that many Canadian children are diagnosed with
MS every year.
Dr. Banwell’s team has spent 15 years monitoring
585 children and collecting information about
their symptoms, family history, physical and
cognitive health, and taking blood samples and
brain MRIs to support research.
They discovered that around 1 in every 100,000
Canadian children experiences a first attack
of what might be MS each year. Over 90% of
children recover well from this first attack, but
around 20% of those children will ultimately be
diagnosed with MS.
Funding vital research like Dr. Banwell’s
study is crucial in uncovering information
about childhood MS and moving us closer to
understanding MS genetics.
Dr. Brenda Banwell’s research is uncovering critical information about
childhood MS, and is moving us closer to understanding MS genetics.
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WHY
$350?
The minimum fundraising
requirement for MS Bike is $350.
This helps provide a fun-filled
event experience while ensuring
that we continue to fund:
• world-leading Canadian MS
research into the cause and
cure of MS
• services to support and help
people affected by MS live their
best lives
• advocacy to achieve the goals
important to the MS community
FRIENDS
AND FAMILY
Alli, whose mom was diagnosed with MS
when she was only six years old, started
participating in MS Bike five years ago
as part of her friends and family team,
Barbie’s Believers.
“To say the ride creates community is an
understatement - we become family”, says
Leithoff. “We ride together as one, and it truly
brings out the best in everyone.”
Cycling alongside your friends and family at
MS Bike is an exciting and fulfilling experience.
Whether your family and friends team is big
or small, you will be fully supported by the MS
Bike team from start to finish.
Alli with her mom and Barbie’s Believers
team members
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ARE YOU AN
“I was diagnosed
with MS in May 2018.
MS BIKE ROOKIE?
This was completely
overwhelming and
scary to me. I had and
We're thrilled that you're now part of a still have so many
community that that makes a difference questions and concerns
because of the
for people living with MS.
Christy (right) with son uncertainty of MS,” says
Join our rookie team spokespeople, or form Christy Mielhausen.
your own team with co-workers, family and
friends! Find more information about how to “I know there is a
get your MS Bike experience started: lot more I need to learn about this disease, so
getting involved with MS Bike is where I decided
• Learn the perks of riding with a team on
to start. I have two small boys that I need to be
page 6.
the strongest mom for. I have amazing family,
• Check out fundraising tips and rewards on friends and live in a very supportive community.
pages 9 & 10. The donations to my ride were so generous
• Find information about safety, training and and sure made me smile. MS Bike is a great
what to bring starting on page 14. experience and I will continue to ride.”
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CYCLING WITH A TEAM
IS THE BEST WAY TO…
• ave more fun: create great memories and
H
bond with your friends, family and co-workers.
• Strengthen your impact: teams raise more COMPANY TEAMS
funds and increase awareness because they If your company has three or more
work together, leading to a greater impact on
teams registered for MS Bike
the cause.
nationwide, you will receive the
• Ride in style: order custom team jerseys following additional benefits:
from Primal with your own logos and colours,
and they’ll make a donation to your team’s • Dedicated online presence to promote
fundraising. and track all employee teams across
Canada
• Increase your corporate visibility: increase
your company’s exposure while enjoying a team • Onsite recognition of your company's
building experience. involvement on event day
• Stay motivated: having a team beside you • Dedicated MS Society staff support to
keeps you motivated and your fundraising on help promote and support your teams
track. • Dedicated team area on event site
• Relax in Team MS Village on event day:teams or more information on becoming a national
F
who raise $10,000+ earn a team tent for their company team, contact Meghan Thompson
team to hang out in on Saturday afternoon at at meghan.thompson@mssociety.ca.
Olds College.
