RSVP for Biking with Brutus, Sat. ride, & more!

Greetings, Team! Our Advancement Peloton has raised $39,152.64 so far and we’re up to 115 members – WAY TO GO & WELCOME new team members! Be sure to visit http://pelotonia.org, search Advancement, and check out the profile page of our very special 8 month old virtual rider – VINNY LONARDO!

SATURDAY TRAINING RIDE – July 30 at 9:00 a.m. – Westerville, Hoover Dam Park - 4100 Central College Road, Westerville, OH 43081. Enter the park from Central College (there is a picnic shelter at the entrance), when you get to the stop sign turn right, go up the hill, and park in the first lot you come to on your left.Varying ride distances up to 30 miles will be offered.

NEWER RIDERS – we can start with 5 or 10 miles or go as far as you want. E-mail or call Lindsey by the end of the day Friday, July 29 at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533 if you plan to ride so we can wait for you.

Biking with Brutus – Kickoff Event & Jersey Pick up

Monday, August 8, 4-7 p.m.

RSVP DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1 – READ BELOW FOR MORE INFO & TO REGISTER!
Registered riders, virtual riders, & volunteers - You, one guest and your children are invited to attend Biking with Brutus, an exciting pre-Pelotonia event for Team Buckeye members and their families. The fun will include:

Special program featuring Dr. Gee, Archie Griffin, Dr. Caligiuri and Dr. Gabbe
Team Buckeye rider jersey pick-up (these are being provided free of charge to all Team Buckeye riders)
"Bike The Shoe" Kids Event (see below)
Food
Entertainment
The Ohio State University cheerleaders and band members, Brutus and other Columbus mascots
A chance to meet your fellow riders

Note: parking will be FREE
"Bike The Shoe" Kids Event
Short-distance bike rides on the track in Ohio Stadium
Kids will need to bring their own bikes
For children ages 13 and under only
$10 Pelotonia donation per child (designated for the overall Team Buckeye peloton)
More details to come

Note: Other than the “Bike The Shoe” donation, this event is free of charge.
To register, visit:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BikingWithBrutus.

The deadline to register is Monday, Aug. 1! Contact Karl Koon with questions at karl.koon@osumc.edu or 293-9523.

TEAM PHOTO & ADVANCEMENT PELOTON CELEBRATION/FUNDRAISER AT LONGABERGER!

Tuesday, 8/9, Photo: 3:45 p.m., Event: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. YOUR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS EVENT! Ice cream and other refreshments will be served. Archie will be signing autographs and many great raffle items will be available including football tickets (OSU & Browns), Clippers tickets, autographed memorabilia, Wexner items, lots of restaurant gift cards and other items from local vendors, hotel stays, & many other great items. Please E-mail Kelly Jurcich at: jurcich@ohiostatealumni.org with details on any additional auction items you have been able to obtain.

FUNDRAISING - There are only 21 days left until we ride! RIDERS & VIRTUAL RIDERS - Please complete your profile pages, send your personal e-solicitations, and execute your other fundraising efforts ASAP! While the fundraising timeline goes through October 21, it’s much easier to secure funds prior to the ride! Please contact Lindsey at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533 for a sample e-solicitation, tips and ideas!

VIRTUAL RIDERS – If you raise $500 you will receive a special gift from Pelotonia, if you raise $650 you’ll also get a Team Buckeye jersey, and if you raise $1,200 you and a guest will be invited to the Pelotonia opening ceremony on Friday, August 19! You won’t want to miss it! Thank you for all of your efforts to help fundraise for our peloton!

WEDNESDAY TRAINING RIDES - We have training rides Wednesday evenings beginning at the OSU Foundation office at 1480 West Lane Avenue (weather permitting). Please arrive by 6:15 p.m. and we will roll out by 6:30. Distances up to 20 miles will be offered. Please E-mail or call Roland Kreml at kreml.1@osu.edu or 247-4545 by the end of the day Wednesday if you plan to attend so we can wait for you.

