MS150.....a rant

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2008-10-15 12:24 PM

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Subject: MS150.....a rant
Today is opening registration day for the MS150 Houston to Austin. I was shocked to see that the fee has gone up to $100!!!

 

I have done this ride 10 years in a row, and Mrs Fish has done it 8 years in a row, only to miss it last year while I was doing IMAZ. I have always been a big supporter of this ride, but why $100? It has never been this high before. The transportation fee is still reasonable at $35 for a bus ride home, but $100??

 

It would be $270 for us both to do the ride (including a ride home). IMHO, this is way too much for an MS150.

 

Although, if you want to do it, better hurry, it looks like a lot of people don’t agree with me on this. I checked the site at 12:20:

 

Progress: 64%
Registrations: 8324     Goal: 13000

 

I think we will still make a donation, I agree with the cause.

 

 

2008-10-15 2:47 PM
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2008-10-15 3:16 PM
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Last year's reg was $75 so I can see it going up $25 with the way prices on everything else have been going up lately.  I agree though, it is expensive, as my husband also does the ride, we fortunately do not need transport back to Houston so that helps a little

Probably set a new record for sign up as it was closed at 3:05pm. 

Last year it filled in 6 days.  It is an awesome ride

 

2008-10-15 4:57 PM
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That stinks.  I personally wish registration was $0 with a higher commitment total.  That way you could get people to sponsor your registration fee also. 

 I guess with this locations ride, it sells out so quickly they figure they can raise the price and people will still pay it.

2008-10-16 10:47 AM
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Incredible - the ride reached capacity within 7 hours of registration opening. My husband did the ride this year, and was trying to decide about next year, but guess his decision has now been made for him.
2008-10-16 12:15 PM
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Subject: RE: MS150.....a rant
Which MS150 are you talking about?

The one from Dallas to Ft. Worth was only like $25 last year, and it never filled up from what I could tell.


2008-10-16 12:22 PM
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Good thing I don't do it.. too many people.
2008-10-16 12:28 PM
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Subject: RE: MS150.....a rant
KSH - 2008-10-16 12:15 PM

Which MS150 are you talking about?

The one from Dallas to Ft. Worth was only like $25 last year, and it never filled up from what I could tell.


This is the Houston to Austin MS150. I have done this ride 4 times and have had wonderful experience each time. This year I will be partaking in the Frisco to Fort Worth ride - not sure why I never did this before.... I live it Frisco!

Im sure RBM had the largest team, but does anybody have other options for a great team to sign up for. I am looking to camp at TMS (apart of the ambiance), so the team will have to be big enough for a corporate tent and have food provided!
2008-10-16 1:43 PM
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TexTriGuy - 2008-10-16 12:28 PM
KSH - 2008-10-16 12:15 PM Which MS150 are you talking about? The one from Dallas to Ft. Worth was only like $25 last year, and it never filled up from what I could tell.
This is the Houston to Austin MS150. I have done this ride 4 times and have had wonderful experience each time. This year I will be partaking in the Frisco to Fort Worth ride - not sure why I never did this before.... I live it Frisco! Im sure RBM had the largest team, but does anybody have other options for a great team to sign up for. I am looking to camp at TMS (apart of the ambiance), so the team will have to be big enough for a corporate tent and have food provided!
Bike mart is definately up there.  I did the ride in '07 on their team and they got to start 3rd I believe on day 1.  I believe they go by $$ raised by the team to determine order.  I believe the 1st team was Elks something or other and then Sam's.

 There are alot of teams though.  Basically all the local bike shops have teams and I think Dallas Athletes had a team as well.

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