It's Ride Week!

AUGUST 2016

It's Ride Week! With Pelotonia opening ceremonies kicking off in five days, here are some last-minute reminders for the weekend: • Opening Ceremony will be held Friday, Aug. 5 from 3-9 p.m. at Columbus Commons, with the program starting at 7 p.m. The Team Buckeye photo will be taken in front of the main stage promptly at 5:45 p.m. Meet at the stage by 5:30 p.m. and wear your Team Buckeye jersey! Traffic is very heavy getting into Columbus Commons. Give yourself ample time to arrive and park. • Review the Pelotonia Handbook for additional event details. From parking, spectator information and more, this is your guide to all things Pelotonia. • Riders should be receiving Tickets and Parking Passes. If you have not received it, please check your spam folder. You are looking for an email from "TicketBud". Make sure to print this and your parking pass so you are not delayed at the gate! • We are still selling our cycling caps and mirrors. We are parterning with Bike Source! They are letting us set up in the booth to sell our caps and mirrors. Stop by and visit our team that will be working on Friday! Want to order one? Click here to order • Kickoff breakfast for Team Buckeye! All Team Buckeye members (Riders, Virtual Riders, Volunteers) are invited to a fun and celebratory breakfast next Friday, August 5 from 8am – 10am at Brenen’s Café at the Biomedical Research Tower (outdoor café). The breakfast is a great way to start the Pelotonia weekend and to thank everyone for being a part of One Goal. Please share this link with all of your peloton members and ask them to RSVP by using the link provided below.  https://goo.gl/forms/5y56Y6LQskn9bM6R2 • Finally, remember the 3Hs: keep hydrated, wear your helmet and have fun! Important Dates:

8/5 Team Buckeye Send-Off Breakfast 8/12 Movie Night in the 'Shoe 8/19 Season in the 'Shoe Raffle Ticket Deadline 10/7 Deadline to meet minimum fundraising commitment

2 weeks left, jersey pickup, Cycling Caps, and Cycling mirrors

Team,

2 weeks left until Pelotonia and we are halfway to our goal. The last weeks are when most money is raised so don't stop asking!! I have a few more updates for you.

Team Buckeye Jersey

If you did not pick up your complimentary Team Buckeye jersey at Buckeye Biker Bash, the LAST chance to pick up your jersey before Pelotonia will be THIS WEEK, MONDAY-FRIDAY from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Jerseys can be picked up at 660 Ackerman Road, 6th floor lobby. A friend or family member can pick up the jersey for a Rider if necessary.


Cycling Caps and Mirrors to benefit our Advancement Peloton

Jason's awesome cycling caps and our cycling mirrors have been selling. They are now available online and benefit the Advancement Peloton. Take a look here. Order before they are gone! https://advancementpeloton.mycloveronline.com/


Movie Night in the 'Shoe! 

Movie Night in the 'Shoe! returns on Friday, August 12 and once again we’re inviting all of you to use this opportunity to raise additional funds for your peloton. This year’s movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be a huge draw for sure! If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below to reserve a spot and see other details related to your participation. http://goo.gl/forms/LCgtBGnz9xNv0E622


Volunteers needed

Know someone who can't ride, but wants to help? It's not too late to sign up to volunteer. Please contact Carol Chappell (chappell.1@osu.edu) for more information

--Roland

Team updates and upcoming events

Buckeye Biker Bash

• Please come join us for the annual Team Buckeye Biker Bash on Thursday, July 21, 2016. The event will be held from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM at The Ohio Union, Potter Plaza. Come join other Team Buckeye riders, enjoy food and pick up your Team Buckeye jersey! 
• http://goo.gl/forms/OGsbcgtN5UyqrZFJ2 - EVENT RSVP
• Pickup your 2016 Team Buckeye jersey (Pick up at 660 Ackerman lobby from 10-5p if you can't make this event
• Dr Caliguiri and Doug UlmanPickup speaking around 6:45
• Team Advancement will begin pre-sales of their awesome cycling caps. see the prototype

Team Buckeye ride with Team Huntington

• The Team Huntington – Team Buckeye and Friends training ride is back in a slightly new format for 2016. This year’s ride is designed for new or returning riders registered for the 25 or either 50 mile rides. The route is flat, gentle, minimal hills and will offer optional clinics on Ride Safety and Bike repair as noted below. 
• A New Format in 2016 with Three Route Distance Options: 15-Miles, 30-Miles or 45-Miles
• Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016
• Location: Bob Evans Corporate Headquarters, 8111 Smith's Mill Road, New Albany OH 43054
• Optional Clinic Arrive: 7:30am - 8:00am
• Ride Clinic: 8:00am - 8:30am (Ride Safety & On-the-Road Bicycle Repair Clinic for New/Newer Riders)
• Ride Only Arrive 8:00am - 8:30am
• Ride starts: 8:30am -Noon
• Riders will receive route maps/ride information and must submit a completed/signed Rider Acknowledgement. Routes also will be marked at turns and intersections for rider safety. Limited SAG support will be available. Bob Evans HQ will serve as water/rest stop for each ride route.
• A confirmation with rider and route information and a rider registration form and acknowledgement will be emailed to all who register before 6:00pm Friday, July 22.
• Register online 

Movie Night in the 'Shoe!

• Movie Night in the ‘Shoe returns on Friday, August 12 and once again we’re inviting all of you to use this opportunity to raise additional funds for your peloton. This year’s movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be a huge draw for sure! If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below to reserve a spot and see other details related to your participation. 

Volunteers needed

• Know someone who can't ride, but wants to help? It's not too late to sign up to volunteer. Please contact Carol Chappell (chappell.1@osu.edu) for more information

Story about Susie, Pelotonia on the Patio, and other updates

Plenty of updates and info for you today!

• If you haven't already seen it, there is a great article about our own rider, Susie O'Brien!
• It's not too late to register or ask your friends to register for Pelotonia on the Patio!
• $20 for complimentary drinks and tunes and $10 of that goes to the rider of your choice!
• Team Advancement Training rides are scheduled every Thursday, but cancelled tomorrow because of Pelotonia on the Patio.
• Join us for the training ride, then join us after for a 15% discount @ Carsonies!
• Your Advancement Peloton planning team has been working hard on many things to help our team.
• Check the calendar for the dates of the food trucks
• We are working to bring food trucks to Longaberger
• The Pizza fundraiser was a great success so we are looking to schedule another date
• Our great creative staff are designing something for us to recognize - I love the idea!
• More info to come as the design is created
• We are still need your help to expand the team. 
• Please tell your Colleagues, Friends, and Family to join as a Rider, Virtual, or Volunteer and they can join our peloton!
• Don't forget to check out the fundraising toolkit for tips on fundraising. 
• Don't stop at your goal! 
• Even if you don't have a goal, set one and ask everyone to help. 
• It's to beat cancer!!!!

--Roland

Registration cost is increasing

If you know anyone who is planning to register for Pelotonia, remind them not to wait too long. Registration fee for riders is increasing from $100 to $150 on June 6th!

--Roland