THANK YOU & KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! ONE GOAL – END CANCER!
Lindsey, Jeff, & Kelly

Saturday ride, fundraising, 8/9 event and more!

The Advancement Peloton now has 109 members - WELCOME new team members! We’ve raised $32,755 so far & your hard word in our quest to END CANCER is greatly appreciated!

SATURDAY TRAINING RIDE - Saturday, July 23 at 8:30 a.m. – Hilliard/Dublin – We will meet at Homestead Park, 4675 Cosgray Rd, Hilliard 43026. Varying ride distances up to 35 miles will be offered. NEW RIDERS – we can start with 5 or 10 miles or go as far as you want. E-mail or call Lindsey by the end of the day Friday, July 22 at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533 if you plan to ride so we can wait for you.

WEDNESDAY TRAINING RIDES - We have training rides Wednesday evenings beginning at the OSU Foundation office at 1480 West Lane Avenue (weather permitting). Please arrive by 6:15 p.m. and we will roll out by 6:30. Distances up to 20 miles will be offered. Please E-mail or call Roland Kreml at kreml.1@osu.edu or 247-4545 by the end of the day Wednesday if you plan to attend so we can wait for you.

RIDERS – IMPORTANT - PELOTONIA RIDER SAFETY ORIENTATION SESSION! – There is one session on campus remaining – Wednesday, July 27, 1-2 p.m., William Oxley Thompson Library, Multipurpose Room 165. Please register for this session by contacting Tamra Brooks at tamra.brooks@osumc.edu

FUNDRAISING!! There are only 28 days left until we ride! RIDERS & VIRTUAL RIDERS - Please make sure your profile pages are updated, send your personal e-solicitations, and execute your other fundraising efforts ASAP! While the fundraising timeline goes through October 21, it’s much easier to secure funds prior to the ride. If you need any tips, ideas, or sample solicitation letters, please contact Lindsey at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533.

VIRTUAL RIDERS – If you raise $500 you will receive a special gift from Pelotonia, if you raise $650 you’ll also get a Team Buckeye jersey, and if you raise $1,200 you and a guest will be invited to the Pelotonia opening ceremony on Friday, August 19! You won’t want to miss it! Thank you for all of your efforts to help fundraise for our peloton!

SAVE THE DATES AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 8/8, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Team Buckeye “Biking with Brutus” Kickoff Celebration at Ohio Stadium – a family-friendly event! You should have received an e-mail invitation from Dr. Caligiuri on Tuesday. We hope you can attend – jerseys will be available for pick up there & lots of fun details are planned!

Tuesday, 8/9, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – OUR Advancement Peloton Celebration & Fundraiser at Longaberger Alumni House! YOUR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS EVENT – PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! Ice cream and other refreshments will be served.

Archie will be signing autographs and many great raffle items will be available including football tickets (OSU & Browns), Clippers tickets, autographed memorabilia, Wexner items, lots of restaurant gift cards and other items from local vendors, hotel stays, & many other great items. Please E-mail Kelly Jurcich at: jurcich@ohiostatealumni.org with details on any additional auction items you have been able to obtain. Thank you for your help, KEEP FUNDRAISING, and GO ADVANCEMENT PELOTON!

Lindsey, Jeff, & Kelly

Updates, rides, & fundraising!

Welcome new team members! We’re now up to 103 members – including 41 riders, 53 virtual riders, and 9 volunteers & we’ve raised $26,260 so far! Thank you for all of your hard work!

WEDNESDAY TRAINING RIDES
We have training rides Wednesday evenings beginning at the OSU Foundation office at 1480 West Lane Avenue (weather permitting). Please arrive by 6:15 p.m. and we will roll out by 6:30. Distances up to 20 miles will be offered. Please E-mail or call Roland Kreml at kreml.1@osu.edu or 247-4545 by the end of the day Wednesday if you plan to attend so we can wait for you.

