The purpose of this training is to prepare cyclists to lead training rides for the Arthritis Foundation, Great West Regions two Arthritis Bike Classics, the one-day Marin Headlands Arthritis Bike Classic and the six day, Oregon Coast People's Coast Arthritis Bike Classic.
2. The purpose of the Arthritis Bike Classic training
program is to work with each rider in a way that
all aspects of cycling safety, riding skills, and
endurance are shared in a fun way so that each
rider has the ability to enjoy a multi-day riding
event without causing harm to them self or
others.
3. Keeping Everyone Safe
• Group riding and communications
• Follow the laws, be predictable
• Helmet, bright clothing, rear mirror ,
etc.
• Waiver and emergency contact info
for each rider
• Carry first aid supplies
• Bicycle maintenance and repair
4. Turning Newbies Into Cyclists
• The type of bike and correct size
and adjustments
• Clothing, gloves, clipless pedals,
etc., especially for multi-day rides
• Hydration & Nutrition
• Additional health concerns - sun block,
Blistex, etc.
• Cyclometers, Garmen GPS, other monitoring tools
5. Riding The Bike
• Refer to a schedule of increased duration, distance, and
climbing
• Country riding, city riding,
bike path riding
• Mini-goals leading up to
the People's Coast Classic
• Communicating ride
schedules
6. Cycling Reference Chart
Group miles per week miles per month miles past 2 months comments
1a 10-20 40-80 75-150 Transitioning from mole to
mobile
1b 20-40 80-160 150-300 1 or 2 rides per week. AKA:
Overcoming inertia
2a 30-50 120-200 220-380 Recreational rider
2b 40-60 160-240 300-450 Really jazzed recreational rider
3a 50-75 200-300 350-550 Foundation miles + training
miles, has a goal
3b 60-90 240-360 450-650 Training miles + foundation
miles, has a bigger goal
4a 80-115 320-460 550-800 Sub-animal
4b 100-130 400-520 750-1,000 Animal… you are there!
7. Cycling Reference Chart
• Training needs will increase as riders advance in grouping and working towards their goal(s).
• Follow the 10-15% rule: No ride to be more than 10-15% more than any ride in the past 4 weeks.
This is to avoid injury, sore buttinski, burnout, etc.
Loosely translated:
Prior to your first 100K (62 miles): in one day within the last 4 weeks, ride at least 55 miles.
Prior to your first Century (100 miles): in one day within the last 4 weeks, ride at least 87 miles.
If the longest day of the TPCC is 85 miles: in one day within the last 4 weeks, ride at least 75 miles.
• I would advise riders to be at least at these (minimum) levels:
– 1st 100K (62 miles): Group 2b.
– 1st Century (100 miles): Group 3b.
– TPCC: Work up through the groups and last 6 weeks in group 3b/4a.
– Death Ride (125 miles, 15,000 feet climbing): Balance of 4a/4b.
• Every bike ride is a good ride. Every bike ride with hills is a great ride!
Loosely translated… Have a great ride! (include as much climbing as you can)
• Your spinning classes or riding on a trainer count as 6 miles per 30 minutes.
• If you are under 25 years old, there are no rules!!!
8. Creating A Community
• Why our training rides are
open
• The power of a shared goal
• Telling stories
• A little encouragement goes
a long way
9. Training Ride Maps
Map and/or Turn by Turn Cue Sheets are recommended
•Tools for building maps/turn by turn cue sheets
– Map My Ride: http://www.mapmyride.com/us/
– Running Map: http://www.runningmap.com/
– Downloaded data from cyclometers
(Garmin, Ride with GPS, Strava etc.)
– Google Maps Bicycle Routes
•Examples:
– Trainer Jer Kruse’s Website
www.cycling4fun.com
11. What To Do If There Is
A Serious Accident?
• If you have cell phone reception, IMMEDIATELY CALL 911
• Do not move the injured rider, especially if you suspect a head or spinal injury
• Take care of yourself. Do not step into the path of vehicle traffic
• Keep the injured person calm
• Notify the emergency contact on the rider’s emergency contact form
• Contract Arthritis Foundation staff and complete an Accident Or Injury Report
as soon as possible
In case of an emergency, call 911 to
request
•Paramedics
•Ambulance
•Fire Department
•Police
Provide the following information:
•Nature of emergency,
•Location of the emergency (address,
building, room number)
•Your name and phone number from
which you are calling.
