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Rider check-in will take place Friday, Sept. 7th in the Convention Center Ballroom 3-9pm.
YOU MUST MEET THE $300 FUNDRAISING MINIMUM BEFORE CHECKING IN!
Please turn in all matching gift forms and donations collected to date. You will receive your rider number, event t-shirt, & cue sheets at check-in. You will need a current photo ID to check-in. Participants CANNOT
pick-up multiple packets.
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Best Team
Jersey Award |
| To enter your team's jersey into this contest, please post an image of the jersey to the Bike MS facebook page by September 8th. |
| BIKE MS TEXTING! |
Riders, text GEARS to 877877 to receive critical event updates!
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Top 10 Teams
as of 9/5/12 |
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Selma Cyclepaths
$75,736.44
TeamCBC
$75,054.31
Vin
$47,644.12
Team Hibernian
$41,630.00
Joanne's Rolling R's
$39,013.88
Progress Energy
$38,735.36
Team GSK
$37,497.83
MSFITS
$32,311.66
Team On Draft
$28,450.73
Novartis
$27,502.50
See our progress here
Check out our Schedule of Events
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Bike MS is ALMOST HERE!!!
We are just hours away from seeing you in New Bern and we couldn’t be more excited! You’ve trained, you’ve raised funds, and now it’s time to put the pedal to the metal (or at least the roads of New Bern). We’ve included some information in this email to help you make the best of your Bike MS experience.
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WE WILL RIDE, RAIN OR SHINE!!!
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Hey cyclists! Don't forget we will ride rain or shine!
If severe weather occurs and changes or route closures need to be made, we will contact you via email and phone through an automated messaging service. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook for up to the minute details and info!
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What to Bring
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- Money collection envelope and all donations
- Identification (drivers license/school ID) - for check-in.
- Bike (with inspection sticker - not required, but recommended)
- Helmet, cycling shoes, gloves, rain gear
- Water bottle(s)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent
- Tire patch kit, spare tubes, and pump
- Emergency cash and credit card
- Two cycling outfits
- Change of clothes for Saturday and Sunday after the ride
- Pajamas
- Toiletries and medications
- Alarm clock
- Comfortable shoes
- Camping gear and flashlight
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New Rider Orientation
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Whether you are new to the sport of cycling or just new to Bike MS, we want you to be prepared for your Bike MS experience. So, we are offering New Rider Orientation sessions during Friday night of Bike MS. Our League of American Bicyclists certified instructors will host a brief rundown of safety tips, group riding techniques, event FAQs, and what to expect both on the route and off. Join us every hour on the hour between 5:00 and 8:00pm in the Convention Center Ballroom. We'll see you there!
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Directions & Parking Information
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Directions to New Bern
From the West - Take HWY 70 E to New Bern. Take exit 417 toward New Bern/Washington and merge onto 70 W BR toward New Bern to cross the Trent River Bridge. Turn left on South Front St. and the Convention Center will be on the left.
From the North - Take I-95 S to Smithfield, NC. From I-95 in Smithfield, take Highway 70 E to New Bern. Then follow the directions above from the west.
From the South - Follow HWY 17 N to New Bern. Upon reaching New
Bern city limits, continue to follow 17 N (also MLK Blvd.) to Broad St. At
the end of Broad St. turn to the right onto E. Front St. At the stoplight
Union Point Park will be on the left. Turn right onto S. Front St., and the New Bern Convention Center will be on the left.
Parking Options
Downtown New Bern has many parking lots that you can use during the event weekend. We ask that you do not park in front of the Convention Center except while you are checking in.
View the downtown parking map.
Need Fundraising Help?
A great way to ask your donors for help is to send them an email the morning before you ride letting them know how you will spend the day. We have sample emails on our website if you're having writer's block. Click here for sample letters.
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