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CYCLIST
HANDBOOK
2019
Presented by
Everything
you need
to make your MS Bike a
memorable experience
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Contents
Introduction
Welcome to MS Bike........................................................... 2
Research funding................................................................ 3
Your impact........................................................................ 3
Why 350?............................................................................ 4
Friends and family.............................................................. 4
TeamMS
Cycling with a team............................................................ 5
Company teams.................................................................. 5
Team captain’s corner........................................................ 6
Team building tips.............................................................. 6
Thank you for joining MS Bike and helping Custom team jerseys.......................................................... 7
us change the future of MS. Fundraising
Get the app......................................................................... 7
Every day in Canada, approximately Fundraising made easy....................................................... 8
Rewards.............................................................................. 9
11 people are newly diagnosed with Mission First Club............................................................... 9
MS. These people truly understand how Event day information
life can turn on a dime. Living with MS Rules for Safe Group Riding.............................................. 10
can feel like living in a body that no Training tips...................................................................... 11
Training Rides................................................................... 11
longer listens to you. This makes even Volunteers........................................................................ 11
the smallest things acts of greatness, Event day support............................................................. 12
but the MS Society is on the cusp of Accommodations............................................................. 12
Parking............................................................................. 13
important breakthroughs that will Food & Refreshments....................................................... 14
change lives. By participating in MS Bike Finish Line Activities........................................................ 14
Your to-do list before the event........................................ 15
you are accelerating the pace of MS
Your to-do list upon check-in........................................... 15
breakthroughs and empowering people Here’s what you’ll need.................................................... 15
affected by MS to live their best lives. Itinerary............................................................................ 16
This handbook contains all the Route Maps
Instructions to Download GPS Navigation....................... 17
information and tips you will need to Day 1................................................................................ 19
beat your fundraising goal and have an Day 2................................................................................ 21
experience you will never forget. Post-tour
Prize Pickup...................................................................... 23
Let’s do something great! Early Registration............................................................. 23
Event Photos.................................................................... 23
Keep Cycling..................................................................... 23
- Tania Vrionis President, MS Society of Canada, Join us online................................................................... 24
Alberta & NWT - BC & Yukon Divisions
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Research Funding
Research funding ■ Cause & risk factors
Mechanisms of disease
14% 8% ■ Triggers of MS
Your fundraising at MS Bike makes it possible 14% ■ Mechanisms of progression
for the MS Society of Canada to be on the cusp of 18% ■ Repair processes
important research breakthroughs that will change ■ Therapy & clinical
22%
lives. Here are the areas of focus of currently funded tool development
22%
MS research. ■ Symptom management
& quality of life
Your impact
By joining MS Bike, you have become a
part of a movement of 9,000+ cyclists
across Canada who are determined to
make a difference in the lives of their
fellow Canadians.
Every dollar you fundraise supports
ground-breaking research and impactful
services, making life better for people
affected by MS.
In 2018, the MS Society released evidence-based
recommendations for vitamin D supplementation
and maintenance of vitamin D serum levels,
addressing a key need of the MS community for
information on vitamin D intake and MS.
“According to multiple studies, vitamin D deficiency is a risk
factor for MS,” says Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie, Director, MS Clinic,
Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre and a member of the
Vitamin D and MS Panel who worked on the recommendations.
They provide optimal dosing ranges for people with or at risk for
MS, and information about comorbid conditions, sun exposure,
vitamin D supplements, and food sources.
“Having these recommendations available to someone like
myself, who may be at risk of the disease, gives me hope,”
says Marie-Ève Simard, whose mother lives with MS.
Marie-Ève Simard (right) and her mother
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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:
• w
orld-leading Canadian MS
research into the cause and
cure of MS
• s ervices to support and inform
people affected by MS to ensure a
quality of life they deserve
• g overnment advocacy to achieve
the goals important to the MS
community
Friends and family
Kyle, whose stepdad lives with MS, is a long-term
MS Bike Ambassador, joined MS Bike to raise
money for MS.
“I think it is my obligation to support a disease that
affects loved ones around me,” says Kyle. “I hope that my
small contribution goes where it is needed most and to
someone that is in need of a helping hand.”
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.
Kyle’s stepdad (above)
4 2019 MS BIKE and his MS Bike team
Looking to join a team?
If you have registered as an individual and would like to start or join a team, your staff coordinator will be happy to
get you started or introduce you to a current team.
Cycling with a team is the best way to…
• H
ave more fun: create great memories and bond with your friends, family and co-workers.
• S
trengthen your impact: teams raise more funds and increase awareness because they work together, leading
to a greater impact on the cause.
• R
ide in style: order custom team jerseys from Primal with your own logos and colours, and they’ll make a
donation to your team’s fundraising.
