The National MS Society addresses the challenges of each person affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, advocating for change, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services designed to help those affected by the disease. Learn more about treatments and FDA-approved therapies by talking to a health care professional and visiting nationalMSsociety.org. choose your chALLENGE 15 miles 35 miles 50 miles 75 miles 100 miles 125 miles the largest fundraising cycling series in the world 525 W. Monroe st. • Ste 900 Chicago, IL 60661 msillinois.org • 312.423.1111 Tour de Farms Ride 2015 June 27&28, 2015 • DeKalb, Il • bikemsillinois.org WHY participate in bike ms? The ride • Be part of the “Largest Fundraising Cycling Series in the World.” • “Choose your Challenge” from route options of 15, 35, 50, 75, 100 & 125 miles (up to 200 miles throughout the weekend). • Ride one or two days. • Participate on a team or ride as an individual. • Fully stocked and fun, themed rest stops are available every 10–15 miles. • Routes are full supported by 20 support-and-gear vehicles. • Motorcycle safety crews patrol the route. • Team pictures and photos along the route. • On-site bike maintenance. • Free bike storage. the location • Beautiful landscapes and open roads of northern Illinois. • Start and finish at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. • Location is just 60 miles west of downtown Chicago. • Shuttle service from downtown Chicago to and from DeKalb (includes luggage and bike transportation). • Variety of accommodations, including camping, dorms and discounted hotel rooms. The Festivities • Fun, festive atmosphere all weekend long. • Team Village with team tents, vendors, food and entertainment. • Meals and drinks before, during and after the ride. • Saturday post-ride music festival. • Beer garden (two free beers). • Bike MS Kids Ride on Saturday. • Free massages throughout the day on Saturday. The Accomplishment • All proceeds benefit a world free of MS. • Training and fundraising tools before the ride. • Free Bike MS T-shirt. • Finish line medal for all participants. • Century Club for 100+ mile riders. • I Ride with MS program. • Top fundraiser jersey for those who raise $1,500. • Prizes for top fundraisers, including exclusive Gold Spokes club