Subject: Team Shell Newsletter - February 9, 2018
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Team Shell Riders – 128

     FUNDRAISING DASHBOARD
Team Fundraising Goal

Collected to Date

% of Goal

Avg. Collected per Rider

$200,000

$45,671

23%

$257

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Dear Team Shell Cyclists,

If you haven’t ordered your Team Shell jersey yet, you still have a limited opportunity.  Our vendor is carrying a small inventory of jerseys and shorts in limited sizes.  http://www.peak1bikestore.com/shell

You are required to complete the online training.  This does not replace the hands-on bike safety skills class that is also required every three years.

In the News

  *   Safety First Message – Team Safety Captain, Alan Bazard
  *   Safe Cycling Challenge – Online safety training
  *   Team Shell Jerseys – limited inventory sizes
  *   Bike Safety Training Class Dates
  *   Transportation back to Houston on Sunday
  *   Bike Inspections
  *   Volunteers Needed
  *   Fundraising
  *   There is still Time to join Team Shell
  *   Pay your Team Shell registration fee
  *   Upcoming Training Rides
  *   Joining Team Shell

SAFETY FIRST MESSAGE:  Ride Predictably, Communicate and Ride to the Right

Coach Alan Bazard – Shell Safety Coordinator

Ride Predictably.  This means riding smoothly and consistently. Don't try to take turns too quickly or make any sudden maneuvers, unless absolutely necessary to avoid a collision or other unsafe situation.  Look ahead when riding to identify possible obstacles or problems in your path and plan your "escape" well in advance.  Then communicate what you plan on doing. . .”coming out”, “stopping”, “slowing”, “rider on your left”, “car up”, “right turn”, etc.  Looking ahead and riding predictably will not only help you avoid a collision ahead of you, but it also makes it easier for others around you and can help you avoid a collision with another rider, or even a motor vehicle.

Communication: In addition to letting others know your actions, let your fellow riders know what you see.  Do NOT automatically assume that the driver of a car sees you.  Call out “CAR RIGHT” or “CAR LEFT” (front and back too) to alert riders around you.  Then they will be ready to take defensive action, if needed, too.

One more Safety Topic this week, Remember to Ride to the Right!
Riding with the direction of vehicular traffic, Cyclists should ride as far to the right of the road or shoulder as safely possible.  If the shoulder is maintained, then cyclists should be inside the shoulder (right of the white line).  If no shoulder, ride within 18 inches of the white line or curb.

Texas State law allows cyclists to ride no more than two abreast.  If riding two abreast impedes car traffic, then riders must ride single file.

Be safe, ride single file on busy roads and narrow roads. On quieter back roads it is nice to ride next to one another and talk. Just check behind frequently for vehicles approaching from the rear and move to the right to let them pass safely. And, if you hear a rider behind you call out “Car Back” don’t wait for the car to be directly behind you; start moving to the right, right away. Remember, we are sharing the road.

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

Safe Cycling Online Challenge – This is a mandatory online safety training for Team Shell.
This online quiz is intended for educational purposes to increase a rider’s knowledge and awareness of cycling safety. This online training does not replace the Team Shell required Hands on Bike Safety Class, once every 3 years. This online quiz has been prepared by the BP MS 150 Safety Committee whose aspiration is for you and our team to complete this annual event with zero harm to all MS 150 riders, volunteers, organizers, and the wonderful communities who open up their hearts and communities to us.  The Safe Cycling Challenge can be accessed through the Training & Safety section of the MS 150 website at: Take the Safe Cycling Challenge<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018BPMS150>

Team Shell Jerseys and Kit – limited sizes in our vendor’s inventory

Your order will be delivered directly to your home for under $30.   http://www.peak1bikestore.com/shell

Bike Safety Training dates
Please remember that this class is mandatory to ride with Team Shell.  You need to only take this class once every three years.   Schedule your class now.  All bike safety training classes will be held on Sundays from 2 – 5 PM at our Shell Woodcreek campus.  Our goal is to have zero accidents in all of our training rides and in the MS event.  I will remind you the week of your scheduled training class.

Please help us meet Goal Zero by getting into one of these classes.

·         February 25th – Advanced Cycling Safety Skills Training.  (You must have already completed the basic cycling safety skill class to register for this class).

·         March 18th - Basic Cycling Safety Skills Training

Register for your safety training class CLICK HERE<https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4103005/Team-Shell-Bike-Safety-Classes-for-2018>

If you cannot make one of the above safety classes you are still obligated to find another class in the community.  Once you have completed the class, send over proof of completion to [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

Other community dates and locations Group Riding Skills Course<http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=29316&pg=informational&sid=14804> for Austin and Houston.  There will be a fee for these non-Team Shell cycle trainings.  Check the 2018 MS 150 website for schedule, locations and fees.
Transportation back to Houston

Advance ticket purchase online through April 1 is $35.  After April 1 and on-site is $50

Sunday, April 29 from Austin to Houston buses and bike trucks will go to the Omni Hotel, Rhodes Stadium, and Waller Stadium starting at 1:30 pm. The last bus to each destination will leave 60 minutes after the last rider finishes.

