RIDER PACKET BIKE MS: DECEPTION PASS CLASSIC. BIKEMs.ORG THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER NATIONAL SPONSORS PRESENTED LOCALLY BY

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1 2016 RIDER PACKET BIKE MS: DECEPTION PASS CLASSIC BIKEMs.ORG THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER NATIONAL SPONSORS PRESENTED LOCALLY BY 1

2 THANK YOU FOR RIDING! It is our honor to HAVE YOU JOIN US AT BIKE MS 2016 Mile after mile, Bike MS is a ride like no other. Together we build lifelong connections, achieve individual and collective milestones, and help those living with multiple sclerosis move their lives forward. Every mile we ride and every dollar we raise make a difference to the more than 2.3 million people living with MS worldwide, including over 15,500 people living with MS in the Northwest. It's more than a ride, it's Bike MS. Thank you again for riding with us! EVENT DETAILS DATE & TIME LOCATION ROUTE OPTIONS Sept , 2016 Skagit County Fairgrounds Saturday: 22, 59, 80 or 100 miles 7:30 a.m. Official Start 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon, WA Sunday: 26, 52 or 73 miles QUESTIONS? Give us a call! We're here to support you every step of the way. Contact us for more information, with general questions, for fundraising support, to offer feedback, to find other ways to get involved, or to simply say "hello" fundraisingsupport@nmss.org bikems.org 1

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Bike MS is an experience driven by camaraderie and marked by passion, inspiration, determination and fun. Challenge yourself to the ride, then stick around afterward to enjoy live music, dinner and a beer as you build lifelong connections with others in the MS movement. FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 Noon - 8:00 p.m. Noon 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Volunteer Check-in Camping & RV Area Opens Enter at South Gate Friday Night at the Bike Welcome Reception Beer Garden Mechanic Available Bike Corral Open Barn D All Vehicles Must Be Out of Rider Village Packet Pick-up Portable Showers Open Camping Area Pasta Feed Dinner Served Rider Village Closes All gates locked except start/finish gate Campground Quiet Hours Saturday, SEPT. 10 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 5:30 a.m. 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Volunteer Check-in MS=Champions Bandanas Available Champs tent Bike Corral Open Barn D, closed 6:30-7:00 p.m. during rally Team Photos Available Team Row, roaming photographer Breakfast & Coffee Service Packet Pick-up 2

4 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. "I Ride with MS" Group Photo Sanofi Genzyme tent Mechanics Available Official Start Top 2015 Teams Lead the Way: Concur, F5, Microsoft, Spin, Point B, Smyelin Babes and Firefighters Start Line Closes Lunch Served for 22-Mile Route Cyclists (all other cyclists eat on the route) 100-mile route cut-off All cyclists taking the 100-mile route must be past Sleeper Rd. and Highway 20. Cyclists reaching this point after 1:00 p.m. must continue on the 80-mile route. Beer Garden Open Dinner Served Team Photos Team Row, roaming photographer 2017 PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN! Registration Tent Route Prior to Rest Stop 5 Closes Route Closes All cyclists must be back at Rider Village. If you are still on the route when the route closes for the day you will be shuttled back to Rider Village or must turn in your bib number and ride at your own risk. Mechanics Available Beer Garden Last Call Jersey Contest and Team Awards Beer Garden Bike MS Evening Rally Main Stage 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Speakeasy After Party, sponsored by Beam Suntory (21+) Barn G 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Rider Village Closes All gates locked except start/finish gate Campground Quiet Hours 3

5 SUNday, SEPT. 11 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 5:30 a.m. 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Noon - 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Volunteer Check-in MS=Champions Bandanas Available Champs tent Packet Pick-up Bike Corral Open Barn D, all bikes MUST be removed by 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Coffee Service 2017 PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN! Registration Tent Mechanics Available Official Start 2016 Century Club leads the way Start Line Closes Lunch Served, Finish Line Celebration and Entertainment Route Closes All cyclists must be back at Rider Village. If you are still on the route when the route closes for the day you will be shuttled back to Rider Village or must turn in your bib number and ride at your own risk. Portable Showers Close Camping Area Rider Village Closes All gates locked 4 4

6 ROUTE & SAFETY DISTANCE OPTIONS Ride one or both days! Choose from the 22-, 59-, 80- or 100-mile routes on Saturday, and the 26-, 52- or 73-mile routes on Sunday for total mileage ranging from miles for the weekend. Route maps and detailed cue sheets are available at bikems.org (search for the Washington ride and navigate to "Event Details"), with printed copies available in Rider Village. ROUTE MARKING The route will be marked with arrows and Dan Henry chalk markings. Flaggers will also be positioned at key intersections for your safety. Please follow the signage for your corresponding route: Saturday Sunday Orange arrows 22-, 59-, 80-mile routes 26-, 52-mile routes Yellow arrows 100-mile route 73-mile route ROUTE SAFETY The safety of our cyclists is the number one priority at Bike MS. There is a great mix of riders with different experience and skill levels on the road together. To help ensure that everyone has a great ride and arrives safely at the finish line, we work hard to create a proactive approach to safety. View more information at bikems.org. Route support Bike MS is proud to offer the best supported rides in the Northwest. With rest stops every miles, support and gear (SAG) vehicles, mechanical and medical support, and food throughout (see "Meals & Beverages below), you have everything you need to have a fun and safe Bike MS experience. Before heading out on the route, please program the event phone number into your phone: Ride Marshals and Medical Volunteers are available on the route to help and can be spotted by their official armbands. If you are in need of support on the route, please follow these steps: Find a safe spot for both you and the support vehicle to pull over. Watch for a vehicle with a "Bike MS Support Vehicle "decal. Give a "thumbs down" signal or hold your helmet in the air. DO NOT WAVE, as this could be misinterpreted that you do not need help. 5

