Friday, August 31, 2012

Join us on Sat., Sept. 8 at ExpoCycle!


Come out and meet the MS Bike Tour team at the 2012 ExpoCycle! The event is located at the Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Blvd, and is open to the public from 10am until 6pm. The expo will include the latest bikes and cycling gear that will be available in your local bike shop in 2013. There will also be a BMX/Trials Demo Presentation Zone, a Wheelie Kool Kids Zone and much more! Invite your family, friends and MS Bike Tour teammates. For more info visit www.expocycle.ca

See you there!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

A&W Cruisin’ For a Cause raises $1.25 million!


Last Thursday, August 23, A&W locations across Canada took part in the A&W Cruisin’ for Cause Day, that saw $1 from each Teen Burger sold going to research and services for people living with MS. This year, $1.25 million was raised, surpassing last year’s total of $1 million. Thank you to all the dedicated A&W staff and to those who joined for the event for your efforts in creating a future free of MS.
 
cruisinforacause2012.ca

Register for FREE for the MS Bike Tour ̶ Toronto today!


Don’t forget, you can register for FREE today between noon and 3pm! Make sure to be a part of North America’s largest cycling series! All registered participants must reach the $250 minimum pledge to participate.
The MS Bike Tour ̶ Toronto will take place on Sunday, September 9 and is the last of the 2012 MS Bike series…so don’t miss out! Combine fun with fundraising and help make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with multiple sclerosis.

Visit msbiketours.ca to register today!


Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Register for FREE for the MS Bike Tour ̶ Toronto!


Register for free on Thursday, August 30 between noon and 3pm! Make sure to be a part of North America’s largest cycling series! All registered participants must reach the $250 minimum pledge to participate.

The MS Bike Tour ̶ Toronto will take place on Sunday, September 9 and is the last of the 2012 MS Bike series…so don’t miss out! Combine fun with fundraising and help make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with multiple sclerosis.

Visit msbiketours.ca to register!




Gear up for Ontario’s last MS Bike Tour of the season on September 9!


The MS Bike Tour  ̶  Toronto is just around the corner and the Tour will mark the end of an amazing 2012 MS Bike Tour season. It’s not too late to Register by visiting www.msbiketours.ca. 
And don’t forget to check out the pre-event newsletter for all the important event day info you need. We hope to see out there!
Thanks for gearing up to endMS!

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Fundraising Tip #14- Ask everyone!

This is the #1 tip of all of our top fundraisers! Ask your doctor, lawyer, dentist, real estate agent – everyone. Browse through your phone contacts and address book or print out your email contact list and highlight everyone that is important to you and ask! You can even share your story with your local media. Creating awareness is a great way to boost your fundraising!
 

Monday, August 27, 2012

MS Bike Tour – Niagara a great success!


This past weekend over 500 participants cycled through Niagara region as part of the MS Bike Tour – Niagara, and raised an amazing $370,000 in support of those living with MS! Cyclists arrived early on Sunday in great spirits and ready to take on the heat!  We would like to thank all the dedicated participants, enthusiastic supporters, and hard-working volunteers, whom we couldn’t have done it without!

Keep your eyes on www.gearingup.ca for info about the upcoming MS Bike Tour - Toronto on September 9!

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Good luck to all our MS Bike Tour – Niagara participants today!

TODAY, we are gearing up at the 2012 MS Bike Tour – Niagara. Thank you to everyone participating!  Please post on our Facebook wall at facebook.com/msbiketours or send us a tweet @MSBikeTour. We’d love to hear from you today!

Friday, August 24, 2012

MS Bike Tour Event Day Countdown - Only 2 more days until the MS Bike Tour – Niagara!


The 2012 MS Bike Tour – Niagara will be taking place this Sunday, August 26!  We can’t wait to get out there and enjoy the beautiful scenery with everyone involved! We would like to wish all our cyclists participating this weekend a safe and fun ride!
Thank you to our participants, supporters and volunteers for your help in creating a future free of MS!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Attention MS Bike Tour ̶ Niagara participants: Don’t miss the Pasta Dinner and Meet and Greet on August 25!


