MS Bike Tour (New Bern) early packet pickup?

[robbielink]

I seem to remember there is an early packet pickup date in Raleigh for the New Bern MS Bike Tour but I can't find the info anywhere on the MS site. I think it was in an email I deleted.
Anyone know where/when and if there is a ride associated with that?
Robbie

[Pugslyyy]

I know there usually is early fund raising dropoff, I think you pick up packets in New Bern. I don't remember seeing anything for this for 2008 (yet), but may have missed it.

[Michelle W]

My memory seems to recall that last year it was downtown at City Market in conjunction with a concert???

[RickF]

My memory seems to recall that last year it was downtown at City Market in conjunction with a concert???
That was 2006, and it was on the same day as the Team GSK Dog Days of Summer ride. There was no early pickup for 2007. I seem to recall something about early pickup on August 24 this year, but I do not have the details here. I will check at work tomorrow, because if I have anything, that is where it will be.

[RickF]

From an e-mail I received from Haley Transou of the MS Society on July 22:

Dates & Deadlines

July 21st Street Banner Deadline
August 15th Team Village Rental Orders Due
August 24th V.I.B.E Deadline
August 24-29 Early Rider Check-in
September 12-14 BIKE MS


Also, In the Summer 2008 edition of the MS Connection it says
Autust 24th Advanced Rider Check-in & VIBE Deadline

I have seen no other information as to when or where advanced rider check in will be. As I stated in my previous post, the 2007 advanced rider check-in ended up being cancelled, and the 2006 advanced rider check-in was on the same day as the Dog Days of Summer ride.

You can mail your money or drop it off at the MS Society office (3001 Industrial Drive, Suite 210, Raleigh NC 27609) any time during normal business hours through August 22 to meet the VIBE deadline. Then, just pick up your packet at the convention center in New Bern between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM on Friday or between 7:00 AM and 8:15 AM on Saturday. If you do not qualify for VIBE ($1000 raised by August 22), you can just turn your money in on Friday or Saturday when you pick up your packet.

[kcarmack]

Last year they offered advanced rider check-in at Raleigh Downtown Live (Moore Square) on 8/25/07 from 2-6pm.

[kcarmack]

Here's the scoop on advanced rider check-in:

On Sunday, August 24 from 1-3pm we will be opening the doors of our office for early rider check-in for Bike MS. Can't make it in on Sunday? No worries! Stop by and check-in anytime between 8am-5pm the week of Aug. 25-29.

Bring all your donations and skip those lines in New Bern. Don't forget about our V.I.B.E. club. Bring in $1,000 in donations by Early Rider Check-In and receive custom Bike MS cycling socks! Get excited - they're argyle!

The MS office is located at 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210 in Raleigh which is near the intersection of Six Forks and Wake Forest.

[robbielink]

Got it. Thanks!