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BIKE MS: 2015 PARTICIPANT GUIDE
Anniversary
30th
Mason Dixon
MASON DIXON CHALLENGE
AUGUST 22 - 23, 2015
Mason Dixon Challenge
DATES TO REMEMBER!
Minimun Pledge Deadline ($250)
Prize Form & Standing Deadline
Cranking for a Cure T-shirt, turning in over $400 in pledges
Friday, Sept. 25th
Friday, Sept. 25th
Friday, June 26th
The pledge deadline for all rides is approximately 30 days after the ride, we reserve the right to
change the dates. If you don’t have your money turned in by then, you will not be eligible to participate
in future Bike MS Rides or for fundraising rewards and incentives.
LODGING!
All Lodging at Liberty Mountain Resort will have to be reserved through Liberty Mountain Resort! (just
like a hotel: one person can reserve and pay for the entire room for themselves and their roommates)
There will be a room block for both Friday and Saturday night!
To register for a room please call 717-642-8282 or book online at www.skiliberty.com, all rooms are
$139 per night.
Area Hotel: We have bike MS room block for Friday and Saturday night at:
Sleep Inn & Suites
501 Silo Hill Parkway
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-447-0044
Please call the property directly at 301-447-0044 and request the group name ​“National MS Society
Bike Ride”. In order to receive the discounted rate you must call Sleep Inn & Suites directly.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Mason Dixon Challenge 2015 FAQ’s!
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Check In: Liberty Mountain Resort Check in is from 6 am to 7 am. The ride begins at 7 am on
Saturday and Sunday. Cyclists are NOT PERMITTED to begin the ride until the official start time
for any reason! All support personnel, vehicles and supplies are not available along the route
until the start time.
Minimum Pledge Requirement: All riders must commit to raising the minimum pledge of $250
by the day of the event. All participants must have $250 turned in to pick up your rider credentials needed to participate. If you have not raised $250 at the time of packet pick up,
you will be asked to sign a “Promise to Pay” form and you will be charged for the remaining balance due after the fundraising and prize claim deadline. You can begin turning
in the pledges as early as you collect them. All pledge dollars must be handed in individually
for our record keeping - team captains can call to have team funds split and distributed to
team members at any time.
Bike Inspections: You’re going to spend lots of time training, and it would be a shame if your
bike isn’t ready to perform for the ride. We encourage every bicycle to have a check-up
prior to the ride. Visit one of our “official” shops for a quick bike check up!
Age Policy: If the child is under 18 years old, their parent or guardian must sign their waiver
form and have it notarized. The ratio of adult to child is 1:3. The child must remain with the
adult at all times. Children cycling alone will be sagged to the college or finish line. NO ONE
UNDER THE AGE OF 12 IS ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.
Volunteers: Anyone interested in helping at registration, a rest stop, a lunch area or the
overnight is encouraged to register at MSPAKeystone.org or call 1-800-344-4867.
Training: TrainingPeaks is an interactive web-based training log and food diary developed exclusively for us by renowned cycling expert Joe Friel, author of “The Cyclists Training
Bible.” These custom plans are available for FREE to our participants-check out the training
tab on our webpage for more information!
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Fundraising in 2015!
RAFFLE TICKETS:
We have Raffle Tickets available with multiple prizes. You can request the tickets, we will send them to
you for free, sell them for $5 a piece and send back the ticket stubs and the cash. 100% of what you
sell is put towards your fundraising total! For more information on these Raffle Tickets or to order
Raffle Tickets, please contact: Scott at scott.garner@nmss.org or call 1 800-344-4867, option #2.
USING ONLINE TOOLS MAKES FUNDRAISING EASIER:
SET UP YOUR PERSONAL PAGE: Your page is your invitation to become involved in the MS movement.
We’re here to help you reach your goals. Please let us know how we can help! By setting up a
page, you are setting up yourself for success. Here are a few hints to help make your page one to
remember:
• Make it personal: Put in a picture of you. Write the your story and how you are training and
fundraising. While there is sample text available, nothing is more compelling than your own
words.
• Change it often: Keep your page current to generate interest. Provide updates on how your training is going or how close you are to your goal.
• Create your personal page URL shortcut: By doing this you will be able to easily direct people
directly to your page. Put a link to your fundraising page in the signature of your e-mail.
