You Tube video – click the link on the right side to watch the video about the REAL ESTATE RIDERS and the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.Â
 Please join us by riding, volunteering or donating. You can go to www.realestateriders.org to donate or join the team. If you would like further information please call LeRoy at 651-336-7495 or send an e-mail to leroybendickson@edinarealt
Click on the link “Good Neighbor Award” in the right panel and read about the award given to the team captain. Make sure you watch the video. The award makes this a Nationally recognized team. Help us reach our goals by donating or joining the team – see buttons in the right panel as well. Our goals are to have at least 300 riders and to raise $165,000.00 in 2012. We are currently at $948,000.00 raised as a team – help us get to the one million dollar mark.
You can register now until the end of the year and save some money on the registration. Get in on the fun and watch us go over the one million dollar mark in funds raised as a team. Once you register you will be added to the team e-mail roster. Click on the button “Join The Team” on the right side. If you cannot ride to do not forget to support your favorite rider with a donation. Everything helps.
Welcome to the 2011 Edina Realty “Real Estate Riders”. The team that will ride into a future without the unpredictable and devastating disease of Multiple Sclerosis. We ride the MS150 from Duluth back to the Twin Cities (150 miles).
In 2010 we were 202 riders strong and raised over $132,000.00. Our goals in 2011 are to have 250 riders and to raise at least $145,000.00. Currently we have 220 riders registered for the team. This will be our 17th year as a team and by sometime in 2012, if not in 2011, we will have reached the one million dollar level in funds raised.
ACCOMODATIONS: We have 67 rooms in Proctor/Duluth on Friday night and we have 90 rooms reserved in Hinckley for our team. Rooms are all spoken for in both locations but call anyway to see what we can do in regards to finding you something – there may be some cancellations or other possibilities.
Other accommodation are to camp at the high schools in both cities or outside in tents – these options are free. Tents and luggage will be hauled for you by trucks from the different locations to that days destination.
EDINA REALTY
REAL ESTATE RIDERS
JUNE 10-12, 2011
Team Update:
We currently have 206 riders registered. Last year on April 1st we had 158 riders registered and our total last year was 202. We are way ahead of last year. Our goal is to reach 250 so we are well on the way to making that goal. Keep recruiting and start doing your fundraising as well. Our goal for pledges is $145,000.00 and should be even higher because the number of riders is probably going to be a 25% increase and the $145,000.00 is only a 10% increase over last year (the 25% growth just is so fabulous-you guys are doing an amazing job of recruiting).
Training
Customize your training with Training Peaks
Training ride information
Sample training schedule
Training tips
Most of us aren’t going to be able to start riding 50 to 75 miles in one day unless we’ve been wintering in warmer climates and riding regularly. For the rest of us, start a bit smaller. Eight weeks is plenty of time to get you ready for your cycling adventure!
As with any other exercise program, consult your doctor before beginning. Listen to your body; if you need a break, take a break; if you want to go farther, go for it. If you think you’re overdoing it, you’re right. Most of all have fun and enjoy your rides.
Here are some tips to make the most of your training:
Customize your training with Training Peaks
TrainingPeaks.com is the official training software of Bike MS. Through Training Peaks, access customized Bike MS training plans and map your rides, keep a food diary and workout log, and track your heart rate, power, speed and more. You can choose among six cycling plans with various route lengths and ability levels. Simply use the free Basic Personal Edition or for a monthly subscription, use the Premium Personal Edition.
Training ride information
Check the following Web sites for training rides in the Twin Cities:
*The listing of these clubs is provided as a courtesy and does not imply any connection or endorsement by the National MS Society or Bike MS. If you decide to ride with one of the above organizations, you do so at your own discretion.
Sample training schedule: I hope we have seen the last of the snow so we can get outside on a regular basis.
Eight weeks prior to the event: Head out on two five-mile rides with one 10-mile ride. Ideally, a rest day before and after the 10-mile ride will allow the body to recover more easily and to help you decide if you need a different saddle.
Seven weeks to go: increase the frequency of the rides to two five-mile rides and two 10 mile rides. Congratulations, you’re riding 30 miles this week!
Six weeks: Two 10-mile rides and one 15-mile ride will improve your endurance and allow you ample time to recover during the off days.