• Increase your corporate visibility: increase your company’s exposure while enjoying a team building experience.
• S
tay motivated: having a team beside you keeps you motivated and your fundraising on track.
• R
elax in Rider Village: teams who raise over $5,000 will receive a tent and table in rider village. We encourage
teams to decorate their tents and continue the team fun, while enjoying the food and music rider village has
on offer.
Company teams
If your company has three or more teams registered
for MS Bike nationwide, you will receive the
following additional benefits:
• D
edicated online presence to promote and track all
employee teams across Canada
• O
nsite recognition of involvement on event day
• D
edicated MS Society staff support to help promote and
support your teams
• D
edicated team area on event site
• T
ools and resources to host a kick-off event at your office
For more information on becoming a national company
team, contact Meghan Thompson at
meghan.thompson@mssociety.ca.
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Team captain’s corner
“The first MS Bike tour that I did was in 2001,” says Woop de Woo Team Captain Kevin James, whose wife Darcie
lives with MS. “It wasn’t about riding as long as you can or as fast as you can. It’s about the cause, the event,
seeing and meeting people. It’s about getting the community together to raise funds for MS. Since then [our team]
has grown.”
“Finding a cure for MS would be incredible for so many people,” Kevin explains. “I firmly believe that in our lifetime,
there will be a cure for MS.”
Join MS Bike as a Team Captain and you will receive regular emails with helpful team tips and check-ins from the
MS Bike team.
If you and your team are looking to expand, boost your fundraising, or bump up your
Team team experience we offer:
building • Lunch ‘n’ Learn Presentations – Looking to recruit in your workplace? We offer
tips hour-long lunch ‘n’ learns during which we will visit your office and present on the
benefits of getting involved in the MS Bike.
• Hosting a Fundraiser – If you are looking to host a pub night, garage sale, raffle
or anything else you can think of, we have an array of tips and tricks to create a
successful fundraiser.
• Fundraising & Recruitment Tips –We are armed with resources to help you
navigate your role as team captain and ensure your team members meet their
fundraising goals!
For more information, contact Brie at brie.lam@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!
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Fundraising made easy
What’s Next?
Joining MS Bike is the first step in the fight against MS. Here are the other steps 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 your Go digital Email your
donation personal page Take advantage of
donors
Kick start your Post a picture, include a the MS Bike app Reach out to your
fundraising by story of why you and use the tools to family and friends
showing your support joined MS Bike, boost your fundraising and ask them to
by being the first to and set a goal! and track your help you reach your
donate towards your progress. Download fundraising goal by
fundraising goal. the app today! making a donation.
Ask, ask, ask Host an event Get ready for Say thank you!
Post on social media, Get creative! Bake sale,
MS Bike Be sure to recognize
display posters at board game night, Print and fill out your everyone who
work, send emails and smoothie bar, fitness donation tracking donated or helped you
ask your workplace class - it will be fun form, and don’t forget by saying thank you
about making a gift and help you raise to bring donations after the event.
or matching your money towards to hand in.
fundraising. your goal.
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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, and an
invitation to the Dinner of Champions
• Raise
$2,000+
Receive the Club 2000 cycling shorts, Club 1000
jersey, and an event t-shirt, and an invitation to the
Dinner of Champions
• Raise
$1,000+
Receive the Club 1000 jersey and an event t-shirt,
and an invitation to the Dinner of Champions
• Raise
$350+
Receive an event t-shirt
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 selecting the
option on your participant information form,
contacting us at 604-689-3144 or
bcyevents@mssociety.ca.
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Rules for Safe Group Cycling
11 A properly fitted helmet is mandatory when cycling.
12
Follow the Highway Traffic Act since roads will remain open to motorists.
You are required to obey all traffic signs and signals.
13
Cycle on the right side of the road and pass cyclists on their left.
Make sure to say “on your left”.
14 Ride single file.
15 Be respectful to fellow cyclists, drivers and the communities we ride through.
10 2019 MS BIKETraining tips
MS Bike is a recreational event and a fit for cyclists of all levels, but it’s always a
good idea to train and get ready. Here are some tips:
• V
isit your local bike shop for an inspection and they participants know about their local training rides
inform you if a tune up or adjustment is necessary by email and on our social media channels. Visit
(fees may apply). msbike.ca to view all the training rides in BC.
• G
o ride. Start your training rides with shorter • T
est out the route. Keep an eye out for an email
distances like 15 to 20 kilometres and gradually with a link to our 2019 routes.
increase it up to 40 to 70 kilometres. We will let
Training Rides
Here is the scheduled training ride for Okanagan:
• August 25, 2019
The ride will start at Kelowna Cycle at 9 am. Please email Brie Lam at brie.lam@mssociety.ca to RSVP.
