RIDE GUIDE
See What’s
New Inside
Start/Finish Location
50 Mile Start Line
Day 1 Only Option
Prizes
Page 4
Fundraising
Ideas Page 4
Breakaway to Key Largo
BE PREPARED
Packing List on Page 24
TRAINING
Schedules on Page 16 & 17
Sponsors
2008 Bike Committee
Ernesto Diaz
Committee Chair
Dear MS Cyclist:
As Title Sponsor, it is our pleasure to welcome you to the official
start of the 2008 Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by
Wachovia.
You have joined our movement and together we are already making a difference. We
promise you a sensational first-class ride complete with mechanical support, clearly
marked routes, terrific food and snacks in a festive environment along with the most
incredible volunteer support group you could ask for! Some of you may be seasoned
veterans, while others may be first time riders. Some of you invest time, while others
invest money. Whether you volunteer, pedal or pledge, your participation is already
making strides in fighting this deadly and debilitating disease. We appreciate your
effort and passion to join the MS cause. Our collective efforts serve to raise critical
funding to support MS research, programs and services to aid the lives of close to half a
million people living with multiple sclerosis, including over 6,000 in our community
alone. Look around you, you are one of over 2,500 people that together will raise over
$2 Million to help fight against MS.
Living with MS means fighting for forward motion - something that most of us take for
granted each day. A few years ago, Zimmerman Advertising organized to help the cause
with a team we call ZMotion. We understand, as you do, that people need the courage,
support and determination to move forward no matter how large the obstacle. Our goal
in life, business and community is to simply lead by example.
At the end of the Ride, we will all have a sense of personal accomplishment and the
satisfaction of knowing we made a difference in the lives of many.
Welcome to the Ride!
Jordan Zimmerman
Founder
Pat Pagregnani
President
...and Your MS Bike Team!
Cathy McCarthy
Ryon Coote
Development Director
954-731-4224 x 3923
[email protected]
Development Coordinator
954-731-4224 x 2032
[email protected]
Jessica Birch
Sara Bentley
Development Coordinator
954-731-4224 x 3926
[email protected]
Development Coordinator
954-731-4224 x 3911
[email protected]
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
South Florida Chapter
3201 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 127
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-731-4224
1 800 FIGHT MS
Fax: 954-739-1398
www.nationalmssociety.org/fls
www.msbikeflorida.org
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Ron Abrams
JP Coordinator
Mike Blatt
Start/Finish Coordinator
Bob Bodner
Campground Facility Team
Leader
Lt. Corey Bryan
Monroe County Police
Coordinator
Sgt. David Carey
Monroe County Police
Coordinator
Michael Connor
Trucking Logistics Coordinator
Frank Echanique
Communications Coordinator
Sgt. David Fariss
Miami-Dade Police Coordinator
David Henderson
Safety Coordinator
Dan Hicks
Rest Stop Coordinator
Gary Hicks
SAG Coordinator
Larry House
SAG Coordinator
Silvia Inman
Campground Team Leader
Bryan Manley
Warehouse Logistics
Coordinator
Julia A. Mayan
Start/Finish Coordinator
Alvah “Buster” Raymond
Route Maintenance Coordinator
Alvah Raymond, III
Route Maintenance Assistant
Javier Salinas
Warehouse Logistics Assistant
Alan Steel
Bike Shop Coordinator
Jason Swift
Route Logistics Coordinator
Claretha Timmons
Rest Stop Assistant
John Vecchio
Communications Assistant
Dante Watson
Trucking Logistics Assistant
Dale Word
JP Coordinator
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Table of Content
Page
Calendar of Events.......................................................3
Event Schedule.............................................................3
New for 2008................................................................4
This Is Why We Ride......................................................5
Pedal Partners..............................................................5
Fundraising 101...........................................................6
Online Tools...................................................................7
Creative Fundraising Ideas....................................8 & 9
Successful Fundraising ..................................................10
Matching Gifts............................................................11
Forming a Team .................................................................12
The Right Equipment..................................................13
Safety..................................................................14 & 15
Training...............................................................16 & 17
Official MS Bike Shops.....................................................18
Bike Shop Sponsored Activities......................................19
The Ride.............................................................20 & 21
Ride Weekend Details.......................................22 & 23
Packing List.................................................................24
Accommodations...............................................24 & 25
Awards, Clubs and Prizes...........................................26
Best of 2007...............................................................27
2007 Teams...............................................................28
Medical Information Form................................................29
Safety Pledge......................................................................30
Bike Shop Coupons....................................................31 - 36
Maps & Directions.....................................................35 - 36
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Calendar of Events
Registration Fee Increase
To $50.00
Tuesday, April 1st
Medical Form Deadline
Friday, April 4th
Enclosed in your Ride
Guide or Online
Pedal Partner
Friday, April 11th
Registration Due
(See Page 5)
Packet Pick Up
Wednesday, April 9th
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lake Worth Bicycle
127 South Dixie Hwy
Lake Worth
561-582-4588
Packet Pick Up
Thursday, April 10th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Vitamin Shoppe
1400 N. University Dr.
Coral Springs
954-340-3656
Packet Pick Up
Saturday, April 12th
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mack Cycle
5995 Sunset Drive
South Miami
305-661-8363
Packet Pick Up
Tuesday, April 15th
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
City Bikes
20335 Biscayne Blvd
L36
Aventura
305-682-8889
Packet Pick Up
Wednesday, April 16th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Vitamin Shoppe
20600 Lyons Road
Boca Raton
561-479-4223
Packet Pick Up
Thursday, April 17th
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Maroone Auto Plaza
8600 Pines Blvd
Pembroke Pines
954-433-3350
Packet Pick Up
Saturday, April 19th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Engle’s Bike Shop
27310 Old 41 Road
Bonita Springs
239-498-9913
Packet Pick Up
Tuesday, April 22nd
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
National MS Society
3201 W. Commercial
Blvd, Suite #127
Fort Lauderdale
954-731-4224
Packet Pick Up
Friday, April 25th
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
National MS Society
3201 W. Commercial
Blvd, Suite #127
Fort Lauderdale
954-731-4224
Packet Pick Up
Saturday, April 26th
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
National MS Society
3201 W. Commercial
Blvd, Suite #127
Fort Lauderdale
954-731-4224
DAY ONE
Zimmerman MS Bike
Ride Presented by
Wachovia
7:00 am
Saturday, May 3rd
DAY TWO
Zimmerman MS Bike
Ride Presented by
Wachovia
7:00am
Sunday, May 4th
Prize Deadline
Monday, June 16th
All Pledge Money Due
(to be eligible for prizes)
Prize Pick Up Day
Thursday, August 14th
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
National MS Society
3201 W. Commercial
Blvd, Suite #127
Fort Lauderdale
954-731-4224
Event Schedule
DAY ONE
Saturday, May 3rd
Volunteer Check-In:
4:30 am -BankUnited Center at the
University of Miami
7:00 am -MetroPCS Village at John
Pennekamp Park
Breakfast:
5:30 - 8:00 am - BankUnited Center
Rider Check-In:
6:00 - 8:00 am - BankUnited Center
Rider Departure
7:00 - 8:15 am - BankUnited Center
Overnight Finish Line Check-In:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - MetroPCS Village
Lunch on Route:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lunch:
11:00 am - 4:30 pm - MetroPCS Village
Route Sweep:
All riders off the route and route officially
closed at 5:00 pm
Dinner:
4:30 - 8:00 pm - MetroPCS Village
Shuttle Back to Miami:
6:00 – 7:00 pm – MetroPCS Village
MS Awareness Ceremony & Beach Party:
7:00- 11:00 pm - MetroPCS Village
Last shuttles to off-site parking, Key Largo
and Tavernier hotels leave at 11:30 pm
DAY TWO
Sunday, May 4th
Shuttle from Key Largo and Tavernier
Hotels to MetroPCS Village begins at 4:30 am
Volunteer Check-In:
5:00 - 7:00 am - MetroPCS Village
9:00 - 10:00 am - BankUnited Center
Breakfast:
6:00 - 8:00 am - MetroPCS Village
Rider Departure
7:00 - 8:15 am - MetroPCS Village
For participants not cycling back to Miami,
a bus will depart from MetroPCS Village
9:30 am SHARP
Lunch on Route:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lunch:
11:00 am - 4:00 pm - BankUnited Center
Route Sweep:
All riders off the route and route officially
closed at 4:00 pm
* Times subject to change without notice.
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New for 2008
New Title Sponsor
The Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by Wachovia is proud to
introduce a new title sponsor Zimmerman Advertising. Headquartered in
Fort Lauderdale, Zimmerman Advertising is the largest advertising agency
in the southeastern United States and among the top in the country.
ZMotion, the agency’s corporate cycling team, has been the MS Bike Ride’s
fastest growing and top fundraising team for the past 3 years!
New Start/Finish & Route
The Ride kicks off at 7:00 am on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from the
BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, stops
overnight at the MetroPCS Village at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State
Park in Key Largo, then heads back to Miami on Sunday, May 4, 2008.
The route rides through beautiful Coral Cables, jumps onto the Miami
busway and picks up the traditional route at Monkey Jungle to finish in
Key Largo before heading back to Miami on Day 2.
Village
at John Pennekamp
Coral Reef State Park
New Start Line for 50 Mile Riders
Fifty mile riders will start and finish their ride with their friends, family
and teammates! After the official take off at 7:00 am at the BankUnited
Center at the University of Miami, 50 mile riders will veer off to the
designated area and be shuttled to the official 50 mile start line 25 miles
down the route. Those riding the shorter route on Day 2 will be bussed
from the MetroPCS Village to the Maroone Pit Stop at HomesteadMiami Speedway to cross the finish line at the BankUnited Center.
