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. Rescued houston man died 5 miles from bp ms150 finish. Bob gilbert and ray niekamp bike noob at the finish. Help fuel ms research and provide much needed programs and. 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. Refer to the new rider orientation handouts for the 16 week training schedule. Oct 08, 2009 since last years registration filled up within hours, the ms society has changed the process up a bit.
Event net proceeds are given to texas medical center orchester, the national ms society and the montgomery county food bank. Simply visit the ride marshal webpage, click on join our team on the page to get signed up. Be able to support at least two 2 bp ms 150 recommended rides during the training season jan april. Texas ms 150 is a twoday fundraising bike ride organized by the national ms society south central region. 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. Astros mascot orbit rides in the bp ms 150 duration. Riders celebrate as the cross the finish line during the 29th annual bp ms 150 in austin, texas, on sunday, april 21, 20. The national ms society is closely monitoring the latest developments of the. Weekly rides include fully supported short and long routes. May 01, 2017 this was my first year riding the ms 150. The karbach brewing companys 170member cycling team has its priorities in order for this weekends bp ms 150. 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. Ms150 riders gather outside the bullock texas state history museum in austin.
The hills were a challenge, especially the last one at 48 miles. In february, we asked them a few questions about their training. Your fundraising goal should be a stretch, but attainable. Special thanks to my sponsors and teammates for making this ride possible. 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. Meaning that comfort should be more important to you than speed. Come out to prepare for the ms150 on these fun, supported rides throughout the region. Are you 18 years old or older and participated in minimum of two bp ms 150 events in the last five years. Houston into a place where more people want to ride a bicycle more often. Zalaris norseman xtreme triathlon recommended for you. Riding coaching mentoring over 30 years fullysupported.
Cycling doctor offers tips for preparing for the ride at the bp ms 150, every cyclist wants to avoid the sag wagons. Support of bp ms 150 recommended training rides bp ms 150 ride. The sooner you start asking for donations, the more money you will raise. 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. Gran fondo texas is a recommended ride in montgomery, tx. Failure to comply with these requirements will prohibit participation now or in the future of any lone star chapter events. 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. Saturday breakpoint 4 page 1 of 2bp ms 150 bike ride. Training for the 2019 bp ms 150 ride to austin, the bulldog bike ride is a bp ms 150 recommended ride.
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. Cyclists show off team spirit, jerseys on bp ms 150. 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. Time to start training for the annual bp ms 150 charity bike. Rides starting january 2015, series includes an 12week saturday cycling series with routes throughout the greater houston area. 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. We started end of january and did between 20 to 60 miles per weekend. Bcm and the bp ms 150 baylor college of medicine blog network. The event you requested is not currently published. As soon as you register to become a fundraiser, get organized and start asking. In addition, antoinette montoya and dimas franco were awarded the following.
The bp ms 150 is a twoday fundraising bike ride organized by the national ms society. Htown endurance the only source in houston and south. Join one of the recommended rides to practice group cycling and train for the bike ms. Mm mike mueller bp long training ride got us prepared for the bp ms 150. How to make your first bike ms 150 ride awesome bicycling. 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. Memorial hermann is a proud sponsor of the bp ms150.
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. The bpms 150 is a 150 mile 2day bike ride with thousands of cyclist. Brenham resident michael brinkmeyer was among the riders who made the 150 mile twoday ride to raise funds for the multiple sclerosis society. Power bars and fruit are popular ms 150 snacks that keep riders going. Includes organized saturday rides to help prepare you for bp ms 150 or other cycling events. Bp ms 150 honors team total and two of its employees riders.
Registration fee is nonrefundable, nontransferable and do not apply toward the minimum pledge. Magnolia miles bp ms 150 recommended ride facebook. Join one of the recommended rides to practice group cycling and train for the texas ms 150. Official bike store rides bp ms 150 recommended rides visit. Here are are six quick tips to keep you wellfueled between houston and austin. Technologies, bp contractor, dc dave carlson pgs, bp contractor. If under 18, please have your parent or guardian authorize the waiver box. After enduring grueling training over the last few months, area presidents bruce craig and troy radelat.
