Training
Training for success
Training is the key to a safe and fun cycling experience. Being prepared physically is paramount to having a safe bike tour. Join the training series and recommended rides in and around Houston, Bastrop and Austin to practice group cycling and train for the BP MS 150. Fees vary per ride.
CoP/BP Training Series
Team BP will participate in a Training Ride Series in conjunction with ConocoPhillips Cycling Club. Sign-up is November and December of 2009 for the training series starting January 9, 2010 (for beginners) and January 23, 2010 (for experienced cyclists).
Wellness Center Training
Additional training information is available under training plans on the Wellness Center/Team BP internet site. The wellness center staff will be offering training opportunities throughout the months leading up to the BP MS150.
Bike Shop Rides and Training
Local bike shops offer training (rides and spinning classes) during the months preceding the BP MS150. Check this website for information as it becomes available.
BP MS150 Safety Information
BP MS 150 Recommended rides are listed under the safety and training section of the MS Society website. As you check on the recommended rides also take time to review the safety information.
BP MS150 Recommended Rides
Join the MS-sponsored Recommended Rides in and around Austin, Bastrop and Houston to practice group cycling and train for the BP MS 150. Fees vary per ride. Click here to access registrations for each ride:
- Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 - Pedal Palacios
- Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 - Tour de Doughnut
- Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 - Novemberfest Metric Century
- Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 - Bike the Bend Ride for Literacy
- Sunday, January 24, 2010 - Frostbike 50
- Saturday, January 30, 2010 - Bike Through the Forest
- Sunday, January 31, 2010 - Ride to the Rescue
- Saturday, February 6, 2010 - Puddle for the Ducks
- Sunday, February 7, 2010 - Golden Girls Gold Rush Ride
- Saturday, February 13, 2010 - Pedaling the Prairie
- Saturday, February 20, 2010 - Humble Lions Ride
- Sunday, February 21, 2010 - Tri-County Hill Hopper
- Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Bulldog Bike Ride
- Sunday, February 28, 2010 - Sun & Ski Spring Breakaway
- Saturday, March 6, 2010 - Gator Ride
- Sunday, March 7, 2010 - Continental Airlines Classic
- Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Great Escape Ride
- Saturday, March 20, 2010 - B-Geo Magnolia Miles
- Sunday, March 21, 2010 - Tour de Houston
- Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Schlumberger Education Expedition
- Sunday, March 28, 2010 - Bluebonnet Express
- Saturday, March 3, 2010 - Camp for All Hilltop Ride
- Saturday, April 10, 2010 - Katy Ram Challenge
- Sunday, April 11, 2010 - The Space Race
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Team BP Quotes
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“My secret for fundraising is to ask people to join the movement toward a world free of MS. It’s about education, sharing histories, how MS affects people’s lives and what we can do about it.”
–Critz Cullen, Team BP Captain Emeritus -
“It’s very humbling to see people holding up signs saying, ‘Thank you. You saved my life.’”
–2009 first-timer Kim Pataky, BP E&P relationship manager -
“I would like to see the team exceed our fund raising goals and still have a fun, safe and rewarding experience for each rider.”
–Eric Cioti, 2010 Team BP Co-Captain -
“I ride in two MS150 bike rides each year so that I can fund-raise for this very important cause.”
–Kurt Haaland, Team BP Ride Marshall -
“To raise money, I used e-mails, letters, Safety Moments, and my birthday, which occurs just before the ride. I ask for donations instead of presents!”
–Critz Cullen, Team BP Captain Emeritus -
“Words can not describe the pride we felt riding with Team BP - from our team leading the start, to our volunteers supporting us at lunch and rest stops along the way.”
–Brian Frank, Richard Morrison, BP Executive Sponsors -
“The more effort we all make today to raise money to end multiple sclerosis, the sooner we’ll ride to celebrate a cure.”
–Todd Hauser, 2010 Team BP Co-Captain