WAVES TO WINE SEP 22-23, 2018 RIDE GUIDE BIKEMS.ORG THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER NATIONAL SPONSORS

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1 WAVES TO WINE SEP 22-23, 2018 RIDE GUIDE BIKEMS.ORG THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER NATIONAL SPONSORS

2 THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING FOR BIKE MS! We re so glad you re joining us! To help you get ready for the ride of a lifetime, this Ride Guide has everything you need to know for a fun and successful Bike MS weekend. FUNDRAISING MINIMUM All cyclists must meet the $350 fundraising minimum before receiving their Rider Packet. Donate online, bring your donations to the packet pickup, or bring your donations to registration the day of the ride. PACKET PICK-UP National MS Society Office 1700 Owens Street, Suite 190, San Francisco, CA Thursday, September 20, 4 7 p.m. You may pick up packets for other riders if they have raised the minimum and signed their waiver. LUGGAGE & BAG DROP Riders departing from Brisbane Marina Saturday will check their luggage at Brisbane and it will be delivered to SOMO Village for pick-up. Riders camping at SOMO Village are encouraged to leave belongings in their vehicle until they return from their ride. Luggage will be arranged by bib number and may be picked up in the designated luggage area. PERSONAL & TEAM SAGS No personal or team SAGs are allowed on the route or at rest stop areas. In the interest of safety for all of our participants, we must limit the number of motorists on the route and at rest stops. Personal vehicles compromise rider safety and threaten our ability to use these venues in the future. Official Bike MS SAG vehicles are available throughout the course to transport cyclists. Please meet friends and family at the finish line each day. WEEKEND PACKING CHECK LIST Don t forget to bring these necessities with you on your bike so you re prepared on the ride! Apparel: Jerseys for riding Clothing for evening activities Socks Shorts Cycling shoes Street shoes Undergarments Rain gear Hat/cap Sleepwear Gloves If Camping: Towel Shower shoes Sleeping bag & pad Pillow Tent Flashlight Ear plugs Eye mask Equipment Bike Helmet (Required) Water bottles Extra tubes/repair kit Bike pump or air cartridges Headlight (optional) Other: Prescription medications Nutritional bars/gels Lip balm Sunscreen Insect repellant Chamois cream Toiletries Sunglasses Camera Cell phone Portable cell phone charger EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO IMPORTANT: All cyclists must add emergency and medical information to the back of their rider bib! Include contact names, phone numbers, allergies, allergies, medical conditions, etc. 2

3 ACCOMMODATIONS Area hotels sell out quickly! Book early to ensure your space. Reservations at a hotel/motel or SOMO Village on-site camping are your responsibility. Room rates vary at each property and rooms go quickly! Visit the lodging page of wavestowine.org for a list of partnering and area hotels in Rohnert Park. Shuttles will be provided Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning from partnering hotels. Camping is available for free at SOMO Village. The campsite will be open Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Campsites are first come first serve, there will not be assigned spots. HOTEL SHUTTLES Hotel shuttles operate to and from all partnering hotels approximately every half hour. The shuttle pick-up and drop-off area is located on the SOMO Village site map. Shuttle schedule: Saturday, September 22, 3:00 8:00p.m. Sunday, September 23, 5:15 8:00a.m. RIDER IDENTIFICATION WRISTBANDS Rider wristbands are your ticket to all services and meals at the event. Wristbands must be worn at all times over the event weekend to receive access to event amenities. RIDER NUMBERS Rider bib numbers are used to identify your bicycle and luggage at the ride. Blue bibs indicate participants in the Top 150. Please show your appreciation for this amazing group of top fundraisers! Use the rider numbers in your Rider Packet as follows: 1. Large rider bib to attach to your jersey. Safety pins will be available at packet pick-up. 2. Wear your wristband for the duration of the event. 3. Two-sided rider number to attach to your bicycle. 4. Adhesive luggage tags to be placed around your luggage handles. LOST AND FOUND Turn in or retrieve any missing items or personal belongings at the Information Tent. VIEW & PRINT ROUTE MAPS Visit wavestowine.org. Click on Route & Maps under About This Ride. 3