Join us this Saturday, August 25 for a celebration before you ride on Sunday! In partnership with the Ridgeway Lions Club, the MS Society will be hosting a fantastic Pasta Dinner & Meet and Greet at the Crystal Ridge Arena and Community Centre at 5:30pm.

Enjoy delicious food, check-in early and take a peek at the new Start/Finish location. This is a great opportunity to bring your team together before you ride, meet your fellow participants and get pumped up for the Tour! We look forward to seeing you there!
For more info and to purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/NLpuIg  

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

MS Bike Tour Event Day Countdown - 3 more days!

We hope you are getting as excited as we are for the 2012 MS Bike Tour  ̶  Niagara. If you haven’t already, please check out the 2012 Cyclist Handbook for all the important event day information you need.
Thanks for gearing up to end MS!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

MS Bike Tour Event Day Countdown - 4 more days until the MS Bike Tour – Niagara!


That means only 4 days to gather pledges to hand in on event Day. Don’t forget a $250 fundraising minimum is required to ride. To make the check-in process quicker, please complete the pledge submission form and bring all of your pledge sheets/slips and the funds you’ve raised.

P.S. You can also continue to raise pledges even after the MS Bike Tour is over.

Monday, August 20, 2012

THANK YOU: MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo a great success!



This past weekend over 300 cyclists participated in the MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo, and raised an amazing $216,000 in support of those living with MS! Cyclists arrived early on Saturday in great spirits and excited to get on the road. Thank you to Roxy Coffee for providing cyclists with that extra boost at the start line. We would also like to thank all the dedicated participants, enthusiastic supporters, and hard-working volunteers, whom we couldn’t have done it without!

Keep your eyes on gearingup.ca for info about the upcoming MS Bike Tour – Niagara on August 26.

MS Bike Tour Event Day Countdown - Only 5 more days until the MS Bike Tour – Niagara!






This Sunday, August 26 cyclists will take their pick from  a 40 or 75 km ride through the beautiful Niagara region in support of MS research as well as services and programs for those living with the disease. If you haven’t already signed up, it’s never too late… REGISTER today! 

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Day 2 of the MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo!


TODAY, we are gearing up for day two of the 2012 MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo. Good luck to all our riders, we can’t wait to see you at the finish line for a BBQ celebration! Thank you to all our participants, volunteers and partners for your support in the movement to end MS!

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Good luck to all our MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo participants today!


TODAY, we are gearing up for the first day of the 2012 MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo. Thank you to everyone participating!  Please post on our Facebook wall or send us a Tweet @MSBikeTour. We’d love to hear from you!

Friday, August 17, 2012

Now that’s dedication!



Check out these photos of MS Bike Tour participant Anne showing her commitment to #end MS! Thank you to Anne for gearing up for the third time to end MS!


Event Day Countdown – only 1 more day left until the MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo!


The 2012 MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo will be taking place this Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19!  We can’t wait to get out there and enjoy the Tour with all the cyclists, volunteers and supporters involved! We would like to wish all our cyclists a safe and fun ride!
Thank you all for helping to create a future free of MS!

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Only one short week until Cruisin’ for a Cause Day!



A&W Cruisin for a cause day is next Thursday August 23! Visit http://bit.ly/OmxqQt to read more and dont forget to RSVP to the Facebook event and tweet using #CruisinForACause!


MS Bike Tour Event Day Countdown - 2 more days!

We hope you are getting as excited as we are for the 2012 MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo! If you haven’t already, please check out our 2012 Cyclist Handbook for all the information you need to get ready  for event weekend.
Thanks for gearing up to end MS!

What’s new and exciting for the 2012 MS Bike Tour - Niagara?


