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Agenda • Introductions • History of the team • 2013 team stats • Why be on our team? • 2014 ride logistics • Fundraising goals • Rookie riders

It used to be Team Rusty Spokes • Started in 2007 by Cornelius Dupre and his daughter Angele • First team of riders comprised of friends and family of Dupre • Team expanded as more friends and family joined • Dupre Energy Services and Energy XXI fully sponsored team • In 2012, Energy XXI took over as team captain • Brooks Concrete joined as a third co-sponsor in 2012 • Forced to change our team name after our successful 2013 year • Sabine Energy is our newest sponsor this year • Currently an Energy XXI, Sabine Energy, Dupre Energy and Brooks sponsored team

2012 Team Rusty Spokes 2012 Logo

2013 Team Rusty Spokes

2013 Team Rusty Spokes Statistics • 51 total riders • 26 total volunteers • Raised almost $106,000 • Ranked 40 th among Top Fundraising Teams (we ranked #47 in 2012) • Team member David Sambrooks ranked #5 overall individual top #40 fundraiser • Nominated in the top 4 best dressed team

What makes being on the 2014 team better than the 2013 team? • 53 riders • 35 volunteers (WAY more volunteers) • FULLY SUPPORTED TEAM includes:  TWO different jerseys this year for riders  TWO different shirts for volunteers  Team photography (new this year)  Packet pick up  Separate offsite team starts  Shuttle vans  Bike trucks  Hotel rooms (comfy bed and hot shower???)  FOUR massage therapists (one more than last year)

2014 Team Rusty Spokes Cycling Jersey – Day 1 • Made with Microdry • Fully Sublimated • Moisture wicking • Lightweight / breathable • High performance fabric on shorts • Powerbands on shorts • Made in the USA

2014 Team Rusty Spokes Cycling Jersey – Day 2 • Made with Microdry • Fully Sublimated • Moisture wicking • Lightweight / breathable • High performance fabric on shorts • Powerbands on shorts • Made in the USA

2014 Volunteer Shirts and Visors • Volunteers get 2 different shirts (one for each day) • Color and design matches our team jerseys

2014 Ride Logistics – Team Dinner • When: April 11, 2014 Packet pick up Time: 6:30pm • Cycling kit pick up (if you haven’t gotten it Location preferences? yet) Midtown? • Maps, last minute Downtown? details about the Any other location? weekend • Load weekend gear Remember, this is a Friday night! onto truck • Dinner/Camaraderie

2014 Ride Logistics – Waller Team Start Official Off-site Team Start – Waller Junior High School Football Field 0.7 miles from Waller Junior High to the route meeting point Team Photo Here?

2014 Ride Logistics – La Grange Finish Official La Grange Team Finish – St. Mark’s Hospital Parking Lot Cold beverages and snacks at team finish tent

2014 Ride Logistics – The Falls • Approximately 30 miles from La Grange • 4 Shuttle vans to shuffle riders from the La Grange finish to the resort • Bike trucks to store and lock up bikes overnight • Amenities include pool, restaurant, bar, tennis courts, driving range, but most importantly, your own bed and a hot shower • Massage therapists will be set up next to the pool • Team dinner at Pavilions sponsored by Dupre Energy Services • 5am breakfast at the resort club house • Leave for La Grange for 7am day 2 start **Due to number of people involved this year, many people have roommates. Please check the preliminary rooming list to see if you’d like to swap with someone.