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TEAM INCENTIVE PROGRAM
TEAM BUILDING TIPS
If you and your team are looking to expand, boost your ensure that your team is camping together? We’re
fundraising, or bump up your team experience we happy to accommodate!
offer: • FUNDRAISING & RECRUITMENT TIPS –We are
• LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN PRESENTATIONS – Looking to armed with resources to help you navigate your
recruit in your workplace? We offer hour-long lunch role as team captain and ensure your team
‘n’ learns during which we will visit your office and members meet their fundraising goals!
present on the benefits of getting involved in the
MS Bike – Airdrie to Olds. Best of all – we’ll bring If you are looking to step up your team captain game,
lunch! take a look at our new Team Captain Guide located at
• HOSTING A FUNDRAISER – If you are looking to msbike.ca. Inside you will find information on building
host a pub night, garage sale, or anything else you your team, fundraising, team bonding, and event
can think of, we have an array of tips and tricks to experience.
create a successful fundraiser. For more information, contact your Team Captain
• RIDERS VILLAGE & CAMPING – Looking to host a Representative, Charlotte Howe at
team tent in the Riders Village? Or simply want to charlotte.howe@mssociety.ca
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GET THE APP
Update your fundraising page, ask for donations, thank your donors and monitor your
progress by using the MS Bike app from your phone.
Download the app on your Apple or Android device today!
OFFICIAL APPAREL
PARTNER OF
GET YOUR CUSTOM
TEAM JERSEYS
THROUGH PRIMAL AND
RECEIVE A DONATION
TOWARDS YOUR TEAM’S
FUNDRAISING.
As part of our commitment to ending
MS, Primal will donate 15% of a team’s
total custom team jersey order to
their team’s fundraising through
the Primal Gives Back program.
PRIMALWEAR.COM/MSBIKE
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FUNDRAISING WHAT’S NEXT? Joining MS Bike is the first
step in the fight to end MS. Here are the other steps
MADE EASY
we suggest you take to make the most out of your
MS Bike experience and help raise funds to improve
the lives of those affected by MS.
MAKE A UPDATE GO DIGITAL EMAIL YOUR
DONATION YOUR Take advantage of DONORS
Kick start your PERSONAL the MS Bike app Reach out to your
fundraising by PAGE and use the tools family and friends
showing your Post a picture, to boost your and ask them to
support by being include a story of fundraising and help you reach your
the first to donate why you joined MS track your progress. fundraising goal by
towards your Bike, and set a goal! Download the app making a donation.
fundraising goal. today!
ASK, ASK, HOST AN GET READY SAY
ASK EVENT FOR MS BIKE THANK YOU!
Post on social Get creative! Bake Print and fill out your Be sure to recognize
media, display sale, board game donation tracking everyone who
posters at work, night, smoothie bar, form, and don’t donated or helped
send emails and fitness class – it will forget to bring you by saying thank
ask your workplace be fun and help you donations to hand in. you after the event.
about making a gift raise money towards
or matching your your goal.
fundraising.
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REWARDS
Your hard work helps improve the lives of those affected by MS, and
we want to recognize your accomplishments with these rewards*.
Raise $12,500+
Ride in the Tour of Champions OR receive a $900
gift card†, Club 2000 cycling shorts, Club 1000
jersey, event t-shirt, and an invitation to the Dinner
of Champions where you will be honoured for your
fundraising achievement
Raise $5,000+
Receive a $400 gift card, Club 2000 cycling shorts,
Club 1000 jersey, event t-shirt, and an invitation to
the Dinner of Champions
Raise $3,500+
Receive a $250 gift card, Club 2000 cycling shorts,
Club 1000 jersey, and an event t-shirt
Raise $2,000+
Receive the Club 2000 cycling shorts, Club 1000 *The MS Society of Canada reserves the right to substitute
prizes of equal or greater value. Gift cards are not cumulative.
jersey, and an event t-shirt Rewards are based on funds submitted approximately four
weeks after the event.
Raise $1,000+
†Choose to receive a gift card from one of the following:
Receive the Club 1000 jersey and an event t-shirt The Bike Shop, Chapters Indigo or one of our partner bars.