Pit Stop
at Homestead-Miami Speedway
New Day 1 Only Shuttle Option
Riders will be given the option to ride Day 1 Only. Free shuttle service will
transport riders and their belongings back to the BankUnited Center at the
University of Miami on Saturday evening after dinner has been provided.
Those riding both days will head to the Maroone Pit Stop at HomesteadMiami Speedway on Sunday morning for a lap around the track,
NASCAR style, before heading back to Coral Gables for the finale.
New Prizes
Introducing a new lineup of prizes including the new Breakaway to Maui
for the Elite Tour of Champions! See Page 26 for prize information.
NEW LAST YEAR AND STILL IN EFFECT...
Packet Pick Up
All participants must turn in their minimum pledge of $300 prior to picking up their rider packet and participating
in the Ride.
Riders MUST pick up their packet at one of the packet pickup locations (See Schedule on page 3) prior to May 3, 2008.
There will be NO WALK ON REGISTRANTS!!!
If you are traveling to Miami from out of town, please contact us for instructions and additional information at
[email protected] or 954-731-4224
Minimum Rider Age - Riders must be 18 years old in 2008 to participate.
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This is Why We Ride…
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological disease that interrupts the flow of
information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving.
Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. Every
hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with MS. Most of those
diagnosed are between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many
women as men being diagnosed with the disease.
The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet
be predicted, but new treatments and advances in research are moving us closer
to a world free of MS.
MS by the Numbers
Approximately 400,000 Americans acknowledge having MS, and every week
about 200 people are diagnosed. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
estimates 2.5 million individuals are affected by MS nationwide, including the
6,000 South Floridians living with multiple sclerosis.
Pedal Partners!
Pedal
Partners
connects
individuals affected by MS with
dedicated riders like yourself,
enabling you to create an
inspirational story of your own.
This
connection
fosters
education, awareness, gratitude
and most importantly, hope.
During the MS Bike Ride, event
participants wear a bandana
signed by a person with
multiple sclerosis. This can be
someone you know or we can
pair you up with a person living
with MS in South Florida. The
bandana reminds you that every
mile you cycle brings us closer
to a world free of MS.
If you are riding for someone
you know: You will receive an
unsigned bandana in the mail
prior to the event. Once your
Pedal Partner decorates your
bandana, you are ready to wear
it proudly the weekend of the
event!
The Mission of the National MS Society
“To end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis”
By participating in the 2008 Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by Wachovia,
you have joined the movement that will bring us closer to our mission and will
help create a world free of MS. We are working hard to accomplish this mission
through a nationwide network of chapters that serve more people with multiple
sclerosis and fund more MS research than any voluntary organization in the world.
If you would like us to connect
you with someone who has MS:
You will receive a signed
bandana in the mail prior to the
event along with your Pedal
Partner’s contact information.
We recommend you contact
your Pedal Partner and sport
your bandana with enthusiasm
during the Ride!
Be a Pedal Partner and join the
movement to create a world
free of MS! If you did not sign
up for Pedal Partners and are
interested in this program,
please contact the Bike Team
at [email protected],
954-731-4224 or 1 800 FIGHT
MS by April 11, 2008.
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Every Dollar Counts!
The money you raise by
participating in the Zimmerman
MS Bike Ride Presented by
Wachovia can provide the
following items for people with
MS and their families:
$1 - $19
Leg Positioner, Handheld Shower
Head or Knee Splint
$20 - $49
Tub Grab Rail, Ankle Orthosis
or Walker
$50 - $99
Bedside Commode, Shower Seat
or Tub Transfer Bench
$100 - $499
3 ’- 5’ Aluminum Ramp, Forearm
Crutches or Air Conditioning Unit
$500 - $999
Voice Activated Phone System,
Hand Controls for Automobile or
Manual Wheel Chair
$1000
Electric Wheelchair, Stair Lift
or Electric Hospital Bed
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Fundraising
Fundraising: the organized activity of soliciting, collecting and raising funds,
money and pledges for a nonprofit or political organization.
The largest fundraiser the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, South Florida
Chapter produces annually is the Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by
Wachovia. In 2007, the MS Bike Ride raised over 1.85 million dollars towards
finding a cure.
These dollars fund much-needed research into the cause and treatment of MS
and are critical to continue the persistent search for a cure. Funds raised by the
MS Bike Ride also allow the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to provide case
management, financial assistance, support groups and educational programs for
people affected by multiple sclerosis such as the annual Women's Retreat, Men's
Day and Kids’ Coping Camp. These programs enhance knowledge, health and
independence for individuals with MS residing in South Florida and their
families.
Pledge:
a monetary donation given by a sponsor to a fundraising event
participant who has promised fulfillment of a goal or challenge.
The Pledge Sheet is the official record of each rider's sponsorship. A rider should
write the donation total in the designated space on the pledge sheet and make a
copy for his/her own records. A starter pledge sheet was enclosed in your Ride
Guide Envelope. Additional pledge sheets are available online or by calling the
National MS Society.
Riders are responsible for collecting all pledges. To receive your rider numbers
and participate in the event your minimum pledge of $300 must be turned in
prior to the day of the Ride. All pledges are due by Monday, June 16, 2008 to be
eligible for prizes.
Pledges can also be given online once you set up your personal page at
www.msbikeflorida.org. Details on how to set up your personal page are
available page 7.
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Online Tools
The National MS Society, South Florida Chapter has made fundraising smooth and simple by offering various online
tools to help you reach your fundraising goal.
As a registered rider of the 2008 Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by Wachovia, you are automatically assigned
your own personal webpage, called your Participant Center, which is designed to facilitate every aspect of your
fundraising. Your Participant Center has a variety of features to help you fundraise for the MS Bike Ride.
To access your Participant Center, visit www.msbikeflorida.org. On the top right hand corner of the page you will
see a silver box that says “Log In to My Participant Center” at which point you’ll need the username and password
created in the online registration process. If you did not register online and would like to create a username and
password, please contact the Bike Team at 954-731-4224 or [email protected]. If you’ve forgotten your
password, you can click the “E-mail Your Password” link at the bottom of the silver box and your password will be
emailed to you.
After you’ve logged in, you will find six main links across the top of the page:
The first link is for your Participant Center, so you can return to the main page from any other page within the
Participant Center. This is also where you can revise your fundraising goal and check for updates from the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society staff.
The second link is for your Personal Page. Personalize your page by adding a picture, editing text and altering the
color scheme and layout of this page. The look of this page and the narrative you share about why you ride is
completely up to you. This is the webpage that your friends and family will see when you ask them to sponsor you
online. It is also where you will find your honor roll of donors and your personal fundraising thermometer.
The Address Book link is where you can import contacts from your personal e-mail accounts. You may also
manually enter names and e-mail addresses if you prefer.
From the E-mail link you may send custom messages or use one of the provided templates. We strongly encourage
everyone to personalize their message, only you can really explain why you’ve joined the movement. These e-mails
automatically include a link to your Personal Page, making it easier for friends and family to sponsor you or to join
you by registering to ride or volunteer.
In the Follow-Ups section, you can follow-up with the people you’ve contacted so far. This includes sending thank
you e-mails for those who have already donated and sending reminders to those who have yet to respond.
Finally, the My Progress section allows you to see just how far you’ve come in your fundraising efforts. There is a
gift summary section, where you can compare your online and offline donations, view your fundraising
thermometer and graph outlining when donations were made by month, and access an overall gift history. This is
also the page where you can find the “Enter Gifts Received Offline” link.
Team Captains will have an extra link, My Team. This is where you have the ability to build a unique team webpage.
View your team roster and track your team’s progress. As well as the ability to send out Join My Team e-mails and
e-mails to your team members to keep them up to date.
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ASK! ASK! ASK!
Matching Gifts
Entertainment
Take advantage of your company’s corporate matching
gift program. For more details on Matching Gifts see
page 11. You can also create a personal matching gift
program. Just tell your sponsors you will personally
match their donation.
Plan an evening of entertainment and charge your
friends, family and co-workers to participate. Some
ideas for an evening of fun: karaoke, game night, poker
night, movie night or talent show. Don’t be shy, ask a
local pool hall, restaurant, bar, club or bowling ally to
donate their venue! Some restaurants may even donate
appetizers for a Happy Hour. Don’t be afraid to ask!
Personal/Team Page
Create a unique personal/team page to e-mail to your
friends, family and co-workers. You will be amazed how Sale
fast the money will start rolling in! For more details on Host a garage sale, bake sale, used book, movie and CD
personal/team pages and other online tools see page 7. sale.
Gifts
Ask friends and family to make a donation in honor of
your birthday, anniversary or holiday season instead of
buying you a gift.
Answering Machine Massage
Leave a unique message on your answering machine to
let everyone know that you are up to something special.
Make it funny, tell them that if they would like a call
back they must support you!
Letters
Create a letter to send to everyone you know! Be
innovative, send a “Have You Seen Me Riding in the
Neighborhood” letter to your neighbors filling them in
on your challenge and your goal.
Extra Change Jar
Place a jar at your home, office, or a local business and
E-mail Taglines
collect loose change. You’ll be amazed at how fast it will
Place a unique tagline at the bottom of your e-mails
fill up. Remember, every penny counts.
letting all email recipients know what you’re up to.
Include a link to your personal page so they can donate
Bad Habits Jar
Put out a jar at work or home. Every time you commit a to you immediately.
bad habit, put a dollar in the jar. Hopefully you won’t fill
this one up too quickly!
Raffle/Auction
Ask friends, family members and local business to
donate gifts/items for you to raffle or auction. Some
ideas include: event tickets, movie tickets, hotel stays,
artwork, gift certificates, dinner and jewelry. You can
also be creative… auction yourself to be a friend or
family member’s personal assistant or personal chef for
the day.