Are you getting as excited as we are for the MS Bike Tour – Niagara? Here are some exciting things you can expect to see at this year’s event:

·       We’re thrilled to have a new Start/Finish location at the Crystal Ridge Arena and Community Centre (109 Ridge Rd. S., Ridgeway)
·       Join us for a fantastic pasta dinner and meet & greet on Saturday, August 25 for $10/person. RSVP - http://bit.ly/NLpuIg
·       After the Tour, take advantage of a free massage and mingle at the Finish Line BBQ – assisted by the Rotary Club of Georgetown!
·       Niagara Region is supplying us with a Water Wagon, so make sure to bring your reusable water bottles to fill up before and after you ride!
·       We will be recycling at the Start/Finish area. Please do your part and dispose of your waste accordingly!


Don’t forget to check out our pre-event NEWSLETTER for the all the event day information you need.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Relive the excitement of the 2012 MS Bike Tour Grand Bend to London!


Visit http://bit.ly/S4rldD to check out a great video of the 2012 MS Bike Tour  ̶  Grand Bend to London. Special thanks to participant and videographer Corey Stanford!

Event Day Countdown – 3 more days until the MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo!


That means only 3 days to gather pledges to hand in on event day. Don’t forget a $250 fundraising minimum is required to ride.

P.S. You can also continue to raise pledges even after the MS Bike Tour is over.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Event Day Countdown - Only 4 more days until the MS Bike Tour ̶ Acton to Waterloo!


This Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19 cyclists will ride 150 or 200 km from Acton to Waterloo and back in support of MS research as well as services and programs for those living with the disease. If you haven’t already signed up, it’s never too late… REGISTER today! 

Friday, August 10, 2012

Attention Acton to Waterloo riders: Early Package Pick-Up!


I hope you are all excited for the MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo next week! As we gear up for the Bike Tour next Saturday, we will be offering an Early Package Pick-Up on Wednesday, August 15th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the MS Society of Canada's office at 175 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON.

*Please note: Early Package Pick-Up will be located in the main floor lobby. Please enter the building using the accessible door at the Church Street entrance.

For those of you interested in taking advantage of this Early Package Pick-Up, please ensure that you bring your funds, pledge sheets and pledge submission form for ease of registration. You will also have the opportunity to pick up your participant t-shirt, and top fundraiser jersey and shorts (if applicable).

*For any inquiries, please contact the MS Bike Tour Hotline at 416-967-3038 or at msbike@mssociety.ca.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!

Relive the 2012 MS Bike Tour ̶ Grand Bend to London: NEW video posted!



Visit http://youtu.be/Z7KdkjbFbOQ to check out an awesome video of the 2012 MS Bike Tour  ̶  Grand Bend to London courtesy of our local radio partners Corus Entertainment! Thank you to Fresh FM’s Ian Sterling for sharing!

Good luck MS Bike Tour – Ottawa participants!


This weekend, cyclists will be gearing up to end MS at the MS Bike Tour Ottawa to Cornwall. Good luck to all participants and thank you for your efforts in creating a future free of MS!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Fundraising Tip # 13 ̶ Start a bottle drive!



A great way to raise some extra funds is to hold a bottle drive. Ask your family, friends, neighbours, co-workers, etc. for their empty glass bottles or cans in support of your participation in MS Bike. Once you have collected your bottles or cans you can bring them to your local Beer Store where they will reimburse you with cash for each bottle you return. You will not only be raising important funds to assist those affected by MS, you will also be doing a community service by helping others clean out their cluttered garages! Not to mention you will also be contributing to a “greener” environment by recycling!

Have another great tip to share? Leave us a wall post on Facebook page or a tweet on Twitter! You never know, your tip might even be included in our next blog post!

Join the $1000 or $2000 Club!


Did you know that if you raise $1000 or more, you will join the $1000 fundraising club and receive this custom Louis Garneau jersey? If you reach $2000, you will receive the matching shorts! Challenge yourself to join this elite group of fundraisers!

If you have met or will reach the $1000 or $2000 mark by event day, reserve your apparel size now by contacting us at msbike@mssociety.ca or 416-967-3038.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Port Colborne resident is gearing up for the MS Bike Tour ̶ Niagara!


