2018 CYCLE CHATTER PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:

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1 JUNE 2-3, 2018 PRESENTED LOCALLY BY: 2018 CYCLE CHATTER PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS: Be at least 18 years of age by the day of the ride Turn in a minimum of $300 in donations Complete a Bike MS Release and Waiver National MS Society, Virginia - West Virginia Richmond Office: 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 301, Glen Allen, VA Virginia Beach Office: 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA West Virginia Office: 1700 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 141, Charleston, WV bikems.org

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Early Check-In...1 Packet Pickup Locations...2 Rider Packet & Medical Notes...3 Supprt Along the Route & Safety...4 Full Weekend Schedule...5 Smithfield Route Details...6 Richmond Route Details...7 Williamsburg 1-Day Route Details...8 Tent Village & VIP Room...9 Williamsburg Finish, Beer & Massages...10 Shuttles & Meals for Guests/Volunteers...11 Bike MS Evening Program...12 Sunday AM Start Line...12 Sunday Finish Line...13 What to Pack...13 Support Local Bike Shops...13 Prizes...14 EARLY CHECK-IN: AT EARLY CHECK-IN YOU CAN: Turn in your Bike MS Release and Waiver and the donations you have collected to date and pick up your Bike MS Rider Packet including your event t-shirt. If you turn in at least $1,200 in donations, you may pick up your 2018 VIP jersey. Split money among team members and other cyclists. All cyclists must turn in at least $300 in donations in order to participate and we are unable to accommodate money splits the morning of the event (Note: team captains may not pick up packets for team members without a signed Bike MS Release and Waiver). If you take advantage of Early Check-In, you will NOT have to visit the registration tent to pick up your materials the morning of the event just show up, drop off your yellow card, and get ready to ride! BIKE WAIVER & SAFETY PLEDGE: If your packet is to be picked up by someone else, YOU MUST have turned in the minimum pledge amount of $300 and submit a completed Bike MS Release and Waiver for the packet to be released to them. NO EXCEPTIONS! The Release and Waiver can be found on the homepage of our Bike MS website, BikeMSColonialCrossroads.org or Karla McCarraher, karla.mccarraher@nmss.org for a copy. TEAMS (PACKET PICKUP & MONEY SPLITS): If your packet is to be picked up by another cyclist, YOU MUST have met the minimum pledge amount of $300 and submit a completed Bike MS Release and Waiver for the packet to be released to them. The Fundraising Support Center can split donations ahead of the ride - fundraisingsupport@nmss.org or To save time during check-in, we ask that you please pre-divide all team money between members. All cyclists must turn in at least $300 in donations in order to participate and we are unable to accommodate money splits the morning of the event CYCLE CHATTER

3 PACKET PICKUP LOCATIONS: IF YOU ARE PICKING UP YOUR PACKET AT A LOCATION NOT ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR START LINE OR A 1-DAY CYCLIST, PLEASE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU D LIKE TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET. KARLA.MCCARRAHER@NMSS.ORG RICHMOND WEDNESDAY, MAY 30: VIRGINIA BEACH WEDNESDAY, MAY 30: Agee s Bicycles (Midlothian) 4 pm - 7 pm THURSDAY, MAY 31: Virginia - West Virginia Richmond Office (4200 Innslake Drive) 11 am - 6 pm FRIDAY, JUNE 1: Triple Crossing Brewing - Fulton (5203 Hatcher Street) 4 pm - 8 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 2: Varina High School Start/Finish 6:30 am - 7:30 am Ride begins at 7:30 am 1630 General Booth Blvd, Suite VA Beach 4 pm - 7 pm THURSDAY, MAY 31: Virginia - West Virginia Virginia Beach Office (760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201) 11 am - 6 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 2: Windsor Castle Park Start/Finish 6:30 am - 7:30 am Ride begins at 7:30 am WILLIAMSBURG THURSDAY, MAY 24: Alewerks Brewing- Satellite Location ( Richmond Road) 4:30 pm - 7 pm SATURDAY, JUNE 2: DoubleTree Hotel Start/Finish 9:30 am - 10:30 am Ride begins at 10:30 am 2018 CYCLE CHATTER 2

