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The ExxonMobil Cycling Team Registration Process for 2008-2009 is Now Open!

Team Captain Eric Powell has announced the opening of our Team Registration. &nbps;Check out the Team Registration page for important information regarding changes to this year's on-line registation process as well as the what is included in your membership fees.

Remember, when you register with the MS Society, this does not register you for our cycling Team, and vise versa. They are two separate processes.

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The ExxonMobil Cycling Team pulls together riders of all abilities to promote the sport of cycling for fun, fitness and community involvement. We try to ride year round, and our big push each year is the BP MS 150 from Houston to Austin.

Improving rider safety is a key focus of the Team. This is accomplished by special attention being placed on Safety Training as well as proper Conditioning Training. The Team web site provides a thorough on-line resource for cycling safety and training information. In addition to suggested ride routes to help you get ready, information can also be found to help the New Rider prepare a training plan.

Keep an eye on the Team Updates (Last Updated November 12th) and the Team Calendar to stay current on all Team Sponsored Events, Training Rides, Safety Classes and a Complete Listing of MS 150 Recommended Rides.

Fall is a GREAT Time to Ride

With the heat of summer behind us, riding can get back to being a pleasure, instead of a struggle just to endure. A variety of rides are scheduled for the coming months and we are keeping our Team Calendar updated as details are announced.

Check the Team Calendar for links to all the rides. What a great way to get to know some of the riders that you'll be riding with.

ExxonMobil Cycling Team & Team Members Recognized for Contributions to 2008 BP MS 150

The ExxonMobil Cycling Team was honored at the annual BP MS 150 Awards Party, held on July 26th. The Team and several Team members were presented awards for their outstanding contributions. This year's 2008 Houston-to-Austin BP MS 150 raised a record-setting $15.7 million for MS research and client services, beating the original fundraising goal by nearly $2 million!

Special Recognition and Awards Were Presented For:

#6 Fundraising Team - Over $300,000.00

Gold Safety Award - Team Safety Program & Participation

Mission Possible Award - Outstanding Team Fundraising Efforts

# 1 Top Amigos Fundraiser Award - Cian McConnell - $12,664.20

Awards Were Also Presented for Individuals Who Were Among the Top Fundraisers for 2008 and Raised Over $6,000.00!

Sylvia Perez - Top Team Fundraiser ($15,000.00 +)

Eric Powell

Cian McConnell - # 1 Top Amigos Fundraiser Award and first rider Under 17 years old to ever qualify for the MS Society Tour of Champions event

John Verity

Michael Purcell

Pervin Sagar

Craig Latiolais

Michael Stewart

Ann Greene

Thomas Braschayko

Although not everyone is given special awards, we want to recognize all of our Team Riders, Volunteers, Sponsors and Fundraisers for their selfless and tireless contributions to a Great Team Effort! The combined efforts of the many is what makes the ExxonMobil Cycling Team one of the most respected teams participating in the MS 150, and one of the most fun teams to be a member of.

Thank You, Team!

Support Our Sponsoring Bike Shops

The Team Discount Program is available to members and represents a great value to our members. The sponsoring bike shops not only provide discounts to our members, but they also donate great amounts of time to help and support our Training Series rides, as well as performing bike inspections at our Team Safety Picnic. They also provide support along the route during the MS 150 and at our tent in La Grange.

Some shops require a discount card, which can obtained by following the simple instructions on the Team Discount Program page. Please check the page for a list of participating shops and the offers they have graciously extended to our Team.

Let's support those who support our Team!