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!