4 RIDER PACKET: IN YOUR RIDER PACKET YOU WILL RECEIVE SEVERAL IMPORTANT ITEMS AS INDICATED BELOW. EACH ITEM IS IMPORTANT TO IDENTIFY YOU AS AN OFFICIAL PARTICIPANT OF 2018 BIKE MS: COLONIAL CROSSROADS. IDENTIFICATION PLACEMENT: # HELMET NUMBER--Please place your helmet number on the front of your helmet. 2. BIB NUMBER--You must wear your bib number while on the route and at the start and finish lines. Please use safety pins to pin it to the back of you outer-most layer of clothing. Please completely fill out the medical information and emergency contact sections on the back. 3. WRISTBAND--Wear your wristband at all times! It provides you access to all meals and the beer tent. The wristband will include a label with our Bike MS net control number in case you come across an emergency. 4. FRAME NUMBERS--Attach to your bike (underneath your seat). 5. LUGGAGE TAGS--Each cyclist will receive two luggage tags pre-printed with your rider number. These will help identify your luggage. UPS will collect your bags from the start location in Richmond/Smithfield and transport it to Williamsburg for you to pick up. On Sunday morning you will drop your luggage off at the corresponding destination truck for either Richmond or Smithfield. YELLOW AND ORANGE CARDS--Complete both sides and if you are a two day rider drop the yellow card in the yellow box on Saturday morning at the start lines. The orange card needs to be placed in the orange box on Sunday morning. It is imperative that you complete the medical information and emergency contact sections of this form. THIS CARD TELLS STAFF THAT YOU ARE PRESENT AND PARTICIPATING IN THE RIDE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. BIKE MS RELEASE AND WAIVER--This document reinforces cycling etiquette and common rules of the road. It is required that you sign the waiver agreeing to abide by these policies in order to receive your rider packet. If your packet is to be picked up by someone else, YOU MUST submit in advance the completed form or provide the individual with your completed form to turn in on your behalf. A completed form is required in order for your packet to be released; NO EXCEPTIONS! MEDICAL NOTES: 4 # # OTHER ITEMS: If you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of, please notify Karla McCarraher at or karla.mccarraher@nmss.org, so that we can brief our staff and medical personnel. Please be sure to include information about your medical condition on the back of your orange and yellow cards and your bib number. If you have medication that requires refrigeration, please let us know so that we can make arrangements for you CYCLE CHATTER

5 SUPPORT ALONG THE ROUTE: REST STOPS will be located every miles along the route. Rest stops will have plenty of salty snacks, fruit, gatorade and water. MOTORCYCLISTS will be serving as Road Marshalls on the ride. When you see one coming, if everything is good, give them a thumbs up. If you need some assistance give them a thumbs down and they ll stop to help. SUPPORT AND GEAR (SAG) vehicles. These vehicles will pick up tired cyclists and have an air pump just in case. Personal SAG vehicles are strictly prohibited! MEDICS will be accessible the entire weekend, both along the route and at the start and finish lines. Medics cannot dispense pain relievers, so if you think you might need it, bring it with you. BIKE SHOP MECHANICS volunteer their time the weekend of Bike MS. There are bike mechanics at the start and finish lines and at all our rest stops or roving the routes. If you need assistance a SAG vehicle will take you to the next rest stop for bike repairs. Please bring extra money to pay for patch kits and spare tubes. It is recommended that you carry a spare tube for your bike, especially if it s odd-sized. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OF ANY KIND, PLEASE NOTIFY THESE KEY INDIVIDUALS AND THEY WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH MECHANICAL, MEDICAL, OR SAG SUPPORT. SAFETY: Please note all of these key individuals have the authority to enforce Ride rules. EMERGENCY # : Your wristband will include a label with our Bike MS emergency number ( ). If you come across an emergency (fallen and injured cyclist/accident) and EMT or Bike MS Medics are not on scene, please call 911 first, if appropriate then the Bike MS emergency number ( ). CELL PHONES: Cell phones are allowed for use ONLY when stopped CYCLE CHATTER 4