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Personalized Return Address Labels
Print personalized return address labels saying “Support
me and visit my personal page to find out how!”
Screensavers
Create a rolling screensaver on your office computer to
remind those around you of your commitment to the MS
Bike Ride.
Car wash
Ask your friends and family for their assistance. Ask a
local venue to donate their facility. Make it Fun!.
How to raise $1,000
in 10 days…
Get Your Company Involved
Talk to the decision maker in your company to plan a dress down day, auction a
day off or host a company lunch to help you reach your fundraising goal. Most
companies are willing to lend a hand to their employees!
Day 1
Start by sponsoring yourself
for $50
Day 2
Ask 2 of your family members
to sponsor you for $50
Day 3
Ask 10 friends to
contribute $20
Day 4
Ask 5 co-workers to
contribute $20
Get Upper Management Involved
Put your boss on a stationary bike in the center of your office or other highly
trafficked area. Employees can pay a dollar per minute to watch them ride!
Switching off riders by department is a great way to get the entire organization
involved and increase team fundraising
Meet the Press
See if you can get an article published in your company, church or temple
newsletters and bulletins. Think BIG! Ask your local newspaper to do a story on you!
Training and Fundraising Updates
Send training and fundraising updates to your friends, family and co-workers to
give them a sense of involvement. These updates also serve as a reminder to those
who did not donate yet!
Ask Everyone You Know
Ask your friends, family, co-workers, dentist, doctor, therapist, veterinarian, dry
cleaner, insurance agent, hair dresser, mechanic, massage therapist, manicurist
and strangers!
Delegate
Ask 10 friends to ask 10 of their friends to support your effort!
Day 5
Ask 5 neighbors to
contribute $20
Day 6
Ask 10 people
from your place of worship
to contribute $10
Day 7
Ask your boss for a company
contribution of $50 (or find
out if your company will
match what you raise!)
Day 8
Ask 5 businesses
or companies that your
business works with to
sponsor you for $40
Day 9
Ask 4 businesses you
frequent to contribute $25
Day 10
Share your success with your
friends and family!
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Successful Fundraising
5 Steps to Becoming a Successful Fundraiser
It can be helpful to break your fundraising process down into specific steps. As you complete each step, you draw
closer to your fundraising goal and helping thousands of people living with MS.
STEP 1: Identify your prospects
Determine who to add to your list.
STEP 2: Select your approach
Face-to-face: This is the best and most direct approach when you anticipate large pledges or when the opportunity
presents itself. Approaching someone face-to-face is a more personable step that garners more positive results and
support.
Letter or e-mail: This can be one of the most efficient ways to reach a large quantity of prospects and convey
important information. Remember to follow up with anyone who receives one of your letters or e-mails.
Telephone: Calling someone is just as effective as a follow-up to a letter or e-mail if you are unable to approach
face-to-face.
STEP 3: Craft the style of your message
A serious approach: Discuss the mission of the National MS Society and the role of the Zimmerman MS Bike Ride
Presented by Wachovia in helping the lives of the 6,000 South Floridians living with MS and the importance of your
goal for the 2008 Ride.
A light and humorous approach: Can also be effective with family and close friends. It allows you to discuss the
mission of the Society while adding your own personal flavor to the message. A combination of both approaches
can be effective as well.
STEP 4: Select the format
Form letter or e-mail: This simply means that the same letter or e-mail goes to every individual. Helpful hint: You
can always personalize a form letter by adding a handwritten P.S. note.
Personal letter or e-mail: This can be a much more effective approach than a form letter. A personal touch can
make all the difference. By personalizing your message on an individual basis, you can emphasize particular aspects
of the Society’s mission and your MS Bike participation that will appeal to your respective audience. Although this
can be time consuming for long lists, the results are well worth it.
Solicitation card: More simplified than a letter, a solicitation card provides an opportunity for a creative touch.
STEP 5: Suggest the level of pledges
Amount: Let donors know the amount of contribution you would like for them to consider.
Aim high: Don’t underestimate the donor’s willingness to give.
The National MS Society, South Florida Chapter is pleased to provide additional information or suggestions
regarding any of the steps listed above. Do not hesitate to contact us if we can assist you.
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Matching Gifts
Double Your Money!
How do you "cash in" on this incentive?
Contact your Human Resource Department to find out if your company has a
corporate Matching Gift Program. If they do, prior to the Zimmerman MS Bike
Ride Presented by Wachovia, go to your Human Resources Department and pick
up a Matching Gifts Contribution form. Your company may match your
contribution as well as contributions made by your co-workers if they also apply
for matching gifts. Please make sure to turn in the form at the same time you turn
in the pledge check, that way it can be easily tracked. This is an easy way to
double or even triple your funds for MS. Don't forget to encourage your
sponsors to ask their companies for matching gift forms.
The advantages of using Matching Gift as part of your pledges are:
• You can double the amount of money you turn in and qualify for larger
incentives.
• Those individuals that sponsor you can take advantage of it as well, adding
dollars to your pledges.
• The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be able to fund more research,
programs and education with the funds raised from Matching Gifts, aiding
us in our mission to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.
Visit www.msbikeflorida.org or contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
South Florida Chapter for a list of Matching Gift companies.
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Matching Gift Programs
Triple Match
Grainger
Double Match
Capital Group
Deutsche Bank
Johnson & Johnson/ Cordis
Prudential Foundation
W K Kellogg Foundation
Single Match
ACE INA Foundation
ADP
Altria Foundation
American Express
AmSouth Bank
Assurant Health
AXA Foundation
Bank of America
Bell South
ChoicePoint
Citigroup
Citrix
CNA Foundation
Coca Cola
Curves
Equifax
First Data Corp.
Gary & Heavin Foundation
GE Foundation
Glaxo Smith Kline Foundation
Hewlett Packard
Home Depot Foundation
HSBC
IBM
InterActive Corp
John Hancock
JP Morgan Chase
Kaplan
Meredith Corp. Foundation
Merrill Lynch
Microsoft
Nissan
Pepsico
Pfizer Corporation
Pitney Bowes
ProQuest
Quest Diagnostics
Sara Lee Foundation
Sun Microsystems
Sun Trust
Sun-Sentinel
Tenet Healthcare
Tyco
UBS Foundation
Wachovia
Washington Mutual
Wal-Mart
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Forming a Team
An MS Bike Team must consist of 4 or more riders who
are dedicated to joining the movement towards a
world free of MS. Teams may have riders of all different
skill levels and ability. Each team needs a team captain
and should have a unique team name.
Benefits of Forming a Team
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Strengthens teamwork and team building skills
Boosts corporate pride and employee retention
Encourages community involvement
Easier to train and fundraise
More fun to participate as a group
On-site packet pick up for teams with 35 or more
registered riders
Team photos
Chance to qualify for team prizes and awards
Form a Team
Forming a team is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1. Recruit, recruit, recruit!
Ask everyone you know to join you! Contact the
MS Bike Team at 954-731-4224 for creative
recruitment ideas. Each member must pay the
registration fee and commit to raising the
minimum pledge ($300).
Remember that if they are unable or don’t want
to ride, there are many volunteer and alternative
fundraising opportunities available.
2. Fundraise
See the fundraising
section for a variety of
creative ideas!
3. Make it Fun!
Don't forget to make
the experience fun for
everyone involved!
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The Right Equipment
Choosing and Maintaining Your Bike
Adapting Bikes for Long Distance Rides
Riders use different kinds of bicycles: mountain, road,
recumbent, hybrid. Being fitted to the bike is just as
important to rider comfort as the right kind of bike. A
bicycle should be appropriately sized for the rider. The
saddle, stem and handlebars should be appropriately
adjusted as well. Most MS Bike Shops offer basic bike
fitting; call or stop by your local bike shop to ask if they
do.
Riders who choose to use mountain bikes can take
advantage of one of the road bike advantages by replacing
standard knobby tires with thinner slick tires. In most
cases, bike shops can replace mountain bike tires without
replacing rims. The smaller, lighter and smoother tires will
improve on-road performance and make the ride much
more comfortable.
Another good comfort idea is to use cycling shoes with
locking pedals. Cycling shoes have stiff soles to prevent
foot flex and fatigue and have special cleats that lock them
into their pedals. The pedals keep the shoes from slipping
and add to cycling efficiency.
A bike will work well whenever you take it out with just a
little maintenance. We recommend a complete tune-up
annually, or every 2,000 miles. All Official MS Bike Shops
give free, professional inspections and estimates on
routine maintenance or repairs on your bike. More than
anything else, listen to your bike. ANY unusual sounds Cycling shoes provide the ability to push and pull up while
such as squeaks, popping, grinding, creaking or rattling peddling to create a continuous circular motion, which
helps to maintain and or increase speed.
are warning signals of a problem.
All riders should ensure their bike has a water bottle and
cage or even two, one for water and one for a sports drink.
The cages secure the water bottles to the bike and provide
for convenient access. Hydration systems, such as the
Camelback, are canteens that fit closely to the body.
Coupled with a drinking tube, they make continuously
sipping water easy.
Apparel
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ALL MS RIDERS MUST WEAR A CERTIFIED SNELL
OR CPSC BICYCLE HELMET AT ALL TIMES
WHILE RIDING THE ROUTE.
Your rider numbers, including bib number, helmet
sticker, wristband and bike frame number must
be visibly displayed.
Cycling apparel should be close fitting, wick away
perspiration and won’t get caught in your bike
tires or chains. Areas of concern are where the
body meets the bike: gloves, shorts and shoes.
Because of our South Florida climate sun block, lip
balm and sun glasses are very important.
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Safety
Basic Safety Rules for the Road
1) Ride on the right
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Always ride in the same direction as traffic.
Ride on the right side of the lane, a few feet from the edge.
