Sponsor Profile – Toronto star

The Toronto Star - Proud Supporter of MS Bike

The Toronto Star is pleased to be a part of MS BIKE. The Toronto Star, which was founded in 1892, is the most-read print newspaper in Canada and has a combined print and online (thestar.com) readership of 3.1 million adults each week.  

We would like to thank them for their ongoing support; we couldn’t do what we do without them!

MS Bike – Grand Bend to London was a huge success!

This past weekend cyclists participated in Canada’s largest MS Bike tour, Grand Bend to London. Participants raised an outstanding $1.35 million in support of those living with MS! With 1893 riders, the event celebrated its second year as our largest tour.

We would like to thank all the dedicated participants, enthusiastic supporters and hard-working volunteers; you are all an important part of this amazing success story! The pledges you raised will bring us one step closer to ending MS! Woo hoo!

Keep going MS Bike – Grand Bend to London participants, you're almost there!

It’s day two of the 2013 MS Bike – Grand Bend to London! Good luck to all our riders finishing the last leg of the tour. We can’t wait to see you at the finish line for a BBQ celebration! Thank you to all our participants for your support in the movement to end MS!

Good luck to all our MS Bike – Grand Bend to London participants!

TODAY, we are gearing up for the first day of the 2013 MS Bike – Grand Bend to London. Thank you to everyone participating. We hope you all enjoy our NEW start/finish location! Please post on our Facebook wall or send us a Tweet @MSBikeTour. We’d love to hear from you today!

Countdown to MS Bike – Grand Bend to London! 1 day away!!

“MS Bike not only raises money for people living with the disease, but it's also a way for us to raise awareness,” says Ron Hay, Team Captain of Steve’s Cyclepaths “It's an opportunity for us to do something for those who are close to us."

There’s only 1 day left until the MS Bike – Grand Bend to London! We’re so excited to see all of our wonderful riders. If you’re participating this year let us know, we’d love to hear from you!

Riders don’t forget to bring your completed pledge sheets and pledge submission form with you tomorrow! To check-in, you’ll need to completely fill in your pledge sheet(s) and pledge submission form, including the dollar amount you are submitting on event day, your prize choice (if applicable) and the waiver. You can download and print a copy of each from your Participant Centre.

Countdown to MS Bike – Grand Bend to London! 2 days away!!

We hope you’re as excited as we are for the MS Bike – Grand Bend to London!! Riders will now be starting and finishing at our NEW START/FINISH, Grand Bend Motorplex. Perks of our NEW location include access to tons of parking, showers and camping! But wait there’s MORE

1) This year’s residences are: London, Essex, Perth, Delaware & Elgin Halls!

2) There is a reserved start for our 2012 Top Fundraising Team – Butt Ugly!

3) The 100 Club BBQ is back, in addition to the BBQ for all at our Sunday finish line.

4) A bigger motorcycle support team on route to support YOU!

5) Composting at our rest stops.

6) Designated cheering sections along the route!

For EVEN MORE information and details, DOWNLOAD the MS Bike – Grand Bend to London pre-event newsletter http://bit.ly/12Othvm.

Countdown to MS Bike – Grand Bend to London! 3 days away!!

It can be hard to meet your daily calorie requirements, especially when you’re training for the MS Bike – Grand Bend to London!

As the tour is only 3 days away, it’s VERY important for all riders to ensure they are getting enough fuel. Check out this article from Bike Radar that highlights how to eat enough to support your training http://bit.ly/Rtn4lr

Countdown to MS Bike – Grand Bend to London! 4 days away!!

There are only 4 days left until the MS Bike – Grand Bend to London! Are you ready for the 150 km ride? For those who don’t want to sweat it out outside, try training with a spin class! Spinning is one of the best ways to condition yourself as you train for a cycling event. There’s a large variety of spin classes that work to fit various needs.

Here are just a few:

1) Endurance Spin – Best for those looking to cycle longer than 45min. Most are approximately 75 minutes – wow!

2) Sunrise cycling – Best for those who want to start their workout bright and early! Most classes start as early as 6:00am.

3) Spin Yoga – One of the latest yoga mash-ups (picture 30 minutes of spin followed by 30 minutes of yoga). Spin yoga hybrid classes are best for those looking for an intense yet relaxing workout.

Check out some of the spin studios affiliated with MS Bike for more amazing classes!

Brown's Indoor Cycling Studio (Toronto) - http://www.brownssports.com/cycling-yoga/index.php

Quad East Studio (Toronto) - http://quadspin.com/bulletin/quad-east/






Photo Credit: Wiki Commons

Countdown to MS Bike – Grand Bend to London! 5 days away!!

Get out and enjoy some of the best bike trails Southwestern Ontario has to offer! With the MS Bike – Grand Bend to London only 5 days away, check out this list of our favorite bike trails (both on and off road) to get some last minute training in.