4 RIDE SCHEDULE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 BRISBANE MARINA 7000 Marina Blvd. Brisbane CA & 100 mile routes start 5:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Registration, luggage drop-off, mechanics available and breakfast 7:00 a.m. Ride out starts 7:25 a.m. All cyclists must be out on the route or will be SAG to RS1 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 SOMO VILLAGE 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park & 43 mile routes start and finish 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Registration and breakfast 8:30 a.m. Ride out starts 9:00 a.m. Ride out ends 9:00 a.m. 9 p.m. Bike Corral hours 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Shower trucks open 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sponsor Row 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Beer and wine garden open, massage tables open 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. VIP Lounge hours 3:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Team photos 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Dinner hours 3:00 p.m. Shuttle service to hotels begin (running approx. every half hour or when full) 5:00 p.m. All routes close, riders must be off the course 8:00 p.m. Showers close, shuttle services ends, quiet hours begin 9:00 p.m. Lights out SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 SOMO VILLAGE 42 & 63 mile routes start and finish 5:15 a.m. Luggage drop-off, showers open and shuttles from hotels to SOMO Village (shuttles end at 8:00 a.m.) 5:30 a.m. 7:.30 a.m. Breakfast, Mechanics and Registration opens 5:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. VIP Lounge hours 5:30 a.m. Bike Corral opens 6:45 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Team Photos 7:30 a.m. Ride out starts 8:30 a.m. Ride out ends 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Massage tables open 10:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. VIP Lounge Reopens 11:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Food, massage, entertainment, beer and wine garden 1:00 p.m. Shuttles back to San Francisco begin (buses run approx. every half hour or when full) 4:00 p.m. Route closes 4:30 p.m. Showers close 4:30 p.m. Last shuttles leave SOMO Village ROUTE SUPPORT Rest stops are approximately every 10 to 15 miles. Bike mechanics are stationed throughout the event at rest stops, start and overnight venues, and roaming the route. Repairs are free of charge. Medics and radio communication are available at all rest stops. Bike medics will also be out on the route. SAG vehicles give a lift to riders in need and can be identified by their brightly colored placards. To signal a SAG vehicle: 1) move off the road and out of the path of other riders; 2) dismount and stand near your bike; 3) remove your helmet and give a thumbs down to the SAG vehicle. At peak hours, SAG vehicles may be full, so please be patient until the next SAG vehicle arrives. Ride Officials will be traveling among riders to ensure that all rules of the road are being obeyed and that 4 cyclists are riding in a safe manner. RIDER SAFETY CYCLING SAFETY Our focus is to provide a high-quality, safe and fun ride. While we do an enormous amount of planning to provide for your safety, we ask that you do your part prior to the ride by visiting our Bicycle Safety Page at wavestowine.org. Here you will find cycling manuals, safety videos, safe cycling tips and more. RIDE SAFE. RIDE SMART. Please be aware of and prepared for railroad crossings on both days of the ride. BIKE MS SAFETY POLICY Should a cyclist choose to behave, act or ride in a manner that is endangering themselves or others, Ride Officials and Colorado State Patrol officers have been instructed to remove their bib and wristband, and prohibit them from continuing on the ride. Please remember, this is a ride, not a race.

5 FUNDRAISING Bike MS proceeds fund breakthrough MS research and provide vital services, wellness programs, MS Navigator support and advocacy to people living with MS. PRIZES AND INCENTIVES We offer great fundraising prizes and clubs with amazing benefits. Visit wavestowine.org to view our prizes and fundraising clubs. The deadline to qualify for 2018 Club Levels and Team Awards is November 21. TIPS AND TOOLS Whether you have already reached your goal, stalled out in your fundraising, or are having trouble getting started, visit our Fundraising Tips & Tools page under Rider Resources at wavestowine.org. Facebook Fundraiser is another helpful tool to reach your full fundraising potential login to your Participant Center to connect to Facebook. To turn in cash and checks: 1. Send your donations and a copy of the donation tracking form to your local Society office. Only hold donations until the day of the event if you need to meet your minimum donation requirement for Packet Pick-up (see page 2). Be sure the rider s name is written in the memo section of each check. Cash can either be consolidated into one check or made as a single payment online at wavestowine.org. 2. Mail checks to: National MS Society Bike MS: Waves to Wine 1700 Owens Street, Suite 190 San Francisco, CA INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING BENEFITS Prize Level T-shirt Bike MS Jersey VIP Parking Permit VIP Bike Corral Parking & Seat Cover VIP Toilets Entrance to VIP Tent Website and Event Recognition Colored Bib Top 150 Gift Bike MS Shorts Passport Program Bike MS Cycling Kit $350 l $1,000 l l $2,500 l l l l l l Top 150 l l l l l l l l l $5,000 l l l l l l l l l l l $10,000 l l l l l l l l l l l l 5

6 THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER NATIONAL SPONSORS THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS BECOME A SPONSOR OF BIKE MS By sponsoring Waves to Wine with a contribution, you are helping the Society keep expenses low so that money raised goes toward our mission to create a world free of MS. In return, your organization will be promoted throughout the chapter area as an official sponsor. Sponsorship benefits include brand exposure, media exposure, name recognition, on-site event benefits and employee volunteer engagement opportunities. Contact Fundraising Support at fundraisingsupport@nmss.org if you are interested in becoming a sponsor. 6

7 I Ride with MS is a National MS Society program that recognizes Bike MS cyclists living with MS. Members of the I Ride with MS program enjoy special benefits at all of our Bike MS events nationwide and receive a complimentary I Ride with MS jersey provided by Primal Wear. I Ride with MS participants are committed to cycling to create a world free of MS, and inspire all who are part of the MS movement. THANK YOU TO OUR I RIDE WITH MS SPONSOR JOIN TODAY AT BIKEMS.ORG We Need Volunteers! Bike MS needs more than 500 volunteers to ensure a superior experience and safe ride for everyone! We have volunteer openings for both ride days. If you or someone you know would like to help, let us know! CONTACT MIKAELA ALVARADO: X75209 MIKAELA.ALVARADO@NMSS.ORG

8 1700 Owens Street, Suite 190 San Francisco, CA RIDE GUIDE PACKET PICK-UP WEEKEND TIMELINE LODGING / SHUTTLES FUNDRAISING NATIONALMSSOCIETY MSSOCIETY #BIKEMS BIKEMS.ORG THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER NATIONAL SPONSORS