ABOUT BIKE MS
- Where will Bike MS be held in 2010?
Bike MS will be held at Union Point Park in New Bern, North Carolina. Please read the event details for more information. - When is Bike MS?
Bike MS will held September 11-12, 2010. - How do I register for Bike MS?
Registration will open on January 1, 2010. Once registration opens, you can register online. The next page will ask you if you want to register as an individual, as part of an existing team, or if you would like to create a new team. Click the link that best represents your desires and follow the directions from there! Remember, if you are a returning participant, please log in with your username and password before registering. You can also register by calling the chapter office at 1-800-FIGHT MS. - Is there a registration fee?
$35 - January 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010
$45 - June 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
$55 - August 1, 2010 - Bike MS weekend
* Registration fees are non-refundable. Bike MS registration fees are subject to change for the 2011 Bike MS event.
Please Note:
50 Club - The top 50 fundraisers from the 2009 event will receive free registration for 2010 Bike MS.
Jewelry Boomerang - All cyclists that raised $1,000 or more for 2009 Bike MS will receive $10 off their registration fee!
If you are a member of either of these fundraising clubs and need your discount code, please contact Haley Transou, Development Manager. - What happens after I register?
You will receive a confirmation email and a registration packet in the mail. Your registration packet will include a fundraising newsletter, donation receipts, and a money collection envelope. You should now begin your fundraising efforts! - How much money should I raise for Bike MS?
Bike MS cyclists must raise a minimum of $200*. However, we encourage all of our participants to set a fundraising goal of $1,000 to gain membership into our exclusive Jewelry Boomerang Club. Check out our fundraising clubs and prizes to see which prize you want to aim for! *Please note that all cyclists are responsible for raising or personally donating a minimum of $200 to be able to participate in this event. This amount does not include the registration fee. - What happens if I don't meet the $200 fundraising minimum by the fundraising deadline?
Cyclists that do not meet the $200 minimum by the fundraising deadline will not be allowed to register for the next year's event until the previous year's minimum is met. - Where do the funds I raise go?
Sixty percent of all the funds raised goes toward programs, services, and advocacy for the 4,900 people living with MS right here in eastern North Carolina. Forty percent of all funds raised supports national research to find the cause and cure of MS! View our Where the Money Goes webpage for more information - Are donations to the National MS Society through Bike MS tax deductible?
Donations to the National MS Society through the Bike MS campaign are tax deductible. Donors giving $100 or more will receive a letter of acknowledgement from the National MS Society as a tax receipt. All participants will have access to receipts to distribute for donations less than $100. - When and how do I turn in money?
Avoid mailing money by raising funds online through your Participant Center! If you do receive checks and cash donations for Bike MS, please mail them to the National MS Society at 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27609. All checks should be made payable to the National MS Society. Please, make sure you include "Bike MS" and your name in the memo line of all checks and a note with all cash so that we know who should receive the fundraising credit. Or, if you choose to turn in all of your funds during Bike MS weekend, please place all monies in your sealed money collection envelope and turn it in at check-in. - What speed do I need to average on the ride in order to finish before the course closes?
We plan for a minimum average pace of 10 miles per hour, including rest stops. The 75 and 100-mile routes open at 8:00am and close at 6:00pm. The 30-mile and 50-mile routes open after the first group leaves (usually between 8:30 and 9:00am) and will close around 2:00pm, after the last cyclist has come through. All routes are fully supported with rest stops every 10-15 miles, support and gear vehicles (SAGS), medics, and bike mechanics. All three routes start and end at Union Point Park in New Bern on Saturday and Sunday and are almost entirely flat. If this is your first Bike MS event, please stop at every rest stop you come to along your route, grab a snack and something to drink, but stay only for a short period of time, 5-10 minutes.
GENERAL
- I forgot my username and password.
Remember, all usernames and passwords are lower case and include no spaces. Click here to find your password. You will receive an e-mail with your username and password. If you still have problems, please contact us. - How do I change my username and/or password?
Please call the Eastern NC Chapter office at 919-834-0678 and speak with a Development staff person to change your login credentials. - How do I unsubscribe from e-mail?
Towards the bottom of each e-mail message there is a link stating, "Click Here to Unsubscribe from this E-mail Message." Click this link and follow the instructions given to unsubscribe.
ABOUT MY PARTICIPANT CENTER
- What is a personal page?
A personal page is an online promotional tool for your use when asking your friends and family to join your team or donate toward your fundraising efforts. Once you sign up for an event online, by default, you will have a personal page created for you. You have the option of personalizing this page by going to your Participant Center. You will be able to customize images, text, and the style/color layout of the page. - By default I have a personal page, do I have to change it?
Once you sign up for an event online, by default, you will have a personal page created for you. A compelling personal page attracts and engages supporters. While you can spread the word using customized e-mail solicitations, your personal campaign page can be your own creative expression of your commitment to the cause. Customize your page by selecting the layout and style that work best for you. Utilize the elements of text, photo and status indicators to their fullest advantage. - How do I change my personal fundraising goal?
First, you will need to login to your Participant Center. On the bottom right side of your Participant Center home page is the location to modify your personal fundraising goal. Enter your new goal and submit the changes. - How do I change my team name, team division or team goal?
Only the team captain has the ability to change the team name or team division. The team captain will need to login to his/her bike center and click the "My Team Progress" button on the top right. On the Team Progress page, team captains will have the ability to update the team name, division and goal. - How can I see who has donated to me?
Login to the site using your Username and Password. Go to your Participant Center and click the "My Progress" tab; this will allow you to view your donor list and any amounts having been donated. - How can I see who is on my team?
Login to the site using your Username and Password. Go to your Participant Center and click the "Team Progress" tab; this will allow you to view your team roster and the amounts raised by each team member. - What is a team message?
Simply go to your Participant Center and click the "Update Message to Team" button. This will allow you to make all necessary changes to your team message. - What is the difference between making my personal page private or public?
By default, a personal page is Public, meaning your name will appear in the participant search list, and anyone accessing the site will be able to support you. Setting your personal page to Private means your name will not appear in the participant search list, and only people you personally invite will be able to support you.
For additional questions please email us at bike@nct.nmss.org.