6 FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018 Richmond & Smithfield: 6:30 AM Registration & breakfast opens at the Start/Finish area in Smithfield/Richmond 6:30 AM Luggage drop off opens 7:15 AM 15 minute warning: Cyclists start lining up 7:20 AM 10 minute warning: All cyclists lined up 7:30 AM Welcome & announcements 7:35 AM Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads STARTS! Williamsburg: 9:30 AM Williamsburg 1-day registration opens 10:15 AM 15 minute warning: all 1-day cyclists 10:30 AM WILLIAMSBURG 1-DAY RIDE BEGINS 11:30 AM Lunch, Beer Tent & massages begin 12:30 PM Shuttle service to overflow hotels begins 1:00 PM Steve Forss Band begins in Rider Tavern 1:30 PM VIP Room opens in Terrace Room 3:30 PM Lunch at DoubleTree closes 4:00 PM DoubleTree Hotel check-in available 4:30 PM Bike MS Route closes - all cyclists must be SAGed in 5:00 PM Shuttles depart for RVA/Smithfield 5:30 PM VIP Room closes, Band concludes 5:30 PM Buffet dinner starts in the Presidents Ballroom, beer service ends 6:00 PM Shuttle services break for dinner & program 6:00 PM Bike MS Evening Program begins 7:00 PM Evening Program wraps up 7:00 PM Shuttle services resume to hotels 9:00 PM Festivities & Team Tent Village conclude 9:15 PM Shuttle services to overflow hotels end SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 Williamsburg: 5:30 AM Shuttle services begin to overflow hotels 6:00 AM Breakfast available outside under tent (closes at 6:45 AM) & DJ begins 6:50 AM 10 minute warning - Cyclists lined up 7:00 AM Welcome & announcements 7:05 AM Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads Day 2 STARTS! Cyclists depart in waves. 8:00 AM Cyclists must be on route 9:00 AM Shuttles to RVA/Smithfield depart Smithfield Finish Line: 11:00 AM Finish Line festivities begin 11:30 AM Massages for Club 50 begin 4:30 PM Route closes 5:00 PM Finish Line festivities end Richmond Finish Line: 11:00 AM Finish Line festivities begin 11:30 AM Massages for Club 50 begin 4:30 PM Route closes 5:00 PM Finish Line festivities end CYCLE CHATTER

7 SMITHFIELD ROUTE DETAILS: WINDSOR CASTLE PARK 301 JERICHO ROAD, SMITHFIELD, VA IF YOU PICKED UP YOUR PACKET AT EARLY CHECK-IN: Make sure you have filled in the emergency contact info on your yellow card and signed it, then drop it in one of the yellow boxes located near the registration tent or start line. ALL OTHERS: Visit the registration tent at the start line between 6:30-7:30 AM HAVE A FRIEND WHO WANTS TO JOIN YOU AT THE LAST MINUTE, BUT HASN T REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE RIDE? Cyclists who have not already registered with us may walk-on. They are still required to turn in at least $300 in pledges, as well as the $55 registration fee (overnight accommodations are their responsibility). Visit the registration tent on Saturday morning to sign-up. Each cyclist will receive two luggage tags pre-printed with rider number in your rider packet. These will help identify your luggage. Pop-up tents count as one piece of luggage. Drop off your banded luggage at the UPS package trucks stationed in the parking area. You will be able to pick your luggage up in Williamsburg at the DoubleTree Hotel. Cyclists may start the ride at 7:30 AM, after the welcome and announcements. If you leave before 7:30 AM, rest stops and road support will NOT be available. Please wait those few extra minutes until 7:30 AM so that you are supported. All cyclists MUST be on the route by 8:00 AM. This will ensure that there is not too much of a spread on the road between riders. Please allow yourself enough time to park, prepare for the ride, and get on the road by 8:00 AM. We reserve the right to SAG any late starters to the first rest stop. Club 50 members from 2017 will be treated to a VIP parking area. Window signs will be included in rider packets for Club 50 members. Parking spaces will be marked. HOW IS THE ROUTE MARKED? The routes are marked with arrow signs posted along the route. The markings will be positioned along straightaways, at every turn, and intersection. Signs marking possible road hazards will be placed where necessary. However, cyclists should be aware of their surroundings at all times. Cue sheets will be distributed in your packet and at the start line. It is a source of information concerning mileage, rest stops, and other areas of interest. 40 MILE ROUTE: Blue Arrows 75 MILE ROUTE: Orange Arrows 100 MILE ROUTE: Yellow Arrows CENTURY ROUTE: SATURDAY CENTURY: Doubleback between Lake Burnt Mills (Orange) and Boykin s Tavern (Yellow) SUNDAY CENTURY: Doubleback between Boykin s Tavern (Yellow) and Lake Burnt Mills (Orange) 2018 CYCLE CHATTER 6

