Ride Inside: Keep those Tires Spinning in Winter

While we all know how much fun cycling outside can be, we also know that with the reality of winter knocking at our doors, outdoor cycling is soon coming to an end for another year. There are many indoor cycling options available so that you can keep riding until spring!

Indoor Cycling Class/Spinning
Most local gyms have spinning classes which offer a fun & low-impact work-out.
Check out the schedule at your local club to see when they are taking place!
• Make sure to get there early so that you can adjust the bike to fit you.
• Many spin bikes have 2-sided pedals, so you can wear gym shoes or your cycling shoes.
• Even though spinning is a group class, you control the tension on your bike and can tailor it to your athletic ability.
• Spin classes are fun! The energy is contagious!

Indoor Cycling Trainers
Assuming you already have a bike, you may want to consider an indoor cycling trainer.
• Indoor cycling trainers are easy to use and take up little room. You just attach your back wheel and go!
• There are 2 types of trainers:
Rim Trainers offer resistance by touching the side of your rim, not tire.
Tire Trainers attach directly to your wheel and create resistance that way.
• There are many companies that make indoor bike trainers available at many bike shops, sporting good stores and online. Research ‘Cycling Trainers’ to find out what brands are out there.
• Try a cycling video to enhance your workout. Look online or at your local bike shops for videos.

Indoor Cycles & Stationary Bikes
There are many stationary bike options out there! Visit a fitness shop near you to try them out! Here are some things to consider before you go:
• Budget: similar to ‘outdoor’ bikes, you can spend very little or a lot depending on the bells and whistles you want.
• Features: make sure to decide what features you need like clipless pedals, built-in programs, onboard TV monitors etc.
• Test ride a variety of cycles at your local sporting goods store, before making your purchase.

Educate Yourself on the H1N1 Virus

In response to growing concerns surrounding the H1N1 flu virus, important information on how to protect yourself, and your family, from the virus has been posted to the MS Society website. Find out key H1N1 concerns, read through a series of questions and answers specific to people living with MS and their families, and learn techniques to protect yourself from exposure to the H1N1 virus.

We hope that you find this information useful and informative.

Take in a Raptors Game and Help Support the MS Society!

Attention Basketball fans… did you know that as a valued supporter of the MS Society of Canada you are entitled to discounted Toronto Raptors tickets? Purchase online using Ticketmaster and see savings of up to 20% per ticket. What’s better is that part of the ticket price is donated back to the MS Society!

Click here to purchase discounted tickets now! Special offer code is Multiple. This offer is available throughout the Raptors’ regular season, so take in a game and support the MS Society!

MS Society Employment Opportunities: Marketing and Promotions

The Ontario Fundraising Events Marketing Team is looking to fill two full-time positions:

1. Senior Coordinator, Marketing and Promotions, Fundraising Events
2. Supervisor, Marketing and Promotions, Fundraising Events

The Ontario Fundraising Events Department is a non-profit events sector leader, generating millions in fundraising revenue mostly through well-known participant-based fundraising programs such as the RONA MS Bike Tour, the MS Read-A-Thon and the MS Walk.

These are exciting positions. The Ontario Fundraising Events Marketing department provides a positive challenge for those able to work in a fast paced environment and quickly adapt to diverse situations. We meet the challenges of a competitive, evolving marketplace remaining true to our organizational values and culture. At the same time, our workplace is recognized as enjoyable, friendly and flexible; and provides many growth opportunities for those who excel.

If you have a marketing background, passion for the marketing/promotions field, are innovative, creative and inquisitive and have a true desire to make a tangible impact in peoples lives, this might be the career opportunity you have been looking for.

Click on the links above to view full position descriptions as well as application details and deadlines.

Thank You!!!!!!

Thank you and congratulations to all participants, volunteers and sponsors who came out to the Toronto Bike Tour!

The sun was shining and the corn was roasting as 400 participants cycled to raise over $250,000!

Teamwork was key at the Toronto Tour as more than 45 teams cycled to endMS. TeamMS Village was a huge success this year as 10 teams earned a tent at the Tent Village.

Please share stories and pictures about the tour on facebook. Pictures taken by our photographers at the Toronto Tour have now been uploaded and can be viewed on Flickr.

MS Society marks one year anniversary of endMS campaign

With over $41 million raised, five regional research and training centres launched and a growing number of educational events aimed at MS researchers and trainees, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada proudly marks one year since the launch of its endMS capital campaign.In this video, Yves Savoie, president and chief executive officer of the MS Society of Canada highlights the achievements since the inception of the campaign.

MS Society Internship Opportunities

The Ontario Division Fundraising Events Marketing Team is looking to fill two internship positions which start this September. The two internship opportunities are as follows:

1. Events Marketing Execution and Communications Internship
2. Digital Marketing and Design Internship

Both internships offer great learning opportunities and a chance to work with marketers in a dynamic, fast paced environment while gaining valuable hands on experience. Click on the links above to view full position descriptions as well as application details and deadlines.