SATURDAY TRAINING RIDE - Saturday, July 23 at 8:30 a.m. – Hilliard/Dublin – We will meet at Homestead Park, 4675 Cosgray Rd, Hilliard 43026. Varying ride distances up to 35 miles will be offered. NEW RIDERS – we can start with 5 or 10 miles or go as long as you want. E-mail or call Lindsey by the end of the day Friday, July 22 at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533 if you plan to ride so we can wait for you.

RIDERS – IMPORTANT - PELOTONIA RIDER SAFETY ORIENTATION SESSIONS! - Please see the attached flyer for information & plan to attend one of the sessions on either July 20 or July 27!

FUNDRAISING!! - There are only 31 days left until we ride! Please make sure your profile pages are updated, send your personal e-solicitations, and execute your other fundraising efforts ASAP! While the fundraising timeline goes through October 21, it’s much easier to secure funds prior to the ride. If you need any tips or ideas, please contact Lindsey at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533.

VIRTUAL RIDERS – If you raise $500 you will receive a special gift from Pelotonia, if you raise $650 you’ll also get a Team Buckeye jersey, and if you raise $1,200 you and a guest will be invited to the Pelotonia opening ceremony on Friday, August 19! You won’t want to miss it! Thank you for all of your efforts to help fundraise for our peloton!

SAVE THE DATES AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday, 8/8, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Team Buckeye Kickoff Celebration at Ohio Stadium – a family-friendly event! Details to come.

Tuesday, 8/9, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – OUR Advancement Peloton Celebration & Fundraiser at Longaberger Alumni House! YOUR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS EVENT – please spread the word!

Archie will be signing autographs and many great auction items will be available including football tickets (OSU & Browns), Clippers tickets, autographed memorabilia, Wexner items, gift cards, hotel stays, & many other great items. Thank you to Sabrina Ragan and the Annual Giving team who are going to solicit many local businesses for items. Please E-mail Kelly Jurcich at: jurcich@ohiostatealumni.org with details on any additional auction items you have been able to obtain.

YOUR “WHY I RIDE” STORIES NEEDED!
We need to share our stories about why Pelotonia is so important to us! Please e-mail your stories to Jeff Grabmeier at grabmeier.1@osu.edu. These stories will be featured in upcoming e-newsletters and other efforts.

Thank you for your help, KEEP FUNDRAISING, and GO ADVANCEMENT PELOTON!

Lindsey, Jeff, & Kelly

Welcome new team members! We’re now up to 98 members – including 38 riders, 51 virtual riders, and 9 volunteers & we’ve raised $24,070 so far! Huge thanks for all you are doing!

RIDER RECRUITMENT REGISTRATION FEE OFFER EXTENSTION – Jeff Kaplan has extended his registration fee offer until the end of the day Monday, 7/18! He will cover ½ of the $100 registration fee for any riders in his areas who register through 7/18…if we get 13 or more additional riders from his area, he will cover the full $100 fee! TO EVERYONE – the rider registration fee goes up to $150 next Tuesday, so we encourage each of you to PLEASE try to recruit ONE more rider in the next few days!

SATURDAY TRAINING RIDE REMINDER - Saturday, July 16 at 9:00 a.m. – Westerville, Hoover Dam Park 4100 Central College Road, Westerville, OH 43081. Enter the park from Central College (there is a picnic shelter at the entrance), when you get to the stop sign turn right, go up the hill, and park in the first lot you come to on your left.

Varying ride distances up to 30 miles will be offered. NEW RIDERS – we can start with 5 or 10 miles or go as long as you want. E-mail or call Lindsey by the end of the day Friday, July 15 at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533 if you plan to ride so we can wait for you.

RIDERS - PELOTONIA RIDER SAFETY ORIENTATION SESSIONS - Please see the attached flyer for session information & plan to attend one of the sessions on either July 20 or July 27!