8 RICHMOND ROUTE DETAILS: VARINA HIGH SCHOOL 7053 MESSER ROAD HENRICO, VA IF YOU PICKED UP YOUR PACKET AT EARLY CHECK-IN: Make sure you have filled in the emergency contact info on your yellow card and signed it, then drop it in one of the yellow boxes located near the registration tent. ALL OTHERS: Visit the registration tent at the start location between 6:30-7:30 AM. HAVE A FRIEND WHO WANTS TO JOIN YOU AT THE LAST MINUTE, BUT HASN T REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE RIDE? Cyclists who have not already registered with us may walk-on. They are still required to turn in at least $300 in pledges, as well as the $55 registration fee (overnight accommodations are their responsibility). Visit the registration tent on Saturday morning to sign-up. Each cyclist will receive two luggage tags pre-printed with rider number in your rider packet. These will help identify your luggage. Pop-up tents count as one piece of luggage. Drop off your banded luggage at the UPS package trucks stationed in the parking area. You will be able to pick your luggage up in Williamsburg at the DoubleTree Hotel. Cyclists may start the ride at 7:30 AM, after the welcome and announcements. If you leave before 7:30 AM, rest stops and road support will NOT be available. Please wait those few extra minutes until 7:30 AM so that you are supported. All cyclists MUST be on the route by 8:00 AM. This will ensure that there is not too much of a spread on the road between riders. Please allow yourself enough time to park, prepare for the ride, and get on the road by 8:00 AM. We reserve the right to SAG any late starters to the first rest stop Club 50 members will be treated to a VIP parking area. Window signs will be included in rider packets. Parking spaces will be marked. HOW IS THE ROUTE MARKED? The routes are marked with arrows on the pavement and arrow signs posted along the route. The markings will be positioned along straightaways, at every turn, and intersection. Signs marking possible road hazards will be placed where necessary. However, cyclists should be aware of their surroundings at all times. Cue Sheets will be distributed in your packet and at the start line. It is a source of information concerning mileage, rest stops, and other areas of interest. 75 MILE ROUTE: Yellow Arrows Saturday, Orange Arrows Sunday 100 MILE ROUTE: Green Arrows Saturday and Sunday CENTURY ROUTE: CYCLE CHATTER SATURDAY CENTURY 8 AM - 9:30 AM: Starts and ends at the #2 Orange Rest Stop (Glendale Ruritan Club) SUNDAY CENTURY 9 AM - 11 AM: Starts and ends at the #4 Orange Rest Stop (Glendale Ruritan Club)

