2015 bp ms 150 recommended rides pdf

The ride is the largest event of its kind in north america with,000 cyclists, 3,500 volunteers and countless spectators along the route and at the finish line in austin. The national ms society provides training, if you dont already have certification, but it must be completed before you can perform any ride marshal functions such as supporting any bp ms 150 recommended rides. Join one of the recommended rides to practice group cycling and train for the bike ms. Oct 08, 2009 since last years registration filled up within hours, the ms society has changed the process up a bit. Join one of the recommended rides to practice group cycling and. More than,000 cyclists will ride from houston to austin this weekend. Last weekend marked the fifth year of mattress firms participation in the bp ms150, a 180 mile ride from houston to austin in support of the ms society. Riders celebrate as the cross the finish line during the 29th annual bp ms 150 in austin, texas, on sunday, april 21, 20. Bcm and the bp ms 150 baylor college of medicine blog network.

The ride starts at simonton community church, simonton, tx. Apr 15, 20 cycling doctor offers tips for preparing for the ride at the bp ms 150, every cyclist wants to avoid the sag wagons. Join one of the recommended rides to practice group cycling and train for the texas ms 150. Apr 20, 20 cyclists listen to the national anthem before the start of the 29th annual bp ms 150 trek from houston to austin, saturday, april 20, 20 at rhodes stadium in katy, texas. Weekly rides include fully supported short and long routes. Spin classes and group rides team training rides ask your team captain. The sooner you start asking for donations, the more money you will raise. Among the thousands of bike riders taking part in the bp ms 150 this past weekend were a group of bcm riders, including dr. The recommended rides are not organized or supported by the national ms society.

Bp ms 150 honors team total and two of its employees riders. The hills were a challenge, especially the last one at 48 miles. Your fundraising goal should be a stretch, but attainable. Relive the bike ride with this professionally edited video. Spring 2018 bp ms 150 recommended ride series date event website sunday, january 7, 2018 bike the bend for literacy fort bend. The bp ms 150, is a twoday, fundraising bike ride from houston to austin taking place april 2930, 2017. Be able to support at least two 2 bp ms 150 recommended rides during the training season jan april. Come out to prepare for the ms150 on these fun, supported rides throughout the region. From the moment you register, youll feel a spirit of camaraderie and support like. Below is a breakdown of the registration process for the 2010 bp ms150. Together, we will change the world for people with ms.

Posted april 28, 2016, beazer buzz, events and specials beazer bikers conquer the course for bp ms 150. Event net proceeds are given to texas medical center orchester, the national ms society and the montgomery county food bank. Well stocked aid stations, prizes for koms on 2 strava segments. Again this april, i will jump on my trusty, rusty old bicycle and pedal from houston to austin in the bp ms 150, the biggest and most successful weekend charity ride in the world. Saturday breakpoint 4 page 1 of 2bp ms 150 bike ride. On january 21 there was a great ride in coldspring, texas that involved fog, wet roads and some serious hills. Bob gilbert and ray niekamp bike noob at the finish. Refer to the new rider orientation handouts for the 16 week training schedule.

I get this question often since a good percentage of the bikes i sell each year are to regular folks who are planning to ride the bp ms 150 for the first time. Magnolia miles bp ms 150 recommended ride facebook. Brenham resident michael brinkmeyer was among the riders who made the 150 mile twoday ride to raise funds for the multiple sclerosis society. Six different distancesroutes will be offered, traversing both south and north of hempstead staying mostly on country roads. Basic rookie ms 150 info april 1819, 2015 bayou city. Following your ride, join us in the cafeteria for a hot homemade pancake breakfast cheerfully served by our students and staff.

Team semper fi and team americas fund take part in the. Bike easy is proud to once again host a series of recommended rides to help people get ready to participate in the national ms societys bike ms. Rides starting january 2015, series includes an 12week saturday cycling series with routes throughout the greater houston area. The semper fi fund is proud to partner with bp america to send 15 team semper fi and team americas fund athletes to ride alongside team bp in the bp ms 150, april 1819, 2015. The bp ms 150 is a twoday fundraising bike ride organized by the national ms. National multiple sclerosis societys 2015 bp ms 150 bike.

Humble lions club charities annual bp ms 150 recommended. The bpms 150 is a 150 mile 2day bike ride with thousands of cyclist. George hutton, director of the maxine mesinger ms comprehensive care center. We started end of january and did between 20 to 60 miles per weekend. General info the texas ms 150 is a twoday fundraising bike tour for the lone star chapter of the national multiple sclerosis society. Ready2roll cycling is a fullysupported, comprehensive cycling training series to help cyclists of all levels prepare for the bike ms. Bike ms raises more money than any other cycling event for any other cause changing the world for people with ms, one mile at a time. Astros mascot orbit rides in the bp ms 150 duration. Special thanks to my sponsors and teammates for making this ride possible. After enduring grueling training over the last few months, area.

The event you requested is not currently published. In february, we asked them a few questions about their training. If youre riding in the bp ms 150, our cycling performance package can help make sure youre getting the most out of your ride and identify areas of improvement. Memorial hermann is a proud sponsor of the bp ms150. Houston ktrk weekend happenings april 1618, 2015 bp ms 150 bp ms 150 is a fundraising bike ride organized by the national ms society south central region. Knowing the general guidelines of hydration and fueling for the bp ms 150 can allow each cyclist to determine what works best for him or her, says brett singer, rd, ld, a sports dietitian at the institute. Itll take a couple of days for my butt to get back to normal, but other wise, it was a great ride for a great cause. This is an overview of the various assignments that we seek to fill for the bike tour. Texas ms 150 is a twoday fundraising bike ride organized by the national ms society south central region.

