Pelotonia '16 changes

Riders
Pelotonia '16 has new routes and the goals have changed. You also have the option of setting your stretch goal and to sign up as a "High  Roller". Your stretch goal is personal and you will not be charged that additional amount if you do not make it.
Note: If you sign up to be a High Roller, you have a new goal of $5,000. If you do not raise that much money for your ride, your credit card will be charged.

Distance	Route	Goal
25 miles	Columbus to Pickerington	$1250
50 miles	Columbus to New Albany	$1500
50 miles	New Albany to Gambier	$1750
100 miles	Columbus to Gambier	$2000
130 miles	New Albany to Gambier Gambier to New Albany	$2500
180 miles	Columbus to Gambier Gambier to New Albany	$2500

Training Rides

More info is coming as the weather begins to cooperate.

Virtual Riders

Virtual riders now have a set goal of $100. If you sign up to be a virtual rider, you will provide a credit card to be charged if you do not meet your goal. 

Volunteers

Please let know if you would like to be a volunteer. Volunteers are needed for both days of the ride.

Team Fundraising

Susie and Alexis are back at it again.  Keep an eye out for the upcoming food trucks, bake sales, raffles, and pizza parties.

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