2005 FedEx Kinko's MS 150 Bike Tour Hits the Road with New Name, New Start; Feb. 3 Marks 100 Days Until 19th Annual Bike Tour on May 14.DALLAS -- After 18 years as one of the premier annual cycling events in Texas, the Red River Challenge MS 150 Bike Tour will now be called the FedEx Kinko's FedEx Kinko's is a chain of stores that provide printing, copying, and binding services. Many FedEx Kinko stores also provide video conferencing facilities. The primary clientele consists of small business and home office clients. MS 150 Bike Tour, presented by Toyota and Presbyterian Hospital Presbyterian Hospital can refer to several places:
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More than 2,500 cyclists are expected to ride from North Texas to Oklahoma to raise funds in the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS) on May 14-15. The FedEx Kinko's Tour is a 150-mile Ride from Frisco, Texas Frisco is a city in Collin County and Denton County, Texas (USA). It is a northern suburb of Dallas. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 33,714, while according to 2007 estimate, the city's population is approximately 95,000. , to Ardmore, Oklahoma Ardmore is an important business, cultural and tourist destination city, as well as the county seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2006 census estimates, the city had a population of 24,535[1] . Last year's Tour raised a record $1 million to support MS research and services. The FedEx Kinko's MS 150 Bike Tour is one of three outstanding fund-raising rides that the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter hosts in Texas. The other rides are the Houston-to-Austin BP MS 150 in April and the MS 150 Bike to the Beach in October from San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. to Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, in Christianity Corpus Christi [Lat.,=body of Christ], feast of the Western Church, observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday (or on the following Sunday). . Riders will depart from Frisco on Saturday morning, May 14 and make their way through scenic North Texas towns and past wildflower-covered fields before crossing the Red River into Oklahoma. After an overnight celebration at Lake Texoma Lake Texoma is one of the largest reservoirs in the United States, the 12th largest[1] Corps of Engineers lake, and the largest in Tulsa District of the USCAE. Formed by Denison Dam in 1944[2] (sometimes also called Lake Texoma Dam , cyclists continue on the Finish Line at Noble Stadium in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Riders and teams from across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. take part in the annual event. In 2004, more than 2,000 cyclists and 1,000 volunteers participated in the two-day, two-state Tour. People of all ages participated in the record-breaking event; the youngest rider was 7 years old, while the oldest participant was 69 years of age. The 2005 FedEx Kinko's MS 150 Bike Tour raises funds to support research and Chapter programs for MS. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, typically striking adults between the ages of 20 and 50. All three Texas MS 150 Rides are regarded by cycling enthusiasts as the premier rides in the state, with a well-experienced management team, well-coordinated routes, and special attention to the riders' safety and comfort. In 2004, nearly 20,000 riders and 5,000 volunteers participated in the three MS 150 Bike Tours, raising nearly $11 million. FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Services is the world's leading provider of document solutions and business services. Its global network of more than 20,000 team members and 1,200 digitally-connected locations offers access to technology for color printing “colour separation” redirects here. For other uses, see colour-separation overlay. Color printing is the reproduction of an image or text in color (as opposed to simpler black and white or monochrome printing). , finishing and presentation services, Internet access, videoconferencing, outsourcing, managed services, Web-based printing, document management solutions and the full range of FedEx day-definite ground shipping and time-definite global express shipping services. Dallas-based FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Services has locations in 10 countries. For more information, please visit www.fedexkinkos.com. Products, services and hours vary by location. Celebrating 50 years in the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS), the Lone Star Chapter serves more than 14,000 individuals who are affected by MS in 141 Texas counties. The chapter is number one in the nation: financially, geographically and in terms of population. In 2004, the Lone Star Chapter was awarded the prestigious Cavallo Award, which is given annually to the chapter that distinguishes itself by offering exceptional client programs and advocacy. Charity Navigator also recently honored the Lone Star Chapter with four stars -- its highest award for outstanding financial and service excellence. While there is no cure yet, FDA-approved medications can significantly reduce the number of acute attacks and delay the onset of permanent disabilities. All funds are privately raised and 83 cents of every dollar is used to benefit persons affected by multiple sclerosis. The Lone Star Chapter has offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Corpus Christi.
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