We are an all volunteer organization with no paid staff. 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. Well stocked aid stations, prizes for koms on 2 strava segments. Sunday, october 04, 2015 cy fair lions club biking for sight. Thank you to everyone who helped make the bp ms 150 bike ride a success.
After enduring grueling training over the last few months, area. Its not too late to donate now to the national ms sociey. Memorial hermann is proud to serve as the official healthcare sponsor for the annual bp ms 150 twoday bike ride between houston and austin. 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. Dec 19, 2014 for 97% of the participants, the ms150 is not a race it is a social ride. Join one of the recommended rides to practice group cycling and. Posted april 28, 2016, beazer buzz, events and specials beazer bikers conquer the course for bp ms 150. Ready2roll cycling is a fullysupported, comprehensive cycling training series to help cyclists of all levels prepare for the bike ms. Magnolia miles bp ms 150 recommended ride home facebook. 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 ride was on the list of recommended bp ms 150 training rides. Six different distancesroutes will be offered, traversing both south and north of hempstead staying mostly on country roads.
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 recommended rides are hosted by local nonprofit organizations. George hutton, director of the maxine mesinger ms comprehensive care center. Bob is wearing the teams 2010 jersey i have the 2008 version. Unless otherwise indicated assignments are for both days of the bike tour. Humble lions club charities annual bp ms 150 recommended. Team semper fi and team americas fund take part in the. Louisiana hosts its annual fundraiser ride to find a cure for multiple sclerosis. General info the texas ms 150 is a twoday fundraising bike tour for the lone star chapter of the national multiple sclerosis society. The bp ms 150 is a twoday fund raising bike ride organized by the. If youre one of the,000 people who will hop on their bikes to join this. Relive the bike ride with this professionally edited video.
Below is a breakdown of the registration process for the 2010 bp ms150. Melanie mcneal was riding in her first bp ms 150 when a collision with another rider ended in a grade 1 concussion. Reflections on the bp ms 150 trail houston chronicle. National multiple sclerosis societys 2015 bp ms 150 bike. 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. Together, we will change the world for people with ms. Spring 2018 bp ms 150 recommended ride series date event website sunday, january 7, 2018 bike the bend for literacy fort bend. Over two days, these 15 veterans will bike 180 miles in support of those with disability due to multiple sclerosis. 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.
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. The bp ms 150 from houston to austin, is the biggest about,000 people. Form or join a bike ms team and get ready for the ride of a lifetime together. Following your ride, join us in the cafeteria for a hot homemade pancake breakfast cheerfully served by our students and staff.
This is an overview of the various assignments that we seek to fill for the bike tour. 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. Apr 11, 2016 6 nutrition tips for the bp ms 150 the nutrition needs of each cyclist can differ greatly. Bike ride breaks registration and fundraising records neighborhood auction team provides scholarships. Humble lions club annual bike ride in humble, texas raises money and donations to benefit handicapped and diabetic children and the hearts scholarship foundation. The bp ms 150 is a twoday fundraising bike ride organized by the national ms. The proceeds from the jr4jc ride supports passion for humanity in the fight against human trafficking. Theyll be discussing training tips, nutrition, hydration, fundraising and what to expect during the ride from houston to austin.
The ride starts at simonton community church, simonton, tx. 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. Scan systems memorable experience riding in the 2015 bp. On january 21 there was a great ride in coldspring, texas that involved fog, wet roads and some serious hills. The twoday ride is a 180mile journey that starts in houston and ends in austin. This bp ms 150 recommended ride is only a few weeks before the ms 150 which. 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, fundraising bike ride from houston to austin taking place april 2930, 2017. Cyclists will encounter both flat sections and gentle rollers. Cycling tips for bp ms 150 riders blog memorial hermann. From the moment you register, youll feel a spirit of camaraderie and support like.
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