Subject: Team Shell Cycling Newsletter - January 5, 2018
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2018 MS 150 Houston to Austin
              April 28th - 29th

Dear Team Shell Cyclists,

Happy New Year!!!  I trust everyone had a nice and enjoyable Holiday and are now ready to get into your MS 150 training.  The newsletters will be coming to you weekly through the MS150 event in April.  Please take some time each week to read and savor every detail in these emails. These emails will contain very important training, safety and instructional details for you to have an enjoyable ride experience.  You have now until end of February to get your jersey order in.  Also, I would like to highlight the volunteer opportunities and safety training courses available.  If you haven't had a hands on bike safety course within the last 3 years than you are expected to complete a class this year.  All of this and more information below for you soak up this week.

Newsworthy - this week

*         Bike Safety Training Dates

*         Joining Team Shell

*         Team Shell jerseys

  *        Bike Barn Discounts

*         Upcoming training rides

Bike Safety Training dates

All bike safety training classes will be held on Sundays from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at our Shell Woodcreek campus.  Below is the list of available safety training dates.
This class is mandatory for all of Team Shell Cyclists  Please schedule your training now and don't procrastinate.  We always have a few riders at the last moment search for a training classes to be compliant with Team Shell's safety objective.  As always are 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.
Remember that it is required for all Team Shell riders to have had a safety training class within the last three years.

Please help us meet Goal Zero by getting into one of these classes - locations for each class will be confirmed early next week.

*         Jan 28th -  Basic Class

*         Feb 25th - Advanced Class (must have taken Basic Class- not a first time rider class)

*         Mar 18th - Basic Class

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

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.

Guest Riders on Team Shell
As a Shell employee, retiree or full time contractor on a Shell site, you may sponsor up to two guest riders on Team Shell. 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 200 - 250  riders is an ideal number we can support.  Second, 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.

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, 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>

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Team Shell Jerseys and Kit

Team Jerseys -This is a brand new design and is getting rave reviews!  The order window for the Shell Kit 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/>.

Team Shell Bike Barn Discounts

If you have registered with Team Shell this year then you are qualified for a Team Shell discount at all Bike Barn stores.   If you haven't received their communication, please let me know and I will add you to their list of Team Shell members.

Benefits of the program include:

*         10% Discount Card: Receive 10% off all regularly priced accessories through April 30, 2018.

*         Buy a Bike, Get a Rebate*:

Purchase a bike for:                                      Get instant savings of:
$1000 - $2099.99                                                               $ 100
$2100 - $3599.99                                                               $ 200
$3600  +up                                                                         $ 400

*Bikes purchased at a discounted price are NOT eligible for rebate.
*Rebate valid Jan-April 2018

*         Maintenance Clinics: Covers basic repairs and preventative maintenance, learn from the pros at our monthly clinics<https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbikebarn.com%2Farticles%2Fdir-171-images-site-ad.jpg-pg579.htm&data=01%7C01%7CMark.poindexter%40shell.com%7C48fb9c64226c491a451108d543f09078%7Cdb1e96a8a3da442a930b235cac24cd5c%7C0&sdata=ho9lHxi%2BJIoJKTu%2FwSBnyLM2d76%2BPjNZey1A5SQWyMY%3D&reserved=0>.
*         Bike Barn Mechanics: To help you in La Grange with any mechanical issues.

*         Training Rides: Choose the store closest to you and join in on their weekly ride in order to prepare yourself for the trek to Austin. Check the store ride calendar here<https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbikebarn.com%2Farticles%2Fupcoming-rides-pg66.htm&data=01%7C01%7CMark.poindexter%40shell.com%7C48fb9c64226c491a451108d543f09078%7Cdb1e96a8a3da442a930b235cac24cd5c%7C0&sdata=xtp%2BU7vn1pbCPfUNUEFdWsHQAC0DwNeeWWTLodfD4PE%3D&reserved=0>.