Slower moving cyclists stay to the far right.
2) On the Road
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The same laws that apply to motorists apply to cyclists.
Obey all traffic control devices (i.e. lights, signs and lane markings).
Always use hand signals to indicate your intentions to stop or turn.
Talk to your fellow cyclists. Let them know “CAR BACK,” “ON YOUR LEFT (when passing)” or “STOPPING.”
Never wear headphones.
Ride single file to allow traffic to pass.
Never ride more than two abreast.
Pass on the left only.
RIDE FRIENDLY! And respect the communities that we ride through.
3) Always wear a properly fitting helmet
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Ensure that the helmet fits snugly and sits squarely on top the head, not tipped back.
Riders must wear helmets anytime they are operating a bicycle.
4) Ride Predictably
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Ride in a straight line and don’t swerve in the road or between parked cars.
Check for oncoming traffic before entering any street or intersection.
Anticipate hazards and adjust your position in traffic accordingly.
5) Be Visible
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Wear brightly colored clothing.
Make eye contact with motorists to let them know you are there.
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Cycling Etiquette
Eat, Drink and Ride
Riders must follow the rules of the road, but it is just as
important to follow these tips and practice cycling
etiquette:
• Ride in a straight line; don’t weave.
• Cross railroad tracks at a right angle.
• Try to make eye contact with drivers before turning.
• Glance back often and always before moving
right or left.
• Watch out for yourself. Don’t depend on other
riders to spot hazards.
Eating and drinking right is just as much a key element
of training for and riding in the MS Bike Ride as the
number of miles a rider spends on a bike. The best way
to take charge of your body is to use common sense.
However, always consult your physician before starting
any training program. It is important to be well
hydrated before, during and after a ride. If you do not
drink enough fluids, dehydration will result, causing
nausea, muscle cramps, chills, and lack of motivation.
Dehydration could lead to heat stroke, a serious
medical condition. To prevent dehydration, we
Riding in Wet Weather
recommend you use the following general guidelines:
On all rides, you should drink 4 to 8 ounces of water or
While we hope that the weather will be sunny and fair a carbohydrate drink every 15 to 30 minutes. Drink
throughout the Ride, we still ride even if it rains. Follow more if it's hot, humid or you're really riding hard. On
these techniques to stay safe in case of wet weather:
rides over two hours in duration, carbohydrate
• Allow for longer braking distances.
replacement drinks empty more slowly from the
• Dry the rims by applying the brakes ahead of
stomach, so the total amount you drink should be
time. Even if the ground is not slick, wet rims
increased to 5 to 10 ounces every 15 to 30 minutes.
will reduce performance.
These energy drinks will help increase your
• Brake more gently on slick surfaces and use
performance, reduce cramp, and lessen the possibility
the front brake less.
of heat stroke. In addition, energy bars will help you
• Turn and accelerate more gently to prevent
avoid the famous "BONK" that many cyclists experience
sliding on slick surfaces.
on longer rides. You should eat 3 or 4 energy bars on
• Pay special attention to metal and other slick
long rides.
surfaces, such as manhole covers, painted
traffic markings, wet leaves and oil slicks.
It should be noted that over hydration (hyponatremia)
• Be ready to put a foot down for balance.
does happen so riders should adhere to the information
• Avoid riding through puddles when you cannot
above as best they can.
see the bottom—a puddle can hide a deep pothole.
• After riding in the rain, relubricate your bike
Hyponatremia (over hydration): When more fluid is
chain to help prevent rusting.
consumed than can be excreted, over hydration occurs.
The blood vessels overfill and fluid moves from the
Share the Road Safety Video
blood vessels into the spaces around cells, causing
swelling (edema).
For more safety tips please view the MS Bike Ride Share
the Road Safety Video on our website,
www.msbikeflorida.org. If you do not have internet
access please contact the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society, South Florida Chapter and we will gladly send
you one via mail.
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Training
Preparing yourself is just as important as preparing the
right equipment. The Zimmerman MS Bike Ride
Presented by Wachovia is a fun and recreational ride for
nearly every skill level. You don't have to follow a strict
training program to prepare for the MS Bike Ride. Try to
ride your bike five times a week with two well spaced
days off. The length of your ride should be based on your
fitness level and experience. Ideally, you'll be able to
start riding regularly at least eight weeks before the
event.
Sample Training Program
The weekend is when you accomplish two important
objectives. First, improve your endurance and ability to
be comfortable on the bike for several hours. Second,
get used to riding long distances two days in a row.
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Saturday - this should be your longest ride of the
week. Schedule it for Saturday so you have the
option of switching to Sunday if necessary. Begin
at the level that's right for your present fitness
level, then add about 15 to 20 minutes each
week. Eat and drink for energy and to acclimate
your stomach to digesting food while riding.
Sunday - Do about 80% of Saturday's time. Try to
join a group or club ride to get used to riding with
others. You'll be sharing the road during the MS
Bike Ride, so you need to be comfortable in the
midst of all those riders.
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Here's what a good training week might look like. Feel
free to make adjustments based on your work schedule
and available time. Please check with your physician
first.
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Monday - Day off. Start the week off resting.
Tuesday - Ride for 60 to 75 minutes with periods
of brisk riding. Try some hills (bridges) or sprints.
Be creative, keep it fun and leave some time for
easy spinning at the end.
Wednesday - Make this your second or third
longest ride of the week. Try to ride as much as
two hours at the same pace you plan on riding
the MS Bike Ride. Even if you can't go for very
long try to keep it steady.
Thursday - Ride for 60 - 75 minutes like
Tuesday, just change it up! Try a different route.
The variety will keep your riding fresh and fun.
Friday - Ride for 45 minutes or take the day off if you
are feeling sore or tired. You should enjoy being on your
bike.
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Remember this maxim: You grow stronger when you're
resting, not when you're riding. Adequate recovery time
is essential. Take a day or two off if you feel you need to.
Listen to your body!
We recommend that you record your training in a
journal for two reasons. First, the best results will come
if you hold your week-to-week increases to 10%-20%.
Second, you'll have a better preparation plan for next
year's Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by
Wachovia!
Sample 8-week Training Program
All distances are in miles.
Optional: Ride or rest. If you ride, make it easy.
Pace: How fast you want to ride during the Ride.
Brisk: 2-5 mph faster than your event pace.
Week One
Monday - Optional
Tuesday - 9 Brisk
Wednesday - 9 Pace
Thursday - 9 Brisk
Friday - Off
Saturday - 30 Pace
Sunday - 18 Pace
Total Miles: 75
Week Three
Monday - Optional
Tuesday - 11 Brisk
Wednesday - 11 Pace
Thursday - 11 Brisk
Friday - Off
Saturday - 36 Pace
Sunday - 21 Pace
Total Miles: 90
Week Five
Monday - Optional
Tuesday - 13 Brisk
Wednesday - 13 Pace
Thursday - 13 Brisk
Friday - Off
Saturday - 44 Pace
Sunday - 26 Pace
Total Miles: 109
Week Seven
Monday - Optional
Tuesday - 16 Brisk
Wednesday -16 Pace
Thursday - 16 Brisk
Friday - Off
Saturday - 52 Pace
Sunday - 32 Pace
Total Miles: 132
Week Two
Monday - Optional
Tuesday - 10 Brisk
Wednesday -10 Pace
Thursday - 10 Brisk
Friday - Off
Saturday - 32 Pace
Sunday - 20 Pace
Total Miles: 82
Week Four
Monday - Optional
Tuesday - 12 Brisk
Wednesday - 12 Pace
Thursday - 12 Brisk
Friday - Off
Saturday - 39 Pace
Sunday - 24 Pace
Total Miles: 99
Week Six
Monday - Optional
Tuesday - 14 Brisk
Wednesday - 14 Pace
Thursday - 14 Brisk
Friday - Off
Saturday - 48 Pace
Sunday - 30 Pace
Total Miles: 120
Week Eight
Monday - Optional
Tuesday - 10 Easy
Wednesday - 10 Brisk
Thursday - Off
Friday - 10 Easy
Saturday - MS 150
Sunday - MS 150
Total Miles: 180
Group Rides
Participating in group rides is a great training tool. For more experience with group rides please contact your area
bike shops and bike clubs for their group ride schedule. A bike club annual membership is approximately $25.
Club members have the opportunity to participate in training rides, events, and social activities!
Please note: This information is provided to help guide you as an MS Bike rider, it is not meant as an endorsement.
Everglades Bicycle Club
South Broward Wheelers
Sun Cycling Club
South Miami
Davie
Hialeah
www.southbrowardwheelers.com
(305) 883-4338
www.everglades-bicycleclub.org
www.suncycling.com
Village Bike Shop
Hobe Sound
(772) 546 - 7751
www.villagebike.com
Weston Flyers Bicycle Club
Weston
www.westonflyers.com
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Official Bike Shops
Did you know that the following bike shops have sacrificed one of their busiest sales weekends to assure that each
and every rider crosses the finish line without having to worry about a flat tire or bike maintenance? Keeping this
in mind, please support the Official MS Bike Shop in your area.
All official MS Bike Shops will be offering a free bike inspection for MS Bike Riders. To take advantage of this offer,
let the participating bike shop staff know you are part of the MS Bike Ride. See page 19 for Bike Shop Sponsored
Activities.
