Friday, July 29, 2011

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

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