Five weeks: One 10-mile ride, one 15-mile ride, and one 20-mile ride bring the total for the week to 45 miles.
Only four weeks to go: Now is when you want to focus on mileage, not frequency. The weekends are a great opportunity to get in one 20-mile ride and one 30-mile ride with a 15-mile ride during the week.
Three weeks until the event, and even more miles to come. One 10-mile ride during the week will maintain the fitness levels you’ve built along the way. One 30-mile ride and one 40-mile ride during the weekend will enhance your endurance levels and make that spandex fit perfectly.
Two weeks left and 90 miles later! One 10-mile ride doesn’t seem like much after last week’s ride, but it will help the muscles recover and prepare for this week’s 50-mile and 60-mile bike ride. That’s a total of 120 miles this week!
The week of the ride: You’ve made it. Although you’ll be riding between 50 and 75 miles each day, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t touch your bike the rest of the week. It does, however, allow you to play with your miles on two rides during the week. Make sure those rides don’t exceed 20 miles. Take the day before the event off. Gather your gear and pack it in the car. Smile and give yourself a pat on the back. You’re ready.
http://bikemnm.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_MNM_Training
EDINA REALTY
REAL ESTATE RIDERS
JUNE 10-12, 2011
Wow!! What an amazing week this was. We had 60 people register this week with many of you being new and first time riders. We went from107 registered to 167 registered.
On February 9th last year we had 97 people registered as compared to 167 this year, a whopping difference of 70. With our total riders last year being 202 and a goal of 250 this year I would say we are well on our way to making the goal again this year. I would not be surprised if we surpass the 250 mark. I will keep you updated.
Thank you so very much for the amazing team that you are and the great job you do of getting people involved. This helps raise more money for Multiple Sclerosis, but it also helps to raise the awareness of this unpredictable and devastating disease.
Keep reading those e-mails there are some amazing things coming up this year. I am going to resend the WaterPark of America event for the new people on the team. It is a great way to get some fund raising done.
LeRoy Bendickson
Team Captain
http://www.1800gotjunk.com/us_en/locations/junk-removal-twin-cities/
www.eriksbikeshop.com.
vadnaisheightsmngm@goldsgym.net
www.acrhealthcaregroup.com
www.inspectahomes.com
SOME DATES TO PUT IN YOUR CALENDAR NOW:
INFORMATIONAL MEETING – PIZZA PARTY will be held:
WHEN: Wednesday March 16th, 2011.
WHERE: 6600 France Ave. South – Suite 250 – Edina (this is across France Ave. from Southdale).
TIME: 6:00 pm pizza, wings and beverage with meeting starting at 6:30pm until 8:30pm
We will have a bike mechanic there from Erik’s to show us things about our bikes.
Information about the team – the ride – Multiple Sclerosis – answer all your questions – register – try on jersey’s.
We will also be having mechanic shops at Erik’s shops – the first will be on February 22nd 6:30 at the Roseville Erik’s http://www.eriksbikeshop.com/RoseStore.aspx and then on April 16th at the Eden Prairie location http://www.eriksbikeshop.com/EdenStore.aspx at 8:00 am for the class and then 9:30 for a training ride. You will be able to try on jersey’s at these as well or you can go to Erik’s any time to try on jersey’s to make sure you get the right size. When you try on jersey’s ask to try the Club Cut in men’s or women’s & the Champion brand.
EDINA REALTY
REAL ESTATE RIDERS
JUNE 10-12, 2011
REGISTRATION NEXT WEEK (FEB. 7-11):
If you have not registered yet please register next week if you are at all thinking about it. Registration next week will be 50% off the current registration price of $40.00. There will not be any free registrations in March as first thought. THE TEAM WITH THE MOST REGISTRATIONS NET WEEK (MONDAY THRU FRIDAY) will get half price registration the rest of the year right up to the ride on June 10th.
We can do this – if you are at all thinking about doing the ride sign up next week. If you end up not doing the ride just think of it as a $20.00 donation to Multiple Sclerosis.
PLEASE WELCOME GOLD’S GYM AS A TEAM PARTNER/SPONSOR!!
Congrats for another awesome ride!
If you sign up now for 2011, your registration fee will be just $25! Click here to join the team!
Looking for photos, training rides, and conversations with the team? Visit the Real Estate Riders Facebook Page!