Platinum
Mack Cycle & Fitness
5995 Sunset Dr.
South Miami, FL 33143
305-661-8363
www.mackcycleandfitness.com
Gold
Active Cycle
B & J Bicycles
Bicycle Experience
12389 Sheridan St
Cooper City, FL 33026
954-442-2238
1620 E. Sample Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
954-946-7937
6350 West Atlantic Blvd
Margate, FL 33063
954-979-4441
Elite Cycling Fitness
12249 S Dixie Hwy
Pinecrest, FL 33156
786-242-3733
www.elitecycling.net
Engle's Bike Shop
Lauderdale Cyclery
27310 Old 41 Rd
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
239-498-9913
www.englesbicycles.com
830 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
954-565-5961
Lake Worth Bicycle
Sun Cycling Center
127 South Dixie Hwy
Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-582-4588
www.lakeworthbicycle.com
132 Hialeah Dr
Hialeah, FL 33010
305-883-4338
www.suncycling.com
Silver
The Bicyclery
Bicycle Generation
City Bike
1649 1/2 N Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-684-8444
www.thebicyclery.com
1346 E Hillsboro Blvd
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-427-1484
www.bicyclegeneration.com
20335 Biscayne Blvd. Room L-36
Aventura, FL 33180
305-682-8889
Downtown Bicycles
Lee's Locksmith
& Bicycle Shop
Richwagen's Delray Bike
and Sport
1101 N Federal Hwy
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-925-5157
401 NE 2nd St
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-276-4234
2533 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-761-9920
www.downtownbicycles.com
Bronze
Miami Beach Bicycle Center
601 5th St
Miami Beach, FL 33137
305-674-0150
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Bike Shop Sponsored Activities
All Month:
February – April
MS Bike Ride Sale
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Engle’s Bike Shop
27310 Old 41 Rd
Bonita Springs
239-498-9913
Every 1st Sunday
February - April
Flat Tire Clinic
Sun Cycling Center
132 Hialeah Dr
Hialeah
305-883-4338
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday
February - April
Training Ride
7:00 am
Bicycle Generation
1346 E Hillsboro Blvd
Deerfield Beach
954-427-1484
Every Wednesday
February - April
Training Ride
6:00 am
Downtown Bicycles
2533 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale
954-761-9920
Every 1st Thursday
February - April
Flat Tire Clinic
7:00 am
Trek Store of Estero
8001 Plaza Del Largo Dr
Estero
239-390-9909
Every Saturday & Sunday
February - April
Training Ride
7:30 am
Mack Cycle &
Fitness
at City Hall
Coconut Grove
5995 Sunset Dr
South Miami
305-661-8363 or
305-613-0845
Every Second Saturday
February – April
Training Ride
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Miami Beach
Bicycle
Center
601 5th Street
Miami Beach
305-674-0150
Thursday, April 10th
MS Bike Ride Sale
Bicycle Generation
1346 E Hillsboro Blvd
Deerfield Beach
954-427-1484
Saturday, April 12th
Flat Tire Clinic
9:00 am
Bicyclery
1649 -1/2 N
Military Trail
West Palm Beach
561-684-8444
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MS Bike Ride Sale
8:00 am
Bicyclery
1649 -1/2 N
Military Trail
West Palm Beach
561-684-8444
Saturday, April 19th
Flat Tire Clinic
9:00 am
Bicyclery
1649 -1/2 N
Military Trail
West Palm Beach
561-684-8444
All Month: April
MS Bike Ride Sale
& Flat Tire Clinic
Active Cycle
12389 Sheridan St
Cooper City
954-442-2238
All Month: April
MS Bike Ride Sale
B & J Bicycles
1620 E Sample Rd
Pompano Beach,
954-946-7937
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The Ride
Ride Options
Route Safety
50 miles – Start and finish your ride with friends, family and
teammates! After the official take off at 7:00 am at the
BankUnited Center at the University of Miami, 50 mile riders
will veer off to the designated area and be shuttled to the
official 50 mile start line 25 miles down the route where they
will begin their journey to the overnight finish line at the
MetroPCS Village at John Pennekamp Park. See page 22
shuttle information about free shuttle service.
75 miles – 7:00 am: Ride the full 75 miles on Saturday and
cross the overnight finish line at the MetroPCS Village at John
Pennekamp. See page 22 shuttle information about free
shuttle service.
110 miles – 7:00 am: Ride 75 miles on Saturday and 35 miles
on Sunday. Begin Day 2 with a victory lap around the
Homestead-Miami Speedway and cross the finish line at the
BankUnited Center. Shuttle service will be provided from the
MetroPCS Village to the Maroone Pit Stop at Homestead-Miami
Speedway. Bikes will be transported separately to the Speedway.
150 miles – 7:00 am: Ride 75 miles both days and cross the
finish line to the roaring cheers of volunteers, family and
friends at the MetroPCS Village on Day One and the
BankUnited Center on Day 2.
Rider Numbers
Your rider number must be displayed on both days as
directed in your Rider Packet. The large number is to be
affixed to your jersey so that it is visible during the ride. The
small number label should be placed on the front of your
helmet. This is the only way we can identify you in photos
taken by our photographers. The medium number must be
tied to your bike, this will allow bike storage to run smoothly.
Rider numbers are provided for your luggage. Proper ID is
required to remove your luggage/bike from the luggage/bike
security area. Riders without rider numbers will not be
permitted in any rest stop, including the MetroPCS Village at
John Pennekamp Park.
Route Marking & Maps
The MS Bike Team takes the safety of our riders very
seriously. Over 600 volunteers and professionals will be in
place throughout the MS Bike Ride to make the event safe
and enjoyable for our riders. Your cooperation with our
safety team is important for the well-being of all our riders.
Please note: The MS Bike Route is not closed to traffic. All
riders must follow the rules of the road.
Communications
The Amateur Radio Public Service Corps links the Ride
together with radio and cellular support and operation. Team
members at the radio network control and in MS Bike
vehicles provide the information backbone of the Ride. While
we can’t provide updates for family and friends on every
rider, our Communications volunteers can help us can track
down and flag those riders who have medical concerns.
Please let us know prior to Ride weekend the name and rider
number of the rider in concern.
Medical Support
There will be medical personnel at the start/finish lines, at all
rest stops, at the overnight and along the route. The on-route
medical personnel is provided by American Medical
Response. In the case of minor roadside situations, SAG
drivers may transport riders to the next rest stop for
assistance. If you need help, do not hesitate to ask, whether
it’s road rash, allergies or you’re just not feeling so great.
Rogue Riders & Unsafe Riders
Riders who ride the route but do not register are a major
safety issue. Besides adding to the number of riders on the
road, these riders do not have the safety information
available to MS Bike Riders, nor the support of our safety
teams and access to rest stops. Please do not invite anyone to
ride along with you for even a portion of the Ride.
If you become aware of riders who are not wearing numbers
or registered riders who are riding unsafely, please let us
know at the next rest stop.
Route maps will be given to you at the start line each day.
Every turn along the route will be clearly marked, along with
potholes and other road hazards that were apparent during
route marking. Straight shots will be marked in intervals to let
you know you’re still on the right track. If you don’t see a
marker in more than a mile, you may be off-course. Check
your map, most roads on the Ride are numbered, so getting
back on course should be relatively simple.
Rest Stops
Rest stops are located every 5-12 miles. Each rest stop is
sponsored and themed for its own unique, fun, festive
atmosphere. Energetic volunteers, medical support and
professional bicycle mechanics greet riders at each rest stop.
The rest stop is fully stocked with energy snacks, fruit and
drinks. Rest stops compete for the Best Rest Stop Award, so
prepare to be pampered!
Since not every rest stop is equipped to handle additional
vehicles or people, we request that supporters gather at
designated cheering sections only.
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To Signal SAG Vehicle
Drivers Follow These 3 Steps:
Support and Gear Vehicles
From a moving car, it is hard to distinguish a friendly wave from a call for help. Help our
volunteer SAG drivers by following the SAG Signal when you need a hand (See upper
right hand box).
1. OFF ROAD - Move out of
the path of other riders.
2. OFF BIKE - Stand or sit
nearby.
3. WAVE HELMET - Let the
SAG drivers know you aren’t
just taking a breather.
Be aware that some of the official vehicles on the route are medical, staff and/or
communications vehicles and are not equipped to carry riders. Also, at peak hours SAG
vehicles may be full. Please have patience, another will be by soon.
Personal or Team
SAGs are NOT permitted
MS Bike Ride SAG drivers have been trained and work in tandem with a SAG spotter for
everyone’s safety. Personal and Team SAGs are not permitted for the safety of all our
riders. To become a trained SAG driver or spotter please contact us.
Riders agree not to have
personal or team SAGs as part
of the Safety Pledge.
SAG vehicles patrol the MS Bike route to provide assistance to riders who need a lift
ahead on the route. SAGs do not stop to make repairs to bikes, but they will bring riders
to the next rest stop where a mechanic will be provided. Don’t be shy about taking
advantage of them if you feel tired!
Riders with special concerns should contact us for an alternate route map. This map is
available for riders who need someone to meet them at rest stops, while keeping the
vehicle from disrupting traffic along the Ride Route.
Driving slowly behind riders
can lead other drivers or
cyclists to take unsafe
chances to get around the
slow vehicle. This may
endanger the very rider the
driver intends on helping.
The MS Bike Ride cooperates
fully with law enforcement,
including traffic laws.
Motorcycle Support Group
Motorcyclists patrol the route. They are an integral part of the MS Bike Ride.
Motorcycle support volunteers are trained to respond to emergencies and traffic
situations to keep the Ride running smoothly.
No driver is exempt from
local or state traffic law;
officers may issue tickets to
drivers they observe breaking
the law by speeding,
obstructing traffic or other
actions.
Vehicles on the Route and Cheering Sections
Your safety is our number one priority. For that reason, we require all family members,
friends, photographers and team volunteers to stay off the cyclist’s route and use
alternate routes instead. Pulling over, driving too fast or too slow, or honking at cyclists
can create severe safety hazards.