The proceeds from the jr4jc ride supports passion for humanity in the fight against human trafficking. Rescued houston man died 5 miles from bp ms150 finish. Reflections on the bp ms 150 trail houston chronicle. Ms150 riders gather outside the bullock texas state history museum in austin. More than 100 ms 150 rides are held each year in different u.

Magnolia miles bp ms 150 recommended ride home facebook. Simply visit the ride marshal webpage, click on join our team on the page to get signed up. Gran fondo texas is a recommended ride in montgomery, tx. Meaning that comfort should be more important to you than speed. Got a great shout out from my friend audrey at the finish line. Power bars and fruit are popular ms 150 snacks that keep riders going. How to make your first bike ms 150 ride awesome bicycling. Failure to comply with these requirements will prohibit participation now or in the future of any lone star chapter events. Humble lions club annual bike ride in humble, texas raises money and donations to benefit handicapped and diabetic children and the hearts scholarship foundation.

This bp ms 150 recommended ride is only a few weeks before the ms 150 which. Support of bp ms 150 recommended training rides bp ms 150 ride. Memorial hermann is proud to serve as the official healthcare sponsor for the annual bp ms 150 twoday bike ride between houston and austin. We are an all volunteer organization with no paid staff. Theyll be discussing training tips, nutrition, hydration, fundraising and what to expect during the ride from houston to austin. Mm mike mueller bp long training ride got us prepared for the bp ms 150. Form or join a bike ms team and get ready for the ride of a lifetime together. If under 18, please have your parent or guardian authorize the waiver box. If youre one of the,000 people who will hop on their bikes to join this. Its not too late to donate now to the national ms sociey. Bob is wearing the teams 2010 jersey i have the 2008 version. Official bike store rides bp ms 150 recommended rides visit.

Cyclists will encounter both flat sections and gentle rollers. Cyclists show off team spirit, jerseys on bp ms 150. Includes organized saturday rides to help prepare you for bp ms 150 or other cycling events. Registration fee is nonrefundable, nontransferable and do not apply toward the minimum pledge. Louisiana hosts its annual fundraiser ride to find a cure for multiple sclerosis. The national ms society is closely monitoring the latest developments of the. May 01, 2017 this was my first year riding the ms 150. Apr 30, 2018 another bp ms150 is in the books as over,000 bicycle riders made the annual trek from houston to austin this past weekend.

Just ride for a just cause is a recommended bike ride on the west side of the greater houston metropolitan area. Htown endurance the only source in houston and south. Zalaris norseman xtreme triathlon recommended for you. Technologies, bp contractor, dc dave carlson pgs, bp contractor. After enduring grueling training over the last few months, area presidents bruce craig and troy radelat. Help fuel ms research and provide much needed programs and. Scan systems memorable experience riding in the 2015 bp. Many of these riders have never owned a road bike beforeor at least not a very good oneand are unsure as to exactly what type. Bp ms 150 honors team total and two of its employees riders houston, texas july 25, 2005 the bp ms 150 honored team total with an award for the largest growth of a veteran team of less than 100 members. The bp ms 150 is a twoday fundraising bike ride organized by the national ms society. Are you 18 years old or older and participated in minimum of two bp ms 150 events in the last five years. Cycling tips for bp ms 150 riders blog memorial hermann. Time to start training for the annual bp ms 150 charity bike.

Over two days, these 15 veterans will bike 180 miles in support of those with disability due to multiple sclerosis. The recommended rides are hosted by local nonprofit organizations. Training for the 2019 bp ms 150 ride to austin, the bulldog bike ride is a bp ms 150 recommended ride. Houston into a place where more people want to ride a bicycle more often. Bruce craig and troy radelat are busy leading their divisions, but as you know, they are also preparing for the bp ms 150, a 160 to 180 mile bike ride benefiting the national ms society.

Bike ride breaks registration and fundraising records neighborhood auction team provides scholarships. Melanie mcneal was riding in her first bp ms 150 when a collision with another rider ended in a grade 1 concussion. The karbach brewing companys 170member cycling team has its priorities in order for this weekends bp ms 150. The new 2019 bp ms 150 video is a must have for all participants, family members, and spectators. The bp ms 150 is a twoday fund raising bike ride organized by the. For cyclists and all those seeking a personal challenge and a world free of ms, bike ms is the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation. Bp ms 150 25th anniversary april 1819, 2009 dont get into a storm. Cycling doctor offers tips for preparing for the ride at the bp ms 150, every cyclist wants to avoid the sag wagons. Unless otherwise indicated assignments are for both days of the bike tour. The 30st annual bp ms 150 bike ride, the largest event of its kind and the leading fundraising ride for the national multiple sclerosis society, is a twoday, 180mile journey from houston to austin.

The twoday ride is a 180mile journey that starts in houston and ends in austin. The bp ms 150 from houston to austin, is the biggest about,000 people. Riding coaching mentoring over 30 years fullysupported. Sunday, october 04, 2015 cy fair lions club biking for sight. Apr 11, 2016 6 nutrition tips for the bp ms 150 the nutrition needs of each cyclist can differ greatly.

Dec 19, 2014 for 97% of the participants, the ms150 is not a race it is a social ride. The ms 150 is a 150 mile bike ride from houston to austin. Here are are six quick tips to keep you wellfueled between houston and austin. The ride was on the list of recommended bp ms 150 training rides. Thank you to everyone who helped make the bp ms 150 bike ride a success. In addition, antoinette montoya and dimas franco were awarded the following.