Weekend Training Ride - 8/25/2012

Join us this Saturday morning for another weekend training ride at The HUB bike shop in Webster Groves, MO. We will meet at the bike shop at 7:30am and will head out at 7:45 AM after The Hub's 7:30AM fast team ride but before their 8:00AM regular ride.  We will ride at a moderate pace and the ride is no-drop.  You can do an 18 mile route, the full 30 mile loop, or go out to Chesterfield Valley for around 50 miles.  Below is an image of the 30 mile route map and link on MapMyRide.com.  Only 14 more days until the 2012 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway ride!

When:
Saturday, 8/25/2012
Time:
7:30AM
Where:
The Hub Bike Shop
40 West Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
http://www.thehubbicyclecompany.com/






















Link to route on MapMyRide:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/563814.
(Disregard the comment on the map link expecting to avg. 19-20 mph, that is directed at the HUB bike shop team {advanced}).

If you have any questions, please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com).

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Team Express Scripts Trivia Night - 8/24/2012

Team Express Scripts Trivia Night - 8/24/2012
Team Express Scripts, who is riding in and sponsoring the 2012 Bike MS:  Express Scripts Gateway Getaway charity ride, is holding a Trivia Night on Friday, August 24th, 2012, to raise money for the National MS Society - Gateway Area Chapter.  Please see their event flyer for more information and e-mail any questions to bikems@express-scripts.com.
http://www.express-scripts.com/bikems/

2012 Tour de Wildwood - 8/26/2012

Join team United by Design on Sunday, August 26, 2012, for the 2012 Tour de Wildwood!  We will meet near the registration booth and head out no later than 8:00AM.


Registration: 7:30 – 9:00 AM
Start: Lafayette High School
17050 Clayton Rd.
Wildwood, MO 63011
Route: 22, 36 or 45 miles
Terrain: Moderately hilly to very hilly, with big hills on all routes
Features: The tour includes a scenic pedal through hilly west St. Louis County. Helmets are required on this ride, which is recommended for experienced cyclists.
Directions: From I-40/64 and MO-340/Clarkson Rd. (exit 19B), turn left onto Clarkson Rd./Olive Blvd./MO-340 West. Continue on Clarkson Rd./MO-340 West. Turn right onto Clayton Rd./MO-HH and proceed 3.2 miles to Lafayette High School on the left.
Fees: $5 Member, $10 Non-member

http://trailnet.org/events/bicycle-fun-club-rides

If you have any questions or plan on attending, please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com).  Hope to see you there!

2012 Fundraising Breakfast for MS!

Lawrence Group is holding its 7th annual Bike MS Fundraising Breakfast to support the United by Design Bike MS team. The team is riding in the Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride 2012 charity ride in Columbia, MO, on September 8th & 9th. Come and enjoy some of your breakfast favorites prepared by United by Design team members and Lawrence Group volunteers. We will also have a raffle with great prizes!

The proceeds from the Breakfast will go towards the team’s fundraising goal and goes directly to the National MS Society and helps fund cutting edge research, professional education, fundraising, and local programming to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

When:

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

8:00AM - 10:00AM

Where:

Lawrence Group

3rd Floor Atrium

319 N 4th Street

St. Louis, MO  63102

 

Cost:
$10 Donation for all-you-can-eat breakfast with 1 raffle ticket.
Additional raffle tickets are 3/$5 and 7/$10.*
*Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance from Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com) if you are unable to attend.

RSVP:
Please RSVP to Tom Bahr before Friday, August 31st, 212. Feel free to invite friends and family. Hope you can join us!

To find out more information about the team, the Bike MS ride and how to get involved, please visit the websites below. We look forward to seeing you there!

United by Design Bike MS Team
http://www.unitedbydesignstl.com
Gateway Area Chapter of the National MS Society
http://www.gatewaymssociety.org

*Parking is available at nearby street meters or at the adjacent Quik Park and Mansion House Garages.

2012 Fundraising Happy Hour for MS!

The United by Design Bike MS Team is hosting its annual Happy Hour fundraiser at Café Pintxos in Hotel Ignacio on Wednesday, August 29th, 2012.  There will be food and drink specials the entire night!

Address:
3407 Olive Boulevard
St. Louis, MO  63130

To raise money, we will be raffling off  excellent prizes again from some great local businesses.  Raffle tickets are 1/$5 or 3/$10 and can be purchased at the door or in advance from Tom Bahr:  314.809.3570 - Cash, check or charge.  Checks can be made out to the National MS Society.  Credit card charges can be made in advance or at the event via an on-line donation on our team website:  http://www.unitedbydesignstl.com/p/donate_15.html.

