Subject: Team Shell Cycling Newsletter - Setpember 8, 2016
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Dear Team Shell Cyclists,

We are up to 61 Team Shell riders for the Bike Around the Bay event the weekend of October 15th & 16th. We have room for more riders. With you help I think we can get 100 riders this year.  Recruit your friends and family to come out and ride with you.  Remember you have a two or one day option.

2017 MS 150 - SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE so you don't miss out on the $75 Early Bird Special Registration Fee from September 26 - 30!

The MS 150 Houston-to-Austin Bike Ride is the largest fundraiser in the world for MS research, and a journey like no other. You'll pedal alongside several thousand of your closest friends and family for two days toward one destination A WORLD FREE OF MS.

Mark your calendar and set your alarms for September 26 you'll ONLY have five days to take advantage of this special before the fee increases to $100 on October 1

2017 MS 150 Registration Fee Schedule:

*         $75 Early Bird Sept. 26 - 30

*         $100 Oct. 1 Nov. 30

*         $115 Dec. 1 Jan. 31

*         $130 Feb. 1 April 28

Shell HERO Matching Program
If you have or are planning to take advantage of the Shell's HERO double match between now and September 15th, go ahead and make your designation and save a copy.  Your donation will be matched twice by Shell to the organization you designate.  Shell retirees, you are still eligible for the single match by Shell, throughout the year.  The 2017 registration and fund raising don't open till September 26th.  The MS Society will work with all of our team members to make sure you get full credit for your 2017 fund raising efforts.

UPCOMING TOUR CALENDAR
Date

Event Name

Location

Description

Phone

Sep 10, 2016

Tour de las Misiones<http://www.worldheritagefestival.org/bike-ride.html>

San Antonio, TX

World Heritage Ride - Tour de las Misiones, is a Tour style social ride. With three distance options, everyone can ride and enjoy San Antonio's World Heritage Destination. 22, 14, 6.5, and 2 mile options for families with small children.

Sep 17, 2016

Conquer the Coast<http://www.conquerthecoast.org/>

Corpus Christi, TX

The 13th annual HEB Conquer the Coast bike ride begins at 7:30 a.m. in the heart of Corpus Christi's Sports, Entertainment and Arts District. Ride offers three routes, the Cheniere 65 -mile ride, a 21-mile ride, as well as a 10-mile "Family Ride". There will be several breakpoints along the route, first aid will be provided at each one of the breakpoints and SAG Transportation will also be provided should you encounter any issues during the ride or to transport you forward to the next Rest Stop.

361-331-7280

Oct 1, 2016

Tour de Cure<http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11043&pg=entry>

Waller, TX

The Houston Tour de Cure is one of the top ten events in the nation and largest in Texas. Whether you're a novice or an avid cyclist, we have the distance that's right for you. Each route offers SAG, mechanical support, and full service rest stops to keep your body fueled. Afterwards, join us at the Rider Village for live music, massages, family friendly activities and much more! Distances: 10, 35, 55, 75 and 100 Mile routes

713-977-7706 Ext. 6081

Oct 1, 2016

Pineywoods Purgatory - 25th Anniversary Ride<http://www.pineywoodspurgatory.com/>

Lufkin, TX

Come Stay and Play in Lufkin October 1, 2016 25th Annual Pineywoods Purgatory Bike Ride on Saturday morning followed by the Downtown Bistro that Saturday evening. Ride distances 25 mi, 52 mi, 72 mi, 102 miles

936-637-3976

Oct 8, 2016

The Heroes Ride<http://www.active.com/conroe-tx/cycling/races/the-heroes-ride-2016>

Conroe, TX

a scenic bike ride through the hills of east Texas and parts of the Big Thicket National Forest. Different route lengths to fit all levels of expertise. Rest stops located every 10 miles (approx) along the route and stocked with cold water, sports drinks and homemade goodies along with the typical road food. 25, 50 and 76 mile routes.

Oct 15, 2016

Bike Around the Bay<http://gbf.convio.net/site/TR/Events/General?pg=entry&fr_id=1130>

Baytown, TX

Join us October 15 and 16 for the tenth annual Bike Around the Bay, a two-day 170-mile fully supported ride around Galveston Bay. This unique cycling event takes riders in a complete loop around the largest estuary in Texas (and one of the biggest in North America)! All proceeds from this signature fundraising ride directly benefit the Galveston Bay Foundation and its mission to preserve and protect the Bay.

281-332-3381

Oct 16, 2016

2016 LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin<https://www.teamlivestrong.org/events/2016-livestrong-challenge-austin/>

Austin, TX

Join us in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin. We are offering 20/45/65/100 mile ride distances as well as a 5K run/walk. The event is the only ride in Austin to start and finish downtown. All proceeds benefit the LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

Oct 22, 2016

Kiwanis Sealy Fall Classic<http://www.active.com/sealy-tx/cycling/races/kiwanis-sealy-fall-classic-2016?int>

Sealy, TX

Come and join us for a challenging fall ride on country roads through the hills of Sealy, TX. We will raise money for The Eliminate Project. This project is a joint effort of Kiwanis and UNICEF, and aims to eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus around the globe. 22, 33, 45 and 60 mile routes.

Oct 22, 2016

TCSO Road Share for Special Olympics Texas<http://www.sotx.org/news-events/calendar/area13/tcso-road-share.html>

Austin, TX

Travis County Sheriff 's Office and Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) invite you to participate in Road Share, a cycling ride benefitting SOTX athletes in the Central Texas area. Your participation helps provide sports, inclusion and health programs for children and adult athletes with intellectual disabilities. Road Share is also a collaborative effort to promote safety standards for cyclists and motorists of Travis County by encouraging the community to join in the commitment that all passengers on the road look out for each other, so that we can all reach our destinations safely. 60+ miles, 40+ miles, 20+ miles, or 2 mile family friendly loop

Oct 22, 2016

Moonlight Ramble<https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!event/2016/10/22/test>

Houston, TX

The BikeHouston Moonlight Ramble is a nighttime bicycle ride now in its 44th year! It is a unique, colorful, Fall fundraising ride for safe streets in Houston. As part of the tradition, BikeHouston will be hosting a costume and bike lights contest on the night of the BikeHouston Moonlight Ramble. Make sure to dress up and jazz up your bike to win great prizes!

That's about it for now.  Remember that it is still hot out there, so stay hydrated and ride safe!

Be Well!

Mark Poindexter
Shell Health, U.S. Wellness Manager

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