Subject: Team Shell News - November 11, 2016
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Dear Team Shell Cyclists,

It looks like we are going to have a spectacular weekend, please plan on taking advantage of it.
If you would like a Team Shell jersey, please place your order by next Friday.  Next Friday will be the last day of the first open order window to receive your Shell gear by January.  Wear your team jersey with pride during the training season so other team members know who you are.  This is a great way for team building and meeting new cycling friends.  Also, please take note of the safety training class schedule outlined below.  If you have never taken a cycling skills class or the class you took was prior to January 2014, you will need to take this mandatory class.  It is good for three years and you will learn some valuable cycling skills that will keep you and those who ride near you save on the roads.  Your safety and the team's safety is very important to us.  We need 100% compliance in this training.  If you do not take this course, then you will not be able to ride with Team Shell.  If you cannot make one of the scheduled team Shell trainings then it will be up to you to attend a community bike safety training.
We are up to over 115 Team riders of far.  Please, if you have not turned in your team logistics fee yet, get it in now.  The fee goes up to $70 on January 1st.

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>

Ride Marshals Needed:

The MS Society is currently looking for experienced, interested, and safety-focused individuals to join the Ride Marshal organization.  Ride Marshals are the MS Society's Safety Ambassadors, and help keep the BP MS150 route safe.  In addition to riding in the main event, Marshals also support all of the Recommended rides throughout the training season.  In order to serve as a Ride Marshal, one must:

  *   Have completed at least two (2) bmMS150 rides from Houston to Austin within the last five (5) years;
  *   Be passionate about safe cycling and be willing to work with fellow cyclists to promote safe cycling;
  *   Complete CPR/First Aid Training (the MS Society will provide training if you don't have access to it on your own)
  *   Be able to support at least two (2) Recommended Rides during the 2017 training season
  *   Complete a hands-on Ride Marshal training class (provided through the MS Society)

Click here for your ride marshal volunteers to sign up:

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=28846&pg=informational&sid=14171<http://biketxh.nationalmssociety.org/site/R?i=g2IuEAjvYjE1mzSZFk5YrA>

If you have any riders on your team who meet the minimum requirements, please refer them [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>.  The deadline to register as a Ride Marshals for the 2017 BP MS150 is January 31, 2017.
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 Apparel -  http://www.peak1bikestore.com/shell

Next Friday is the last day to place your order in order to get your team kit by January.  Place your order today!!!

Note that the Team Shell store is currently set up to accept orders through November 18th with delivery around the first of January.  Jerseys can be purchased and delivered to your home for under $30.  Make sure you get your order in early so you can show your team spirit in January when you are out on your training rides.  It also helps to identify your teammates so you can connect with.
The second order window will be from December 1st through February 1st so that we can have your team kits delivered to you by the April 1st (no fooling).  We will have the traditional jersey as well as a long sleeve and sleeveless option.  Gloves and shorts are also available.

[SHELL CYCLING SHORTS]<http://www.peak1bikestore.com/shell-cycling-shorts/>[SHELL CYCLING JERSEY -- SLEEVELESS]<http://www.peak1bikestore.com/shell-cycling-jersey-sleeveless/>
[SHELL CYCLING GLOVES]<http://www.peak1bikestore.com/shell-cycling-gloves/>

Ready2Roll (R2R) training series update - R2R registration is open!   You must be a member of a team to be accepted in the R2R training.  So if you haven't yet completed your Team Shell/Motiva registration, please do so before registering on the R2R site when it goes live.  Our team will be listed as Shell.  This is an excellent training program that nearly half our team takes part in.  The weekly training rides start with two beginner rides then progresses each week with a little more distance and a little more hills.  This will get you ready to roll for MS in April.
Click HERE<https://thedriven.net/Ready2Rollcycling2017Training> to register.

Team Shell registration steps:

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 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.

Guest Riders on Team Shell - As a Shell/Motiva employee or retiree, you may sponsor up to two guest riders on Team Shell.  Also, full time contractor who work at a Shell worksite may also join the team.  Immediate family members do not count against your guest sponsorship.  We have this policy in place for a couple of reasons.  First, we need to limit the size of our team.
We have found that 250 - 300 Team Shell riders is the ideal number we can support.  Second, is that we want to know who our guests are so that we all can best represent Shell in our weekly training rides and the weekend of the event.  I know you will help me in supporting this endeavor.

Upcoming Community Rides

Nov 12, 2016

Polk County Spirit Ride <http://www.spiritrides.com/>

Livingston, TX

An opportunity to ride along the shore line of Lake Livingston and the surrounding rolling hills of Polk County. We offer four routes for all levels of riders, including a "Metric Century" 67 mile course. There will be police escorts through major intersections, medical support, SAG vehicles, Ride Marshall support and Rest stops every 9-16 miles on all

Be Safe and Be Well!
Mark Poindexter
U.S. Wellness Manager
Tel: +1 832 337-2149 72149 Other Tel: +1 713 248-5313
Email: [email-masked]
Internet: http://www.shell.com