2014 Ride Logistics – Day 2 Start Official Off-site Day 2 Start – Lower Colorado River Authority Day 2 team photo here! Back up starting location – Comfort Inn

2014 Ride Logistics – Austin Finish • Still waiting on tent assignment • Dedicated Austin Volunteer Team will head to Austin Saturday night to secure parking spots close to tent for vans and shuttles • Food and beverages will be available at the finish line • NEW THIS YEAR: Team changing spot in tent

How do I get my bike back to Houston? • Option 1: Do what we did the past two years  Bike trucks and shuttle vans will be available to transport bikes and people back to Waller Junior High on a staggered schedule  Sometimes the wait is between 1-2 hours before bike trucks arrive • Option 2: We send bike trucks and shuttles back to Houston Sunday morning and all riders use the official MS150 shuttles or find your own way back  MS150 transportation is $35 pre-paid, buses leave when full  Site says it can take up to 5 hours from moment you load your bike to when your bike arrives at Waller, Tully or Rhodes stadium • Option 3: Use team bike trucks, but pick up your bikes on Monday  Austin team would leave on Sunday to return to Houston  Chad/Kim, Lee/Tina would stay in Austin Sunday night with the bike trucks and return to Houston on Monday  Everyone would need to pick up their bike sometime on Monday at a predetermined spot

Volunteers: What do I do?? • Team support  Vehicle drivers  2 people per vehicle (14 total volunteers needed)  Must pick up and return vehicles  The Falls  Lead coordinator  Massage tent set up  Lunch/Dinner assist  Team photography  Heads straight to tent location on Saturday  Tent set up  Flag down riders  Heads to Austin finish line after team photo on Sunday morning

Volunteers: What do I do??  La Grange Finish  Tent set up  Pick up hot lunch for volunteers  Flag down riders as they arrive in La Grange  Austin Finish  Heads to Austin on Saturday to “reserve” parking spots in lots for our bike and supply trucks (rooms reserved at Double Tree)  Meet with caterer and sets up our finish line location  Meet our remaining volunteers once they arrive

Day 1 Route

Day 2 Route

FUNDRAISING

Fundraising: Where Does the Money Go?

Fundraising: Team Rusty Spokes • Team Goal: $100,000 **That’s less than $2000 per rider! • Achieved to date: $9,760 • Additional donation from VOMax: $1,717 • Remaining to reach goal: $88,523

Use Your Link in Your Email Signature • Depending on the email system you use (work, Gmail, Yahoo, etc), you can set- up a “signature” that will include your personal fundraising page link every time you send an email Example: Link here

Online- Personalize Your Page • Tell a story about why you ride • Add a picture! • Set a goal

Online- Volunteers can use Team Page • Help the team reach its goal!

Online- Facebook • Become a Fan of the BP MS 150 and share what is going on with your friends. • Use Facebook as a fundraising tool to let your friends know you are doing the ride.

Friends don’ t have deep pockets? Host a fundraiser! • Host a dinner party at your house • Sign up parties

Information for the Rookie Riders • MS150 New Rider Orientation (Visit ms150.org to rsvp) March 5, 6pm at Urban Bicycle Gallery 4814 Nett Street Houston, TX 77007 • MS150 Rider Guide http://issuu.com/nmsslonestar/docs/2013_ride_guide_final/1 • Bike Barn “How To’s” • Free Maintenance Clinics at Bike Barn – 2 nd Wednesday each Month • Get your bike inspected (Free until April 12 th ) – Free labor repairs during the MS150

Upcoming Rides • March 2: Gator Ride (Baytown)* • March 3: The Plane Great Ride (Montgomery) • March 9; Pedal Thru the Pines (Bastrop) • March 9: The Raven Ride (Huntsville) • March 10: Great Escape Bike Ride (Pearland) • March 16: B-GeO Magnolia Miles (Magnolia) • March 17: Tour de Houston (Houston)* • March 23: Schlumberger Education Expedition (Sugar Land) • March 23: Head for the Hills (Chappell Hill) • March 24: Bluebonnet Express (Waller) • April 6: Camp For All Hilltop Ride (Lake Somerville) April 6: Spokes n’ Spurs (Liberty/Dayton) • • April 7: Gran Fondo: Texas TMCO (Navasota) • April 13: Katy Ram Challenge (Katy) • April 14: Ride to the Rescue (Manvel/Pearland)