*         Custom Fit Clinics: Lead by our experts in the Custom Fit Studio<https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbikebarn.com%2Farticles%2Fcustom-fit-studio-pg934.htm&data=01%7C01%7CMark.poindexter%40shell.com%7C48fb9c64226c491a451108d543f09078%7Cdb1e96a8a3da442a930b235cac24cd5c%7C0&sdata=WeJ485KsdggVK007bTlmBzMm6adG59OvEGNcwyJhoGs%3D&reserved=0>, these clinics are geared toward increasing your comfort, maximizing performance and preventing injury.
*         Team Preparation: You've got questions, we've got answers.  Consider us your resource center.  Visit any of our eight locations and we will help with any question you may have, from buying to training, from apparel to nutrition, and will get you ready for this year's BP MS 150!

Upcoming Training Rides

Ready2Roll Training Series - reminder to enroll: https://ready2rollcycling.redpodium.com/ready2roll-cycling-2018-training-series<https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fready2rollcycling.redpodium.com%2Fready2roll-cycling-2018-training-series&data=01%7C01%7Cmark.poindexter%40shell.com%7C60f97c120807432073b408d552207d77%7Cdb1e96a8a3da442a930b235cac24cd5c%7C0&sdata=%2BUZf%2BOTcipEFn7a2PXYTOTo8m9x7lnI1ESGgkEA%2B%2FVs%3D&reserved=0>

Beginner's Ride 1, Waller 13 miles, Sat, Jan 13, 8:30 am - You must be enrolled separately with Ready2Roll to participate in these weekly rides.

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.
R2R Volunteering:  If you are participating in the R2R training series, it is required that you volunteer to support one training ride this season.  We have 83 current Team Shell riders registered.  You can have a family member or friend volunteer in your place if you want to ride.  We usually have some adult groups, school honor societies, or scout groups looking for a volunteer project to support, who ask if they can cover one rest stop as a team. We are very happy to accommodate these requests and the volunteers like it because the work is easy, fun, and they get to work quickly and make a very positive impact at the end of the day. If you have an interested group, please get in touch with Steve Moskowitz ASAP so we can plug this information in to juggle any loose ends on volunteer assignments.

One more volunteer note. The one key duty which is still in the works is carrying water coolers to/from the rides. I have worked out a way to see if we can also cover this via the online volunteer form. My guess is that a number of experienced riders, who have a truck or SUV, will quickly sign up for the early and middle weeks as this duty is easy if you have the right vehicle and doesn't prevent you from riding so many riders usually offer to help carry coolers earlier in the season.

Team Shell to support the following R2R rides:
2/17/2018       Sealy
3/17/2018       New Waverly
4/14/2018       Cat Spring

Here is the link to the R2R online volunteer form which those of you who need volunteers can pass along to your riders, if you prefer to use the easy option:
             https://ready2rollcycling.redpodium.com/ready2roll-cycling-2018-volunteer-form<https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fready2rollcycling.redpodium.com%2Fready2roll-cycling-2018-volunteer-form&data=01%7C01%7Cmark.poindexter%40shell.com%7C60f97c120807432073b408d552207d77%7Cdb1e96a8a3da442a930b235cac24cd5c%7C0&sdata=Ks%2Fmypoh%2BzgezvhQs%2FWpI2qHwUTHCoYJQPoBZc5Uckc%3D&reserved=0>

Community Training Rides - Open to all
                Sunday, Jan 7th               9:00 AM              Bike the Bend Ride for Literacy                                http://www.ftbendliteracy.org/bike-the-bend/                 Richmond, TX                   20, 35 & 62 mile routes
                Saturday, 20th                 8:00 AM              Bike Through the Forest                                          http://www.kingwoodfillies.net/upcoming-events/          Coldspring, TX                  12, 25, 33, & 46 mile routes

Team emails will now be coming out weekly.  Our team safety topic focus will begin next week and will cover a variety of very important topics to keep you safety in your training and during the MS150 event.

Have a great weekend. It should be a little warmer and perfect riding weather. :)

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