9 WILLIAMSBURG1-DAY ROUTE DETAILS: THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL 50 KINGSMILL ROAD WILLIAMSBURG, VA IF YOU PICKED UP YOUR PACKET AT EARLY CHECK-IN: Make sure you have filled in the emergency contact info on your yellow card and signed it, then drop it in one of the yellow boxes located near the registration tent. ALL OTHERS: Visit the registration tent at the start location between 9:30-10:30 AM. HAVE A FRIEND WHO WANTS TO JOIN YOU AT THE LAST MINUTE, BUT HASN T REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE RIDE? Cyclists who have not already registered with us may walk-on. They are still required to turn in at least $300 in pledges, as well as the $55 registration fee (overnight accommodations are their responsibility). Visit the registration tent on Saturday morning to sign-up. Cyclists may start the ride at 10:30 AM, after the welcome and announcements. If you leave before 10:30 AM, rest stops and road support will NOT be available. Please wait those few extra minutes until 10:30 AM so that you are supported. All cyclists MUST be on the route by 11:00 AM. This will ensure that there is not too much of a spread on the road between riders. Please allow yourself enough time to park, prepare for the ride, and get on the road by 11:00 AM. We reserve the right to SAG any late starters to the first rest stop. HOW IS THE ROUTE MARKED? The route is marked with arrow signs posted along the route. The markings will be positioned along straightaways, at every turn, and intersection. The Virginia Capital Trail will not be marked other than the turn around point. 4 ride leaders from Peninsula Bicycling Association will help guide rookie riders to the trail. THANK YOU PBA! COLONIAL CROSSROADS WILLIAMSBURG 1 DAY RIDE JUNE 2 33 MILES Chickahominy Riverfront Park (Turn Around Point) Rest Stop 16 miles Signs marking possible road hazards will be placed where necessary. However, cyclists should be aware of their surroundings at all times. Cue Sheets will be distributed in your packet and at the start line. It is a source of information concerning mileage, rest stops, and other areas of interest. Virginia Capital Trail James River Jamestown Trailhead Rest Stop 9.5 miles/22.5 miles 199 START/FINISH Williamsburg 33 MILE ROUTE: Green Arrows DAY 1 33 MILES 2018 CYCLE CHATTER 8

10 TEAM TENT VILLAGE: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM If your team reserved a spot, check in with the merchandise/information table or look for the label on the tent/on pavement in chalk. If you did not reserve a spot, please check in with the merchandise/information table to see if there is extra spots for pop up tents available. ALCOHOL POLICY: Please follow these simple but important policies to ensure the safety of all participants and understand your liability as the team host when providing alcohol: post signs that state proof of age required, have means to check ID, utilize wristbands to control consumption, follow all local regulations and laws regarding the distribution of alcohol. A group of judges will be walking around the Team Tent Village Saturday afternoon- invite them in and show them around. The title of Best Team Tent will be presented during the evening program. VIP ROOM PRESENTED BY UNION BANK & TRUST: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Join us in the Terrace Room inside the DoubleTree Hotel if you are a 2017 or 2018 VIP ($1,200+ raised)! There will be special treats including appetizers, drinks, and a goodie bag. VIPs will be issued a VIP wristband and invitation at packet pick up for access to this room. If you qualified the morning of the ride mention this to the door attendants for your wristband and drink tickets. Each VIP will be able to bring one guest! CYCLE CHATTER

11 WILLIAMSBURG FINISH LINE: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM As always, every rider will receive a chilled towel, the opportunity to ride through the mist tent and a finisher medal (Williamsburg 1-Day Route). LUGGAGE will be on the UPS trucks in the finish line area (behind the DoubleTree). Volunteers will pull luggage and verify your rider number corresponds with the number on the luggage bands before handing over luggage. BIKE CORRAL In Rooms 2 and 3 (overflow in A and B) of the DoubleTree, a locked bike corral will be available. We strongly encourage those staying outside the overnight location utilize this option. Upon pick-up, frame number and bib number will be verified. ALEWERKS BEER GARDEN: 11:30 AM- 5:30 PM Saturday s Beer Garden will be located in the pool area at the DoubleTree. For liability purposes, we are only able to offer adults 21 and older two beers (bring your I.D.). MASSAGES: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM Massage Therapists will be set-up in the Central Lounge inside the DoubleTree. CowanGates personal massage therapist will be in Room C (congratulations on winning the registration team week!). Club 50 members from 2017 receive a free 15 min massage. Vouchers will be included in rider packets for cyclists who qualify. All other cyclists can purchase a massage for $1 a minute, for a max of 30 minutes. One time slot per cyclist! Massage Therapists donate their time to Bike MS, we ask that you show our appreciation! 2018 CYCLE CHATTER 10