For your convenience, we’ve mapped out an Alternate Vehicle Route alongside the MS
Bike route. We will have designated areas for friends and family to cheer on the riders
and to take pictures. The cheering sections will bisect the route but not intersect it. This
will make it safe and enjoyable for friends, family and cyclists as it helps reduce traffic
and congestion for everyone on the road including motorists who are not part of the
Ride.
A friends and family driving map will be handed out at the start line each day and will
be available online a week prior to the Ride.
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Ride Weekend Details
Weather
Free Shuttle Service
Rain or shine the MS Bike Ride continues. There are no rain
dates. MS officials monitor the route and will close the route
if appropriate. Start time may be delayed due to storm, heavy
winds, lightning or low visibility. Rain alone will not delay the
start time.
Participants must fill out the shuttle survey located on the
main page of the website at www.msbikeflorida.org in order
to reserve usage of the shuttle service. Shuttle buses are
available from the MetroPCS Village at John Pennekamp Park
on Saturday and Sunday to the hotels listed on the MS Bike
Hotel List on page 24 & 25. Shuttles will run continually
every 15 – 20 minutes on Saturday from 10:00 am to
11:30 pm and Sunday from 4:30 am to 9:30 am.
Parking
Parking will be available at the BankUnited Center at the
University of Miami on Saturday morning through Sunday for
all MS Bike participants. Please use the entrance specified on
the inside back cover and as indicated by signs on campus.
Volunteer parking attendants will guide you to the correct
parking area. Please note that a VIP Parking Pass is required
for those parking in the designated VIP Parking Lot.
There will be security for the overnight parking area, but we
highly recommend you don’t leave any valuables in your
vehicle and lock it. Neither the National MS Society nor the
BankUnited Center are responsible for theft.
In Key Largo, free off-site parking will be available for
volunteers, friends, and family. Parking instructions for Key
Largo will be made available prior to the Ride. A shuttle will
transport people to and from the parking area and the
campground.
Luggage
The Ride will transport two pieces of luggage for each rider
from the start site to the overnight site on Day 1, and from
the overnight site to the finish line on Day 2. You will receive
two numbered luggage tags at Packet Pick-Up, and they must
be attached to the bags in order to claim them at Baggage
Pick-Up. It is also advised that you attach a name tag to your
items.
Shuttle buses to and from the off-site parking lot in Key Largo
will be running continually from 8:00 am – 11:30pm on
Saturday, to allow easy access to the park for volunteers,
family and friends.
Riders choosing to ride the shorter route on Day 2 will be
shuttled from the MetroPCS Village at John Pennekamp Park
at 9:00 am on Sunday to the Maroone Pit Stop at
Homestead-Miami Speedway, where they will begin their
journey to the finish line at the BankUnited Center. Bikes will
be transported to the BankUnited Center in a separate vehicle
and placed in the bike lock-up area for them to pick up.
On Saturday evening after dinner and on Sunday morning at
9:30 am, a shuttle from the MetroPCS Village at John
Pennekamp Park to the BankUnited Center will be provided
for those riders who choose to ride Day 1 Only. The shuttle is
provided free of charge but must be reserved in advance at
the time of registration.
Remember: Shuttle service back to the BankUnited
Center at the University of Miami on Saturday night
and Sunday morning is available to Day 1 Only
riders and must be reserved prior to the the
Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by Wachovia!
All luggage will be available for pick-up and drop-off at the
Luggage Drop-Off areas at the overnight and finish line.
Luggage will be arranged by rider number. At the end of
your ride, Luggage Pick Up will be located at the VIP Luggage
Drop-Off location in the VIP Parking Lot at the BankUnited
Center at the University of Miami.
There is a 35 pound per bag limit for luggage the Ride will
transport. Riders are allowed to check two bags for a
cumulative total of 70 pounds. Please contact us if you have
special luggage needs.
Please do not include explosives, firearms, alcoholic
beverages, substances prohibited by law, fragile items or
valuables with luggage. For a list of what you should consider
bringing, see the packing list on page 24.
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Alcohol Policy
John Pennekamp Park Rules
Any vehicle entering John Pennekamp Park is subject to the posted State Park fees. We
encourage all volunteers, family and friends to use designated off-site parking and
shuttle service - it’s free and puts less stress and congestion on the Park.
As guests at John Pennekamp riders, guests and volunteers must adhere to Florida State
Park rules.
• All plant and animal life is protected in State Parks. Do not remove, deface,
mutilate or molest any natural or cultural resources or park facilities.
• Place recyclables in marked containers; other trash in trash cans.
• For your safety, do not feed any animals.
• Intoxicants and firearms are prohibited.
Meals
All registered riders wearing the Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by Wachovia
wristband will be entitled to breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and
lunch on Sunday.
Vegetarian meals will be available only to participants who notify us before the Ride.
They will be given a special wristband.
Family and friends are welcome to join us at the cost of $20, which includes both Bike
Ride days. Meal bands will be available for purchase prior to the Ride at all Packet PickUp locations and daily at the National MS Society office. The wristbands must be prepurchased and will not be available the day of the Ride.
Volunteers who have registered with the National MS Society and who volunteer for at
least a full shift during the 2008 Zimmerman MS Bike Ride Presented by Wachovia will
receive a wristband that entitles them to free meals.
Ride Photography
Photographers will be located at different points along the route on both Day 1 and Day
2 of the Ride. Make sure to place the small number on the front of your helmet for easy
viewing. Your helmet number is the only way for us to identify you in pictures.
Team photographs can be arranged by team captains at the MetroPCS Village at John
Pennekamp Park with our team photographer on Saturday from 3:00 - 4:30 pm by the
dining area. Team photos will also be taken at the start on Saturday. Team captains
should coordinate a meeting time with their riders to get a great shot underneath the
Start banner.
The Society reserves the right
to remove any participant
from the event for alcohol
consumption or illegal drug
use. Riding a bicycle under the
influence of alcohol or illegal
drugs and / or riding with an
open container of an alcoholic
beverage on your person or
bicycle is illegal in the State of
Florida. For the safety of all
participants and the general
public, consumption of
alcohol by MS Bike volunteers
and staff are STRICTLY
PROHIBITED UNTIL ALL
CYCLISTS ARE OFF THE
ROUTE AND UNTIL ALL
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE
DAY
HAVE
BEEN
COMPLETED. Any volunteers
found in violation of this
policy will be asked to leave
the event. Although alcohol
will be available Saturday
evening at the campground,
all cyclists, guests and
volunteers are asked to use
good judgment in the amount
of alcohol consumed.
Trek/VW Demo Wagon
The Trek/VW “Ride the Best” Demo Wagon will once again be a part of the Zimmerman
MS Bike Ride Presented by Wachovia and will be offering you the opportunity to test
ride some of the best road bikes available!
The Trek/VW Demo Wagon has a limited number of bikes and sizes that can be checked
out to test ride to Key Largo on Saturday or test ride back to Miami on Sunday. Please
note that the demo bike can only be ridden one leg of the Zimmerman MS Bike Ride
Presented by Wachovia and must be returned to the Demo Wagon at the end of your
ride. Your personal bike will be transported on the Demo Wagon and you can pick it up
at the end of your ride. You will be asked to sign a release waiver and leave a form of
identification at the start of the demo, to be returned when you pick up your personal
bike. If you are interested in reserving a bike for a test ride on Saturday or Sunday, please
email [email protected] with your information. Registration is necessary
to reserve a demo bike. Bicycles will be reserved on a first come basis. Please note:
models and sizes are subject to change.
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Accommodations
Packing List
With You On The Ride:
Helmet - REQUIRED!
Rider numbers & meal wristband
REQUIRED!
Picture Identification
REQUIRED!
Padded bike shorts and a
light weight shirt or jersey
Cycling gloves, socks and shoes
Sunglasses, lip balm and
sunscreen
Patch kit, spare tubes, tire
pump or CO2
Emergency cash, credit card
Water bottles or hydration pack
Energy snacks
Camera and film or memory card
Rain gear
(hope you don’t need it!)
Medications
Route Map (you’ll receive this
Saturday morning)
Cell Phone
Team Contact Info
Plastic cover for bike seat on
Saturday night
In Your Overnight Bag:
Change of clothes for
Saturday evening
Sneakers
Riding clothes for Sunday
Toiletries (soap, shampoo,
toothpaste, and toothbrush)
Travel Alarm Clock
Bug Repellent
Ride Guide (this book)
Hotel reservation information
If you are Camping:
Tent
Towel for shower
Sleeping bag, pillow, and
air mattress (if you choose)
Flashlight
Helpful Hint: In addition, it’s a good
idea to pack your dry things in a
plastic bag (Ziploc or garbage bag)
before placing it in your luggage.
Reminder: Each rider is limited to
two bags, 35 pounds per bag,
including any camping necessities.
Check luggage at the start line for
transport to the overnight site, and be
sure to have your rider number tags on
each piece.
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All participants are welcome to camp for FREE at the MetroPCS Village at John
Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (Mile Marker 102.5) or they may choose to
provide their own lodging at a local hotel. If camping, riders MUST bring their
own camping equipment. Shuttle service to and from hotels on this list will be
provided FREE of charge. You are responsible for your own transportation to and
from the hotels NOT on this list.
The list of hotels below has been provided for your general information. There
have been no special rates negotiated or endorsements agreed upon between
these hotels or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Please note that these
hotels have not been checked for accessibility or availability.
For those riders coming in from out of town, we have included a list of local area
hotels near the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables.
There will NOT be shuttle service provided to and from these hotels.
