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Rides and Activities

The Team Calendar is packed with Team Rides, Safety Training Sessions, Picnics and Parties.

We are teaming up with the Chevron Cycling Team and other teams to hold training rides.  This will allow Team members to ride in larger groups to practice cycling skills and hopefully find someone that rides at your level.  These rides, as well as all MS 150 Recommended Rides, are listed on the calendar below along with links to maps and detailed information.

Many of our Sponsoring Bike Shops have graciously invited our Team members to participate in their local rides.  Check our Team Discounts page for links to access their Local Ride Calendars.


Weather related Training Series Ride cancellations will be determined the morning of the ride.  Riders should check this website after 6:00 AM on the Morning of the Ride to see if the ride has been cancelled.  The website will be updated only if the ride has been canceled.

Rides will only be cancelled due to severe weather – Lightning or freezing temperatures are examples.  Rides can still go on in the cold or the rain.

Alternatively, you can call Training Series Hotline @ 832-854-4269 after 6:00 AM on the Morning of the Ride for a status update for this week's ride.



Things to Remember for Our Training Rides

  1. RSVP for the Ride - Help the Host Team properly prepare for the expected number of participating riders
  2. Always Wear Your Helmet & Dress appropriately for the weather conditions
  3. Arrive 30 Minutes Prior to the Start - Get yourself and your equipment ready to roll out on-time
  4. Sign In at the Start - Get your Route Map with SAG phone numbers and last-minute route changes
  5. Listen Carefully to the Safety Discussion - Find out about what will be on the road ahead for you and where to pay special attention to make your ride safe
  6. Ride Safely & ENJOY YOUR RIDE!!!
  7. Sign Out when you Return - Very important to ensure that all riders are off the course and accounted for


2010 Scheduled Events

March

  Training Goal:  "Build Strength and More Endurance" - Distance should be around 45 hilly miles, or 60 - 75 flat miles

Please RSVP at Least 3 Days Before the Ride to Help us Plan for Adequate Support
Important:
 Safety Helmet is Required for ALL Rides.  Don't forget to dress for the weather
Rides start at 8:00 a.m. but riders need to plan to arrive no later than 7:30 for a brief safety meeting

Saturday, March 13

MS Volunteer Event: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Day of Service

Please contact Alicia Barron, LMSW, MSCIR, Manager Programs and Services at abarron@NMSSLONESTAR.org, or by calling Alicia on her direct line…713-394-2971.  Please let Alicia know you are part of the ExxonMobil Team.

Saturday, March 13

Brookwood Benefit Bike Ride - Brookshire, TX   ( MS 150 Recommended Ride )

   

Saturday, March 13
Sunday, March 14

New Date

Team Ride - Montgomery/Richards/Anderson - RSVP - 8:00 a.m.

  Start:  Montgomery ISD Athletic Facility  (Map) - Revised Start Location
  Planned Distances:  23, 44 or 66 Miles  ( Route Map )

Sunday, March 14

Team Safety Training Class - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  ExxonMobil Chemical Company - 13501 Katy Freeway, Houston,TX 77079   (Map)

  You can register for this class here

  The donation (cost) of the above course is $10 since we are part of the Chevron team training series.

Sunday, March 14

The Great Escape Bike Ride   ( MS 150 Recommended Ride )

   

Saturday, March 20

Team Ride - Bellville/Chappell Hill - RSVP - 8:00 a.m.

  Start:  Bellville Parking Lot
  Planned Distances:  20, 40 or 60 Miles  ( Route Map )

Saturday, March 20

B-GeO Magnolia Miles   ( MS 150 Recommended Ride )


Sunday, March 21

BBVA Compass Bank Tour de Houston   ( MS 150 Recommended Ride )

   

ExxonMobil (through Public Affairs) has signed up to run one of the rest stops and they need volunteers to staff the rest stop.  If you volunteer, you can register for the Give a Day, Get a Disney Day program!

All the details are included on the Company intranet, accessible from the link below.  This is a great event, if you or a family member could assist!

ExxonMobil Tour de Houston Volunteer Information
Company LAN Connection Required



Sunday, March 21

Elves & More Texas Cycling Classic  

   

Saturday, March 27

Annual ExxonMobil Cycling Team Safety Picnic and Training Ride - RSVP by March 18th

Location:

George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762, Richmond, TX

Time:

 7:30 AM - Plan to arrive if you are doing the training ride
 8:00 AM - Training ride starts (~ 45 Mile Route)
 9:30 AM - Bike inspection by Bike Barn Starts
10:00 AM - MS 150 Rider Packet pickup Starts * (See Team Updates for Requirements)
11:30 AM - Lunch will be served
1:00 - 3:30 PM - Group Riding Skills Safety Training

What to Bring:

If you plan on riding, bring your bike, helmet and necessary supplies.  For the picnic, seating will be available but you might want to bring your chairs/blankets to be comfortable.  Feel free to bring games for kids/adults to play, there will be an open grass area.  Bring your bike for FREE Bike Inspections.

Saturday, March 27

Team Ride - Richmond/Simonton/Wallis - RSVP - 8:00 a.m.

  Start:  Foster High School
  Planned Distances:  50 or 86 Miles

Saturday, March 27

Schlumberger Education Expedition   ( MS 150 Recommended Ride )

   

Sunday, March 28

20th Annual Bluebonnet Express   ( MS 150 Recommended Ride )

April

  Training Goal:  "More Strength While Maintaining Endurance" - Distance of up to 75-80 miles of combined hills and flats

Saturday, April 3

Team Ride - Willis/New Waverly/Lake Pleasant - RSVP - 8:00 a.m.

  Start:  American Legion Hall   (Map)
  Planned Distances:  51 Miles

This is a Team hosted ride.  Please e-Mail Jim Robin to help as a volunteer for this ride.

Saturday, April 03

Camp For All Hilltop Ride   ( MS 150 Recommended Ride )

   

Sunday, April 04

No MS 150 Event - Easter Sunday

Saturday, April 10

Team Ride - Fayetteville Loops - RSVP - 8:00 a.m.

  Start:  Fayetteville Town Square   (Map)
  Planned Distances:  14, 18 and 23 Mile Loops

Saturday, April 10

Katy Ram Challenge   ( MS 150 Recommended Ride )

 

Sunday, April 11

The Space Race   ( MS 150 Recommended Ride )

 

April 17-18

26th Annual BP MS 150 Bike Tour
 

Saturday, April 25

Brookwood Spirit Rally - Brookshire, TX

   

May

May 1st-2nd

Bike MS: SAM'S CLUB Ride 2010 - Frisco to Fort Worth

 

Saturday, May 1

Shiner G. H. A. S. P. - Great Houston, Austin to Shiner Pedal
Houston (or Austin) to Shiner, Texas

   

May 2-7

Tour du Rouge - Humble to New Orleans

 

Wednesday, May 19

Ride of Silence - 7:00 pm
Click Here for a list of Locations

Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways

   

June

Saturday, June 5

5th Annual Spindletop SPIN Bicycle Ride & Fundraiser - Beaumont, TX

   

August

Saturday, August 28

Hotter-N-Hell 100 - Wichita Falls

   

October

October 2nd-3rdh

2010 Louisiana Bike MS Ride - Hammond, LA

   


October 9th-10th

Valero 2010 Alamo Ride to the River - San Antonio
New Route and New Name!!!  Alamo City to New Braunfels and back!

   

October 16th-17th

Bike Around the Bay - Anahuac to Baytown

   

Saturday, October 23
(Actual Start is
Oct 24 @ 2:00 am)

38th Annual Bike Houston Moonlight Ramble - George R Brown Convention Center

 




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