7 RULES OF THE ROAD & SAFE RIDING Help us by knowing the rules of the road and following safe riding practices: Know and obey all traffic laws: The golden rule of bicycling in a group is Be Predictable! Stay right: Ride in the right portion of the rightmost lane in the same direction as traffic and leave at least four feet between your handlebars and parked cars or other hazards. Obey all traffic signs and signals: Avoid following the leader through traffic signs and signals. Look and signal before you change lanes or make a turn. Two at a time: Ride no more than two abreast and do not impede traffic. Remember no headphones, ear buds or other audio devices that can impede your hearing are allowed on the Bike MS route. Be verbal! Communicate during the ride to let others know about hazards or your movements. -- On your Left Call this out before you pass someone. If you hear it, a rider is approaching your left side. Allow them room to pass. -- Car back This means a car is approaching from the rear. All riders make an effort to move to the right of the road in a single file until the car passes. -- Gravel - Pothole - Sand - Tracks Each of these messages is to alert the riders behind you of hazardous road conditions. The words are combined with the gesture of pointing to the hazard well in advance. -- Slowing The cyclist in front of you is slowing down. Use caution and prepare to stop. Use the palm of your hand toward riders behind you to indicate slowing and stopping. "Stopping" This indicates that a rider ahead is stopping. Do not forget to unclip from your pedals. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times: No exceptions. IdentifIcation placement 1. Helmet Tag Affix to the front of your helmet 2. Bib Number You must wear your bib number while on the route and at the start and finish lines. Please fill in the information on the back and safety-pin it to the back of your outer-most layer of clothing Event Wristband You are required to wear your event wristband during the event. This wristband identifies you as a Bike MS participant and grants you access to all food, beverages and Bike MS services. 4. Bike Tag Affix to your bicycle for quick identification when your bike is parked in the bike corral and when you are out on the route

8 RIDER VILLAGE INFORMATION Skagit County Fairgrounds 1410 Virginia St. Mount Vernon, WA Rider Village is the hub of all Bike MS activities. Join fellow cyclists in Rider Village for the Bike MS start and finish line celebrations, meals, the beer garden, first aid, mechanical support, team tents and more! NOTE: All vehicles must be out of Rider Village by 6:00 p.m. Friday and will not be permitted back in until 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Parking North (Start/Finish) Gate: Bike and Pedestrian traffic only South Gate: General Parking, RV and Camping West Gate: Accessible Parking, Century Club & SAG vehicles only MEALS & BEVERAGES Wear your wristband at all times to receive meals throughout the weekend. If you have specific dietary needs or restrictions, please plan accordingly and bring those items with you (including on the route). Friends and family may purchase a wristband at the Volunteer Booth for $20/person to receive meals throughout the weekend. TEAM ROW & TEAM ROW CONCIERGE Each Team Row team has raised an incredible $10,000 or more to earn their team tent. Congratulations! Team Row teams may swing by the orange Team Row Concierge tent to ask questions, get information and borrow team tent supplies (scissors, sharpies, tape, etc.). Swing on by we're here to help! PARENTS OF MINORS Parents/authorized adults must supervise minors (volunteers and/or guests) throughout all event activities and are responsible for their safety. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed on the route, including traveling in any form of child carrier or trailer. There must be a minimum of one adult per minor on the route. Minors on the route must always be accompanied by an adult, whether they are riding or catching a SAG vehicle. EVENING RALLY Join us for the Best Team Jersey Competition and Team Awards then stick around for the Saturday evening Bike MS Rally at the main stage. The Bike MS Rally will remind you why your efforts are so important in creating a world free of MS and feature motivating stories, Century Club recognition, an official fundraising update and more you won t want to miss it! 7

9 WHY WE RIDE you make the difference The $250 fundraising minimum for all riders (team captains, team members and individual riders) helps fund cutting-edge MS research and provide life-changing programs and services for everyone affected by MS. Learn more about how your fundraising changes the world for people with MS at bikems.org. The average rider raises $1,075, so set your goals high! Your fundraising may qualify you for Bike MS prizes or earn you membership into the 2017 Century Club! Keep your fundraising rolling through the October 10 prize deadline! MATCHING GIFTS Matching gifts are a quick way to multiply your Bike MS fundraising and move us even closer to a world free of MS. A matching gift is a gift from a donor's employer that matches the donor's original gift. Most employers with a matching gift program match dollar for dollar, but each program is unique. Does your company offer matching gifts? Do the employers of your donors offer matching gifts? Find out and ask your donors to check, too! Check with your HR Department or search at nationalmssociety.org/employermatch. Turning in donations Bring all donations with you to Rider Village and turn them in at the Registration Tent, or mail them to: National MS Society, Greater Northwest Chapter 192 Nickerson St., Ste. 100 Seattle, WA

10 BIKE MS IS THE LARGEsT ORGANIZED CYCLING series IN THE COUNTRY BIKEMs.ORG Greater Northwest Chapter 192 Nickerson St., Ste. 100 Seattle, WA facebook.com/msnorthwest.org youtube.com/greaternorthwest #bikems #DeceptionPassClassic #DontJustRide