12 HOTEL & START/FINISH LINE SHUTTLES: OVERFLOW HOTEL SHUTTLE SCHEDULE: SATURDAY: 12:30 PM - 9:15 PM (5:30-7:00 PM BREAK FOR DINNER/PROGRAM) SUNDAY: 5:30 AM - 7:00 AM Shuttles will be available on Saturday afternoon & Sunday morning to take riders to ONLY the partnering hotels listed below: Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg Busch Gardens Holiday Inn & Suites Gateway Comfort Inn Williamsburg Gateway Country Inn & Suites Historic Please check in at the shuttle stop at the front of the DoubleTree lobby to arrange for your transportation. Bikes may be stored inside the locked bike corral located in rooms 2 and 3 of the DoubleTree. RICHMOND START/FINISH SHUTTLE SATURDAY: 5 PM SUNDAY: 9 AM $35 fee. Reservations: info@captrailshuttle.com SMITHFIELD START/FINISH SAG SATURDAY: 5 PM SUNDAY: 8 AM $35 fee. Reservations: karla.mccarraher@nmss.org MEALS FOR GUESTS & VOLUNTEERS: We encourage family and friends to join us for the Saturday and Sunday finish celebrations. Meals are available for family and friends with purchased meal bands. To purchase meals, visit the Info Tent in the Team Tent Village. All Meal Access (Saturday night buffet, Sunday breakfast, Start/Finish line celebration): $35 Saturday Night buffet at DoubleTree: $25 Adult, $10 kids Volunteers: Free with wristband - thank you for helping! CYCLE CHATTER

13 VIRGINIA CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES BIKE MS: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join us at 6:00 PM inside the Presidents Ballroom for the Bike MS Evening Program. At 5:30 PM a buffet dinner will begin outside the Presidents Ballroom followed by our Virginia Credit Union celebration including a keynote by a local MS researcher, an awards ceremony and mission moments reminding us why we ride. We will be announcing the top individual fundraisers and teams, as well as the overall fundraising total to date. In addition, the Annual Bruce Lowery Inspirational Award and Rick Powell Hope Award will be passed on to the next recipients Bruce Lowery Inspirational Award Recipient: Miles of Scarves members Rick Powell Hope Award Recipient: Moving and Stepping Self-Help Group SUNDAY MORNING IN WILLIAMSBURG: 6:00 AM BREAKFAST AT THE DOUBLETREE 7:00 AM START TIME Breakfast begins at 6:00 AM and runs until 7 AM. You must wear your wristband to receive breakfast and get on the route. All cyclists must be on the road by 7:30 AM or you will be SAGed to the first rest stop. If you decide not to continue the ride on Sunday, please report to the DJ table located near the Arch by 6:45 AM and turn in your rider number. We ll arrange to transport you and your bike back to Smithfield/ Richmond. You may have to become a volunteer before reaching your respective finish line, so thank you in advance for your cooperation and support. If you or someone you know has transportation with space for other passengers and are planning to return to Smithfield/Richmond early, please let our staff know. We may need your help getting other people back to the finish line CYCLE CHATTER 12