Volunteers
Volunteering is another great way you can
support MS Bike and make an impact on
the lives of people affected by MS while
meeting new people! There are so many
ways you can volunteer, from helping to
plan the event to assisting on event day.
Email alexandra.redl@mssociety.ca for
volunteer opportunities at MS Bike.
2019 MS BIKE 11Event 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 SAG vehicles
Rest stops are located along the route. Each Support and gear (SAG) vehicles drive the route
rest stop is stocked with water, fruit and snacks. between rest stops to help cyclists with flat tires,
Stopping at the rest stops is optional. basic first aid, or to drive them to the closest rest
stop or finish line for more help.
Guide Cyclists To signal a SAG vehicle driver, follow these steps:
Guide cyclists are available on certain tours to help
1. Move safely off the road and out of the path
along the route. They can contact a SAG (Safety
of other cyclists.
and Gear) Vehicle if needed. Guide cyclists can be
identified by their High Visibility vests. Interested in 2. Dismount and stand near your bike.
becoming a guide cyclist? Contact alexandra.redl@ 3. R
emove your helmet and wave it at the
mssociety.ca SAG vehicle.
First aid Rider Information Line
Trained first aiders are available throughout the route Check the back of your rider bib that you collect
to help all participants. If you need assistance, do not at check in. Details of emergency control will be
hesitate to ask. In case of an emergency, available should you need to contact us in an
please call 911. emergency. Please remember to bring a fully charged
cell phone with you.
Bike mechanics
The start line and rest stops will have a bike mechanics available for basic repairs.
Accommodations
The Coast Capri Kelowna at 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna is this year’s venue for the celebration
dinner on Saturday night. Stay and celebrate all in one place! Call the reservation desk at 250-860-
6060. Rooms available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Discounted Room Rates (includes tax):
Double - $218.20
Quad - $218.20 (3rd & 4th guests must pay an additional $23.20 upon check-in)
Superior Double - $241.40
Superior Quad - $241.40 (3rd & 4th guests must pay an additional $23.20 upon check-in)
12 2019 MS BIKEParking
Parking for the MS Bike Okanagan Experience is at the rear entrance of Father Pandosy Mission.
The front area of Father Pandosy Mission will be for loading and unloading only.
You will access the Father Pandosy Mission parking field from the parking lot at St. Charles Garnier
Catholic Church 3645 Benvoulin Rd, next to Father Pandosy Mission. Please turn into the church
parking lot and follow the signs for the MS Bike parking field. There will be parking attendants to
guide you to the parking field, and to direct you to a parking spot within the field.
2019 MS BIKE 13Food & Refreshments Food for the whole weekend is provided with the help from our generous sponsors! Food at the tour includes: Day 1 • Breakfast: Enjoy a light breakfast and coffee with us to fuel your Day 1 ride • Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch en route at The Vibrant Vine. • Celebration Dinner: Enjoy a celebratory dinner with your fellow cyclists at the Coast Capri. The theme is “Summer Elegance in Black and White”. Participants are invited to wear summery black and white attire. Dressing up is, of course, optional. Day 2 • Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty breakfast and coffee with us to fuel your Day 2 ride • Lunch Stop: A final celebratory lunch will be on offer as you return to Father Pandosy Mission. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available throughout the weekend. 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 Brie at brie.lam@mssociety.ca. Finish Line Activities Enjoy the activities on offer as you cross the finish line and enter the RONA Rider Village Rider Village Relax in Rider Village and enjoy the food, music and games on offer. Pose for a photo in front of our Instagram mural. This is the place to celebrate your accomplishments with your fellow teammates and cyclists! Team Incentive All teams who raise $5,000 by August 24th will win a team tent in the RONA Rider Village! Use your lot as your team’s meeting place, lounging area, or party center, and be sure to decorate to show off your MS Bike team spirit! 14 2019 MS BIKE
Your to-do list before the event
Register a minimum of 6 weeks before your tour and you will receive a personalized cyclist bib on event day.
Submit (online or deliver) any funds that you raise throughout the year to the MS Society of Canada.
Mail cheques with completed donation tracking forms to: MS Society of Canada, MS Bike, 1103 - 4720
Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2. Do not send cash by mail.
Your to-do list upon check-in
Submit any outstanding cash or cheque donations along with a completed donation tracking form or online at
msbike.ca. Provide all donor information, including a valid postal address, to ensure they receive a tax receipt.
You must raise the minimum $350 in order to receive your cyclists package and attend the ride.
Ready to ride? Here’s what you’ll need
Helmet (required) Pocket money
ID (including your Health Card) Cell phone
Reusable water bottles Route maps
Rain gear (we ride rain or shine) Change of clothes for
evening ceremonies
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Necessary medications
15 2019 PWC MS BIKE 2019 MS BIKE 15Itinerary
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Are you an early bird? Beat the Saturday morning rush and check-in a day early!
