Subject: Team Shell Cycling Newsletter - December 14, 2016
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Dear Team Shell Cyclists,

We currently have 132 cyclist already registered on Team Shell.  Last year we rode with over 250 on the team.  Please encourage your co-workers, friends and family to ride and train with you in 2017.  Our team logistics support fees are coming in slower than in years past.  Thank you for all that have already sent your fee in.  Getting your fees in before the end of the year helps us plan on tent size and budget for support during the weekend of the MS 150 ride.  The fee goes up to $70 on January 01, 2017 and will go up again on February 1st to $80.  See below for instructions to send in your payment.  Thank you!

In January, the Ready2Roll training series will be kicking off.  This is an excellent training series that is extremely well organized and will help you be ready for the MS150 in April.  There are many other community bike rides available just about every weekend to also help prepare you for the two-day ride.  The Team Shell Cycling newsletter will be coming weekly beginning in January to keep each of you informed on safety and help prepare you for a successful ride.

Join Team Shell
To be eligible to ride with Team Shell you must be one of the following:

*         An active Shell employee

*         Shell retiree

*         Immediate family member of a Shell employee or retiree

*         Full time contractor at a Shell location

*         Any Shell employee may sponsor (vouch for) up to two guests to ride on the team.

Every rider must complete a Team Shell registration each year, including each family member.  We need all Ready2Roll participants to also complete the Team registration as well, as it is a requirement to be aligned with a corporate team to participate in this training series.

Please follow the 4 step process below to get signed up with the MS Society and Team Shell.

1.       Register with the MS Society - CLICK HERE<http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/TXHBikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=28263>

2.       Register with Team Shell - Register Here<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017TeamShellCycling> - You must complete this annual survey whether you are riding in the MS event or if you plan to do the Ready2Roll training series only.  We will need one registration filled out for each rider.  So, if you are riding with your spouse and your son, you will have all three complete a Team Shell Registration Survey.

3.       Pay your Team support logistics fee.  This fee goes up to $70 on January 1, 2017.  This is in addition to the MS 150 registration fee.  The logistics fee helps in supporting 50% of what it takes to support a large team during the MS 150 weekend in LaGrange and Austin.  It covers such expenses as Team tents, food, beverages, audio sound, shuttle transport, and luggage transport.  The Shell Health and Wellness budget will cover the other 50% of the expenses.  I appreciate your support.

Mail a check ($60), made out to Shell Employees Club to:

150 N. Dairy Ashford

Bldg. E - 0238 A

Houston, TX  77079

c/o Team Shell - Mark Poindexter

4.       You must have completed a hands-on bike safety training class within the last 3 years.  We will host about four classes throughout the training season.  Dates have not been schedule yet; I will let you know.

Volunteering
Team Shell needs your help with 3 training rides.  We will need a dozen volunteers to support the three training events that Shell is responsible for.  Your support is very important.  If you cannot volunteer, a family member or friend can take your place while you are on the training ride.

Volunteer Link - CLICK HERE<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R2R2017>

*         8 Volunteers needed are for break point set up, take down and serving riders.

*         4 SAG wagon drivers - drivers will drive the ride route and assist riders with transport if needed.  Truck, SUV helpful but not mandatory.

1.     Feb 18, Ride 4 in Sealy

2.    Mar 18, Ride 7 in New Waverly

3.    Apr 8, Ride 10 in Cat Spring

Team Shell Cycling Skills Training Class
This class is mandatory to ride with the team.  You must take this class once every 3 years.  If you have not taken the class before or have not taken this class since April 2013, then you must take this class.  If you live 75 miles or more from Houston, then this class can be waived.

*         Jan 22 - Basic Class

*         Feb 26 - Basic Class

*         Mar 19 - Advanced Class (must have taken Basic Class- not a first time rider class)

*         Mar 26 - Basic Class
Register for your safety training class HERE<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BikeSafetyClass2017>

Ready2Roll Training Series

Note from Steve - "OK, it's time to get ready to (en)roll so here is the link:   HERE<https://thedriven.net/Ready2Rollcycling2017Training>
The fee for this fully supported training series is only $155. The R2R registration is separate from the Team Shell registration support fee. This fee includes everything, ride marshals, police along ride routes, food, beverages, snacks, port-a-lets, SAG support throughout each ride. The training, safety and communications associated with this training series are excellent.  Last year, Team Shell had over 150 team members participate.  If you want to train with fellow Team Shell riders, this is the place.
2017 Community Training Resources - http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=28263&pg=informational&sid=14146

Training for the MS150 is more than just a taking your bike out for a weekend ride - it's also the anticipation and preparation for an incredible experience. Training is a journey in itself and is essential to a successful and enjoyable ride. Training will help you to prepare mentally and physically for Bike MS.

Recommended Community Bike Ride Calendar -
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/DocServer/TXH_2017_BP_MS_150_-_Recommended_Rides_Calendar.pdf?docID=82780

This should be my last eamail to you for the year.  We will pick them back up in the new year.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Stay Active and Stay Safe!

Be Well!
Mark Poindexter
Shell Health - U.S. Wellness Manager
Tel: +01 832 337-2149