Please Note: Fundraising for the 2020 event will remain open
Raise $350+ until July 31st, 2020. Pledges received before July 31st will be
applied to 2020 fundraising, and pledges received after July 31st
Receive an event t-shirt will be applied to 2021 fundraising.
MISSION FIRST CLUB
When you raise $3,500+ you can
choose to join the Mission First Club by
donating your gift card back to the MS
Society in return for a tax receipt.
This generous action helps us reduce our
costs and dedicate additional funds toward
MS research and services.
Join the Mission First Club by contacting
(403) 250-7090 ext. 6113 or
taylor.masters@mssociety.ca.
10 2020 MS BIKETOP FUNDRAISING
LEADERS
Our top fundraising leaders from each event become
members of our Top 100 and 1000+ Clubs.
On event day, members of the Top 100 Club are
identified with easy-to-recognize yellow top fundraiser
cyclist bibs.
1000+ Club members can be recognized by their 2020
edition MS Bike Club 1000 Jerseys!
Step up your fundraising so that you too can join
this club!
TOP 100 AND VIP CLUB PERKS
Personalized yellow Top 100 fundraiser cyclist bib
Priority Start-Line area on Saturday morning
Invite with a guest to our VIP Cocktail Hour on Saturday at
Olds College
EXPERIENCES FOR TOP FUNDRAISERS
TOUR OF CHAMPIONS
Join top fundraisers from across Canada at the Tour of
Champions and experience the worldwide movement to end
MS. When you raise $12,500+ in 2020, you will be offered a
spot on Team Canada at the 2021 Tour of Champions.
“It’s an amazing experience to be on tour with other top MS
Bike fundraisers from across the country,” says Doug Hansen,
team member of the Happy Fillmores, who has ridden in
the Tour of Champions 12 times. “It’s amazing to be part of a
group of cyclists who are so deeply involved and connected
to the cause. It’s truly an experience that creates lasting
friendships and amazing memories.”
DINNER OF CHAMPIONS
Dinner of Champions brings together elite fundraisers from
our MS Bike, MS Walk, and Golf events to celebrate their
achievements. Let us thank YOU while you connect with all
our exceptional fundraisers. Participants who raise $1000+
are invited to this evening of fun, friends, awards and inspiring
guest speakers. Look for your invitation in the fall!
2020 MS BIKE 11RULES FOR SAFE GROUP CYCLING 1. RULES OF THE ROAD When you registered to participate in MS BIKE Airdrie to Olds, you agreed to abide by all of the following rules of the road, at all times, during the event weekend. The ride is conducted on open roads. We do not close any roads for the ride. Motor vehicle traffic will be present throughout the entire course. Be aware of what’s going on around you at all times. Police may be present in certain areas as support, however, it’s the rider’s responsibility to watch out for traffic and other riders. 2. MS BIKE AIRDRIE TO OLDS IS NOT A RACE. Obey all traffic signs and signals. Ride as far to the right of the road as possible, except to pass. Pass on the left side only. Communicate with your fellow riders using proper cycling terms such as “on your left,” “car back,” etc. Helmets must always be worn while riding. Headphones, iPods, and radios are not permitted while riding. Ride defensively in consideration of your fellow riders and ride in control of your bike always (i.e. be able to stop within a reasonable distance). 3. USE PROPER HAND SIGNALS WHEN TURNING. Make left turns from the center of road or left turn lane. Cross railroad tracks at right angles to avoid dropping wheels into the space between the rails and road. Do not cross the yellow center line regardless of passing zone. Obey instructions from the MS BIKE Ride Marshal road crew and pay attention to information posted on MS BIKE Airdrie to Olds road signs. 4. WATCH FOR TRAFFIC COMING FROM THE REAR. Cyclists in front cannot see traffic approaching from the rear, it is the responsibility of the riders in the back to inform the others by saying “car back” when rounding curves on narrow roads, or when riding double. It is also helpful to warn of traffic approaching from the front with “car up.” 5. WATCH OUT AT INTERSECTIONS When approaching intersections that require vehicles to yield or stop. A lead rider should say “slowing” or “stopping” to alert those behind to the change in speed. When passing through an intersection, some cyclists say “clear” if there is no cross traffic. Note that each cyclist is responsible for verifying that the way is indeed clear. 6. MOVE OFF THE ROAD WHEN YOU STOP Whether you are stopping because of mechanical problems or to regroup with your companions, move off the road so you don’t interfere with traffic. When you start up again, each cyclist should look for and yield to traffic. 7. SIGNAGE All riders need to follow all traffic lights and signs while on course. Please pay careful attention to MS BIKE Airdrie to Olds signage along the route. In addition to directing riders, signs will identify specific areas where riders should be particularly cautious of oncoming traffic or hazardous road conditions. Please also pay attention to any signage at the rest stops, which will warn of dangerous weather conditions. 12 2020 MS BIKE
TRAINING TIPS UPCOMING EVENTS
MS Bike is a recreational event and fit for TEAM CHALLENGE WEEK
cyclists of all levels, but it’s always a good Stay tuned!