Bus tickets may be purchased at the Bus Depot in Austin on the day of the event for $50 with credit card or cash.
RSVP<http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/Calendar?id=364936&view=Detail>

Bike Safety Inspections

Free bike inspections are available at Official MS 150 Bike Stores<http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=29316&pg=informational&sid=14154> This is a great way to get your bike checked out before hand to assure it is "fit" and safe to do the MS 150. Upon passing your bike, you will get a sticker that lets you have free labor for bike repair and adjustment during the MS 150 Ride (there will be a charge for parts).

Fundraising for MS

We have set our fundraising goal for 2018 at $200,000.  That’s an average $1,000 per rider.  Some riders will raise more some a little less.  I know we can surpass this goal this year!

Matching Gifts Program – Shell supports employees and pensioners gifts to select nonprofit agencies and schools throughout the U.S. and extend the reach of our personal and corporate giving. By matching employee and pensioner gifts, donor and company resources are leveraged for maximum community benefit.  Company will provide a 1:1 match up to a maximum match of $7,500 for Shell employees and $5,500 for Shell pensioners (who have retired directly from active service and are eligible to receive overall company benefits), per calendar year for the HERO Open Giving Program. The minimum gift is $25

Double up your donations!  If you are a Shell employee or retiree, then you are able to double your personal donation and that of other Shell employees who sponsor you through our HERO giving program.  Here is the link<http://sww.shell.com/us/about/social_investment/main/hero_homepage.html> to the homepage for more information.

All riders will be required to turn in the minimum of $400 fundraising requirement before picking up your rider packet.  If this seems like a big challenge to you, please let me know and we can brainstorm ways to help you with your fundraising.  I am very proud to say that our team average fundraising efforts are $1,000 per rider.  Fundraising for MS is such a worthy cause, let’s all do are part to help stop this dreaded disease in its tracks.

Pay your Team support logistics fee.
All Team Shell cyclists who plan to ride in the 2018 MS150 event is required to pay this activity logistics 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 have been sending out confirmation emails to all who have turned in their fee.  If you are planning on riding in the 2016 MS150 and haven’t received a thanks for paying email from me than you still need to turn in your team support fee.

Team fee is now $70 and goes up again on March 1st to $80.

Mail a check ($70 till February 28th), made out to Shell Employees Club to:

150 N. Dairy Ashford

Bldg. E – 0258 M

Houston, TX  77079

c/o Team Shell – Mark Poindexter

Upcoming Training Rides

This week’s R2R Training Ride has been cancelled.

Community Training Rides – Open to all      Schedule <http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/DocServer/2018_TXH_Bike_MS_BP_MS_150_-_Recommended_Rides.pdf?docID=84436>

Date

                                            Ride

Location

Saturday, February 10

Humble Lions Bike Ride<http://www.humblelionsclub.com/bikeride_2018.html>

Humble

Saturday, February 17

The Bulldog Bike Ride<http://www.bulldogbikeride.com/>

Waller

Sunday,   February 18

Tri-County Hillhopper<http://www.hillhopper.org/>

Warrenton

Saturday, February 24

Texas Independence Bicycle Tour<https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3925/Stories/2018-texas-independence-bike-tour>

Deer Park

Sunday,   February 25

Kate's Ride<https://www.bikereg.com/36728>

Katy

Please complete the following 4 steps to register with Team Shell Cycling:

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

  1.  Register with Team Shell:  Team Shell Registration<https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3711977/Team-Shell-Texas-Registration>
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.
(i.e. If you are riding with your spouse and your son, you will have all three complete a Team Shell Registration Survey.)

  1.  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 budgets will cover the other 50% of the expenses. If paying with cash please schedule some time with me to drop off.  I appreciate your support.
Please note: You are not fully registered on Team Shell until your team logistics are received.  So far we have only accepted fees from 36 team members.

·         $70 from January 1 – February 28th, 2018
·         $80 after February 28th 2018

Mail a check ($70), made out to Shell Employees Club to:

150 N. Dairy Ashford

Bldg. E – 0258 M

Houston, TX  77079

c/o Team Shell – Mark Poindexter

  1.  Complete the Bike Safety Training Class: 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.  Register for your safety training class CLICK HERE<https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4103005/Team-Shell-Bike-Safety-Classes-for-2018>

It looks like it may be a wet Saturday.  Watch your local forecast and please be safe out there!!!

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