Key Largo Hotels
* Listed by Mile Marker
Gilbert's Resort
Mile Marker 107.9
107900 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-1133
www.gilbertsresort.com
Anchorage Resort & Yacht
Mile Marker 107.8
107800 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-0500
Azul Del Mar
Mile Marker 104.3
104300 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-0337
www.azulkeylargo.com
Amy Slates Amoray
Dive Resort
Mile Marker 104
104250 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-3595
www.amoray.com
Marriott's Key Largo
Bay Beach
Mile Marker 103.8
103800 Overseas Hwy.
1-800-932-9332
305-453-0000
www.marriottkeylargo.com
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Kings Kamp & Marina
Mile Marker 103.5
103620 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-0010
www.kingskamp.com
Largo Lodge
Mile Marker 101.7
101740 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-0424
www.largolodge.com
Tarpon Flats Inn & Marina
Mile Marker 103.5
29 Shoreland Drive
305-453-1313
http://www.tarponflats.com
Suites at Key Largo
Mile Marker 100
201 Ocean Dr.
305-451-5081
1-800-462-6079
www.bestwestern.com
Ed & Ellen's Lodgings
Mile Marker 103.3
103365 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-9949
www.ed-ellens-lodgings.com
Jules Undersea Lodge
Mile Marker 103
51 Shoreland Drive
305-451-2353
Double Tree Resort
Key Largo
Mile Marker 102.4
102400 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-1400
1-800-709-1121
www.hojokeylargo.com
MetroPCS Village at
JOHN
PENNEKAMP
CORAL REEF
STATE PARK
Mile Marker 102.5
Holiday Inn Key
Largo Resort
Mile Marker 100
99701 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-2121
www.holidayinnkeylargo.com
Ramada Resort & Marina
Mile Marker 100
99751 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-3939
www.ramadakeylargo.com
Port Largo Villas
Mile Marker 99.7
417 Bahia Dr.
305-451-4847
www.portlargovillas.org
Marina del Mar Oceanside
Mile Marker 99.7
527 Carribean Dr.
1-800-843-5397
www.marinadelmarkeylargo.com
Sunset Cove Beach Resort
Mile Marker 99.5
99360 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-0705
www.sunsetcovebeachresort.com
Bay Cove Motel
Mile Marker 99.5
99446 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-1686
www.baycovemotel.com
Bayside Resort/Cay Club
Mile Marker 99.5
99490 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-4450
www.baysideresort.us
Key Lime Sailing
Club & Cottages
Mile Marker 99.3
99306 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-3438
www.keylimesailingclub.com
Hungry Pelican Motel
Mile Marker 99.2
101740 Overseas Hwy.
305-451-3576
www.hungrypelican.com
Sea Trail Motel
Mile Marker 98.6
98620 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-8001
Kona Kai Resort & Gallery
Mile Marker 98
97802 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-7200
www.konakairesort.com
Rock Reef Resort
Mile Marker 98
97850 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-2401
www.rockreefresort.com
Bay Harbor Lodge
Mile Marker 97.7
97702 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-5695
www.thefloridakeys.com
bayharborlodge
Coconut Bay Resort
Mile Marker 97.7
97770 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-1625
www.thefloridakeys.com/
coconutbay
Riptide R/V Park & Motel
Mile Marker 97.6
97680 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-8481
Seafarer Resort
Mile Marker 97.6
97684 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-5349
www.seafarerresort.com
Mariner's Club Key Largo
Resort & Marina
Mile Marker 97.5
97501 Overseas Hwy.
305-853-1111
www.marinersclubkeylargo.com
Playa Cristal Resort
Mile Marker 97.4
97450 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-3102
www.playacristal.com
Island Bay Resort
Mile Marker 92.5
92530 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-4087
www.islandbayresort.com
Conference Center - The Americas
2.48 miles
1200 Anastasia Ave, # 2
Coral Gables, FL
305-445-1926
Coconut Palm Inn
Mile Marker 92
198 Harborview Drive
305-852-3017
www.coconutpalminn.com
Malibu Hotel
2.41 miles
2936 SW 37th Ct
Coral Gables, FL
305-442-9828
Tavernier Hotel & Restaurant
Mile Marker 91.8
91865 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-4131
www.tavernierhotel.com
David Williams Hotel Condo, Inc.
3.36 miles
700 Biltmore Way, # 100
Coral Gables, FL
305-445-7821
The Keys Motel
Mile Marker 90.5
90611 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-2351
Caribbean Hotel Association
2.81 miles
2655 S Le Jeune Rd # 910
Coral Gables, FL
305-443-3040
Tropic Vista Motel
Mile Marker 90.5
90701 Overseas Hwy.
1-800-537-3253
www.tropicvistadiveresort.com
Key Largo Grand Resort &
Beach Club
Mile Marker 97
97000 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-5553
www.keylargoresort.com
Miami Hotels
*Mileage from BankUnited Ctr
Popp's Motel & Apartments
Mile Marker 95.5
95500 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-5201
www.popps.com
Gables Motor Inn
.98 miles
730 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables, FL
305-661-7999
Stone Ledge Motel
Mile Marker 95.3
95320 Overseas Hwy.
305-852-8114
www.stonelegdeparadiseinn.com
Dove Creek Lodge
Mile Marker 94.5
147 Seaside Ave.
305-852-6200
www.dovecreeklodge.com
Best Western South Miami
1.21 miles
5959 SW 71st St
South Miami, FL
305-667-6664
Commodore Inn the Grove
2.60 miles
3162 Commodore Plaza
Miami, FL
305-448-2128
Ocean Grande Hotel
1.35 miles
446 Loretto Ave
Coral Gables, FL
305-532-1721
Holiday Inn Coral GablesUniversity Of Miami
.35 miles
1350 South Dixie Highway
Coral Gables, FL
877-410-6681
Tavernier Hotels
Ocean Pointe Suites
Mile Marker 93
500 Burton Drive
305-853-3000
www.oceanpointesuites.com
Bay Breeze Motel
Mile Marker 92.5
160 Sterling Road
305-852-5248
www.baybreezemotel.com
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Clubs and Prizes
Awards
Lauren Katzenstein
Youth Award
This award is given in Lauren’s
memory each year to a young
person
whose
efforts
exemplify a youth passionate
about helping others. The
recipient can be a rider or a
volunteer.
Past Winners
2007 - Caitlyn Sullivan
2006 - Michael Jennetty
2005 - Tirzah Brown
2004 - Mick Bernstein
2003 - Ross Weber
Mission Possible
Fundraisers nationwide who
raise $1.00 or more for each
person in their community
with multiple sclerosis receive
the Mission Possible Award.
Currently in South Florida,
there are approximately
6,000 people living with MS.
Participants raising $6,000 or
more will be presented with a
beautiful Mission Possible
plaque that is hand designed
by a child who has a parent
impacted by MS.
2007 Mission Possible
Winners are listed in Bold on
page 27.
Club 151
The number 151 refers to “going the extra mile” with your fundraising. To show
appreciation for your fundraising efforts, we offer the top 151 individual
fundraisers an elite membership to Club 151. Club 151 members will receive the
following benefits:
• Club 151 Jersey
• Access to the Club 151 Tent for the 2008 MS Bike Ride
• Access to VIP Massages on Day 1 and Day 2 of the 2008 MS Bike Ride
• Rider numbers between 1 – 151 for the 2008 MS Bike Ride
• VIP Parking at the Start at the 2008 MS Bike Ride
2008 Prizes
$60,000 +
•
•
•
•
2008 MS Bike Jersey
2008 MS Bike Jacket
MS Helmet Pod
Trip for 2 to the *Elite Tour of
Champions (see right for details)
$40,000 +
•
•
•
•
2008 MS Bike Jersey
2008 MS Bike Jacket
MS Helmet Pod
Trip for 1 to the *Elite Tour of
Champions (see right for details)
$20,000 - $39,999
•
•
•
•
2008 MS Bike Jersey
MS Bike Jacket
MS Bike Helmet Pod
Trip for 2 to the North Florida MS
Bike Ride “Cycle to the Shore 2008”
$10,000 – $19,999
•
•
•
2008 MS Bike Jersey
2008 MS Bike Jacket
MS Bike Helmet Pod
$5,000 – $9,999
2007 Team Awards are list
on page 28.
•
•
•
2008 MS Bike Jersey
2008 MS Bike Jacket
Vault Water Safe
$2,500 – $4,999
•
•
2008 MS Bike Jersey
2008 MS Bike Towel
$1,000 – $2,499
•
2008 MS Bike Jersey
$500 – $999
•
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2008 MS Bike Stretch Kit
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*Breakaway to Maui with the new Elite Tour
of Champions! Join the Elite Tour to Maui,
Hawaii for three days of breathtaking rides
on the island and receive an Elite Tour of
Champions jersey to sport during the event!