idea to train and get ready. Here are some
tips: TRAINING RIDES
Visit msbike.ca and see our ‘Upcoming Events’
• isit The Bike Shop for an inspection and
V calendar for a list of training rides put on by
they will inform you if a tune up or adjustment other teams or have us add one of your rides so
is necessary (fees may apply). other cyclists can join!
• Join a cycling club. For a small fee, be part of PUB NIGHT – MAY 7
a cycling community that will help keep you Enjoy free appetizers and connect with fellow
motivated! participants at our pub night at Hudsons
Canada’s Pub. Speak to MS Society staff and
• Go ride. Start your training rides with shorter have all your questions answered before the
distances like 15 to 20 kilometres and event.
gradually increase to 60 kilometres. We will
let participants know about their local training SHOP NIGHTS – APRIL 28 &
rides by email and on our social media MAY 26
channels.
Enjoy a VIP shopping experience, with the whole
• Join the MS Bike – Airdrie to Olds Training store exclusive to only our MS Bike participants!
Club on Strava to see how other MS Bike Everything in store is a minimum 10% off, with
one-of-a-kind promotions and snacks to fuel
participants are training for their ride, share your evening of shopping! Prepare for the ride in
your progress and set up some local training the best way possible: with some great deals!
rides.
Attend one (or both) exclusive shopping events
for your chance to win a Trek Checkpoint AL 3
valued at $1,499.99! Attend one shop night and
receive one entry, attend both and receive two.
The prize will be drawn at 7:45 on May 26th at
VOLUNTEERS
The Bike Shop Central.
Meet with cycling experts at our info session
Volunteering is another great way you can at The Bike Shop who will cover topics such as
support MS Bike and make an impact on the training, what to expect at the event, and basic
lives of people affected by MS. There are bike maintenance tips. So, stop by and stock up
many ways you can volunteer, from helping on items you need for the tour!
plan the event to assisting on event day. Email
For more information and updates, visit our
alyssa.faubert@mssociety.ca for volunteer online event calendar, follow @MSBikeYYC
opportunities at MS Bike. on Facebook for periodic updates, or contact
taylor.masters@mssociety.ca!
2020 MS BIKE 13EVENT DAY SUPPORT
When you participate in MS Bike, we’ve got you covered! The following services are provided on
event day to registered cyclists wearing the event cyclist bibs:
REST STOPS To signal a SAG vehicle driver, follow these steps:
Riders have access to four rest stops throughout the
route both for day one and day two. Lunch Stop is 1. Move safely off the road and out of the path
located at Carstairs Memorial Park on both days of the of other cyclists.
tour (Day one at 55.8km / Day two at 32.3km). Each
2. Dismount and stand near your bike.
rest stop has a bike mechanic, portable toilets, first aid,
snacks and refreshments. 3. R
emove your helmet and wave it at the
SAG vehicle.
