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We are officially 4 months away from Bike MS: Vegas Challenge 2013 and summer is getting busy!
Participant Center Tip
Did you know? Bike MS participants who use their online personal pages raise an average of 88% more than participants who don't. Setting up your personal page is fun and easy. Make sure to add a photo and a few sentences on why Bike MS is important to you and why you need your donors' support. Check out our Participant Center Guide for more tips and tricks.
(Please note: if you choose to remove the default personal page photos, please replace with your own photo. The personal page layout requires at least one photo or it will not display properly. If you are experiencing an error with your page or have questions, please contact us at 702-736-1478.)
Spin for a Cure
Do you have friends or family who will be joining you at Vegas Challenge but don't want to cycle? Tell them about our new participation option, Spin for a Cure! Registration is only $20 and the fundraising minimum is $100 to spin for one hour at our finish festival. Now everyone can join in on the Bike MS fun.
Register today to Spin for a Cure or contact Yvonne at 702-736-1478 if you have any questions.
21 Club
Join our most prestigious club of top fundraisers! The 21 Club members will receive in 2014:
- Exclusive orange bib (in fundraising number order) to wear at the ride
- Preferred parking at the event
- Free registration for the 2014 Bike MS ride
- Name listed on our website
Want to see how you're stacking up? Check out the current standings of our top fundraisers.
Approximately 10,000 children in the US have multiple sclerosis. The National MS Society just committed $2.5 million for the Network of Pediatric MS Centers (NPMSC), which now includes Loma Linda University in Southern California. Until now, the University of California, San Francisco was the only pediatric care center west of the Mississippi. The Pediatric Center at Loma Linda University will provide care for children with MS and support research activities that aim to understand childhood MS and unlock the mysteries of MS in adults. “Driving research to improve the care of children affected by MS and determining what triggers this disease is part of our commitment to all people living with MS,” said Dr. Timothy Coetzee, National MS Society chief research officer.
 In addition to funding critical research and providing access to care for children with MS, the National MS Society seeks to change the future of MS through its scholarship program. 2013 scholarship recipient Bryan was diagnosed with MS in 2006 when he was just 12 years old. But he hasn’t let MS stop him from pursuing his goals. He plans to attend college in the fall and hopes to pursue a degree in Business Management with a minor in Kinesiology. One day, he hopes to run his own Physical Therapy business.
Learn more about the Network of Pediatric MS Centers and the Scholarship Program.
 BEing well-trained helps keep you safe on the road. All Bike MS participants receive a FREE subscription to TrainingPeaks, an interactive, web-based training log and food diary designed to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. You can access the software on your computer, iPhone and Android smart phone. Here are some of the many features you can use with TrainingPeaks:
- Download custom-written cycling training plans, developed exclusively for Bike MS by renowned cycling expert Joe Friel
- Easy-to-use training log and food diary
- Compatible with over 80 different devices like heart rate monitors, GPS devices and power meters
- Build custom routes, track progress with interactive reports and share your experience via Facebook and Twitter
Get started with TrainingPeaks today! For more information on Safety and Training, please visit our website. If you have any questions about safety or would like additional resources, we are here to help! Please call us at 702-736-1478 or email us at CalBike@nmss.org.
FIND YOUR MATCH
Matching gifts are a great way to double or triple your fundraising dollars. And donors' gifts can be matched, too! Most companies' Human Resources departments handle and process matching gifts. Ask your employer about their matching gift policy and get started today. Make sure to ask your donors to speak with their companies so your fundraising meets its full potential. Visit our Matching Gifts page for more information.
TEAM UP AND RECRUIT
Bike MS is more fun with friends and family by your side. If you haven't already, consider forming a team or inviting others to join you for November's event. If you already have a team, it's time to grow! Summer is the perfect time to invite potential team members to fundraisers, team training rides and other cycling events. Make sure to read our Team Captain Guide for more helpful tips on recruitment.
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