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Contents INTRODUCTIONWelcome ..........................................................................3About multiple sclerosis .............................................3

MS BIKE TOURS MANITOBAGimli .................................................................................. 4Riding Mountain ............................................................8

FUNDRAISING Fundraising Tips .......................................................... 12 Fundraising Rewards ................................................. 13

TEAM MS Participate as a Team ................................................14

RIDE DETAILS FAQ .................................................................................. 15 Rider Support & training tips .................................. 16 Safety on Route ......................................................... 17

SPREAD THE WORD ................................................ 18

This handbook contains everything you need to know to make your MS Bike a fantastic experience!

To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, please ensure that we have your current email address. If you registered online and would like to receive a hard copy of this handbook, please email the MS Bike Coordinator.

GIMLI

Darcey Hill: 204-943-9595 (Ext.4900) Darcey.Hill@MSSociety.ca

RIDING MOUNTAIN

Amanda Novak: 204-943-9595 (Ext.4100) Amanda.Novak@MSSociety.ca

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About the MS Bike Tours MS Bike is the largest cycling series in North America and a signature fundraising event of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Since 1989, cyclists of all ages and fitness levels fundraise and cycle together to end Canada’s disease: multiple sclerosis. Explore Manitoba from the best seat in the house.

GIMLI August 25 & 26, 2018

RIDING MOUNTAIN September 8 & 9, 2018

Whether you are biking to see the sights of Manitoba or ride the tour as your own personal fitness challenge, you’ll enjoy a feel-good ride for a feel-good cause in helping end MS.

Last year in Manitoba, your dollars helped to:• Deliver 150 support group sessions.

• Offer 60 wellness programs.

• Host 16 education sessions.

• Provide over $20,000 in grants to 67 people with MS to purchase needed medical equipment.

• Host a one day conference designed for young adults in their 20s and 30s living with MS.

• Host a one day conference designed for all Manitobans living with MS and their caregivers

• Contribute to an incredible investment of $10 million toward ground-breaking MS research and help launch the Knowledge Network that further expands our ability to provide information and help to people affected by MS.

This year we look forward to continuing to provide support and services to people with MS and their families, and fund important research to find the cause and cure for this disease.

We invite you to expand your reach as well in helping to improve the lives of Canadians affected by MS.

Join us at MS Bike and experience a great sense of accomplishment, challenging yourself physically and raising more critical funds to help end MS.

About Multiple Sclerosis

• Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world.

• 100,000 Canadians live with MS.

• MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada.

• World-leading MS research is being produced by MS experts across the country.

• MS is a disease that affects not only individuals, but also families who come together to manage the realities of MS.

Welcome to MS Bike 2018Whether you’re a returning participant who rode with us last year, or a rookie a little nervous of riding in a bike tour, you can look forward to an exciting and fun ride while making a difference to end MS. As a participant in the MS Bike, you are making a great impact on the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis.

OUR MISSION

To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.

For more information about MS or the MS Society, visit mssociety.ca.

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Gimli Experience

Each cyclist is required to pay a registration fee and raise a minimum pledge amount of $300 prior to the start of MS Bike on August 25. This year, the route features a scenic ride along the lake, quiet roads, great rest stops and the best part? The stop at the Gimli Recreation Centre mid-ride! Get your bike checked, grab a bite, and if your saddle is sore, take a break at the TeamFight Tailgate!

Starting at 10am on Saturday, we will depart the Gimli Recreation Centre by a staggered start and head south on Highway 9. Cyclists can stop for lunch at the Gimli Recreation Centre before heading back on the road to cycle the north loop. The homestretch from Camp Morton to the Gimli Recreation Centre is along Highway 222 and then Centennial Road for the finish line, tailgate and dinner!

Cyclists looking for an added challenge will be able to ride our Challenge Leg. This will allow cyclists to ride the northern portion of the route a second time, adding an additional 22km to the ride.

Sunday morning starts at 9am and will feature the southern portion of our route a second time. Cyclists can ride this stretch of the route as many times as they chose, however, the route will close at 2pm. Any cyclists remaining on the road will be asked to turn around and head back to the Gimli Recreation Centre starting at 12:30pm at Winnipeg Beach. Our aim is to provide all cyclists with the same finish line experience and lunch at the end of day two.