On Road

1) Grand Bend Rotary Nature Trail (Grand Bend)

Distance: 9 km trail extending from Pinery Provincial Park to Grand Bend alongside highway 21.
You’ll love this trail for: Its beautiful meadow of wildflowers.

2) Fanshawe Lake Trail (London)       

Distance: 20 km loop trail traveling around Fanshawe Reservoir.
You’ll love this trail for: Its spectacular views, mixture of wildlife and variety of terrain.

3) Riverside Trail (Grand Bend)         

Distance: 1 km trail passing from dry upland oak/pine forests onto the Ausable River floodplain.
You’ll love this trail for: Its ancient trees and sun-drenched meadows with unique butterflies, songbirds and reptiles.

Off road

 1) Pinery Park Cedar Trail (Grand Bend)

Distance: 2.3 km trail overlooking the Old Ausable Channel with a 1 km extension that provides access to the shore of Lake Huron.
You’ll love this trail for: Its lovely extension to the beach. 

2) Savanna Biking Trail (Grand Bend)          

Distance: 14 km trail that travels through wooded landscape from the Park Store to the traffic circle.
You’ll love this trail for: Its picturesque bicycle trail that will allow you to explore all Pinery has to offer.

3) Westminister Ponds Trails (London)

Distance: 10.5 km trail that is a mix of gently rolling and short steep hills. 
You’ll love this trail for: Its many ponds and rich variety of natural habitats in a relatively undisturbed state.

 

For more information on these biking trails and others visit http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-regions/southwestern-ontario/

Thank you MS Bike – Prince Edward County participants!

On behalf of the MS Bike team, an enormous thank you goes out to everyone that took part in the MS Bike – Prince Edward County event. Over 200 participants raised an amazing $135,000! Your hard work and dedication will benefit thousands of Canadians who are affected by multiple sclerosis. Together, we will end MS!

And they’re off! Good luck to MS Bike – Prince Edward County participants TODAY

 

Our first 2013 MS Bike event is finally here! Today hundreds of riders will be gearing up in Prince Edward County to make a difference in the lives of those affected by MS. Share your experience from the ride by posting on our Facebook wall or sending us a tweet @MSBikeTour. We would love to hear from our amazing cyclists! 

Countdown: 1 day left, don’t forget your pledge sheets & pledge submission forms!

“There’s no doubt why I do this. I’m raising money to help find a cure”– Scott, MS Bike – Prince Edward County participant

- There’s only 1 day left until our first MS Bike event of the season! We’re so excited we can’t wait to see all of our wonderful riders. If you’re training for the ride today let us know, we’d love to hear from you!

Riders, don’t forget to bring your completed pledge sheets and pledge submission form with you tomorrow! To check-in, you’ll need to completely fill in your pledge sheets and pledge submission form, including the dollar amount you are submitting on event day, your prize choice (if applicable) and the waiver. You can download and print a copy of each from your Participant Centre.

Countdown: 2 days left. Enjoy our pump-up playlist!

MS Bike – Prince Edward County is only 2 days away! Get pumped for your 75km ride with our playlist suggestion for the car ride down. Riders don’t forget, headphones are not permitted on the route.

1) Europe - The Final Countdown

 

2) Imagine Dragons - Radioactive

 

3) Snap! - The Power

 

4) Daft Punk – Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

5) AC/DC - Thunderstruck

6) Queen – We Will Rock You

 

7) The Proclaimers - 500 Miles

8) Arcade Fire - Keep the Car Running

9) Black Eyed Peas – Let’s Get It Started

 

10) Eminem - Lose Yourself (Clean Version)

 

11) House of Pain - Jump Around

 

12) Justice - D.A.N.C.E.

 

3) Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song

 

14) The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up

 

15) Switchfoot - Oh! Gravity

Countdown: 3 days left until the MS Bike –Prince Edward County!

Have you reached your individual or team fundraising goal yet? There’s still time to reach or surpass your goal! With three days left, you could raise $1000 to receive an MS Bike 1000 club jersey, a $75 gift card and an event t-shirt. But the fundraising rewards don’t stop there. When you raise $2000+, you’ll not only receive the 1000 club jersey, but the 2000 club cycling shorts to match!

For more information on fundraising rewards, DOWNLOAD the 2013 Cyclist Handbook http://bit.ly/13CwzFO.

Countdown: 4 days until MS Bike – Prince Edward County!

The Prince Edward County MS Bike event is only four days away! With that in mind, we would like to wish all riders a safe and wonderful ride this Sunday, July 7. Check out the video below from the Ontario Medical Association on how you can cycle safe this weekend.

The countdown is on! 5 days until the MS Bike – Prince Edward County

Photo via Dougtone - Flickr 

We have 5 days left to get even more excited for our first event of the season! Are you looking forward to the scenery in lovely Prince Edward County? Last year's event was a beautiful day and a fantastic ride. We look forward to this year being the same, if not better!

Reminder: For those of you riding don’t forget the minimum $300 pledge to participate