Get your event shirt, fundraising rewards, and route map at Indigenous World
Winery between 6-8pm and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting. Please bring
your completed donation tracking form and any cash or cheque donations you’ve
received. Please note that you will still need to sign-in on Saturday morning.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
8:00 am - 9:00 am Check-in at Father Pandosy Mission. From 2:30pm til
Mission on Benvoulin Rd in 3:30pm, enjoy a preview
Kelowna with your completed of our talented vocalists,
donation tracking form and any Tiana Monaghan and Daniel
cash and cheque donations Schwab, ahead of their dinner
you have received. Those who performance.
dropped off their donations
on Friday night must sign in Wine and product pick-up
with volunteers. Grab a light and overnight bike storage
breakfast, sponsored by Argus is available. Please note not
Properties, and fuel up before all purchases will have been
heading out for the day. returned to Father Pandosy
Mission during this time.
8:45 am Welcome! Listen carefully to
the morning announcements 6:00 pm Doors open for a celebration
and safety reminders. dinner at the Coast Capri
Kelowna, 1171 Harvey Ave.
9:20 am Ready, set, go! Long and short The theme is “Summer
route cyclists leave for their Elegance in Black and White”.
Okanagan Experience. Participants are invited to
wear summery black and white
11:00 am - 1:30 pm Lunch is served on route. attire. Join us for an evening of
All participants must check in socializing, entertainment with
with site volunteers. your teammates and fellow MS
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Finish and check-in at RONA Bike riders. Enjoy the cash bar
Rider Village at Father Pandosy and silent auction.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
8:00 am Good morning! Sign-in with volunteers at Father Pandosy Mission and enjoy a Pancake
Breakfast, sponsored by Argus Properties.
9:15 am Welcome back! Listen carefully to the morning announcements and safety reminders.
9:30 am Head out for Day 2 of your Okanagan Experience!
12:00 am - 3:00 pm Finish your Day 1 ride with a BBQ lunch at RONA Rider Village at Father Pandosy
Mission. Enjoy music and drink as you unwind, at the NEW MS Bike Beer garden.
Check-in with volunteers and pick up any route purchases. Don’t forget to register for
the 2020 MS Bike – Okanagan Experience, launching today.
2:30 pm Any riders not past the last rest stop will be shuttled back to the finish line at RONA
Rider Village at Father Pandosy Mission.
16 2019 MS BIKEInstructions to Download the Routes
for Turn by Turn Navigation
1. Open the following link on your web 2. Sign up for a free
browser: http://bit.ly/MSBikeOK2019 RideWithGPS account to
access the event. Please note
that this is different than your
fundraising page login, and
you need to complete this step
even if you have an MS Bike
fundraising page login. (If you
have an existing RideWithGPS
account, please sign on using
your existing credentials.)
3. Go to your email inbox and download the app onto your phone by following
the instructions in your email.
4. On your phone, please download the app. Once the app is downloaded,
please open the app and follow these instructions:
2019 MS BIKE 175. Once logged in, click on 6. Click on our event: “More” on the bottom right: 7. Select the routes you’d like to download. Click the three dots on the top right of the screen to download the routes. You have now downloaded the routes! 8. On the morning of the ride, log into the app. Select More > My Events. Select the route you want (example: Sept 7th Long Route and click the three dots next to that route. Select “Navigate”. You are ready to ride the route with voice turn-by-turn instructions! 18 2019 MS BIKE
Route Map - Day 1 37.8 KM
2019 MS BIKE 19Route Map - Day 1 72.3 KM 20 2019 MS BIKE
Route Map - Day 2 37.3 KM
2019 MS BIKE 21Route Map - Day 2 52.7 KM 22 2019 MS BIKE
Post-Tour
Prize Pick-Up
Remember, if you reach $3500+ you are eligible to receive a gift card reward. If you qualify,
be sure to submit your prize selection by emailing Brie at brie.lam@mssociety.ca.
2020 Early Bird Registration
Registration for the 2020 Okanagan Bike will be open on Sunday, September 8, 2019.
For a limited time registration for the 2020 ride will be discounted to only $20! Keep a look out at
the finish line to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to secure your spot for next year.
Event 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.
2019 MS BIKE 23Join us online
msbike.ca
• L og into your Participant Centre to access
fundraising resources and track your progress
• G
et fundraising tips and learn about rewards
• V
isit your event page for up-to-date
event information
Do you receive our emails?
News updates are sent out regularly to keep you
informed. If you haven’t received information, contact
Brie at brie.lam@mssociety.ca.
@mssocietybcy
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