LOCATION Gimli Recreation Centre

SATURDAY CHECK-IN TIME

8:00am to 9:30am

SATURDAY START TIME 10:00am

SUNDAY START TIME 9:00am

ROUTE LENGTH(S) Saturday: 45km, 23km

Challenge: 22km

Saturday total: 68km

Saturday total with challenge: 90km

Sunday: 45km

Total: 135km

(all route lengths approximate)

FOR MORE INFORMATION Darcey Hill: 204-943-9595 (Ext.4900)

Darcey.Hill@MSSociety.ca

August 25 + 26

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Saturday

Route Maps for Gimli

Sunday

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018

Itinerary8:00am – 9:45am Check-in: Arrive at the Gimli Recreation Centre.

Drop off your donation tracking forms, pick up

your check-in package and event shirt, enjoy a

coffee and light breakfast, take a team photo and

get a complimentary safety check on your bike

and bike tune-up.

9:45am Opening ceremony

10:00am Start bike tour. Cyclists will begin by staggered

start.

Rest Stop 1 Sandy Hook, MB

Rest Stop 2 Dunnottar, MB

Rest Stop 3 Sandy Hook, MB

Rest Stop & Lunch Gimli Recreation Centre

Rest Stop 4 Camp Morton, MB

Finish Arrive at Gimli Recreation Centre, drop off your

bike and enjoy the TeamFight Tailgate festivities.

Sign up for a complimentary massage. Massages

are from 12 - 5pm, Saturday only.

12:00pm – 5:30pm Beer garden open

5:30pm Doors open at Gimli Recreation Centre

6:00pm Dinner

7:30am Enjoy a light breakfast and retrieve your bike.

Bike tune-ups will be available on site.

9:00am Start bike tour. Cyclists will begin by staggered

start.

Rest Stop 1 Sandy Hook, MB

Rest Stop 2 Dunnottar, MB

Rest Stop 3 Sandy Hook, MB

11:00am-2:00pm Finish line at Gimli Recreation Centre

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018

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Please bring the following items to check-in:

• Completed donation tracking form (available for download online via your Participant Centre).

• Any cash or cheque donations.

• All cyclists must raise a $300 minimum pledge amount prior to the start of the MS Bike Gimli event.

IMPORTANT INFO

GUEST PASS INFORMATION FOR GIMLIPasses are available for the full weekend or Saturday evening dinner only. Guest passes can be purchased online by visiting msbike.ca and going to the Manitoba page. A limited number of guest passes are available and should be reserved by August 10. Passes can be picked up at Participant Services at the Gimli Recreation Centre. Contact Mariell Barratt at Marriell.Barratt@MSSociety.ca or 204.943.9595 (ex4910).

GUEST PASS RATESChildren age 8 and under .........................Free

Youth weekend age 8-14 ............................$25 (includes all meals throughout the weekend)

Youth Saturday dinner ...............................$10

Adult weekend .............................................$40 (includes all meals throughout the weekend)

Adult Saturday dinner. ................................$25

WRISTBANDSEach cyclist will receive an all access silicone wristband for participating in the 2018 MS Bike – Gimli event. Not only is this a great keepsake from the event, but this wristband is essential for gaining entry into all the meals throughout the weekend (including the Saturday evening dinner) and access to all services of the tour. We ask that you wear your wristband at all times.

ACCOMMODATIONSFree overnight camping will be located on the grounds between the Gimli High School and the Sigurbjorg Stefansson Early Years School, which is located right next to the Gimli Recreation Centre. Hot showers are available at the Gimli Recreation Centre on both Saturday and Sunday of the tour. Portable toilets and hand wash stations will also be on site. Professional security has been contracted to ensure the safety of all campers. Indoor camping is available in the gymnasium of the Sigurbjorg Stefansson Early Years School. Space is first come, first served.

RVS AND CAMPERS A section of the Gimli Recreation Centre parking lot is available to anyone interested in bringing their RV or camper to stay in Gimli. As this area is only a temporary campground, water and power will not be available. Space is limited.

OTHER OPTIONSCheck out gimli.ca for a listing of available hotels, cabins and bed & breakfasts.

PLEASE BE A RESPONSIBLE CAMPER

• No campfires. No vehicles. No pets.

• Smoke, alcohol and illicit drug free zone.

• No amplified music.

• Respect your neighbours. Tent area quiet time is 11pm.

• Respect your environment. Leave only your footprints.

OVERNIGHT BIKE STORAGEBike storage and overnight security will be provided on site by Bike Valet next to the Gimli Recreation Centre. We recommend you leave your bike in the bike compound for security. Once you check your bike into the compound on Saturday you will not have access to it until Sunday morning.

BIKE MECHANICSWoodcock Cylceworks, Bikes & Beyond and Olympia Cycle will be on site and on route providing bike repair services. Small repairs such as fixing flats are complimentary. These services are to address emergency repairs only. Please ensure your bike is in riding condition and tuned up before the event.

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Biking through beautiful Riding Mountain is an experience of breathtaking views.

The ride begins Saturday in Dauphin at the Parkland Recreation Complex and ends in Clear Lake. Throughout your ride into the park you can stop at four rest stops along the route, have lunch in the park, enjoy a complimentary massage and an evening dinner.

On Sunday, wake up to a light breakfast and head down the mountain back into Dauphin, celebrating your weekend with a finish line lunch.

Please note, admission into the park must be paid. All vehicles entering the park will be responsible to pay the below rates. During the event, cyclists will not be required to pay admission on Saturday or Sunday while on their bikes. However, any guests following or meeting riders on Saturday or Sunday will be required to pay.

Park Admission: Adult Daily – $7.80 Senior Daily – $6.55 Family – $15.70 Youth ( 17 & under) – FREE

LOCATION Parkland Recreation Complex SATURDAY CHECK-IN TIME 7:30am SATURDAY START TIME 9:00amSUNDAY START TIME 9:00am

ROUTE LENGTH(S) Saturday: 75kmSunday: 75kmTotal: 150km(all route lengths approximate)

FOR MORE INFORMATION Amanda Novak: 204-943-9595 (Ext.4100)

Amanda.Novak@MSSociety.ca Each cyclist is required to pay a registration fee and raise a minimum pledge amount of $300 prior to the start of MS Bike on September 8.

September 8 + 9

Riding Mountain Experience

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Route Map for Riding Mountain

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Please bring the following items to check-in:

• Completed donation tracking form (available for download online via your Participant Centre).

• Any cash or cheque donations.

• All cyclists must raise a $300 minimum pledge amount prior to the start of the MS Bike Riding Mountain event.

Itinerary7:30am - 8:45am Check-in: Arrive at the Parkland Recreation

Complex. Drop off your donation tracking

forms, pick up your check-in package and event

shirt, drop off your luggage, enjoy a coffee and

light breakfast, take a team photo and get a

complimentary safety check on your bike and bike

tune-up.

8:45am Opening ceremony

9:00am Start bike tour. Cyclists will begin by staggered

start.

Rest Stop 1 Crawford Creek

Rest Stop 2 Hilton

Rest Stop 3 Grayling Lake

Rest Stop 4 Spruces

Finish Arrive in Riding Mountain National Park, drop off

your bike, have lunch, pick up your luggage, and

sign up for a complimentary massage. Massages

are from 12 - 5pm.

12:00pm – 5:00pm Beer garden open

5:30pm Tent open for dinner in the park

6:00pm Dinner

7:45am Enjoy a light breakfast and retrieve your bike.

Bike tune-ups will be available on site.

9:00am Start bike tour. Cyclists will begin by staggered

start.

Rest Stop 1 Spruces

Rest Stop 2 Grayling Lake

Rest Stop 3 Hilton

Rest Stop 4 Crawford Creek

11:00am-3:00pm Finish line lunch at Parkland Recreation Centre.

Massage open from 11 am – 3 pm.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

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Important InformationGUEST PASS INFORMATION FOR RIDING MOUNTAINPasses are available for the full weekend or Saturday evening dinner only. Guest passes can be purchased online by visiting msbike.ca and going to the Manitoba page. A limited number of guest passes are available and should be reserved by September 1. Passes can be picked up at Participant Services in both Dauphin and Clear Lake. Larysa Varakina at Larysa.Varakina@MSSociety.ca or 204-943-9595 (ext 4101)

GUEST PASS RATESChildren age 8 and under ................... Free

Youth weekend age 8-14 .......................$25 (includes all meals throughout the weekend)

Youth Saturday dinner ..........................$10

Adult weekend ....................................... $40 (includes all meals throughout the weekend)

Adult Saturday dinner. ...........................$25

ACCOMMODATIONS All cyclists are responsible for booking their own accommodations. We recommend you do so at your earliest convenience.

DAUPHINSuper 8 Motel 1-800-800-8000Canway Inn & Suites 1-888-325-3353Dauphin Inn Express 204-638-4430Prairie Mountain Inn 1-877-638-4233

CLEAR LAKEAspen Ridge Resort 204-848-2511Cabins at Clear Lake 1-888-848-2524Clear Lake Lodge 204-848-2345Manigaming Resort 204-848-2459Mooswa Resort 204-848-2533Idylwylde Cabins 204-848-2383

OVERNIGHT BIKE STORAGEThere is a secure lock-up for bikes at the finish line in Clear Lake. There will be professional security on duty over night. The compound is not tented but bags will be available to cover seats and handlebars if requested. Please note: once the compound closes on Saturday, you will not have access to your bike until it re-opens Sunday morning. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this area.

BIKE MECHANICSOur partner bike shops will be on site and on route providing bike repair services. Small repairs such as fixing flats are complimentary. These services are to address emergency repairs. Please ensure your bike is in good riding condition and tuned up before the event.

WRISTBANDSEach cyclist will receive an all access silicone wristband for participating in the 2018 MS Bike – Riding Mountain event.. Not only is this a great keepsake from the event, but this wristband is essential for gaining entry into all the meals throughout the weekend (including the Saturday evening dinner) and access to all services of the tour. We ask that you wear your wristband at all times.

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*GiftCardsarenotcumulative

2018 Prize Structure

JOINTHEMISSIONFIRSTCLUBChoosingthisoptionmeansyouarerequestingataxreceiptinlieuofagiftcard.ThismeansthatmorefundscanbedirectedtowardsMSresearchandservices.

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Fundraising2018 Prize Structure

Participate as a team! Everything is more fun with family, friends and co-workers by your side!

Strengthen your impact – fundraising is easier with the support of your team! It’s proven that your fundraising increases when you are part of a team.

Show your spirit – wear your team colours through your jerseys, add hats and banners to identify your team!

Increase your corporate visibility – corporate teams are a great way to gain exposure for your company as well as grow camaraderie amongst your colleagues.

Your team can help keep your motivation and fundraising on track.

Recruiting team members

Invite your friends, your family or your co-workers. Tell them you are riding to raise funds for MS! If you are interested in growing your team or adding team members, contact Darcey Hill at Darcey.Hill@MSSociety.ca or 204-943-9595 (Ext 4900). We have materials to help with team recruitment and tips to help you get started.

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Are you a first time rider?You’re in for an amazing experience! We offer support to new riders to help with your fundraising as well as getting ready for the big day. We will provide you with resources to help you reach your fundraising goal, match you with a team if desired and guide you throughout the process.

If you are a first time rider, contact Mariell Barratt at Mariell.Barratt@MSSociety.ca or 204-943-9595 (Ext 4910) to learn about our Rookie Rider program.

Ride Details FAQsWhat happens if it rains?

We ride rain or shine. In the event of lightning or other dangerous conditions, we will delay the event until conditions improve or portions of the ride may be cancelled as necessary.

I registered as an individual, but now I want to join a team.

No problem! Contact an MS Bike Coordinator and they would be happy to help!

Are walk-up registrations available?

We will gladly accept walk-up registrations. However, MS Bike is a fundraising event and all riders must reach the $300 fundraising minimum to participate, so register early to give yourself time to fundraise.

I registered, but can no longer participate, what now?

Yes, you can transfer your registration to another MS Bike event within Manitoba, in the same year only. Registration fees are non-refundable.

What happens to donations I raised if I can no longer participate in the event?

All donations are non-returnable. Your donations allow the MS Society of Canada to fund vital medical research and support local residents in the area living with MS, regardless of your participation in the event. Donor’s will get a tax receipt for donations over $20.

Can I donate my fundraising reward back to the MS Society of Canada?

Yes, you can donate your reward back to the MS Society and receive a tax receipt equal to the value of your reward. By donating your reward, the MS Society can contribute more funds towards programs and services to those affected by MS and research.

Do I have to wear a helmet?

YES! For your own safety, helmets are required at all MS Bike events. This is a legal requirement in Manitoba. You will not be permitted to ride if you are not wearing a helmet. Helmets are not supplied on site.

Can family and friends join me for the weekend?

Family and friends are always welcome at start/finish, rest stops, and throughout the weekend, however not on the route! Please encourage your friends and family to meet you at the finish line, or to volunteer for the event. Tickets and guest passes are available for the full weekend or Saturday evening dinner only. See Guest Pass Information under Important Info for location specific details.

Are pets allowed?

Pets are prohibited at the ride, however, service animals are welcome.

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Riding Gear

• Helmet

• Personal identification

• Tour bib

• Route map

• Basic bike repair kit

• Water bottle

• Cycling gloves

• Rain gear

• Seat/Handlebar bag

• Sunscreen for lips and skin

• Sunglasses

• Cell phone

Personal Gear

• Toiletries

• Casual clothing and shoes for dinner

• Camera

• Medications

• Pain reliever

• Extra clothing for Sunday

• Money for cash bar at Saturday night dinner and TeamFight Tailgate.

What to bringCome wind, rain or sun… going through our handy checklists will help you come to the tour prepared for all of beautiful Manitoba’s weather conditions!

Make sure your bike’s a good fit

You may need to have a tune-up, or have your seat or handlebars adjusted. Get this done early in

your training to ensure your bike is as ready for the tour as you are.

Go ride!

Either on your own or with a friend, start with short rides to maintain basic cardiovascular

fitness and work your way up to longer routes.

Get informed

Ask your local bike shop about local cycling clubs. You can speak

with MS staff about joining an MS Bike team for inspiration.

Preparation is important to a smooth ride on event day. While MS Bike is a recreational event, please consider these four steps to ensure you’re geared up and ready to cycle to end MS.

Training tips

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Safety on routeThis is NOT a competitive race. Respect fellow cyclists and their level of cycling experience. Some participants are recreational cyclists.

Wear your helmet. This is MANDATORY and it’s the LAW.

The roads are open and therefore cyclists must always follow the Motor Vehicle Act.

Obey all traffic signs and signals at all times.

Please ride single file at all times as the road is narrow with a limited shoulder in many areas.

For the safety of our cyclists, participants must be 10 years of age or older by the date of the tour to take part.

Children between the ages of 10 and 17 MUST have a participating adult over the age of 18 responsible for them at all times while on the route.

Cyclists must wait until the tour officially starts on both days before beginning to ride to ensure support and rest stops are up and running.

Always yield to pedestrians.

No headphones or ear-buds while riding.

Cyclists must dismount at all railroad crossings and walk their bike across the tracks to ensure their safety.

Ride on the right side of the road, to the right of the white line when possible, to be respectful of traffic

and to avoid a lineup of vehicles.

Pass on the left. Announce yourself to other cyclists by saying “ON YOUR LEFT”.

When another cyclist is passing you on the left, do not turn around. Hold handlebars steady and keep your bike straight while maintaining your speed.

Only use your cell phone when stopped and pulled to the right out of bike and vehicle traffic.

Watch out for road hazards such as patches of loose gravel on the road.

Please respect the communities that we ride through. They support the MS Society and our mission to end MS, and therefore support you too.

Rest stops

Rest stops are located along the route. Each rest stop is stocked with water, and snacks. Stopping at the rest stops is optional.

SAG vehicles

SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles travel along the route between rest stops. They can help cyclists along the route with flats and basic first aid. If a cyclist is unable to complete the ride, for whatever reason, a SAG vehicle can transport the cyclist to the finish line or to the next rest stop.

Bike Patrol

Bike Patrols are available on certain tours to help along the route. They can contact a SAG (Support and Gear) vehicle if needed. Bike Patrols can be identified by their reflective vests..

To signal a SAG vehicle driver, follow these steps:

• Move safely off the road and well out of the path of other cyclists.

• Dismount and stand near your bike.

• Remove your helmet and wave it at the SAG vehicle.

Route Marshals

Route Marshals provide extra safety and security by being stationed at various key points along the route. These volunteers are key by assisting cyclists in showing them the right direction to ride, assisting in crossing the street at intersections and stationed at potential hazards, ie. Railroad crossings.

First aid

Trained first aid volunteers patrol the route to help all participants. In case of an emergency, please call 911.

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Ride supportThe MS Bike is a fully supported cycling tour. The following services are provided to registered cyclists identified by wearing the MS Bike rider bibs.

Join us onlinemsbike.ca

THANK YOU to our national sponsors

NATIONAL SPONSORS OFFICIAL APPAREL PARTNER

Access your Participant Centre to track your fundraising progress.

Learn more about fundraising tips, rewards and tools.

Visit your location page for up-to-date event information.

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