FUNDRAISING!! There are only 35 days left until we ride! Please make sure your profile pages are updated, send your personal e-solicitations, and execute your other fundraising efforts ASAP! While the fundraising timeline goes through October 22, it’s much easier to secure funds prior to the ride. If you need any tips or ideas, please contact Lindsey at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533.

SAVE THE DATES AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THESE OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tuesday, 8/9, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – OUR Advancement Peloton Celebration & Fundraiser at Longaberger Alumni House! YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS EVENT – please spread the word! Archie will be signing autographs and many great raffle items will be available including football tickets (OSU & Browns), Clippers tickets, hotel stays, Wexner items, gift cards & many other AWESOME items. Thank you to Sabrina Ragan and the Annual Giving team who are going to solicit around 500 local businesses for us! Please E-mail Kelly Jurcich at: jurcich@ohiostatealumni.org with details on any additional auction items you have been able to obtain.

YOUR WHY I RIDE STORIES NEEDED! We need to share our stories about why Pelotonia is so important to us! Please e-mail your stories to Jeff Grabmeier at grabmeier.1@osu.edu. These stories will be featured in upcoming e-newsletters and other efforts.

Thank you for your help, KEEP FUNDRAISING, and GO ADVANCEMENT PELOTON!
Lindsey, Jeff, & Kelly

Rides, 7/14 happy hour & more!

Welcome new team members! The Advancement Peloton now has 91 members – including 36 riders, 47 virtual riders, and 8 volunteers & we’ve raised $19,818 so far! Huge thanks for all you are doing! Remember, the rider registration fee increases from $100 to $150 on 7/19, so if you haven’t yet registered – please do so today!

WEDNESDAY TRAINING RIDES
We have regular training rides Wednesday evenings beginning at the OSU Foundation office at 1480 West Lane Avenue (weather permitting). Please arrive by 6:15 p.m. and we will roll out by 6:30. Distances up to 20 miles will be offered. Please E-mail or call Lindsey at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533 by the end of the day Wednesday if you plan to attend so we can wait for you.

THURSDAY BUCKEYE BIKER BASH HAPPY HOUR – Thursday, July 14, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Potter Plaza at the Ohio Union,1739 N. High Street. $15 donation per person includes drinks, food, and music and $10 of your donation will be contributed to the Team Buckeye/Advancement rider, virtual rider, or volunteer of your choice! A flyer with more information is attached, including a link to RSVP. SPREAD THE WORD & bring your friends!

SATURDAY TRAINING RIDE - Saturday, July 16 at 9:00 a.m. – Westerville, Hoover Dam Park, 4100 Central College Road, Westerville, OH 43081. Varying ride distances up to 30 miles will be offered. E-mail or call Lindsey by the end of the day Friday, July 15 at
lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533 if you plan to ride so we can wait for you.

Enter the park from Central College (there is a picnic shelter at the entrance), when you get to the stop sign turn right, go up the hill, and park in the first lot you come to on your left.

FUNDRAISING!!
There are only 40 days left until we ride! Please make sure you send your personal
e-solicitations and execute your other fundraising efforts ASAP! While the fundraising timeline
goes through October, it’s much easier to secure funds prior to the ride. If you need any tips or
ideas, please contact Lindsey at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533.

SAVE THE DATES AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THESE OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday, 8/8, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Team Buckeye Kickoff Celebration at Ohio Stadium – family friendly and details to come!

Tuesday, 8/9, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Advancement Peloton Fundraiser & Auction at Longaberger Alumni House! PLEASE HELP – AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT! Football tickets (OSU & Browns), Clippers tickets, Wexner items, gift cards & other great items have already been secured, but we still need MANY more – please get creative & help us secure items…hotel stays, other game tickets, restaurant gift cards, massages, etc. Please E-mail Kelly Jurcich at: jurcich@ohiostatealumni.org with details on any auction items you have been able to obtain.

YOUR “WHY I RIDE” STORIES NEEDED!
We need to share our stories about why Pelotonia is so important to us! Please e-mail your stories to Jeff Grabmeier at grabmeier.1@osu.edu. These stories will be featured in upcoming e-newsletters and other efforts.

