Bike MS: Los Angeles in nearly upon us and we want YOU to be informed!
TEAM FUNDRAISING UPDATE:
- We’ve raised $48,248.80 (less than $2K away from our $50K goal!) and are currently the number 1 fundraising team BY FAR! Great job!!
- PLEASE KEEP FUNDRAISING BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT!!!
- FAQ:
- What if I don’t meet the $350 minimum before the ride?
- If you have not turned in the minimum donation by the start of the event, the National MS Society will discuss payment options with you, including charging the balance on a credit card. No need to stop there, though – you have until May 22, 2019 to be eligible for prizes and to turn in any donations.
- My fundraising total in my Participant Center doesn’t match what I know I turned in.
- It may take up to four weeks to process donations during peak event times.
- What if I don’t meet the $350 minimum before the ride?
JERSEY & MS PACKET PICK UPS:
RIDE MORNING! Saturday, March 23, 6:00 am – 9:00am at our Team Tent
- Grab your awesome TLH jersey, team bib stickers + goodies from our sponsors (think Justins and Nuun!) AND your Bike MS packet – contains many important items including your bib number, event details, and more.
- Note you must have your minimum fundraising commitment of $350 turned in and a completed waiver on file in order to pick up your packet.
RIDE DAY SCHEDULE + INFO:
- 6:00 a.m. – Site Opens
- ALLEGRO COFFEE from the incredible FLX BUS
- Jersey + Rider packet pick up
- Light Breakfast, Bike Tech Services, and more!
- 7:00 a.m. – Century riders take off (silent start – too early for amplified sound)
- 7:15 a.m. – ALL 100 miles riders must depart
- 8:30 a.m. – TEAM PHOTO ON THE FIELD! Meet near the team tent and walk over as a group
- 9:00 a.m. – Line Up
- 9:15 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies
- 9:30 a.m. – 30 + 55 mile Riders Depart
- 10:00 a.m. – ALL RIDERS MUST BE ON THE ROAD
- 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Lunch Open @Rest Area
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Team Village Celebration!
- LEFT HAND BEER GARDEN OPEN!
Animal House Toga Party in the Team Left Hand Tent! - Dinner!
- School of Rock performance (12:30pm – 2:30pm)
- 4:30 p.m. TEAM PHOTO (yes, another one!)
- Meet at our team tent with a costume on and a beer in hand!
- LEFT HAND BEER GARDEN OPEN!
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Massage & Showers Open (in UCLA Home Side Locker Room)
- VIP Lounge Open (in Visitor Side Locker Room)
- 6 p.m. – Route closes – ALL CYCLISTS MUST BE OFF THE ROUTE
TEAM VILLAGE:
- Team Tent – National Lampoon’s Animal House Theme!
- Our amazing volunteers & sponsors have worked hard to make our Team Tent amazing right from the start! After you finish riding, plan to our our and enjoy… A toga party!
- Keg Footbaths!
- Cold Left Hand Beer!
- Good times and laughs with our Team
- Don’t forget to bring your Toga, COLLEGE Sweatshirt or other costume interpretations – Have fun with it!
- Our amazing volunteers & sponsors have worked hard to make our Team Tent amazing right from the start! After you finish riding, plan to our our and enjoy… A toga party!
- Meals:
- Provided on site from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Snacks and beverages galore from our amazing sponsors!
- Beer!
- All riders receive 3 pints (except TLH… we don’t count for you *shhhh*)
- We’ll have many brews from Left Hand, including our Team Left Hand Bike MS Awareness Beer, Wheels Gose ‘Round!
- Team Photo
- 4:30pm at our Team Tent – be there with your costume on and a beer in hand!
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING:
- Helmet – REQUIRED!
- ID – You can’t drink without it, even if we know you!
- Shorts (with padding!)
- Gloves
- Shoes and socks
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Change of clothes
- ANIMAL HOUSE COSTUME
- Shower stuff (yes – there will be a shower truck on site!)
- Cash (to tip buy your awesome 2019 TLH shirt)
- A great attitude!
ROUTE MAPS:
- How far will you ride to #crushMS? Check out all the route options HERE!
RIDE DAY FORECAST:
- The weekend forecast:
- Mostly sunny and cool, especially to start
- High of 64, low of 49
- Winds SSW at at 5-10mph
- Please come prepared!
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- We’d love to see your photos from the weekend! Make sure to tag @TeamLeftHand on FB + Twitter, and @TeamLeftHandBrewing on Instagram and use these hashtags:
- #crushMS
- #TeamLeftHand
- #BikeMS
TEAM AWARDS!:
- And here they are.. keep these 2019 TEAM AWARDS in mind throughout the weekend…
- Best Looking in Spandex– self explanatory
- Foot Bath Hog– self explanatory
- Shut Up Legs – our brother or sister who suffers the most but guts it out nonetheless.
- Most Inspirational Rider
- BEST SELFIE!!
- We’re really excited about this one… use the #crushMS AND #TeamLeftHand hashtags and post your best selfies to Instagram! We’ll choose the winner at our year end party!
- Rookie of the Year – our rookie rider who shows all the veterans whats up!
- Volunteer of the Year – that tireless volunteer that does the most to make your weekend fun and smooth!
VOLUNTEERS:
- Thanks so much for offering your time! We couldn’t do it without you!
- Know someone who wants to sign up to volunteer? It’s not too late! Sign up HERE or email Sara@lefthandbrewing.com.
- Call Sara Barfoot at 720-849-9478 with any questions or issues