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Team Christner is a recreational bicycling club formed to participate in Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride, also known as the St. Louis MS 150, a charity bike ride supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Membership is open to anyone planning to participate in the MS 150. All riders, beginners and experienced, are welcome to join us on our rides.  
 
During the training season our team organizes weekly training rides, bike repair seminars and provides fundraising tips. On the weekend of the event  the team offers a well stocked tent, the services of a masseuse and strong community support throughout the training season. 

Sponsors
 
The primary sponsor of Team Christner is Christner Inc.  Christner Inc. is an architecture  firm located in Clayton Missouri providing services in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, graphic design, urban design, planning and consulting.
 
 
The Hub Bicycle Company in Webster Groves, Missouri.  is an associate sponsor of Team Christner.

The Hub Bicycle Company opened in April 2003. With more than 40 years of combined industry experience, owners Alex Bischoff and Ron Clipp offer technical expertise and practical know-how that is second to none. Moreover, Ron and Alex have created a fun and friendly atmosphere that encourages riders of all ages and abilities. Conveniently located in downtown Webster Groves, The Hub Bicycle Company is your one-stop center for cycling fitness and fun.

 
The MS 150
This year's MS 150 is scheduled for the weekend of September 8 and 9.
 
The MS 150 is a charity bike ride organized by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of St. Louis for the purpose of raising money for research and other support services. The St. Louis MS 150 is officially called the Express Scripts Gateway Getaway ride. It takes place over a weekend, usually in early September. Riders have the choice of 40, 75 and 100 mile supported routes each day.
 
Support
If you would like make a contribution to the MS Society via Team Christner follow this link: SUPPORT.
 
Join The Team
To join Team Christner log on to the MS 150 web site and click on "Join a Team".Then scroll down "Team List" until you see "Team Christner" . Click on the "Join Team" link and you are on your way. 

The MS Society also requires a minimum donation of $250 per rider. Team Christner encourages each team member raise a minimum of $500. 
 
For more information about Team Christner call or email any of the people listed on the Contact page of this site.
 
Website
This website serves as a central resource for team members, prospective members and friends. During the training season we update the site monthly with ride information and organizational updates. We try to catch errors or broken links and spelling erros, but some slip by. If you find an error, or have an idea or something to contribute contact the webmaster: Bryan Sechrist at bryan.sechrist@christnerinc.com
 
Facebook
We also have a Facebook Group. to support day to day communication and organize group rides. 

News

TEAM CHRISTNER HEADLINE NEWS

Planning for 2012

The 2012 MS 150 is September 8-9
We've been informed that hotel space is in short supply because of a football game. Make your reservations now, or join us at Camp Christner on the Fairgrounds site.

We've spent January getting organized, not everything is in place, but here are some highlights.

  • Recruit new members, improve fundraising. This past year, with a smaller team we finished tenth overall in fundraising. For 2012, we'd like to be a top five team. To do that we need to recruit new members and help riders improve their ability to fund raise.
  • Create more opportunities to ride together. In addition to our Saturday ride in Chesterfield/Wildwood, the Saturday ride from the Hub will be a weekly group option. Since many riders can't make a Saturday ride, we also want to find opportunities for Sunday rides. This  includes participating as a team at Trailnet events and possibly creating a Sunday ride group.
  • Support all riders. Not everyone can, or wants to ride long distances at fast pace. Last year, Tim Friedman spearheaded a moderate pace group on the Saturday rides. We want to expand on his efforts and do more to get those who ride at similar paces together. At group rides we will again have  pre-ride huddle that that we used several years ago to organize the group. With the completion of the Monarch Levee Trail we are considering starting our rides from the athletic complex which offers toilets and running water.

We're working on the calendar too. Below are some key dates to keep in mind. All the dates are still tentative until we check for other conflicting events.
March 9 - 2012 Kick Off and Happy Hour
April - Informal start of Saturday rides. See the Facebook group and look for emails for details as they develop.
May TBD - MS Society Kick-Off ride. We will inform everyone of the date once the MS Society announces it.
May 12 - Begin "official" weekly training rides from Chesterfield and the Hub.
June 3 - Tour de Christner (tenative). Last year was a rain-out and the date had many conflicts. We hope June will be a better time to stage this ride.

Registration for the MS 150 is only $20. Building the team early will give us the chance to select where our team tent will be. WHY NOT REGISTER NOW!

We look forward to warm temperatures and many goods rides leading up to the 2012 MS 150. Thanks for choosing Team Christner.

 Be sure to see our the Facebook Group 

 

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