Join teamCOPC and Help END CANCER with Pelotonia!

1. 2014 Kickoff PartyPlease sign in on a clipboard

2. Special thanks to: Spyros Tabone, University Plaza Hotel Cheryl Kemp, Noodles and Company Susie Pattison, Pelotonia

3. History of Pelotonia and teamCOPC Who can help and why some people don’t How teamCOPC assists its members What’s next?

4. History of Pelotonia 2008-Tom Lennox and Dr. Michael Caligiuri Fundraising ride for OSU Cancer Center

5. Our Little Sunday Rides Lee Budin, Jen Campbell, Mike Perry & families 8-10 miles, maybe 13 with fantastic effort

6. Our Little Sunday Rides Lee Budin, Jen Campbell, Mike Perry & families 8-10 miles, maybe 13 with fantastic effort We were “cyclists”!

7. July, 2009 Andy: Hey! Let’s ride in Pelotonia!

8. July, 2009 Andy: Hey! Let’s ride in Pelotonia! Us: Where is Pelotonia?

9. July, 2009 Andy: Hey! Let’s ride in Pelotonia! Us: Where is Pelotonia? No. It’s like a cyclists riding in a “peloton.” You know, we can do better as a group than we can do individually. We’ll ride 50 miles and raise money for cancer research.

10. July, 2009 Andy: Hey! Let’s ride in Pelotonia! Us: Where is Pelotonia? No. It’s like a cyclists riding in a “peloton.” You know, we can do better as a group than we can do individually. We’ll ride 50 miles and raise money for cancer research. 50 miles?

11. July, 2009 Andy: Hey! Let’s ride in Pelotonia! Us: Where is Pelotonia? No. It’s like a cyclists riding in a “peloton.” You know, we can do better as a group than we can do individually. We’ll ride 50 miles and raise money for cancer research. 50 miles? What are you, crazy?!

12. July, 2009 Andy: Hey! Let’s ride in Pelotonia! Us: Where is Pelotonia? No. It’s like a cyclists riding in a “peloton.” You know, we can do better as a group than we can do individually. We’ll ride 50 miles and raise money for cancer research. 50 miles? What are you, crazy?! But Guys! We can END CANCER!

13. July, 2009 Andy: Hey! Let’s ride in Pelotonia! Us: Where is Pelotonia? No. It’s like a cyclists riding in a “peloton.” You know, we can do better as a group than we can do individually. We’ll ride 50 miles and raise money for cancer research. 50 miles? What are you, crazy?! But Guys! We can END CANCER! We just need research dollars!

15. Neva S. Perry1934-2003

16. July, 2009 Andy: Hey! Let’s ride in Pelotonia! Us: Where is Pelotonia? No. It’s like a cyclists riding in a “peloton.” You know, we can do better as a group than we can do individually. We’ll ride 50 miles and raise money for cancer research. 50 miles? What are you, crazy?! But Guys! We can END CANCER! We just need research dollars! Okay, Andy. We’re in!

17. July, 2009 Andy: Hey! Let’s ride in Pelotonia! Us: Where is Pelotonia? No. It’s like a cyclists riding in a “peloton.” You know, we can do better as a group than we can do individually. We’ll ride 50 miles and raise money for cancer research. 50 miles? What are you, crazy?! But Guys! We can END CANCER! We just need research dollars! Okay, Andy. We’re in! But really. Where’s Pelotonia?

18. Pelotonia 2009

19. History of Pelotonia 2008-Tom Lennox and Dr. Michael Caligiuri Pelotonia’09 2,265 riders, $4.6 million

20. History of Pelotonia 2008-Tom Lennox and Dr. Michael Caligiuri Pelotonia’09 2,265 riders, $4.6 million Athens, Ohio post-ride “gathering”

21. History of Pelotonia 2008-Tom Lennox and Dr. Michael Caligiuri Pelotonia’09 2,265 riders, $4.6 million Athens, Ohio post-ride “gathering” (beer)

22. History of Pelotonia 2008-Tom Lennox and Dr. Michael Caligiuri Pelotonia’09 2,265 riders, $4.6 million Athens, Ohio post-ride “gathering” (beer) COPC can and should be part of this.

23. History of teamCOPC As a healthcare organization caring for over 30% of Columbus, we felt a responsibility to form a peloton and having a significant presence in Pelotonia.

24. teamCOPC was formed for Pelotonia’10. In four years, teamCOPC has raised over $473,000 for cancer research through Pelotonia!

25. teamCOPC was formed for Pelotonia’10. In four years, teamCOPC has raised over $473,000 for cancer research through Pelotonia! But of course, we’re not done.

26. Who can help END CANCER with teamCOPC?

27. Who can help END CANCER with teamCOPC? Anyone 14 or older.

28. Who can help END CANCER with teamCOPC? Anyone 14 or older. Not just COPC Employees. Not just cyclists. Not just athletes. Anyone!

29. How can people help?

30. How can people help? Volunteers - First aid, photography, fill water bottles, mix Gatorade, stuff gift bags, paint signs, direct parking, serve food, ……….

31. How can people help? Volunteers - First aid, photography, fill water bottles, mix Gatorade, stuff gift bags, paint signs, direct parking, serve food, ………. Virtual Riders – Raise money before you commit to ride. Raise enough – ride!

32. How can people help? Volunteers - First aid, photography, fill water bottles, mix Gatorade, stuff gift bags, paint signs, direct parking, serve food, ………. Virtual Riders – Raise money before you commit to ride. Raise enough – ride! Riders – Choose 25-180 miles and raise money.

33. Volunteers, Virtual Riders and Riders are all part of Pelotonia. All are helping END CANCER.

34. Take a moment and think about why you want to ride or volunteer.

35. Take a moment and think about why you want to ride or volunteer. Why I ride. Mom, Dad, Ruth, Ed, Amy, Bert, Lori’s relatives (lots), Looker, Ali and Angel

36. Take a moment and think about why you want to ride or volunteer. Why I ride. Mom, Dad, Ruth, Ed, Amy, Bert, Lori’s relatives (lots), Looker, Ali and Angel Too many others

37. A note about Ali

38. Why would anyone NOT help?

39. Why would anyone NOT help? Why would anyone NOT participate in Pelotonia?

40. Why would anyone NOT help? Why would anyone NOT participate in Pelotonia? Fear of riding

41. Why would anyone NOT help? Why would anyone NOT participate in Pelotonia? Fear of riding Fear of fundraising commitment

42. Why would anyone NOT help? Why would anyone NOT participate in Pelotonia? Fear of riding Fear of fundraising commitment Fear of mixing Gatorade or taking pictures

43. A main effort of teamCOPC is to assist our riders, so there aren’t the fears or barriers to participation in Pelotonia.

44. A main effort of teamCOPC is to assist our riders, so there aren’t the fears or barriers to participation in Pelotonia. Ride Education Road and Group Ride Training Fundraising Assistance

45. Education Every group ride begins with a safety talk for all In-ride technique and safety guidance Pelotonia RSI Initiative – Kim Beery

46. RSI Initiative • Ensure everyone has a great ride and arrives safely • Strengthen Pelotonia’s reputation in the Community • Cycling Safety & Fundraising are equally important!

48. RSI Scholar • Yay Bikes! • Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Designating RSI leads • Ground Lead • Road Lead All riders may do this. Talk to Kim if interested.

49. Peloton Award Levels • White • 60% Completed RSI Challenge • 60% Completed RSI Scholar • Grey - 75% completion • Blue - 90% completion • Green - awarded by Pelotonia for excellence in safety & outstanding contributions Pelotons with highest level will lead Pelotonia!

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