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Last minute BP MS150 details
Are you riding the BP MS 150 this weekend?
The weather looks perfect, although it could be breezy. Forecasts call for sunny skies and a high of 84 on Saturday and 85 on Sunday.
I’m not riding this year, but I’ve done the two-day, 180-mile bicycling road trip from Houston to Austin before. It’s tons of fun!
Last year, 12,000 cyclists raised more than $16 million for multiple sclerosis through the fund-raising ride, organized by the National MS Society: Lone Star. Since the ride began in 1985, cyclists have raised more than $131 million.
The ride starts at Tully Stadium in Houston, overnights at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange, and finishes at the state capitol.
Here are some last minute tips for riders:
- For ride alerts and weather bulletins, text BPRIDER to 777111 (standard text rates may apply). To opt out, text STOP to 777111. You can also call the event hotline at 832-384-9002.
- If you haven’t picked up your packet yet, the last chance to do so is from 2-9 p.m. Friday at the Houston Expo at the Omni Westside, 13210 Katy Freeway in Houston.
- If you still need a ride from Austin to Houston before or after the ride, today (Wednesday) is the last day to reserve a spot. Go here.
- Group cycling has its own form of communication. Upcoming road hazards, directions and need-to-know info can be relayed through the pack by gestures and words. One of the most important? Loudly and clearly say “On your left” if you are passing a slower cyclist.
- The host radio station in La Grange is Hot Country 104.9 KBUK. Tune in.
- Wireless Metro will provide live streaming video of the Tully Stadium start and La Grange finish on Saturday, and the La Grange start and Austin finish on Sunday. Supporters can watch via the link that will be posted on the BP MS 150 home page.
- Wireless Metro is providing complementary WiFi at the La Grange overnight on Saturday. Wireless Metro will also provide a complementary Internet cafe and electronics charging station Saturday.
- Supporters driving into La Grange on Saturday cannot park at the fairgrounds. There will be two parking lots at the La Grange High School football stadium and the Knights of Columbus Hall with shuttles running to the overnight sites.
- Five customer service booths will be set up at the fairgrounds in La Grange on Saturday. Look for the yellow flags.
- For more information about the ride, go here.
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By LiveAir Networks
April 14, 2011 7:51 AM | Link to this
We invite everyone to bring your WiFi enabled devices out to the Fairgrounds and Camp St. Marks’ and take advantage of the Free Wi-Fi network, powered by LiveAir Networks in conjunction with Wireless Metro.
By LiveAir Networks
April 14, 2011 7:51 AM | Link to this
We invite everyone to bring your WiFi enabled devices out to the Fairgrounds and Camp St. Marks’ and take advantage of the Free Wi-Fi network, powered by LiveAir Networks in conjunction with Wireless Metro.