The proceeds from the Happy Hour raffle will go towards the team’s fundraising goal for the 2012 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway (MS 150) on September 8th & 9th. Your donation goes directly to the National MS Society and helps fund cutting edge research, professional education, fundraising, and local programming to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

To find out more information about the team, the Bike MS ride, how to sponsor us, and how to get involved, please visit the websites below. We look forward to seeing you there!

United by Design Bike MS Team
http://www.unitedbydesignstl.com

Gateway Area Chapter of the National MS Society
http://www.gatewaymssociety.org

Café Pintxos
http://www.cafepintxos.com

Hotel Ignacio
http://www.hotelignaciostl.com

*Parking is available at nearby meters and at adjacent SLU and city pay parking lots.

Weekend Training Ride - 8/11/2012

Join us this Saturday morning for another weekend training ride at The HUB bike shop in Webster Groves, MO. We will meet at the bike shop at 7:30am and will head out at 7:45 AM after The Hub's 7:30AM fast team ride but before their 8:00AM regular ride.  We will ride at a moderate pace and the ride is no-drop.  You can do an 18 mile route, the full 30 mile loop, or go out to Chesterfield Valley for around 50 miles.  Below is an image of the 30 mile route map and link on MapMyRide.com.  Only 29 more days until the 2012 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway ride!

When:
Saturday, 8/11/2012
Time:
7:30AM
Where:
The Hub Bike Shop
40 West Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
http://www.thehubbicyclecompany.com/






















Link to route on MapMyRide:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/563814.
(Disregard the comment on the map link expecting to avg. 19-20 mph, that is directed at the HUB bike shop team {advanced}).

If you have any questions, please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com).

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Weekday Training Ride - 7/31/2012

Join us this Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 5:30pm, for another Tuesday Night Training Ride and help us give one of the hottest July's on record a proper send off.

We will be riding in downtown St. Louis on the St. Louis Riverfront Trail. We will ride to the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and back for around 22 miles.  It is a nice and easy ride whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned rider.  Join us for all or part of the ride.

We will meet at the trailhead next to the Laclede Power Center and will leave at 5:30PM SHARP.  Please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com) if you have any questions or if you plan on joining. Below are links to Google maps for the meeting place.  We will continue to hold weekday training rides every Tuesday and weekend training rides on Saturday mornings throughout the summer until the 2012 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway on September 8th-9th. Make sure to follow the United by Design blog for more information.

Google Map at Trailhead
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=Biddle+St.+and+Lewis+St.,+63102

Link to St. Louis Riverfront Trail Page - Trailnet.org
http://www.trailnet.org/trail_details.php?ID=76

Looking forward to riding with you!

Weekend Training Ride - 7/14/2012

Come join us for another weekend training ride this Saturday (7/14/2012) in Columbia, IL, along a popular 38 mile route that begins with rolling hills and ends in a flat flood plain.  You can add or delete miles at certain intersections.

Meet in front of Tequila's Mexican Restaurant at the Columbia Market Place.  We will leave at 7:30AM sharp to try and beat the heat.  After the ride, join us at Tequila's for Mexican food and margaritas to cool off!

Columbia Marketplace
1000 Columbia Ctr Drive
Columbia, IL  82236
Google Map

If you have any questions, please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com).

Looking forward to seeing you there!

United By Design - 2012 Team Jersey

The design for the United By Design 2012 Bike MS team jersey is finished! This is the artwork we submitted to Champion System, the jersey company we are using. We hope you enjoy it - let us know what you think! Click on the picture above for a larger view.

Jerseys are available to purchase.  If interested, please contact Tom Bahr at tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com for more information and pricing.  Click here for jersey sizing information.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their contributions towards the jersey and our fundraising efforts. Also, a special thanks goes out to Troy Guzman (Arcturis) for his work on the jersey and short design. If you would like more information on sponsoring, joining, or donating to the team, please see the pages above.

Trailnet Bridge Birthday Bash and Bicycle Ride! - 6/24/2012

Join us this Sunday morning (6/24/2012) to celebrate the 83rd birthday of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge.  Part of Trailnet's Bicycle Fun Club, the ride will feature 23, 30, 49 or 62 mile routes through scenic Madison County, IL.  There will be post-ride music, beer, cake and ice cream (while supplies last).  This will be a great ride for the family and to train for the Bike MS ride since there's only 80 more days until the 2012 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway ride!  Visit www.trailnet.org for more information.

When:
Sunday, 6/24/2012
Where:
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
10950 Riverview Dr.
St. Louis, MO  63137
Registration:
7:30AM - 10:00AM
Routes:
23, 30, 49 and 62 miles
Terrain:

Flat to rolling, no big hills
Fees:

$8 Trailnet Member, $13 Non-Member, $3 Child
- Stop by REI for a $3-Off coupon while supplies last!

