Bike MS: Hope to a Cure 2014 - Rider Village

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Hightower Road and Girdwood Place
Girdwood, AK

Rider Village is the center of all activity; bringing together more than 150 cyclists, volunteers and supporters to celebrate personal victories and a collaborative movement to create a world free of MS.

Rider Village Activities Include:

• Registration for Bike MS 2014
• Start/Finish Line Festivities
• Beer Garden
• Team Row
• Bike Corral
• Dining
• Bike MS Evening Program
• Pre-registration for Bike MS 2015

Schedule of Events

Registration & Rider Packets
Remember to bring your packet with you to the event. Your packet includes your bib number and wristband for meals. You are required to have these items at the event.

Rider packets will be available for pick up at the Registration booth in Rider Village on Saturday from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. New riders may register for the event during these times as well. All registrations at the event will require a $315 payment, which includes the $250 minimum pledge amount (tax deductible) and the $65 registration fee (not tax-deductible).

Pre-registration for Bike MS 2015 will be available on Saturday from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. for only $30. Don't miss this great deal!

Parking
There is accessible parking right next to rider village and more parking for participants near the area. We ask that you please do not park in parking lots intended for customer of a business, block driveways, or people's homes when parking Saturday morning.

We are also able to use the overflow parking at the Day Lodge for the Aleyska. The Day Lodge is running a shuttle on Saturday morning from the Day Lodge parking lot to the New Townsite of Girdwood from 7:25am-10:05pm. We suggest you drop off your bicycles at Rider Village and park at the Day Lodge, and then take the shuttle for one dollar back near Rider Village. Be sure to make it to Rider Village and be ready to go no later than 8:30am as that is the final departing time for cyclists.

Team Row: Your Home in Rider Village!
Team Row is located in the heart of Rider Village and is reserved for top fundraising teams that are awarded with a private team tent to gather and celebrate in! Teams qualify for Team Row based on the fundraising and recruitment levels below. Many Team Row teams will host an evening party in their tent to add to the weekend festivities. Teams bring music, food, personal massage therapists, decorations and much more to make the experience memorable and unique! Teams also compete for coveted Team Award titles such as "Best Team Tent" and "Most Team Spirit" as showcased through their extravagant Team Tent decorations and coordinated apparel.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to join Team Row by contacting us: teamMSnorthwest@nmss.org.

Advantages to being on Team Row

• Be centrally located--your team will have easy access to all the amenities of Rider Village.
• Gain exposure among fellow participants and for your team, team sponsors or company.
• Have a private venue for networking and to host your team party.
• Ready-made opportunity to reward your team members after a great accomplishment.

Team Captains
Reserve your Team Tent by setting your fundraising goal desired, qualifying level and contact your Teams staff to reserve your spot.

Maximize your Team Row Experience!

• Hang your corporate or team banner
• Create a team tent theme
• Recognize team members/volunteers with fun awards and prizes
• Leverage the talent on your team by delegating roles to team members and volunteers

Qualify* for Team Row

* Team Row Qualification is based on your Team fundraising pledge and team size.

From the south
Drive north on Seward Highway to Girdwood.
Turn right on the Alyeska Highway and drive 2.2 miles to Hightower Road.

What is the alcohol policy in Rider Village?
While a cold beer might be just the thing to top off a great day of riding, please understand that the serving of alcohol in our Rider Village requires everyone to act responsibly and abide by state liquor laws. Please follow these simple but important policies to ensure the safety of all participants and understand your liability as the team host when providing alcohol.

1. Post signs that state 'Proof of age required' in your Team Row tent.
2. Have a means to check ID.
3. Utilize tickets, wristbands, etc. to control the consumption of alcohol.
4. Be prepared to provide transportation for anyone who may be intoxicated and is traveling offsite.
5. Follow all local regulations and laws regarding the distribution of alcohol. Please check with your state liquor control board to inquire about a liquor license for your Team Row tent.
    

What is the Good Neighbor Policy?
There is limited space in the Team Village, and we want to make sure everyone has a comfortable, fun, and relaxing experience. We ask that your team please adhere to the following Good Neighbor policies:

1. Rider Village will close at 9pm.
2. No fires of any kind, Alaska is currently enforcing a fire ban.
3. No roping off space around your tent.
4. Please keep trash and other items out of the main walkways and thoroughfares. Please utilize the trash and recycling bins located throughout Rider Village.
5. After unloading, all vehicles need to return to the designated event parking area.
6. Do not set up private sleeping tents next to the team tent. These tents need to be located in the designated camping area.