National Multiple Sclerosis Society Lone Star Chapter's BP MS 150 Bike Tour April 28 29, 2018 The BP MS 150 Ride Weekend What You Need To Know But Were Afraid to Ask Presented by: Eric Cioti, Team BP Co-Captain Michael Moberly, Team BP Co-Captain
Remember Why We Ride TO FUNDRAISE!!!! MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system of nearly half a million Americans. Currently there s no cure. The ride raises funds for research that allows us to better understand the disease and work towards a cure! Last year the ride raised over $15 million 4/19/2018 2
Team BP Late Packet Pick up Details Date: Friday, April 27 from 8:00 am 4:00 pm Location: Helios Townhall Room What you need: Fundraising minimum $500 Completed safety clinic in last 3 years Registered with Team BP & MS Society Completed the NMSS Safe Cycling Challenge Signed MS wavier (if minor rider) Jersey exchange First come, first served. No size guarantee. Current year jersey sale after 3PM: $50, cash or check National MS Society 4/19/2018 3
Changes, Changes, Changes No Helios Plaza start Tully Stadium start has been moved to Energy Corridor start (Near Dairy Ashford, Eldridge and Park Row) Team BP Tent Location is back in the front of the fairgrounds where it historically has been. More personal tent space, but sign up is required. Team BP Luggage Drop off is only 11 5 Friday April 27, 2018. If you don t utilize this drop off, you must use the NMSS drop offs at an official start (don t forget the yellow Team BP luggage tags). Finish is no longer at the state capitol, but at the Circuit of the Americas. But the go cart track will be open (bring money). No dedicated bus to Helios, but can use NMSS buses (see signup). / / 4
Guest Wristbands Friends and Family Must wear BP wristband for access to La Grange & Austin Team BP tents Guest wristbands are: $25 each for LaGrange $25 each for Austin $40 each for both LaGrange & Austin Kids under 5: Free 3 max. per team BP rider BP guest wristband are available for purchase at packet pick ups ONLY, not LaGrange or Austin Must provide names if purchasing guests wristbands 4/19/2018 5
Rider Packet READ Contents Rider number plate to attach to handlebars Adhesive rider number for front of helmet Large rider number to attach to back of jersey (Important: MUST fill in medical info on back of rider number) Safety pins to attach rider number to back of jersey NMSS wristband for Saturday and Sunday meals BP wristband for LaGrange and Austin Team tent access 2 NMSS adhesive luggage tags (to place around your luggage handles), luggage no more than 25lbs IMPORTANT: 2 yellow BP adhesive luggage tags (to place around your luggage handles) 4/19/2018 6
Team BP Luggage Drop Off Date: Friday, April 27 Time: 11:00am 5:00pm (weather permitting) Surface Lot between Westlake 4 and Helios Plaza Saturday, April 28 Only at official NMSS starts 2 Bag Limit ( 25 lbs limit/bag) TEAM BP RIDERS ONLY, NO GUESTS All baggage MUST be labeled using BOTH SETS of luggage tags in your packet DO NOT PUT ANYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE RIDE IN YOUR LUGGAGE (HELMET, SHOES, MEDICATION, ETC) 4/19/2018 7
Team BP Luggage Drop Off Schedule 11:00am 5:00pm Luggage Drop Area 2 4/19/2018 8
What to Pack Overnight Each rider is allowed 2 pieces of luggage No more than 25 lbs each Put a luggage tag on each piece (printed with your Rider Number included in packet) Include personal tags with name & cell phone In Overnight Bag Tent (optional) Sleeping bag (ground protection) and pillow Towel for shower (La Grange & Austin) Toiletries: soap, shampoo, toothbrush, medications, sunscreen, any other personal items Change of clothes for Saturday evening Plastic cover for bike seat on Saturday night Riding clothes for Sunday cool weather gear Extra water bottle and nutrition items Change of clothes for bus trip home Sun Comfortable shoes 4/19/2018 9
What to Bring Morning of Ride DO NOT PUT THESE ITEMS IN YOUR LUGGAGE Helmet REQUIRED Padded bike shorts & jersey Cycling gloves & shoes Sunglasses, lip balm & sunscreen Tire patch kit, spare tubes & tire pump Identification (driver s license, insurance card & medical ID) Emergency cash & credit card Water bottles (2 minimum) and/or hydration pack filled Rider # s attached & wristbands on 2016 BP MS 150 route map (laminate) Medications Rain poncho (if needed) Cold weather gear (if needed) 4/19/2018 10