14 SUNDAY FINISH LINE CELEBRATIONS: SMITHFIELD WINDSOR CASTLE PARK On Sunday at Windsor Castle Park we will be cheering you on as you finish Day 2 of Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads! Beach Bully will be serving up a delicious meal and Club 50 members will be able to receive their free 15 minute massage. Others may purchase. Between 12 pm and 5 pm, down the street Wharf Hill Brewing will be donating 10% of sales back to Bike MS if riders show their bib or wristbands! Enjoy a post-ride beer while giving back! RICHMOND VARINA HIGH SCHOOL We will be cheering you on as you cross the finish line on Day 2 at Varina Hight School. We will have a full spread of food from Beach Bully to enjoy as you cool down while enjoying the DJ. If you are part of the Club 50, your free 15 minute massage will be available. Others may purchase. Showers and indoor facilities are available in the school gym. On your way home, visit Triple Crossing - Fulton on Hatcher Street for a beer! 10% of sales on Sunday will be donated to Bike MS if you mention your rode! PACKING LIST: FOR THE RIDE: Yellow and/or orange cards Cue sheet(s) provided at the start line Helmet - no helmet, no ride, no discussions!!! 2 filled water bottles Rain and cold weather gear. We ride rain or shine. $$ for incidentals (massages, bike parts) Personal ID and medical insurance cards Sunscreen and bug repellent Petroleum jelly and/or pain reliever Basic bike tools -odd sized tires or tubes AFTER THE RIDE: Casual clothes for Saturday celebrations Swimsuit for Saturday s Team Tent Village, the DoubleTree has an indoor/outdoor pool Towels, toiletries, personal hygiene items Medications you may need over the weekend Pain reliever (Medics will NOT provide) Cold packs and ace bandages SUPPORT OUR SPONSORING BIKE SHOPS: We could not have a successful Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads without the help of local bike shops. They promote leading up to the event, provide safety checks before the ride and are the mechanical genesises the weekend of the ride. Please thank them for their support of Bike MS when you re visiting these shops! Agee s Bicycles BikeBeat Carytown Bicycle Co. Conte s Bike Shop Coqui Cyclery Cycles Ed Endorphin Fitness Molly s Bicycle Shop Olde Towne Bicycles Peake Endurance Pedal Power Performance Bicycles REI Short Pump SCAT Bikes Village Bicycles CYCLE CHATTER

15 FUNDRAISING DEADLINE & PRIZES: DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2018 The Chapter offers great prizes to reward our top fundraisers for their efforts. Set your sights high and earn great prizes, such as commemorative clothing, bike gear, and electronics! HOW DO I INDICATE MY PRIZE CHOICE? After August 1st, you will receive a prize sheet by /mail with directions on how to select your prize via our online prize redemption site. You may choose a bike shop certificate or a prize. You will also have the opportunity to donate your prize back to the Society and become part of the Mission First Club. TOUR OF CHAMPIONS ($7,000+): The annual Tour of Champions (TOC) is one of the most highly anticipated celebrations for the National MS Society top fundraisers. Each year, the weekend honors those riders who have made a significant contribution to create a world free of multiple sclerosis. The Society covers costs for travel, lodging, organized activities, a welcome reception on Thursday, Saturday morning brunch and the 3-course Saturday evening banquet. $10,000+ fundraisers are invited to bring a guest at no cost. PASSPORT PROGRAM ($5,000+): Passport Program members have the opportunity to ride in any other Bike MS ride without needing to meet the fundraising requirement. Select from many available Bike MS events and attend as many as you would like within one year from the date of the ride for which you raised $5,000. You also get a super cool Passport jersey! 2018 CLUB 50 (TOP 50 FUNDRAISERS) announced after August 1, 2018: 2018 perks- jersey, VIP room access, & bike shop gift certificate/prize valued at $ perks: free registration, 2 free 15 minute massages ride weekend, special parking at start line, an exclusive 2018 Club 50 gift, & first opportunity to reserve rooms at the 2019 overnight location. VIP CLUB ($1,200+): 2018 jersey, VIP room access, bike shop gift certificate/prize valued at $100, 2019 free registration, & first opportunity to reserve rooms at the 2019 overnight CYCLE CHATTER 14

16 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 301 Glen Allen, VA PLEASE READ IMPORTANT Bike DETAILS Thank You to Our 2018 Sponsors: PRESENTING SPONSOR: LOCAL SPONSORS: