FMC Energy Cyclers 2007 BP MS150
April 21 – 22, 2007
AGENDA
• Introductions • Overview of 2006 Ride • 2007
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Sign up Procedures & Zoomerang Training Ride Schedule & Preparation Safety Seminar Ride Logistics Volunteers Needed! Q&A
• Fit for Jerseys
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• Team Captains
Leadership Team
• Mike Robinson • Chris Egan
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FMC Energy Cyclers Information Session October 5th 11:00 – 1:00 pm 1777 Gears Road, Front Lobby. Learn about bikes, training rides, equipment and how much fun and how easy it is to do the ride Contact: Mike Robinson X4581 www.fmctechnologies.com/energycyclers FMC Energy Cyclers is open to Employees, Contractors, Suppliers, Friends and Relatives
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FMC Energy Cyclers Join your colleagues, get a free cycling Jersey, Support, Team Rides and more..! Contact: Mike Robinson X4581 Chris Egan X 4631 www.fmctechnologies.com/energycyclers
FMC Energy Cyclers is open to Employees, Contractors, Suppliers, Friends and Relatives DO NOT leave it too late to Register Registration will CLOSE in December!
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Recap 2006
• Fourth official year to ride as Energy Cyclers • 76 riders registered, 72 rode • raised $63,000 • Safety Seminar and practical • Featured on websites and newsletters
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2005 MS 150 April 16 - 17
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2005 MS 150 April 16 - 17
Home for the night… Energy Cyclers’ Tent Equipped with Masseuses, BEvERages and lots of BBQ!
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2005 MS 150 April 16 - 17
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Ride Logistics
• April 21 – 22, 2006 • Starting point
• Tentatively set at Technip again • Fed Ex Express Route (no park) • Buescher State Park
• 2 Routes from La Grange on Day 2
• Finish at State Capitol Bldg.
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Where Do I Sign Up?
• On-line registration
• All riders will need to sign up two times • Team Energy Cyclers registration through Zoomerang: • The MS Society (www.ms150.org) • MS Society Pledge forms will need to be turned
in at packet pickup
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Training Rides
• You should attend a few of them. There are MS150 Recommended Training rides almost every weekend, beginning NOW. • We will have FMC Energy Cyclers rides in cooperation with other teams (Woodlands, Chevron etc) and will distribute to all registered riders. • MS150 ride schedule can be found at
– http://www.ms150.org/ms150/riding/recommended_rides.cfm
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Safety Seminar
• “HSE in all we do” • You must attend the safety seminar/clinic every 2 years • Seminars will be held at Gears Road facility • Clinic includes
• • • • • Hazard avoidance Communication on the bike Braking skills Conditioning and hydration Proximity riding skills and proximity • Use of rear view mirror • Proper helmet fit • Bike preparation avoidance
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
• Logistics • Training Ride SAG • Fundraising • Starting • LaGrange • Finish Line
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You, your bike, 2 days, 182 miles and 12,999 other riders all making a difference.
What else do you need to know?
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