Thank you for your help, KEEP FUNDRAISING, and GO ADVANCEMENT PELOTON!

Lindsey, Jeff, & Kelly

Group ride tomorrow and Saturday + other updates

Hello & welcome to our newest members of the Advancement Peloton! We are up to 59 riders, virtual riders, and volunteers – WAY TO GO! We still need your help recruiting more riders and virtual riders – your help is greatly appreciated! Our goal in all of this - TO END CANCER. Please E-mail Lindsey at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu when folks register so she can add them to the peloton.

WEDNESDAY TRAINING RIDES
Starting tomorrow (7/6), we are going to begin regular 10 to 20 mile training rides starting from the OSU Foundation office at 1480 West Lane Avenue (weather permitting). Please arrive by 6:15 p.m. and we will roll out by 6:30. Please E-mail Lindsey at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu if you plan to attend so we can wait for you.

SATURDAY TRAINING RIDE - Saturday, July 9 at 9:00 a.m. – Westerville, Hoover Dam Park
4100 Central College Road, Westerville, OH 43081
http://www.bing.com/maps/Default.aspx?encType=1&v=2&ss=ypid.YN669x246948807&style=r&mkt=en-us&FORM=LLDP

Enter the park from Central College (there is a picnic shelter at the entrance). When you get to the stop sign turn right, go up the hill, and park in the first lot you come to on your left.

2 ride distances will be offered – approximately 12 and 24 miles. E-mail or call Lindsey by the end of the day Friday, July 8 at lindsey.gale@osumc.edu or 247-1533 if you plan to ride so we can wait for you.

This information and other rides are listed on the Advancement Peloton Blog: http://advancementpeloton.blogspot.com/

SAVE THE DATES AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursday, July 7, 5:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. - Advancement Happy Hour at the OSU Golf Course Club House. Drink & appetizer specials. A round of golf will be raffled to benefit the Advancement Peloton!

Saturday, July 9, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30pm – Zumba 4 Pelotonia
Where? Scioto Park Central Shelter
7377 Riverside Drive Dublin, OH 43016

Who? Everyone, from the beginner to Zumba addict! The instructor will start with 5-10 minutes of Zumba basic steps and then get started with the fun!

Why? To dance and have fun while raising money to END cancer

What? Wear comfortable shoes and bring a towel. We will provide water and awesome music!

100% of your $10 donation goes towards Heather Dyarmett’s (Advancement Peloton) Pelotonia
ride!

Thursday, July 14 – 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Team Buckeye/Advancement Peloton Happy Hour fundraiser on the Ohio Union patio. $15 donation at the door and $10 of the donation will go toward the Team Buckeye & Advancement Peloton member of your choice. Drinks, appetizers, and music are included with your donation!

Saturday, July 23 – EVENT AT BIG WOODY’S CANCELLED!

Monday, 8/8, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Team Buckeye Kickoff Celebration! Save the date – details to come.

Tuesday, 8/9, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Advancement Peloton Fundraiser & Auction at Longaberger Alumni House! PLEASE HELP – AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT! Football tickets (OSU & Browns), Clippers tickets, Wexner items, a dinner, and gift cards have already been secured, but we still need MANY more items – please get creative & help us secure items…hotel stays, other game tickets, restaurant gift cards, massages, etc. Please E-mail Kelly Jurcich at jurcich@ohiostatealumni.org with details on any auction items you have been able to obtain.

YOUR “WHY I RIDE” STORIES NEEDED!
We need to share our stories about why Pelotonia is so important to us! Please e-mail your stories to Jeff Grabmeier at grabmeier.1@osu.edu. These stories will be featured in upcoming e-newsletters and other efforts.

Thank you for your help, KEEP FUNDRAISING, and GO ADVANCEMENT PELOTON!

Lindsey, Jeff, & Kelly