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!