Tuesday Night Training Ride

Please make plans to us for our weekly Tuesday night ride.

We gather at the Riverfront trailhead ( Biddle St & N Leonor K Sullivan Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63102 ) by 5:30 PM and plan to be rolling by 5:45 PM.  There is construction near the Arch grounds, so allow yourself extra time to get there.
  Streets are changing frequently, it may be best to Google map Lumiere  (http://www.lumiereplace.com/) and then zig / zag to the start.  FYI that the trailhead parking lot is chewed up with a construction project right now and late comers may need to street park.

• We try hard to keep the Tuesday night ride, especially, comfortable for everyone.  Fast, slow, young, old - the Tuesday night ride has been a popular weeknight training option for several years now.  While not exactly a "no drop" ride, our faster and more experienced riders are happy to dart ahead and circle back. 

• The full route will be about 27 miles and relatively flat.  We will be doing an "out and back" configuration on a dedicated bike trail (no roadways other than a quick crossing) so riders just getting their legs this year should feel comfortable turning around at any point without fear of being alone.  Slower riders are encouraged to focus on a one hour out, one hour back approach. 

• UbD rides are organized for the enjoyment and training needs of the group.  While every reasonable effort is taken to ensure comfort and safety, all riders participate at their own risk.

• Take sensible weather appropriate precautions including adequate chilled water and / or  sport beverages.

• Bring / wear / utilize appropriate and properly maintained equipment including a helmet.

• DO NOT attempt a distance or intensity beyond your skillset.  At the discretion of the ride organizer and / or segment leader, you may be directed to take a shorter course or cease riding.

• Blinkers and headlights are encouraged.

• More experienced riders are asked to keep an eye on less experienced riders as we will not have the benefit of an out and back configuration.

Looking forward to riding with you!

Thank You! 2015 Bike MS Breakfast

Thank You!!!

We had another successful Bike MS breakfast fundraiser today and I along with the rest of the United by Design team members want to thank everyone who came out to support our Bike MS team and the MS Society.  After our final count we raised over $1,900!  The money raised really makes a big impact in our area for people and their families who are affected by MS.  If you weren’t able to attend the breakfast but would like to make a donation to the team or an individual, click here to visit our Bike MS team page and click on “Donate To Our Team”.  Also, a big thanks to everyone who helped out with the breakfast setting up, brining items in, cooking and cleaning, and to CI Select for their amazing raffle donations!  We couldn’t do it without your help! 

Raffle Winners:

Congratulations to the winners of the raffle items donated by CI Select!

·         The winner of the HON Ceres Task Chair was Paul Doerner.

·         The winner of the Desk Lamp was Tricia Kinman.

Bike MS & UBD Team Information:

2015 Bike MS Website

www.unitedbydesignstl.com

Facebook - United By Design

2015 Bike MS Breakfast Fundraiser - 8/26/2015

Join United by Design In Our Fight Against MS!

Lawrence Group and the United by Design Bike MS Team is hosting its 10^th annual Bike MS Breakfast on August 26^th.  Come and enjoy all of your breakfast favorites cooked up by UBD team members and Lawrence Group volunteers.  There will also be a raffle for a great new task chair & lamp (see below and attached).   The proceeds from the Breakfast will go towards the team’s fundraising goal for the Bike MS:  Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride 2015 on September 12^th & 13^th in Godfrey, IL.  Your donation goes directly to the National Multiple Sclerosis (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.  Feel free to invite your family, friends and co-workers!  See the attached poster for more information.

What:

10^th Annual Bike MS Fundraising Breakfast – Presented by Lawrence Group, Kichler Lighting, & CI Select

When:

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

7:00AM to 9:30AM

Where:

Lawrence Group

319 N 4^th Street

3^rd Floor Atrium

St. Louis, MO  63102

RSVP

theresa.hunt@thelawrencegroup.com

Parking:

Hourly parking is available at the adjacent QuikPark and Mansion House garages or limited street metered parking.