12. What To Do If There Is
A Serious Accident?
COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
In the event a crisis occurs or a sensitive issue arises during a training ride, the
individuals listed below serves as primary spokesperson and primary emergency
contact to address the media and others on the foundation’s behalf. Other staff and
volunteers should speak with media only if first designated by the foundation’s
leadership.
Spokesperson Contact
Name: Scott Weaver
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Office Phone: (206) 547.2707 x107
Cell Phone: (206) 755-5925
Email: sweaver@arthritis.org
Emergency Contact
Name: Beth Miller
Title: Regional Manager, Cycling Events
Office Phone: (415) 356-5483
Cell Phone: (732) 742-4506
Email: bmiller@arthritis.org
13. Using Meetup.Com
• Select your local Meet-
Up Group:
• Northern California
• Great Seattle
• Greater Portland
• Select the join button.
• Follow the instructions
for joining Meetup.com
• Beth or Allison will make
you add you to the
Meetup Group’s
management, allowing
you to post rides
Registering/Becoming A Meetup Group Manager
14. Using Meetup.Com
Posting A Training Ride
• You’ll be notified by email when you’ve been added to the Meetup
Group’s management team.
• To add a new Meetup, select the “+SCHEDULE A NEW MEETUP”
tab. Meetup will walk you through the scheduling process.
• Key Details:
• Add the date, location (Meetup will link to a map), starting
time, a description of the activity (ie miles, climbing, pace,
etc.), and how to find the group.
• Please include a cell phone number for lost or late members.
• Once you’ve created your Meetup, please select the Announce
button so that members will be notified via email.
15. Using Meetup.Com
Taking/Posting Photos & Rating The Ride/Group
• Show all the members how much fun you had by rating the
Meetup, adding a short description, and uploading photos with
captions.
• Encourage your members to rate the individual Meetup and the
overall group. Potential members will consider your reviews and
view your photos before deciding to join.
16. Arthritis Bike Classics
Two amazing rides, one purpose!
• Astoria to Brookings, Oregon
• September 7 – 12, 2014
• 2, 4, & 6-Day Options w/ Transportation to/from Portland
• Website: www.ThePeoplesCoastClassic.org
• Fully Supported Cycling Tour
• Breakfast/Dinner, rest stops, route markings, SAG,
camping with/hotel option, etc.
• Fundraising & training guidance
• Start/Finish in Kentfield, CA
• Saturday, July 12, 2014
• Multiple Scenic Routes: 100 mi, 100 km, 35 mi
• Website: www.MarinHeadlandsBikeClassic.org
• Full Day Expo
• Fully Supported Cycling Event
• Rest stops, route markings, SAG,
• Fundraising & training guidance
17. Promotional Materials
The Amgen People’s Coast Arthritis Bike Classic
www.ThePeoplesCoastClassic.org
Astoria to Brookings, OR
September 7 – 12, 2014
2, 4, & 6-Day Options w/ Transportation
Fully Supported Cycling Tour • Weekly Training Rides
Contact: (888) 391-9389 Ext. 13 or bmiller@arthritis.org
AbbVie Marin Headlands Arthritis Bike Classic
www.MarinHeadlandsBikeClassic.org
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Start/Finish in Kentfield, CA
Multiple Scenic Routes • Weekly Training Rides • Full Day Expo
Contact: (888) 391-9389 Ext. 13 or bmiller@arthritis.org
26. Arthritis Foundation
Here To Help You!
Master Trainer
Jer Kruse
dakruser@pacbell.net
(510) 388-8048
Arthritis Foundation Staff
Beth Miller
bmiller@arthritis.org
(415) 356-5483
Allison Bailey
abailey@arthritis.org
(503) 245-5695 ext. 107
Editor's Notes
Arthritis is costly, painful and debilitating. When you think of serious chronic diseases, arthritis might not be top of mind, but it should be. Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the United States. It costs the U.S. economy $128 billion dollars a year and is a more frequent cause of activity limitation than heart disease, cancer or diabetes.
Everyone should join the Arthritis Foundation in this fight because of:
The serious threat that arthritis poses to individuals, to businesses and to the economy as a whole.