ROUTE MARSHALS
BIKE MECHANICS
Route marshals are MS Bike participants who
have volunteered to help cyclists along the route. They The start line and rest stops will have a bike mechanics
can change a flat, provide basic first aid or contact a from The Bike Shop available for basic repairs.
SAG vehicle. However, we recommend you visit The Bike Shop
before the ride to ensure your bike is in top condition.
FIRST AID
Trained first aiders by St. John Ambulance are RIDER HELP LINE
available throughout the route to help all participants. If
you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask. In case of If you have a mechanical or medical incident
an emergency, please call 911. on course, please contact the Rider Help
Line 1-403-473-5055 and a vehicle will be
deployed to your location to pick you up. You
SAG VEHICLES (Sponsored by Valentine Volvo) will be transferred to the nearest rest stop for
Support and gear (SAG) vehicles drive the route assistance. For safety reasons, mechanical
between rest stops to help cyclists with flat tires, basic
repairs will not be done along the roadside.
first aid, or to drive them to the closest rest stop or
finish line for more help.
14 2020 MS BIKEREFRESHMENTS
We offer food for the whole weekend with help from our generous sponsors! There is a continental
breakfast Day 1 (muffins, bagels, fruit), snacks at each checkpoint (trail mix, oranges, bananas,
watermelon, Gatorade, water), a lunch stop sponsored by Visionary Catering (soup, salad,
sandwiches, and cookies), buffet dinner Day 1, hot breakfast Day 2, and finish line BBQ. Vegetarian
and gluten-free options provided throughout.
WHAT IS THE DINNER AT OLDS COLLEGE?
Chicken parmesan (DF option available) • Chickpea and coconut milk curry (VG-GF-DF)
• Steamed seasonal vegetables (VG-GF-DF) • Rice (VG-GF-DF) • Artisan dinner rolls with
butter (VG-DF) • Potato salad (VG-GF) • Spinach salad (VG-GF-DF) • Assorted cupcakes •
Iced tea, coffee, tea, water • Cash bar (regular cash bar $5.50 per drink – Olds College Bring your own
beer, wine and spirits) water bottle
and have it
WHAT IS THE HOT BREAKFAST AT THE OLDS COLLEGE? refilled at the
Eggs – DF/GF • French Toast • Sausage – DF • Hashbrown – GF/DF • Oatmeal – GF/DF • water stations.
Yogurt – GF • Fruits – GF/DF • Cold Cereal –GF options
If there are severe allergies or other concerns, we suggest bringing your own meals to
ensure you are well-fed and safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Taylor
at taylor.masters@mssociety.ca.
2020 MS BIKE 15YOUR TO-DO YOUR TO-DO READY
LIST BEFORE LIST UPON TO RIDE?
THE EVENT CHECK-IN HERE’S WHAT
ü Register a minimum of one
month before an MS Bike
ü Y
ou must raise the minimum
$350 in order to receive your
YOU’LL NEED
event and you will receive a cyclists package and attend ü Helmet (required)
personalized cyclist bib on the ride.
ü ID (including your Health
event day. ü Check in upon arrival on event Card)
day or stop by our office for
ü S
ubmit (online or deliver) ü Reusable water bottles
early check-in:
any funds that you raise
• Monday June 22-9am-4pm ü Rain gear (we ride rain or
throughout the year to the
shine)
MS Society of Canada. Mail • Tuesday June 23- 9am-8pm
cheques with completed ü Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Wednesday June 24- 9am-6pm
donation tracking forms to: ü Necessary medications
• Thursday June 25 9am-8pm
150-110 Quarry Park Blvd., SE ü Pocket money
Calgary AB T2C 3G3. • Friday June 26 9am-4pm
Do not send cash by mail. ü B
ring your completed ü Change of clothes for
participant information bib. evening ceremonies
Cyclists under 18 must have ü Daytime Lights
a parent/guardian sign their
form. The form will be sent ü Knee/Leg Warmers
by post or email, and it’s also ü Gloves
available online to download.
