Subject: Team Shell Cycling News - 4/20/17
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MS 150 April 29-30, 2017

Team Shell Riders - 204

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TEAM SHELL CYCLING DASHBOARD
Team Fundraising Goal

Collected to Date

% of Goal

Avg. Collected per Rider

Group Riding Skills  Compliance

Online Safety Training Compliance

$200,000

$124,198

62%

$609

96% !!!!!

133 - 72%

Dear Team Shell Cycling,

We are just one week out from the main event.  In this email you will find lots of ride details.  I know you will want to save it and refer back to it.  :)

Packet Pick Up in Memorial Park is this Wednesday, April 19th, from 11 AM - 7 PM.  6501 Memorial Drive, South Picnic Loop and Memorial Drive<https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiketxh.nationalmssociety.org%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3DBJR1s2QhRPwNLRsnY97vFw&data=01%7C01%7Cmark.poindexter%40shell.com%7C0411ae0490484c1ba1f208d485ab4282%7Cdb1e96a8a3da442a930b235cac24cd5c%7C0&sdata=XLAHUcGxJcVOJ8HBBRsCcylo78KCMsNTVuvH6pqwE4M%3D&reserved=0>

To date, we are just over 60% of our fund raising goals.  We still have a ways to go!  Remember you can keep fund raising even after the ride.  Let's hit our goal of $200K; I know we can do it!!  Congratulations to Chris Russell who has already qualified for the Tour of Champions with his fund raising efforts.  If you know Chris, ask him how he does it.  The MS Society show us has have 204 riders but based on my last roster audit, we have 184 committed to ride this year for Team Shell.

If you haven't already done so, all Shell employees and retirees may get their personal donation match.  This is a great way to double up on your fundraising.  Click on this link to double up:  HERO<http://sww.shell.com/us/about/HEROHomepage.html>

SAFETY FIRST MESSAGE:   MS 150 EVENT RIDE SAFETY

Coach Alan Bazard - Shell Safety Coordinator

Congratulations!  You're just one week away from starting the 2017 MS 150!  Hopefully, you've focused your training these past few months to peak your fitness for the Event Ride this weekend.  Remember all those cold and windy training rides?  Or, maybe you fondly remember the spring like warmer weather and light breezy training rides.  Looking back, each training ride made you stronger and prepared you for whatever conditions are in front of you on the BP MS 150 - Headwind (hope not), Tailwind (Oh yeah!), Rain (maybe), Heat, Cold, Cloudy, or Clear Skies.  Whatever the conditions - "You're Ready to Ride!"

With successful training under your belt, now is the time to review good Riding Safety Practices.  Just like on the job, always KEEP SAFETY FIRST.  Here are some reminders to help you have a Fun and Safe ride to LaGrange, then on to Austin:

Before the Ride

*         Fill you tanks - Eat a good high Carbohydrate meal Thursday Dinner, and Friday Lunch.  Eat a moderate, balanced dinner on Friday (Salad with Chicken / Fish, light pasta, bread, fruits, etc.).  Drink plenty of water on Friday (8-10 glasses of water).

*         Don't stop off at Denny's on the way to the Start and have a Super Grand Slam!  Instead, have a good breakfast of oatmeal / cereal, bagel / toast, Fruits (bananas) and Orange Juice.  If you must stop, 1 Shipley's Donut will go a long way.

*         Get your bike and HELMET ready the night before.  Do an "ABC Quick Check" while you air up your tires and secure your bike in/on your car.

*         Lay out your ride clothes.  Don't forget to pin your number and attach your rider numbers.

*         Set your alarm clock to wake up and allow plenty of time to get ready, eat breakfast and arrive at your start location with plenty of time.  Don't add stress by rushing and being late.

At the Start

Plan to join Team Shell's start at the Woodcreek facility.  Arrive and park at Shell Woodcreek no later than 6 AM.  Gates will open at 5:15 AM.  Get your bike ready, and make any last minute adjustments (not to seat position or pedals).  Be sure to check in with the Shell volunteers.  We'll gather a few minutes before the start for a team picture, and then we're ready to roll at 6:40 AM.

*         PROTECT YOUR FRONT WHEEL

*         Expect crowded conditions for the first 5-10 miles.

*         Keep to the right unless passing.  Pass on the left.  Call out "Passing on Left."

*         DO NOT CROSS the yellow center line.

*         Communicate (slowing, stopping, obstacles, etc.)

*         Do not overlap wheels with a rider in front of you.