Luggage Info LUGGAGE: We will have a Team BP luggage drop off on campus on Friday, April 27 th. The location is the Helios Surface Lot on Grisby Road between Helios Plaza and Westlake 4. Hours are 11 AM 5 PM, weather permitting. We do not accept guest luggage, only Team BP rider luggage. If you do not drop off bags on Friday, you must drop off with the NMSS on Saturday. The luggage drop off is at one of the official starts (Energy Corridor, Rhodes Stadium and Waller. You must use the NMSS and Team BP supplied luggage tags in your packet to ensure that your luggage will get to the Team BP tent. Use both the NMSS numbered tags in your packet and the yellow Team BP luggage tags in your packet. Disregard the number on the yellow tag, the number you need to get your luggage is the same as your rider number. 4/19/2018 11
Starting Points Energy Corridor New start location near Park Row and Eldridge ~102 miles to LaGrange 6:45 am start Priority Start for Team BP, make your way to the front Rhodes Stadium 1733 Katy Fort Bend County Rd ~84 miles to LaGrange 6:45 am start Priority Start for Team BP, make your way to the front Waller Stadium 20950 Fields Store Road ~76 miles to LaGrange 8:00 am to 10:00 rolling start 4/19/2018 12
Team BP Priority Start Energy Corridor 4/19/2018 13
Team BP Priority Start Rhodes Stadium 4/19/2018 14
Team BP Priority Start Waller Stadium 4/19/2018 15
Is Your Bike Road Ready? Have an Official BP MS150 Bike Store inspect your bike (free until April 19 th, $15 from April 20 th to day before ride) Receive the safety sticker Sticker entitles you to FREE mechanical labor during the Tour, you still pay for parts Inspect the morning of tour & during the tour ABC Quick Check Have all the right gear on board Spare tube(s), tire levers, light weight air pump or CO2 cartridge, patch kit, tire boot, multi tool (optional) Phone (turned off / airplane mode), identification, insurance card, money, credit card 4/19/2018 16
What to Expect on the Ride 8,000 cyclists riding at the same time First 50 miles, riders will be all around you Road will be congested with riders Faster riders will try to pass Slower riders may block the road ahead of you Pace Lines (20 riders long) riding fast Breakpoint entrances & exits will be very crowded & high accident risks 4/19/2018 17
Top Medical Issues 1 Dehydration 2 Collisions with other cyclists 3 Hitting Obstacles in the road 4 Sunburn 5 Equipment Failures An ounce of prevention (or water) is worth a pound of cure 4/19/2018 18
Having a Good BP MS150 Experience Sunscreen Apply 1 hour before all over (before dressing) Use sport sun screen (lasts longer) Pre hydration Start several days before the tour Drink 8 glasses of water per day DO NOT try new drinks just before the ride or during breakpoints Take in salty foods at breakpoints 4/19/2018 19
Having a Good BP MS150 Experience Hydration during the tour Carry 2 large bottles on your bike Don t wait till you are thirsty Drink at least 1 bottle/hour Use camel back if you plan on skipping breakpoints Rule of Thumb: Eat before you are hungry, Drink before you are thirsty Wear medical ID tags if appropriate (always carry identification & insurance card) Put cell phones in airplane mode during the tour DO NOT use headphones or ear buds during the ride Riding with someone under 18: Stay with them (meaning you can see them) 4/19/2018 20
BP MS 150 Tips Vocal Warnings Slowing Could be a light, a slower group of riders, a car up ahead Be prepared to slow down Tap your brakes and repeat the call out: "Slowing Stopping VERY important not to slam on your brakes Hold your line stay in a straight line as best you can the person is attempting to pass 4/19/2018 21
BP MS 150 Tips Vocal Warnings On your Left means bikes passing on your left if you are passing, safe passing is your responsibility never pass on the right Car Up means that there is a car up front repeat the call so that others know Car Back means that there is a car approaching from the rear 4/19/2018 22
GENERAL BP MS 150 INFO BPMS150.NET 4/19/2018 23
Training and Safety BPMS150.NET 4/19/2018 24
2018 Ride Route Map 4/19/2018 25
2018 Ride Route Map Day 1 4/19/2018 26
2018 Ride Map Day 2 4/19/2018 27
Break Points Provide riders with: Food (varies) Hydration (water & cytomax) Port o lets medical support (sunscreen, first aid) bike mechanical service (replace tubes or CO2, fill up tires) Located approximately every 8 12 miles along the route You can stop at any rest stop 4/19/2018 28