FUNDRAISE ONLINE: Now for the fun part! After you send your personalized e-mail to all your friends,
family members and colleagues, you can watch your up-to-the-minute fundraising tracker. Our online
tools make it simple for your supporters to donate online to keep you moving toward your fundraising
goals and a world free of MS.
SOCIAL NETWORKING:
• FACEBOOK, facebook.com/MSPAKeystone: Share the word about your upcoming Bike MS event faster
and easier than ever before!
• TWITTER, twitter.com/MSPAKeystone: Tweet about your Bike MS event and team often!
Thank You to our Bike MS Shops
Holmes Cycling & Fitness
2139 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Pedal Pusher
3798 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
The Cycle Works
206 Hellam St., Rte 462
Wrightsville, PA 17368
Mountainside Ski & Sports
5142 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Simplicity Cycles
455 Carlisle Street
Hanover, PA 17331
World Cup Ski & Cycle
3804 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Safety Tips
BIKE SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU
Cyclists need to possess basic bike-handling skills and safety knowledge in order to keep themselves
and others around them safe, especially while participating in group cycling activities, like the Bike
MS Ride. Our focus is to provide a high quality, safe and fun bicycling experience. For this reason,
the National MS Society has partnered with the League of American Bicyclists to provide our cyclists
with the knowledge and resources to cycle safety.
Headphones, cell phones, radios and similar radio devices are not permitted while riding.
THE BASICS OF RIDING IN A GROUP
Group riding takes practice. Riding with other cyclists all around you may cause you to feel
trapped. Relax. It is most important to create your own safety zone. This may vary depending on
the speed and ability level of the people you are with, so be flexible.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY IN A PACK INCLUDES:
• Be aware of others around you.
• Communicate well in advance: Use gestures in combination with verbal commands.
• Ride with your head up: Look down the road; not at the person in front of you.
• Maintain control & speed of your bike, even going downhill.
• Know your limits: Crashes can occur when inexperienced riders do not have bike-handling
skills to make quick decisions in a pack.
• Safety starts with you: Group mentality is not always safe. Expect to stop at all red lights and
stop signs — it is the law! Each cyclist is responsible for verifying that the intersection is
clear.
• Adjust your safety zone to fit the conditions of the road, weather & traffic — Always plan an
escape route.
• Never overlap your wheels with another cyclist.
• Do not use aerobars in a pack.
THE MS SOCIETY STAFF & MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS HAVE THE AUTHORITY
TO PULL YOU FROM THE ROUTE IF STANDARDS ARE NOT MET!
Rules of the Road and Safety
BICYCLING HELMETS ARE MANDATORY!!!
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND YOU AT ALL
TIMES! BE COURTEOUS TO DRIVERS AND TO THE COMMUNITIES WE RIDE THROUGH!
•Always wear a helmet
•Never wear headphones, iPods, etc.
•Ride single file to allow traffic to pass you safely. Only ride two abreast when appropriate.
•Ride on the right ONLY!
•Pass on your left only, be sure to yell, “On your left”
•Use hand signals and respond to signals from fellow cyclists
•Ride predictably - in a straight line, do not weave
•Do not follow too closely to other riders or draft behind cars
•Follow ALL traffic signs and traffic rules
•Watch out for gravel and uneven surfaces
•Cross railroad tracks at a right angle
•Talk to your fellow cyclists. Let them know: Car Back, Stopping, etc.
•Remember - this is not a race. Any attempt to race will put fellow cyclists in jeopardy.
SAFETY & HEALTH ARE TOP PRIORITIES OF BIKE MS. BE SURE TO:
•Drink plenty of fluids - 16-22 ounces per hour!
•Fill your water bottle at EVERY rest stop
•Make sure you use the restroom!
•If you feel light-headed - STOP! Let a medical volunteer at a rest stop, an MS Society staff member, or SAG driver know you need help!
•If a medical volunteer or MS Society Staff member advises you not to continue riding because of
a medical concern - STOP!
•Carry a cell phone and cue sheet with you - Emergency numbers are on the cue sheet!
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Bike MS 15 oz. Vacuum Insulated Tumbler,
Bike MS Flip Flap Insulated Cooler Bag,
Jensen® iPod/MP3 Speaker System,
SEE MORE PRIZE OPTIONS ONLINE!
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Bike MS 1/4 Zip Moisture Wicking Pullover
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Disclaimer: Prices and availability subject to change
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