*         Control your speed.  It will be slow at first until the riders get more spread out along the route.

During the Ride

*         PROTECT YOUR FRONT WHEEL

*         Keep to the right unless passing.  Pass on the left.  Call out "Passing on Left."

*         DO NOT CROSS the yellow center line.

*         Communicate (slowing, stopping, obstacles, etc.)

*         Pay attention to riders in front of you (watch for unexpected stopping or swerving).

*         Keep an escape plan.

*         Be extra cautious around Rest Stops.  If stopping ride into the rest stop before stopping.

*         Keep to the right when going up hills.  Expect speed changes from riders in front and around you on hills.

*         Hydrate - Drink at least 1 water bottle between Rest Stops

*         Nutrition - Eat snacks about every 15-20 miles.  Stop and eat a good lunch provided by the MS 150 (Belleville & Bastrop).

*         Ride your pace.  Don't try to go faster than you're comfortable.

*         Stop and take a break if you're tired. - Pull All the way off the road to stop.

*         Remove your helmet if you need to signal a SAG vehicle.

*         Have Fun!

I hope everyone has a Fun, SAFE Ride!  I'll see you at the Woodcreek start and on the road!

Ride SAFE!

For questions or more information on Group Riding Safety, contact Coach Alan - [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

General Packet Pick-Ups - Only 2 packet pick-ups in Houston this year.

Wednesday, April 19
TIME: 11:00am to 7:00pm
LOCATION:
Memorial Park - Houston<https://www.google.com/maps/search/Memorial+Park,+6501+Memorial+Drive,+Houston,+TX/@29.7652645,-95.4432655,17z/data=!3m1!4b1>
6501 Memorial Dr. (S. Picnic Loop & Memorial Dr.)
Houston, TX 77007

April 28th - Houston Expo, Omni Westside
TIME:2:00-8:00pm

LOCATION:

3210 Katy Freeway

Houston, Texas 77079

You have 3 starting options for Saturday, April 29th.

1.      Shell Woodcreek - 100 miles

2.      Katy Rhodes Stadium - 83 miles

3.      Waller Stadium - 76 miles

Choose the distance that is best for you and your current level of fitness.  Plan to stop by the Shell tent in LaGrange to check in and enjoy some refreshments, good food, and good people!  The Shell tent is a good place to meet up with your family and friends in both LaGrange and Austin.  Tent locations are included in the maps link.

Weekend MS 150 Maps

Here is the link to the Maps for your friends and family to join us in LaGrange and Austin.  Click Here<http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=27003&pg=informational&sid=13242>

If you have friends or family members meeting you in LaGrange, they should park in the external parking at the high school football stadium.  Shuttle buses will drop them off near the Shell Team tent.  It will be the quickest and easiest way to get in the fairgrounds.  Print off a map from the link above or plug into your GPS for directions.

In Austin, we will have a Team Shell Tent as well.  Have your guest meet you there.  Look for the Shell Flags.  The tent is located behind the finish line on 17th and Congress Ave.

Fundraising

Thank you for all of you that are doing in outstanding job at fundraising.  We have 35 team members who have already raised over $1,000.

Great job!  Who's Next???  Team Shell is one of the top fund raising teams due to your efforts!

                     Top Fund Raisers to Date

$12,000 +

$1,000+

Chris Russell

Ricardo Orozco

$7,000 +

Billy Euell

Todd Nunnally

Bill Wendes

     $2,000 +

Scott Anthony

Diana Malin

Rich Schmidt

Tim Downs

Marisabel Grunewaldt

James Kinzler

Daniel Elizondo

Stuart Lunn

Ralph Smith

Ramon Berrocal

David De Pledge

Geoff Donnelly

Luis Vasquez

Todd Jones

Chuck D'Angelo

Jim Pirnik

Claire Sebesta

Michael Treu

Michael  Schellinger

Mark Poindexter

Courtney Clifford

Jim Overman

Jamie Park

Eric Thiede

Handy Links

*         First Time Riders<http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=28263&pg=informational&sid=13237>

*         Lodging & Bus Transportation<http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=28263&pg=informational&sid=13233&tab=transportation>

*         MS150 Safety<http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=28263&pg=informational&sid=13250>

*         HERO<http://sww.shell.com/us/about/HEROHomepage.html> (Matching Funds)

There is still time to get some quality training in before April 29th.  Be Safe Out There!

Be Well!

Mark Poindexter
Shell Health - U.S. Wellness Manager

Tel: +01 832 337-2149

Cell:       713 248-5313