Break Points Approaching Break Points Gear down Signal or call out Slowing, then Stopping as you enter breakpoint Clip out before stopping (several yards) Pull your bike completely off the road not right in front of breakpoint Replenish Food/drink Sunscreen Stretch Bio break Be careful of traffic when returning to road Allow a few minutes to return to your pace 4/19/2018 29
Ride Marshals Safety Ambassadors BP has 20+ Ride Marshals on the Tour 200+ total marshals will be on the tour Look for red jersey w/ride Marshal written on them RM s help everyone have a safe and fun ride RM s assist in the event of accident or mechanical problems, but are not mechanics Be respectful, listen & follow instructions 4/19/2018 30
SAG Support Requesting SAG support Pull your bike safely and completely off the road Get off your bike Remove your helmet and wave it to flag down the SAG driver Be aware SAG support may not take you to rest area immediately 4/19/2018 31
2017 Lunch Stop Saturday 4/19/2018 32
2017 La Grange Fairgrounds Layout Old site New site 4/19/2018 33
La Grange Showers On site High school Transportation (NMMS provided) Shower buses Hotel buses If You Need Help ask a Team BP volunteer 4/19/2018 34
LaGrange Showers 4/19/2018 35
Team BP Activities La Grange Rider check in Short term bicycle storage at NMSS Corral BP bikes stored on racks immediately if not personally stored in the NMSS corral Massage check in Cost is $20 for 15 minute massage (which includes a tip), first come first serve Entrance to the BP Tent with BP Wristband Only (not sold on site) No pets or smoking allowed Food provided (may not be taken out of tent area) Music (DJ), complimentary beer (limit of 3 per person) Luggage pick up First aid and medical REMEMBER EVERYONE THERE TO HELP YOU IS A VOLUNTEER THANK THEM 4/19/2018 36
Beer in LaGrange 4/19/2018 37
LaGrange 4/19/2018 38
La Grange Saturday Night Sleeping Arrangements BP tent (bring sleeping bag, cot and plastic sheet for wet ground) Personal tent (requires sign up), you are required to bring tent and gear, and pitch/take down tent) MS Society options (offsite, bikes not allowed on NMSS buses to hotels) Lights out @ 9 pm 4/19/2018 39
La Grange Sunday Morning Lights on early (approx 4:30 am) Breakfast and water / Gatorade provided for bottles Gear roll up and collection you are responsible for getting luggage to collection location no later than 5:45am!! Bike retrieval (remember your bike rack number) Sunscreen Air up tires Bike pumps available Line up for priority start 6:00. If you miss this group start you cannot work your way to front and you will have to get in line with everyone else. 4/19/2018 40
Sunday Morning Start 4/19/2018 41
Lunch Stop Sunday 4/19/2018 42
Austin (Circuit of the Americas) Finish Line Rider Check in Meeting Friends and Family They Must Wear BP Wristbands To Get In BP Area BP Area has bike racks, but NMSS Bike Corral is closer to parking No pets or smoking Food, beer and margaritas (3 drink limit in effect) Luggage Pick up NMSS Transportation for riders and bikes Sign up required prior to April 20th If taking the bus, give to NMSS volunteers as soon as you reach finish, bike trucks take longer than buses to arrive in Houston Shower facilities 4/19/2018 43
Austin Finish Line Team BP Tent Bus Rider Bike Drop-off Finish Line 4/19/2018 44
Fundraising $500 minimum aim for $1000 BP Matching Funds ALL donations can be matched. Matching site will be sent in team captain email. Matching GIFT option for BP employees to match donations. Matching EFFORT BP employees request match for donations made to their fundraising efforts from non BP employees. Fundraising resources http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/docserver/txh_2015_bp_ MS_150_ _Fundraising_ Fundraising_Guide.pdf?docID=72988 Checks/Cash Payable to National MS Society, with your name in the memo line, don t forget the pledge form. 4/19/2018 45
Safety is a Frame of Mind Ultimate goal is ZERO accidents Each of us plays a role in achieving this goal Think Safe, Ride Safe Hydrate! Remember.you are representing BP Stay Safe and Have Fun Remember The BP MS150 Is Not A Race 4/19/2018 46
Team BP Wishes You A Happy And Safe Ride! 4/19/2018 47
Questions????????? 4/19/2018 48