COUNTDOWN: TOMORROW is MS Bike – Niagara!

MS BIKE – NIAGARA IS TOMORROW!! We hope you are just as excited as we are! Make sure to meet the $300 minimum pledges and to not miss out on any of the fun. Here is what is going on for MS Bike –Niagara:

SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

Saturday, August 23

5-6pm Early Package Pick-Up (Crystal Ridge Arena and Community Centre)

6pm Awards celebration and pasta supper with cash bar (RSVP required; $10 per person)

Sunday, August 24

7-8am Check-In (Crystal Ridge Arena and Community Centre)

8am First group of cyclists leave (NO EARLY DEPARTURES)

8:45am All cyclists must be on route

10am-4pm

• Scrambler
• BBQ
• Massage
• Closing Ceremonies (rotating every 1.5 hours)

12-2pm 100 Club BBQ

COUNTDOWN: Only 2 DAYS until MS Bike – Niagara

 MS Bike – Niagara is only 2 days away  and that means you have to get prepped and packed!!

 

Here is a list of suggestions for you:

 

Riding Gear:

• Helmet (required)
• Spare tubes for your bike
• Water bottles
• Rain gear (we ride rain or shine)
• Comfortable cycling clothes
• Sunglasses and sunscreen

Registration Supplies:

• Completed pledge submission form with monies collected to date
• Pledge slips/sheets completely filled out
• Rider Bib - sent to you prior to your tour if you have submitted the $300 fundraising minimum one month prior.

Personal Items:

• ID (including your Health Card)
• Pocket money
• Any needed medications
• Sun and lip protection
• Change of clothes for evening ceremonies (if applicable)

 

COUNTDOWN: MS Bike – Niagara is only 3 days away!!

MS Bike – Niagara is right around the corner which means there has to be some QUESTIONS on your mind. Well, we got answers! Below are some frequently asked questions for you to take a glance at. If you have any further inquiries please don’t hesitate to contact msbikeniagara@mssociety.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if it rains?
We ride rain or shine! You may want to bring rain gear just in case.

Where do I leave my car?
There are plenty of parking spots located at the community centre and arena at start/finish. We
encourage car pooling wherever possible. Also, please do not leave valuables in your vehicle at any time.

How will I know where to cycle?
The route is signed with bright arrows to direct you. You will also receive a copy of the route map at the start line.

What happens if my bike breaks down?
We have Support and Gear (SAG) vehicles along the route and bike mechanics at select rest stops to help with basic repairs. We STRONGLY recommend you bring your own tubes and that you have your bike tuned up before the event.

Will there be water/snacks along the route?
Rest stops are located every 15km (or so) along the route that are stocked with port-a-potties, water and other drinks and snacks.

Can I listen to my IPod/MP3 player?
For the safety of you and the others on the tour, IPods and MP3 players will NOT be permitted on route.

What if I don’t reach the minimum pledge?
If you are unable to reach the $300 minimum pledge by event weekend—no problem! We will just need a post dated cheque or your credit card number to secure the balance, and then you have four weeks to continue to fundraise!

Are the roads closed to traffic?
No, the roads are all open to regular traffic, although we are on quiet roads for the majority of the ride.

Countdown: 4 DAYS until MS Bike – Niagara

There are  4 days remaining until MS Bike – Niagara and WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! We want you to get SOCIAL. Keep us in the loop and let us know how you are preparing, or what you are getting most excited for!! This year, we will be having a Tint social media wall stationed at the start/finish line so get ready to tweet, tag and post and see your comments on the big screen!

Get SOCIAL with #MSBIKE:

TWITTER - Send us a tweet or a photo of you training, or at a rest stop to @MSBikeTour. We will be retweeting all this week and at the event. Let’s get #msbike trending!!

FACEBOOK - Post photos on our wall of you rocking your MS Bike jersey or having fun on Sunday. Make sure to mention @MSBikeTour when you post on Facebook for last minute pledges from friends and family!

INSTAGRAM – Keep in touch with MS Bike on Instagram! Check out our account @MSBikeTour as the MS Bike team shares their preparation for this weekend. Send a double tap our way, and we will send you one back when you tag us!

TINT social media wall - In order to appear on our Tint social media wall make sure to tag us or include the hashtag #msbike on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. The wall was a MAJOR HIT at MS Bike – Grand Bend to London and helped our staff engage with the close to 2000 MS Bike participants through Twitter.

Our MS Bike Instagram followers doubled over the course of the two day tour and more than 200 photos were tagged with the hashtag #msbike! We are looking forward to bring the Tint social media wall to MS Bike – Niagara participants and to get you excited about connecting with us and seeing your posts on the big screen!!

Screenshot of one of our socially savvy MS Bike participant @stimm99 ‘s tweet

The more social you are, the better chance you will appear on the Tint social media wall! See you in 4 days riders!

COUNTDOWN: 5 DAYS until MS Bike – Niagara!

The COUNTDOWN to MS Bike – Niagara begins!!  There are 5 days until MS Bike - Niagara. On Saturday, August 23 you are invited to join us at the Niagara awards celebration and pasta dinner to enjoy delicious food and good company!

We want to take this opportunity to honor your MS Bike success and bring your team together before the ride. It is also a great chance to meet fellow participants!

RSVP as soon as possible and help us celebrate your success on Saturday August 23th at 6pm.  Check in early from 4:30-6:00 pm then head on over to the Lions Hall right next door for a fun social evening!

Tickets are $10/person. Purchase them here.
For more info or to RSVP please contact: msbikeniagara@mssociety.ca or 1-877-937-7772 ext. 26