Cost:

Breakfast Ticket:  $10 for All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast with 1 Raffle Ticket

Raffle Tickets:  Enter for a chance to win a $1,500 HON Task Chair & Desk Lamp from CI Select!

·         Additional tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $20

·         Cash, Check or Credit via PayPal

To find out more information about the United by Design team, the Bike MS ride, and Multiple Sclerosis, please contact me or visit the websites below. We look forward to seeing you there!

United by Design Bike MS Team

www.unitedbydesignstl.com

Facebook - United By Design

2015 Bike MS Website – UBD Team Page

UBD Saturday Training Ride in Columbia, IL - 8/15/15

This Saturday , 8/15/15, we are returning to Columbia, IL, to get in some long mileage in as the Bike MS:  Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride 2015 is only 5 weeks away!
The plan is for two options with one 50 miles option of Columbia to Maeystown and the second a 70 mile option of Columbia to Prairie Du Rocher.  Both rides will start at 7:45a.m. so please arrive early enough to give yourself time to pump-up tires, hit the bathroom, and get ready. We plan to be rolling by 8:00a.m.

We will meet in Columbia, IL, at the Columbia Center parking lot in front of the Tequila Mexican restaurant. The address is 850 Columbia Center, Columbia, IL, 62236.  It is important to stay hydrated on longer rides so please bring water, energy drinks and a snack.

As is our tradition, please join us at Tequilas Mexican restaurant at the end of the ride for food, and margaritas.

Please Note:  DO NOT attempt a distance or intensity beyond your skill-set. At the discretion of the ride organizer and / or segment leader, you may be directed to take a shorter course or cease riding.UBD rides are organized for the enjoyment and training needs of the group. While every reasonable effort is taken to ensure comfort and safety, all riders participate at their own risk. Please don't forget your helmets, water, energy drinks and snacks.  
In case of rain, please check the UBD Team Facebook Group Page:  www.facebook.com/groups/TeamUBD.  If it is raining we will cancel the ride for safety of the group.


We look forward to riding with you!

UBD Saturday Training Ride in Chesterfield, MO - 8/8/2015

Join team United by Design in Chesterfield and ride south through the rolling hills of west county! This Saturday at 8:15 AM we are starting at the the Windsor Crossing Church in Chesterfield, MO, and riding south via Centaur rd, Ossenfort and Melrose to Greensfelder County Park. It is a about a 30 mile ride through the country side.

This is a good ride to get you ready for the 2015 Bike MS charity ride with one challenging hill and several opportunities to extend your ride for more hill practice if desired.  We will split into multiple groups if there are people who want to go longer or the challenge of more hills.

Please bring Gatorade, or water and a snack for the ride, and we will find a lunch spot after the ride. Maybe Minis Cafe? http://www.mimiscafe.com/Breakfast.aspx

This is a no drop ride but please be prepared to for some climbing!  Join our Facebook Team Group Page to stay up-to-date on upcoming training rides and events:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/TeamUBD.

We hope to see you there!

Windsor Crossing Church
114 N Eatherton Road
Chesterfield, MO  63005
Departing promptly at 8:15 AM!

2015 Team Fundraising Happy Hour! - 8/6/2015

The United by Design Bike MS Team is hosting its annual fundraising Happy Hour at Syberg's on Market in downtown St. Louis on Thursday, August 6th, 2015.

Address:
Syberg's on Market
2211 Market Street
St. Louis, MO
http://www.sybergs.com/LOCATIONS/MARKET.aspx

To raise money, Syberg's has agreed to generously donate a portion of their sales from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM back to the team.  Also, we will be raffling off four (4) great seats to an upcoming Cardinals baseball game.  Raffle tickets can be purchased at the door - cash, check or charge.  Checks can be made out to the National MS Society.  If you are not able to attend but would like to make a tax deductible donation to the team, credit card donations can be made 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 2015 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway (MS 150) on September 12th and 13th. 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