Best of 2007
Pat Patregnani
Robert Kornahrens
Meta Goodwin
Mike Schweiger
Fred Zuckerman
Alan Haimowitz
Heather Chamberlian
Gene Lindenboom
Teresa Camacho-Perez
Keith Brickell
Brian Davis
Russell Irvine
Roy Gerber
Theresa Owens-Beach
Jill Bilanchone
Wilfredo Trinidad
Byron Reid
Linda Smiciklas
John Schmidt
Regnier Jurado
Ralph Cabrera
Barbara Sacks
Antonio Jacomino
Tareeq Rupani
Angela Conroy
Edward Daniel
Mareen Duvall
Yvonne Landeweer
Michael Fine
John O'Rourke
Claudette Halluk
Brad Granda
Al Lehman
Beth Osborne
Alan Kurtz
Douglas Timmerman
Mark Pacetti
Frank Tucci
Keith Costello
Robin Holtsinger
Richie Marcus
Cliff Courtney
Steve Silverman
Kevin Lynch
Malena Vareles
Andrew Taubman
Lisa Noll
Roseanne Berger
Drew Davis
Keith Rosen
Kurt Taylor
Israel Gonzalez
Samuel Melendez
Orlando Sosa
Frank Blanco
Marion Wicker
Peter Staniscia
Michael Goldberg
Shannon Hamel
Tony Cordileone
Luis Ortiz
George Wicker
Marc Rheingold
$58,805
$55,348
$39,304
$20,060
$10,741
$10,665
$10,000
$8,660
$8,522
$8,247
$8,150
$7,806
$7,700
$7,120
$7,050
$6,757
$6,480
$6,310
$6,250
$5,920
$5,860
$5,840
$5,600
$5,442
$5,433
$5,405
$5,300
$5,162
$5,068
$5,020
$4,885
$4,875
$4,725
$4,705
$4,700
$4,440
$4,420
$4,408
$4,295
$4,250
$4,225
$4,201
$4,200
$4,186
$4,180
$4,040
$4,010
$3,975
$3,875
$3,750
$3,621
$3,605
$3,600
$3,578
$3,535
$3,470
$3,455
$3,450
$3,420
$3,353
$3,350
$3,250
$3,150
Emilio Lebolo
Susan Touset-Sosa
Frans Pasman
Wendy Pedersen
Susanne Hynds
Chip Shemansky
Gus Anderson
Juul Seijlhouwer
James Ashcroft
John Gasiorowski
Jeroen Bock
Marie-Lisette Flores
Horace Lindsay
Mitchel Morales
Jonathan Baker
Marc Rappin
Alberto Ramudo
Dean Medeiros
David Elder
Lorne Reiter
Juan Saldarriaga
Ani McCown
Richard Saltzman
Fred Thieme
Ira Goldberg
John Garner
David Buck
Tom Schon
Haydee Manzanero
Constance Frische
Michael Jacobson
Sue Platis
John Wrench
Jay Josephson
Martin Matak
Fred Glickman
Steve Adolf
Donna Meier
Michael Weinberg
Rafael Lara
Carol Sibinich
Vanessa Carosella
Alton Sears
William Broome
Francisco Siercke
Hector Patino
Oscar Sosa
Karin Sanders
Gary Sullivan
Paul Bonasia
Karie Orozco
Mark Koger
Robert Harkins
Linda Lim
Suzanne Gorman
Steve Charlassier
Todd Fine
John Voss
Nina Vivenzio
Gerard Hackett
Susan Duque
Ray Blair
Raymond Piescik
$3,150
$3,130
$3,108
$3,098
$3,095
$3,075
$3,073
$3,056
$3,050
$3,007
$2,991
$2,955
$2,936
$2,925
$2,915
$2,877
$2,870
$2,845
$2,830
$2,817
$2,810
$2,803
$2,802
$2,675
$2,656
$2,650
$2,615
$2,600
$2,578
$2,555
$2,536
$2,526
$2,524
$2,508
$2,500
$2,475
$2,425
$2,418
$2,405
$2,399
$2,386
$2,360
$2,350
$2,280
$2,262
$2,235
$2,220
$2,170
$2,163
$2,160
$2,145
$2,126
$2,095
$2,095
$2,065
$2,060
$2,060
$2,050
$2,030
$2,028
$2,000
$2,000
$1,960
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Mark Rosen
Scott Stoughton
Braulio Ortiz
Judy Alvarez
Jacques Rousseau
Bobby Masula
Hernando Diaz Cobo
Jon Fergenson
Drew Schnitt
John Serpa
Corinne Schmid
Tom Foster
Tsuyoshi Watabe
Robert Tobias
Alain Abbate
Lucy O'Connor
Guy Strafer
Carmen Marston
Rosa Rivera
David Siegel
Suzanne LeBel
Randal Mallison
Rocky Harris
June Clarke
Jenny De La Piedra
Scott Thaler
Barry Hersh
$1,939
$1,923
$1,920
$1,900
$1,880
$1,860
$1,856
$1,850
$1,850
$1,848
$1,835
$1,800
$1,795
$1,780
$1,775
$1,765
$1,750
$1,750
$1,748
$1,725
$1,725
$1,710
$1,705
$1,700
$1,700
$1,700
$1,693
* 2007 Mission Possible Winners are Listed
in Bold.
* Totals as of 2007 Prize Deadline.
Pat Patregnani
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Special Awards
Most Improved Team
2007 Teams
Top 25 Teams of 2007
zMotion
Highest Average
Fundraising Team
Advanced Roofing
TAR PEDDLERS
Best Family and Friends
Tour to Cure
Best Rookie Team
Miami-Dade County
Best Club Team
Weston Flyers
Best Bike Shop
Mack Cycle
Best Team Jersey
Team STORM RIDERS
Best Rest Stop Day 1
FedEx
Best Rest Stop Day 2
Motorola
Corporate Challenges
Best Bike Shop Team
Bike Tech
Best Banking & Finance
1. Zmotion
2. Advanced Roofing TAR PEDDLERS
3. Tour to Cure
4. Team STORM RIDERS
5. Team Office Depot
6. DHL USA
7. Weston Flyers
8. Motorola
9. Avonex/Tysabri
10. American Express Centurions
11. Maroone
12. Southern Spirit
13. Bike Tech
14. Team HP Latin America
15. Everglades Bicycle Club
16. Team Wachovia
17. Microsoft
18. Team BACARDI
19. Enterprise Rent-A-Car
20. First Choice Home Health, Inc.
21. MS Team FedEx
22. ADT-Always There!
23. Miami-Dade County
24. Eastern Flyers
25. Heck’s Angels
American Express Centurions
Best Health & Fitness Team
Team STORM RIDERS
Best Express Services Team
DHL USA
Best Team Name
Feminine Adrenaline
Best Communications Team
Motorola
Best Civil Services Team
Miami-Dade County
Best Food & Beverage Team
Southern Spirit
Best Travel Services Team
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Best Technology Team
Team HP Latin America
Best Retail Division Team
Team Office Depot
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$238,368
$71,584
$62,498
$56,313
$35,573
$35,128
$31,275
$30,225
$28,941
$27,595
$26,369
$23,637
$20,038
$19,477
$19,204
$17,869
$17,590
$15,056
$14,675
$13,495
$13,102
$12,424
$12,242
$12,098
$11,474
Medical Information Form
MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
NOTE: This form is mandatory to be able to participate
and must be turned in by Friday, April 4, 2008.
Form may be completed online at www.msbikeflorida.org.
First Name: ____________________________ Last Name: _______________________
Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year): ______/______ /_____
Gender: M F
Daytime Phone: ________________________ Evening Phone: ____________________
Medical Conditions: ____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Allergies: _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Blood Type: __________________________________________________________
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT
Name (Friend or Family): ________________________________________________
Phone Number(s) (Day of the Bike Ride): ____________________________________
Alternate Contact/Phone (Day of the Bike Ride): ____________________________
Riding Partner during Ride (If applicable): __________________________________
Complete Medical Form and Safety Pledge on the back of this page and…
Mail to:
National MS Society MS Bike Ride
3201 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 127
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Or fax to:
954-739-1398
Available online at: www.msbikeflorida.org
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I will properly wear a SNELL or CPSC certified helmet at all times when on my
bicycle.
I will obey all traffic signals and signs.
I will ride defensively and never assume I know what others will do.
I will use common sense and courtesy to other riders and to motorists.
I understand that riding several abreast interferes with people and cars who wish
to pass me.
I will pass cyclists only on the left and only after calling out "on your left" in a
pleasant and kindly manner.
I will keep my head up and watch for obstacles in my path.
I will call out hazards to riders behind me such as, "gravel", "hole", "tracks".
I will ride only on the marked bicycle route where SAG crew can assist me.
I will completely pull off the road if I need to stop and get off my bicycle.
I will signal for a SAG vehicle if I or my bicycle becomes unable to continue.
I will tell my friends and family to stay off the route and to meet me in designated
areas only.
I will not invite unregistered riders to ride along for any portion of the Ride.
I will not wear headphones while on my bike.
I will stay hydrated and drink before I am thirsty, and eat before I am hungry.
I will not drink alcoholic beverages before or during riding.
I will watch the MS Bike Ride Safety Video.
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Rider Name: ____________________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________________
PERSONAL SAG STATEMENT
I agree to not use a personal or team SAG. I have been informed that personal and team
SAGs are not permitted and that any driver who impedes vehicular or bicycle traffic is
breaking Florida State Traffic Law 316.2045 and may be ticketed by local or state law
enforcement. If I have a medical or other condition which may require closer monitoring by
SAG vehicles, I will contact MS Bike Ride organizers and make safe arrangements prior to the
Ride rather than risk the safety of others on the road by using a personal SAG.
Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Complete Safety Pledge and Medical Form on the front of this page and…
Mail to:
National MS Society MS Bike Ride
3201 West Commercial Blvd. Suite 127
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Or fax to:
954-739-1398
Available online at: www.msbikeflorida.org
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Bike Shop Coupons & Directions
Directions
BankUnited Center at the University of Miami
1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
From North
From South
I-95 S
I-95 S becomes US-1 South / South Dixie Highway
Turn Right onto South Alhambra Circle
Follow event signs into Parking Garage
Merge onto Florida Turnpike North
Keep Left to take FL-874 North via Exit 17 toward SR-826 /
Miami
Merge onto FL-878 E toward South Miami
Merge onto South Dixie Highway / US-1 North
Turn Left onto South Alhambra Circle
Follow event signs to Parking Garage
* All Luggage Pick Up will be at the VIP
Luggage Drop Off location
* VIP Parking Pass Required for VIP Parking
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Directions
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Additional off-site parking will be available at Rowell’s Marina, MM 104.5.
Pit Stop at Homestead-Miami Speedway
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
South Florida Chapter
3201 West Commercial Boulevard
Suite 127
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309
tel 954-731-4224
fax 954-739-1398
1 800 FIGHT MS
www.nmssfls.org
www.msbikeflorida.org