30th AnniversaryBIKE MS NEW YORK CITYOctober 5, 2014 • Pier 92/94, Manhattan

Thank you for joining the movement. Now, it’s time to read up! These important event details will ensure that you’re prepared for the ride of your life.

First things first. Bike parking is mandatory before you enter the Finish Line Festival. Staff and volunteers will guide you to the parking area that corresponds to your bib number and then check you out by making sure that your bib number matches your bike tag. The bike parking area will be guarded so that you can enjoy the festivities.

We can’t wait to award you a finisher medal and an official Bike MS NYC T-shirt for helping us create a world free of MS. Participants living with MS will have the option to select an orange T-shirt and Top Fundraisers can claim their specialty shirt in the Top Fundraiser Lounge.

You worked hard out there! Bareburger will be providing lunch for all riders. Lunch will be provided along the route for all 100-mile riders. If you’re 21 or older, you can visit our Beer Garden. After lunch, find your happy place at the Massage Area. Massages will be available on a first come, first serve basis from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Show us your best #BikeMSelfie at the Chapter Resources Booth and learn more about multiple sclerosis and our chapter! Here, you can also visit the interactive MS Symptoms Museum and meet our Bike MS NYC Champions. The relationship between a Champion who is living with multiple sclerosis and a participant fosters education, awareness, gratitude and, most importantly, hope. Champions will be onsite from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Champions are another reason we ride!

Stop by our Wall of Hope and share why you’re riding! Read why others participate in Bike MS NYC and get inspired.

The Super Team Area, Elite Team Area and Top Fundraiser Lounge are special zones for participants who have gone above and beyond. Super Teams commit to raising $15,000-$39,999, Elite Teams commit to raising $40,000+ and Top Fundraisers have all raised $1,000+ by the day of the ride. It’s not too late to become a Top Fundraiser. If you raise $1,000 or more by the day of the ride, come visit the Top Fundraiser Lounge and we’ll upgrade your rider bib.

You deserve a standing ovation when you cross the finish line! We invite your friends and family members to join us at the Finish Line Festival. A Fun Zone will be available for kids and meal tickets will be available onsite (Adults $12, Children $10).

Visit www.bikeMSnyc.org for additional information, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at bikeMS@msnyc.org or call 212-463-9791.

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» WHERE DO I GO ON THE MORNING OF THE RIDE?The start line is on the southbound lane of the West Side Highway (12th Avenue) at West 46th Street. You should plan to arrive by 6:30 a.m. and head directly to the West Side Highway.

• If you're riding 55 or 100 miles, line up on the West Side Highway between W. 46th St. and W. 48th St. • If you’re riding 30 miles, line up on the West Side Highway between W. 48th St. and W. 52nd St. It’s VERY IMPORTANT that you line up in the correct chute on ride morning! Participants riding 55 or 100 miles will begin the ride by immediately traveling through the Holland Tunnel, while participants riding 30 miles will continue on the West Side Highway. We’ll have plenty of directional signage to guide you to the appropriate chute.

» HOW DO I MEET UP WITH MY TEAM?Head to the Team Meeting Area on the West Side Highway at W. 54th Street. Alphabetical signs (i.e. “A-C”, “D-F”, and so on) will be placed on the street, so you can tell your team members to meet you under the alpha sign that corresponds to your team name.

» IS THE PIER OPEN BEFORE THE RIDE?The pier is only open to Elite 200 Club Members and Elite Team Members before the ride starts. Elite 200 Club Members have yellow bibs and Elite Team Members have an “Elite Team” sticker on their bib. The Pier will open to this select group at 6 a.m. All other riders should head directly to the West Side Highway at 6:30 a.m.

» WHAT IF I RENTED A BIKE THROUGH BIKE & ROLL?If you rented a bike through Bike & Roll on our website, you must pick up your bike at Bike & Roll Pier 84, located at W. 43rd Street and the West Side Highway. You can pick up your bike on Saturday, October 4 between 4 &7 p.m., or on ride morning between 6 & 7 a.m. If you rented a bike somewhere else, please contact them for pickup information.

» WHAT IF I NEED BIKE REPAIR?Danny’s Cycles and Metro Bicycles will be stationed on W. 54th Street between 11th Avenue and the West Side Highway the morning of the ride, to provide mechanical support. We recommend that you have your bike inspected BEFORE ride morning; only simple repairs can be provided at Bike MS NYC. Visit our website for a list of our bike shop partners.

» WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?In addition to your bright and cheery self, you should bring the following items:• Helmet (This is MANDATORY! We think your head is pretty important.)• Rider Numbers (Your bib number, helmet tag and bike tag identify you as an official participant.)• Pump, tire levers, patch kit and an extra tire tube • Appropriate clothing (Check the weather before you leave your home!)• Water bottles filled with water (Most rest stops will have coolers and/or hoses only.)• Fully-charged cell phone and Photo ID• Additional snacks, sunscreen and any necessary medication.

» WHAT DO I DO WHEN I ARRIVE?Once you get to the start line, you can have breakfast, take a team photo and enjoy the start line ceremony without being rushed. Breakfast will consist of a banana, Pure Protein bar and water. 6:30 a.m………….Bike MS NYC Site Opens (Pier 94 opens at 6 a.m. for Elite 200 Club and Elite Team Members) 6:30 a.m………….Team Photos in Team Meeting Area 7:10 a.m………….Opening Ceremonies 7:20 a.m………….55 and 100 Mile Riders Start 7:30 a.m………….30 Mile Riders Start

» HOW WILL I KNOW WHICH WAY TO RIDE?If you’re riding 30 miles, you will follow the NYPD and the crowd. You will complete a full loop of Manhattan – TRAFFIC-FREE! If you’re riding 55 or 100 miles, route maps and cue sheets will be distributed to you on the morning of the ride. You can also visit our website to see the route and elevation maps.

» WILL THERE BE ROUTE SUPPORT?There will be one rest stop on the 30-mile route at Inwood Hill Park. Rest stops will be provided every 8-12 miles on the 55 and 100 mile routes and will be stocked with water and snacks. Volunteer bike mechanics will be onsite to assist with minor repairs.

Support vehicles and the Westchester Beemers Motorcycle Club will be along the route to assist riders. In case of an emergency, please refer to the contact information on your rider bib. You are required to wear your rider bib for the entire ride. If you’re riding 30 miles, you must maintain a minimum speed of 10 mph. If you’re riding 55 or 100 miles, you must maintain a minimum speed of 12 mph.”

» HOW CAN I HELP ENSURE A SAFE RIDE?We want everyone to have a high quality, safe and fun experience at Bike MS NYC! Be aware of others around you and be considerate to your fellow riders. If you feel the need for speed, always pass on the left side and keep at least three feet of clearance. Visit our website for more safety tips.

» WHAT DO I HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO WHEN I COMPLETE THE RIDE?

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