Larry Peyton is gearing up for his eighth year in the MS Bike Tour ̶ Niagara! He began participating in the Tour in 2004 when his son Jeff was diagnosed with MS.

Read more about Larry’s story via  niagarathisweek.com - http://bit.ly/O3QnwK.

Grand Bend to London photos are now up!



Photos from the 2012 MS Bike Tour Grand Bend to London are now up on our Flickr page. Check them out by visiting http://bit.ly/O4ALWT 

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

MS Bike Tour Info Night is tonight!

Don’t miss our MS Bike Tour Info Night tonight at 7:30pm! The event will be hosted by our partners at Cyclepath Oakville located at 507 Speers Rd. in Oakville. Topics of discussion include ‘On-the-Bike’ Nutritional Needs and Basic Flat Repair Workshop.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Alicia Brown at alicia.brown@mssociety.ca or 416-922-6600 ext. 3227.
*Special apparel and accessory discounts will be offered to attendees on August 7 only.

Friday, August 3, 2012

What’s new and exciting for the 2012 MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo?



Are you getting as excited as we are for the 2012 MS Bike Tour – Acton to Waterloo? Here are some exciting things you can expect to see at this year’s event:
·         Parking will be available in three locations: Prospect Park (100 Club Members, Tour Leaders, volunteers, accessible parking only), Halton Hills Hydro and Royal Canadian Legion-Acton Branch

·         Enjoy Roxy Coffee at the Acton start line on the morning of Saturday, August 18

·         After the first leg of the Tour, take advantage of a free massage, the beer lounge, celebratory evening ceremonies and more

·         On Sunday, mingle at the post-Tour BBQ assisted by the Rotary Club of Georgetown!

Don’t forget to check out our pre-event newsletter for the all the event day information you need.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Mac MacLellan: Dedicated Tour Leader and participant in nearly 60 MS Bike Tours


Mac MacLellan has been a dedicated MS Bike Tour volunteer for over 20 years and a Tour Leader for the past 18 years. He became a volunteer after participating in his first MS Bike Tour ̶ Brampton to Guelph in 1990 where he says the dedication of the staff and volunteers inspired him to get involved.

“[Volunteering for the MS Bike Tour] is about doing something for someone who can't and supporting fundraising for new treatments and especially a cure for MS,” Mac says. “Over the years I’ve met so many individuals, who I now consider loved ones, who have to endure this debilitating disease daily, but who handle all that comes their way with such dignity,” he continues. “Giving my time as a Tour Leader is my small way of saying 'thanks' to the hundreds of cyclists who are making a difference to those individuals.”

In addition to volunteering, Mac is also a dedicated fundraiser and has participated as a cyclist in nearly 60 Tours over the years. “I really enjoy the sense of achievement that the riders have when they cross the finish line and the fact that we are coming together to raise funds and awareness for such an important cause.”

This year Mac joined a team of dedicated volunteers and staff at the inaugural MS Bike Tour Prince Edward County on July 8 (he was the first person to register as a participant of the Tour!). Over 200 cyclists united to embark on a 75 km ride through Picton and raised over $135,000 in support of programs, services and research for those living with MS. “The smaller scale route, the serenity and beauty of Prince Edward County and the respectfulness of drivers along the route,” says Mac, were just some of the highlights that set this Tour apart from the rest. “Overall it was a very successful event and the great group of volunteers and staff played a vital role in achieving that success.”

To join the MS Bike Tour as a volunteer, please contact Nicole Dube at 1-800-268-7582 ext. 3111 or volunteer@mssociety.ca.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

BIKEFIT Training ride


Get in gear for the 2012 MS Bike Tour by joining us for a 40 km training ride led by our partners at BIKEFIT in St. Catherines (184 Scott St.) on Sunday, August 5 at 2pm! For more information and to RSVP, contact Alicia Brown at alicia.brown@mssociety.ca or 416-922-6600 ext. 3227. Space is limited.
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