Free parking is available at ü Saddlebag & Repair Kit’
all start/finish locations. We ü Submit any outstanding cash
or cheque donations along ü For ideas and description of
recommend that you do not leave
with a completed donation these items, check out The
valuables in your vehicle. The MS
tracking form, including a Bike Shop’s Gear List on in
Society cannot be responsible for
valid postal address and email the resource section of your
lost or stolen articles.
address (if you have it), for Participant Centre!
their tax receipt.
16 2020 MS BIKEACCOMMODATIONS
DORMS CAMPING
Cyclists who selected “dorms” will be staying Cyclists who selected “camping” will be staying in
at the Olds College Dorms. Each dorm room is either Lot DD (gravel) for RV parking, or another
equipped with one double bed and one bathroom, area (TBD) for tenting at Olds College. You are
as well as towels and soap. If you select shared only permitted to set up a tent in a designated
bed accommodation, you will be sharing a bed with tenting area. Camping cyclists may bring motor
a person of your choice. We will not assign you a homes, trailers or tents. NOTE: This is a no-hook
roommate. up campground. Please bring your own generator
and water supply. However, complimentary shower
HOTELS facilities are available on site. Fires are NOT
Cyclists who selected “own accommodations” are permitted at
responsible for booking their own accommodations Olds College.
for the tour weekend. It is recommended that cyclist RV Drop Off: June 26 or 27 - 12pm to 8pm
book their hotel rooms early, as rooms book up
quickly. There are no shuttle buses available. RV Pick Up: Sunday, June 28 - 10am to 8pm &
Pomeroy Inn & Suites • Ramada Olds • Best Western Monday, June 29th - 7am to 5pm
of Olds • Siesta Motel
2020 MS BIKE 17The Carter group is always expressing our passion by going the
extra mile to help our community however we can. We have
been supporting local companies and worthwhile causes across
Calgary that are close to our hearts since the day we opened our
doors. Every member of the Carter Cadillac team is encouraged
to take part in local fundraising events and our charity initiatives
for Calgary based charities that we feel are making a difference
in our city.
In 2016 we established the Carter Cares program to more
formalize our efforts around those initiatives. It is an employee-
led program that identifies need in our community as well as
ways that we can help address that need. The MS Society’s
Airdrie to Olds ride came directly from a Carter Cares suggestion
in 2016 and we have since increased our commitment, and number of riders to our
largest engagement yet for this 2020 ride. We are very proud to be able to help,
and even more so as some of our own team members will directly benefit from the
advances being made in MS research. Our team is “geared up” to help end MS.
TEAM PHOTOS
CARTER CADILLAC TEAM by taking advantage of this complimentary photo-op
before you embark on the wonderful journey of MS
PHOTO AREA Bike – Airdrie to Olds!
Be sure to gather your whole group for a team photo Missed out on photos on Saturday morning? No
with our Official Team Sponsor, Carter Cadillac. worries! The Carter Cadillac Team Photo Area will be
We encourage you to sport your team’s matching up and running again when you arrive at the Finish
gear, costumes, or jerseys but it isn’t a requirement. Line on Sunday!
Celebrate your hard work and show off team spirit
FINISH LINE ACTIVITIES
ALL BEEF CATERING WRAP-UP – slowly simmered in premium Bull’s-eye BBQ Sauce,
and generously served on a freshly baked Kaiser roll
SUNDAY PARTY INVITATION served with creamy coleslaw.
You’re invited to the All Beef Catering Wrap-up Party The Wrap-up Party will include an MS Information
to celebrate your success after crossing the finish Tent with activities, face painting for the kids, and a
line (Food Service from 12:30pm – 3:30pm, Party Fan Zone where friends and family can make signs to
from 11am – 4pm)! cheer you across the Finish Line!