If you have any questions, please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com).

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Weekend Training Ride - 6/23/2012

Join us this Saturday morning for another weekend training ride at the HUB bike shop in Webster Groves, MO. We will meet at the bike shop at 7:30am.  We will ride at a moderate pace for an 18 mile loop, or you can do the full 30 mile loop.  Below is an image of the 30 mile route map and link on MapMyRide.com.  Only 81 more days until the 2012 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway ride!

When:
Saturday, 6/23/2012
Time:
7:30AM
Where:
The Hub Bike Shop
40 West Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
http://www.thehubbicyclecompany.com/






















Link to route on MapMyRide:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/563814.
(Disregard the comment on the map link expecting to avg. 19-20 mph, that is directed at the HUB bike shop team {advanced}).

If you have any questions, please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com).

Looking forward to seeing you there!

2011 Bike MS - UBD Team Photo

Here is our professional team photo from the 2011 Bike MS:  Express Scripts Gateway Getaway ride.  A special thanks to all of our team members and to our wonderful sponsors who helped make our participation a reality.  We're looking forward to another great team and ride this year!

2012 Weekend Training Ride Kick-Off! 6/16/2012

Come join us this Saturday morning as we kick off our 2012 weekend training rides at the HUB bike shop in Webster Groves, MO. We will meet at the bike shop at 7:30am.  We will ride at a moderate pace for an 18 mile loop, or you can do the full 30 mile loop.  Below is an image of the 30 mile route map and link on MapMyRide.com.  Only 85 more days until the 2012 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway ride!

The Hub Bike Shop
40 West Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
http://www.thehubbicyclecompany.com/





















Link to route on MapMyRide:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/563814.
(Disregard the comment on the map link expecting to avg. 19-20 mph, that is directed at the HUB bike shop team {advanced}).

If you have any questions, please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com).

Looking forward to seeing you there!

2012 Weekday Training Ride Kick-Off! 6/5/2012

Join us for our first weekday training ride for the 2012 United By Design Bike MS team on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 5:30pm!

We will be riding in downtown St. Louis on the St. Louis Riverfront Trail. We will ride to the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and back for around 22 miles.  It is a nice and easy ride whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned rider.  Join us for all or part of the ride.

We will meet at the trailhead next to the Laclede Power Center and will leave at 5:30PM SHARP.  Please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com) if you have any questions of if you plan on joining. Below are links to Google maps for the meeting place.  We will continue to hold weekday training rides every Tuesday and weekend training rides on Saturday mornings throughout the summer until the 2012 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway on September 8th-9th. Make sure to follow the United by Design blog for more information.

Google Map at Trailhead
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=Biddle+St.+and+Lewis+St.,+63102

Link to St. Louis Riverfront Trail Page - Trailnet.org
http://www.trailnet.org/trail_details.php?ID=76

Looking forward to riding with you!

2012 Bike MS Kick-Off Ride! 4/28/2012

The Gateway Area Chapter of the National MS Society is holding their 2012 Bike MS Kick-Off Ride in 5 weeks! Join members of United by Design to get the cycling season off on the right pedal and get a taste of Bike MS. The ride will include rest stops, SAG support, music food & beer! Below are the details.

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Route Options: 21 miles or 34 miles
Registration: 9 a.m.
Start: 10 a.m.
Fees: $10 online before 4/28, $15 day of
Location: Granada Cyclery
4798 North Service Road
St. Peters, MO 63376

Click Here to register!
If you have any questions or would like more information about United by Design, please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com).

We hope you can join us and look forward to riding with you!

UBD Running Shirt!

United By Design Running has a new running shirt design! Thanks to our talented team member, Troy Guzman, the UBD Running group will have a great performance shirt to wear when training and during the 2012 GO! St. Louis Half Marathon on April 15th, 2012, that many of the group members will be running in.

If you would like to purchase a shirt and support UBD, the cost is $22. All orders are due by Friday, March 23rd, 2012. For sizing, please visit these links below.

Men's Sizing
Women's Sizing

If you would like to purchase a shirt or would like more information about United by Design Running or Biking, please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com).

MS Awareness Week 2012!

This week (3/12/12 - 3/16/12) is MS Awareness week!

Register for the 2012 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride before 3/18/2012 for only $15 using the discount code "MSAW"! Now is a better time than any to sign up for the ride. Click here to go to our team page and register.

The team that registers the most people this week wins a 10'x10' tent. The team that raises the most money wins a $100 pizza party. Don't wait any longer to register!

If you have any questions or would like more information about United by Design, please contact Tom Bahr (tom.bahr@thelawrencegroup.com).

We hope you can join us and look forward to riding with you!