The impact the Arthritis Foundation makes in the lives of people with arthritis and in your community.
Our goal at the Arthritis Foundation is to remove the burden of arthritis entirely through a cure. That is our commitment to people with arthritis.
+ 100 forms of arthritis
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia etc.
1 out of every 5 adults is living with arthritis
The shortage of pediatric rheumatologists is of great concern to the parents of children with arthritis and to the Arthritis Foundation. We are leading the way and taking action. Increasing access to pediatric rheumatologists is one of our policy priorities. And we are asking Congress to appropriate funding for a Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program in FY 2014 in order to help alleviate the current shortage of pediatric rheumatologists in the United States. We have created tools to enable our advocates to raise their voices on this critical issue.
(More info can be found: http://www.arthritis.org/advocacy/advocacy-priorities/pediatricrheumatologist/)
Our advocates have also been successful in keeping biologic drugs accessible to people with arthritis who are on Medicare. And they are supporting the Patients' Access to Treatments Act, which will enable access to critical treatments that allow patients to lead a normal life and prevent disability.
For 65 years, the Arthritis Foundation has led the way with research that results in better lives for people with arthritis. As Floyd B. Odlum, the 1948 chair of the Arthritis Foundation said: “It is one light in a laboratory that will one day make the difference.” To this day, the Arthritis Foundation is working to make a difference in the treatment of arthritis, while remaining committed to finding a cure.
The Foundation’s research program is unique because our agenda is set from the patient’s perspective. As you can see, we have led the way over the last 65 years – and will continue to do so with promising new research that is in the pipeline now.
Funding 2,200 researchers and giving over $400 million towards discovering innovative treatments
We fund cutting-edge research designed to change the world for people with arthritis. For example: [use one of the examples below]
Example 1:
Osteoarthritis affects 27 million of the more than 50 million Americans with arthritis – and there are few treatment and drug options available other than drugs to treat pain and surgery to replace joints. The Arthritis Foundation is taking the lead to change this fact. Results from our Anterior Cruciate Ligament – or ACL – Initiative have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of OA and to help find a cure. Imagine a day when you can go to a doctor who has the ability to detect the very early onset of OA and to prescribe something that will stop it in its tracks. That is our vision.
Example 2:
People who have auto-immune forms of arthritis – such as rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile arthritis – face hurdles not only in receiving a diagnosis, but also in getting the right treatment. Although treatment for RA and JA has advanced with the introduction of biologics, not every person with RA responds the same to the different biologics. Wouldn’t it be great if treatment could be personalized, or individualized, for each person with the disease? We think it would. And that is why we have funded the Arthritis Internet Registry, as well as a registry for JA, through the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance, otherwise known as CARRA. By studying the genes of people who have these diseases and their response to the medications they take, we are one step closer to a world where personalized treatments for arthritis are possible.
The Arthritis Foundation drives the world’s arthritis research agenda by developing and supporting specialized, targeted research initiatives that will push us closer to a cure – so that children like Matthew and anyone who must deal with the impact of arthritis can say, “I used to have arthritis, but thanks to the Arthritis Foundation, I am cured.”
The Arthritis Foundation is working toward a cure, but understands that people need help to live better right now. Through programs like Walk With Ease, our evidence-based program approved by the CDC, which is shown to reduce health care costs, absenteeism and reduce workers’ compensation claims. We are the reliable source when they need information and answers about how to live with this devastating disease. We are the first choice for people with arthritis.
The Arthritis Foundation has led the way since 1948 providing support to children with juvenile arthritis (JA) and their families. Through camps, conferences, education, advocacy and awareness programs, the Foundation pursues solutions to address the unmet needs of children with juvenile arthritis. We are actively
Funding life-changing and groundbreaking research to enable kids to be kids and reach for their dreams.
Advocating for kids and teens with arthritis to gain access to pediatric rheumatologists, as well as training kids and teens to be the voice for the 300,000 children with arthritis.
Making connections by bringing kids with JA and their families together annually through the national Juvenile Arthritis Conference, hosting JA camps across the country, providing backpacks for kids with JA heading off to school, and hosting family days where kids and their families come together to learn and have fun.
And providing education by delivering programs to children and their families to help them better understand the impact of juvenile arthritis. We also provide websites, brochures, books and other resources with information about JA.