You will be served thinly-sliced “AAA” Alberta beef,
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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2020 SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2020
Start Line - TransCanada Turbines 7:00 am –8:30 am Breakfast
7:00 am Start Line & Grounds Open Olds College Cafeteria
(Check-in, additional pledge 8:30 am Bike Pick-Up Opens
drop off, luggage drop off, 8:30 am –9:30 am Check-out
T-shirt/jersey pick-up, coffee Return Dorm Key Cards
and light breakfast)
9:00 am Tour Starts
7:00 am –7:45 am Team Photos
9:30 am Shuttle Bus to TransCanada
7:50 am Warm-up Stretches Turbines in Airdrie
8:00 am Tour Starts (for participants unable
to ride on day 2)
Overnight - Olds College
10:00 am – 9:00 pm Rider’s Village Finish Line - TransCanada Turbines
11:00 am – 5:30 pm Bike Storage at Olds College 11:00 am –4:00 pm Family Fun & MS Info Tents
Machine Shop 12:00 pm –3:00 pm Team Photos
11:00 am – 5:30 pm Luggage Retrieval in FGH Gym 12:00 pm –3:00 pm Roll in & Relax (stretching)
11:00 am – 8:00 pm Dorm Check-In Centennial Village 12:30 pm All Beef Catering
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Roll in & Relax (yoga and stretching) Wrap-up BBQ
11:30 am –5:30 pm Troubled Monk Outdoor
Beer Gardens
(Bring ID and Cash)
3:30 pm –5:30 pm VIP Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm –7:30 pm Dinner for all cyclists at
AG Mech Bays
(Cash Bar Available)
7:45 pm –11:00 pm After Party (with Live Band)
(Bring ID and Cash)
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POST-TOUR
before July 31st will be applied to 2020 fundraising,
PRIZE PICK-UP and pledges received after July 31st will be applied
Remember, if you reach $3500+ you are eligible to 2021 fundraising.
to receive a gift card reward. If you qualify, be sure
to submit your prize selection during package pick 2021 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
up week or by emailing Taylor at taylor.masters@ Registration for the 2021 MS Bike – Airdrie to Olds
mssociety.ca. Prizes will be distributed during prize (taking place June 26 & 27, 2021) will be open in
pick up week in September 2020. 2020. For a limited time, you will be able to register
Stay tuned for details on where and when you can at an all-time low, event-weekend-only price for the
collect your 2020 rewards! 2020 MS Bike. Keep a lookout at the finish line to
take advantage of this incredible opportunity and
Please Note: Fundraising for the 2020 event will secure your spot for next year!
remain open until July 31st, 2020. Pledges received
22 2020 MS BIKEEVENT PHOTOS
Thanks to the incredible volunteers who lend their time and talents to the tour, we are able to bring you some
amazing shots from the weekend’s events. Stay tuned to our Facebook page and MS Bike emails for our Flickr
link in the weeks following the tour.
Please note: Our volunteers graciously provide their photography services and photographs free of charge. Be
patient as they edit and upload the hundreds of photos captured during MS Bike.
KEEP CYCLING - JOIN MS BIKE - HINTON!
The MS Mountain Bike is a unique, adrenaline packed weekend unlike any other.
The longest standing mountain MS Bike event of its kind, this tour has something for all riders. Whether you are
a seasoned veteran, or new on the trails, join us. Go the distance. Make a difference
What to expect? With over 300 cyclists in attendance this two-day, 90km mountain ride offers panoramic
mountain views, double and single-track trails with rest stops as well as additional challenge loops for those
experienced riders. Enjoy weekend celebrations that include beer gardens, entertainment, great food and a
profound sense of accomplishment.
HINTON SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2020 REGISTER TODAY! MSBIKE.CA
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Amber Tkachuk, MS Mountain Bike Coordinator
780-409-8743 • amber.tkachuk@mssociety.ca
2020 MS BIKE 23GO THE
DISTANCE.
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE.
• Log into your Participant Centre to access
fundraising resources and track your progress.
• Get fundraising tips and learn about rewards.
• Visit your MS BIke event page for up-to-date
event information.
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News updates are sent out regularly to keep you
informed. If you haven’t received information,
contact Taylor at taylor.masters@mssociety.ca.
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