Subject: Team Shell Newsletter - October 6, 2016
From: <[email-masked]>
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Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2016 16:48:01 +0000

Dear Team Shell Cyclists,

Team Shell/Motiva will partner will once again partner up with the Ready2Roll Training Series.  Last year we had nearly 150 Team Shell riders participate in this well-planned training program.  I highly recommend this training series.  It is designed for all levels of riders from the novice first time riders to experienced veteran riders.  This is a great series to meet up with other Team Shell/Motiva riders, learn some safety skills while having lots of fun with other riders.

We have also launched the Team Shell registration.  Please complete the online membership survey and send in your $60 team support logistics fee to the address below.

What's in the news this week

*         Ready2Roll Training Series Registration

*         Volunteers needed

*         Team Shell Registration

*         Guest riders policy

*         Team jerseys

Welcome to Ready2Roll Cycling's 2017 Houston Training Series!
Ready2Roll Cycling is pleased to announce our 2017 Houston Training Series from January 9 to April 22, 2017. The 12 week training series starts on January 28 and is preceded by two introductory rides for our beginners on Jan 7 and Jan 21.
Here are the details:
By registering, you will receive:

  *   Helmet decal indicating you are a participant of Ready2Roll Cycling.
  *   Weekly communication detailing Saturday planned ride, safety and courtesy tips and local cycling news.
  *   Organized "wave" ride start grouping cyclists at similar paces together for safety.
  *   Detailed ride map (+ GPS download available online).
  *   Bike mechanic support.
  *   Signage placed along the route.
  *   Sag support along the route.
  *   Police at key intersections.
  *   Fully-supported rest stops.
  *   Port-a-lets.
  *   Snacks and drinks.
  *   Opportunity to learn to be a better cyclist while having a fun experience meeting people with the same interest in cycling. We will help with ride etiquette including passing, pace lines and more.
  *   No worries about getting lost or being out on the road without any support as sags will be provided.
This program will help you prepare for the 2017 BP MS150 or other Spring/Summer cycling events.
Ready 2 Roll Training Series Enrollment
R2R Training Series
Fee: $145.00
14 week training series from Jan 7 to Apr 22.   Click HERE<https://thedriven.net/Ready2Rollcycling2017Training> to register.  There is an automatic discount applied if you register and pay by October 10th.Price increases to $154 on October 11th.

Team News
2 Volunteers needed to go to dinner!
It's time to start making detailed plans for the 2017 Ready2Roll Cycling training series so we've scheduled our annual team captain kick-off meeting to present an overview of the training series and the team support details. In order to make sure each team has 1-2 representatives on hand to cover all the bases, we are scheduling two meetings (Oct 11 and Oct 26) covering the same content.  You only need to attend either meeting.

Please email me and let me know if you can represent Team Shell o either Oct 11th or 26th.  [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

We will meet at Pappa's BBQ on 7007 Hwy. 59 South at 6:30 pm.  It's on the inbound frontage road of the SW Freeway between Bellaire and Hillcroft in SW Houston.  They have a great private room upstairs where we can eat (Ready2Roll Cycling will cover the meal) and cover the agenda. When you arrive, go to the serving line and let the cashier know you are part of the Ready2Roll Cycling group.

We will share the detailed ride schedule, a summary of the team volunteer duties, an overview of the weekly rides and answer all your questions. For those of you who are new captains, don't worry - Ready2Roll Cycling will cover as much of the work as possible. We just need you to recruit volunteers, send them to me (on time!) in an Excel template I provide and support our focus on safety, courtesy and fun.

Team Shell Registration - Please complete every step
Registration steps:

There are four steps to the registration process.

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 for $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.

Team Jerseys -After you complete the Team Shell registration you will be automatically taken to the Team Shell storefront.  Like last year, we will have two windows of purchase.  The first one is open now until mid-November and will have a January delivery.  The second order window will be from December 1st through February 1st so that we can have your team kits delivered to you by April.  We will have the traditional jersey as well as a long sleeve and sleeveless option.  Click on the link to online Team Shell store - Click Here<http://www.peak1bikestore.com/shell/>.  Store will be open beginning October 1st.

Be Well!

Mark Poindexter

Shell Health, U.S. Wellness Manager

Tel: +1 832 337-2149
Email: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>