SPRINT SELZER BICYCLE CLUB

**Sprint Selzer Bicycle Club Context Profile**

1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   - The Sprint Selzer Bicycle Club (SSBC), also known as Team Sprint, is dedicated to promoting cycling as a healthy, enjoyable, and community-oriented activity. Their mission is to provide a supportive environment for cyclists of all levels to participate in events like RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) and other cycling adventures. The club emphasizes camaraderie, the joy of cycling, and the benefits of an active lifestyle.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - **Cycling Events:** Participation in RAGBRAI and other organized rides.
   - **Community Programs:** Offering amenities such as showers, camping spaces, snacks, gear transport, and meals during events.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns:** Collecting dues and optional donations to support club activities and benefits.
   - **Logistical Support:** Organizing transportation and logistics for event participation, including bus and van rides.

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   - The tone is friendly, casual, and community-focused. The language used is approachable and inclusive, often incorporating humor and local references (e.g., Iowa weather). The communications aim to foster a sense of belonging and excitement among members.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   - The organization uses emojis sparingly, primarily in email communications to highlight key details such as event dates. This usage adds a casual and modern touch to their messages.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - **Founding Info:** Not explicitly mentioned on the website.
   - **Scale:** The organization manages multiple forms and email campaigns, indicating an active member base.
   - **Impact Metrics:** While specific metrics are not detailed, the club's successful participation in events and the provision of comprehensive amenities suggest a well-organized and impactful community presence.
   - **Volunteer Info:** Members are encouraged to volunteer, particularly in cooking meals during events.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - **Style:** Maintain a conversational and inclusive style. Use humor and local references to engage the audience.
   - **Structure:** Use clear headings and bullet points for easy readability, especially when detailing event logistics and fees.
   - **Clarity:** Ensure transparency in communications about fees, optional donations, and the non-tax-deductible nature of payments.
   - **Engagement:** Encourage participation and highlight the benefits of being part of the club, such as community and support during rides.
   - **Personalization:** Use placeholders for personal details (e.g., first names) in communications to create a personalized experience for recipients.

This context profile should guide AI assistants in generating content that aligns with the Sprint Selzer Bicycle Club's mission, tone, and community-focused activities.

Please select a quantity of 1 for each person for whom you're registering and paying for Team Sprint

Week-long baggage and food fees

Daily baggage and food fees for day riders

Van ride from Cedar Rapids to Glenwood (the start)

Van ride from Burlington (the finish) back to Cedar Rapids

Dear Sprinters, So far here this year in Central Iowa, the weather has been "in like a lion and out like a lamb". Let's hope it stays that way through the spring so that we have lots of training days before RAGBRAI.   All of us here in the Des Moines metro area are excited to bring you the current information for RAGBRAI and the final fees for this year’s ride.  If you still want to get a wristband for RAGBRAI this year, registration closes on May 15. Our numbers for RAGBRAI this year is still very strong at 45 riders so far!!  We still have room in the 14-person bus to take Sprinters from Cedar Rapids to Glenwood (the start) and from Burlington (the finish) to Cedar Rapids. I'm very excited to announce that we launched online registration for the first time in Team Sprint's 47-year history! We are using Zeffy (a free online registration platform for non-profit organizations) for this. Since the platform is free (we don't even have to pay for credit card transaction fees) 100% of your payments will go toward supporting our mission. Zeffy may ask you for a donation, which is absolutely optional and not required. Team Spring will be making a donation to Zeffy as a token of our appreciation and to help support their good work with non-profits around the world. You may also make additional donation to Team Sprint during your Zeffy-driven online registration, however this is also absolutely optional and not required.  Please keep in mind that these optional donations (as well as all payments to Team Sprint) are not tax deductible. So, here is the breakdown of the total Team Sprint fees for this year's ride: -Van ride from Cedar Rapids to the Glenwood (the start) $100 per person riding the bus -Van ride from Burlington (the finish) back to Cedar Rapids $80 per person riding the bus -Week long baggage and food fees $325 per person for the week -Daily baggage and food fees for day riders $60 per person per day The meeting place to get on the bus this year, at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids.  Just like last year, they're allowing us to load and leave cars there for the week, and come back and unload at the end of the ride.  We won’t have to shuttle cars to a remote parking area, this parking lot will be patrolled, and they’re letting us park there for free.  We will get back to you later with exact location information for the parking and loading area. We are still working on the t-shirts for this year’s ride and we'll get back to you when those are available. You'll be able to order those here on Zeffy separately later. We'll send you an email when they are ready to be ordered. Happy Sprinting! Regards,-Sean T. Switzer, TreasurerSprint Selzer Bicycle Club "Team Sprint"

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name, You're registered for the Sprint Selzer Bicycle Club (Team Sprint) for RAGBRAI LI from July 20-27, 2024! As a reminder, you must also register directly for RAGBRAI here: <a href="https://venturesendurance.enmotive.com/events/register/ragbrai-li">https://venturesendurance.enmotive.com/events/register/ragbrai-li</a> Also, please be certain to review the current SPRINT SELZER BICYCLE CLUB (TEAM SPRINT) RAGBRAI WAIVER AND GENERAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY, located on our website here: <a href="https://teamsprint.org/release.html">https://teamsprint.org/release.html</a> You must agree with this release in order to participate with Team Sprint. :) If you need any help or have any questions, feel free to call or email me. Regards,-Sean T. Switzer, TreasurerSprint Selzer Bicycle Club - "Team Sprint"asusean@gmail.com9492443661

Dear Sprinters, So far here this year in Central Iowa, the weather has been "in like a lion and out like a lamb". Let's hope it stays that way through the spring so that we have lots of training days before RAGBRAI.   All of us here in the Des Moines metro area are excited to bring you the current information for RAGBRAI and the final fees for this year’s ride.  If you still want to get a wristband for RAGBRAI this year, registration closes on May 15. Our numbers for RAGBRAI this year is still very strong at 45 riders so far!!  We still have room in the 14-person bus to take Sprinters from Cedar Rapids to Glenwood (the start) and from Burlington (the finish) to Cedar Rapids. I'm very excited to announce that we launched online registration for the first time in Team Sprint's 47-year history! We are using Zeffy (a free online registration platform for non-profit organizations) for this. Since the platform is free (we don't even have to pay for credit card transaction fees) 100% of your payments will go toward supporting our mission. Zeffy may ask you for a donation, which is absolutely optional and not required. Team Spring will be making a donation to Zeffy as a token of our appreciation and to help support their good work with non-profits around the world. You may also make additional donation to Team Sprint during your Zeffy-driven online registration, however this is also absolutely optional and not required.  Please keep in mind that these optional donations (as well as all payments to Team Sprint) are not tax deductible. So, here is the breakdown of the total Team Sprint fees for this year's ride: -Van ride from Cedar Rapids to the Glenwood (the start) $100 per person riding the bus -Van ride from Burlington (the finish) back to Cedar Rapids $80 per person riding the bus -Week long baggage and food fees $325 per person for the week -Daily baggage and food fees for day riders $60 per person per day The meeting place to get on the bus this year, at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids.  Just like last year, they're allowing us to load and leave cars there for the week, and come back and unload at the end of the ride.  We won’t have to shuttle cars to a remote parking area, this parking lot will be patrolled, and they’re letting us park there for free.  We will get back to you later with exact location information for the parking and loading area. We are still working on the t-shirts for this year’s ride and we'll get back to you when those are available. You'll be able to order those here on Zeffy separately later. We'll send you an email when they are ready to be ordered. Happy Sprinting! Regards,-Sean T. Switzer, TreasurerSprint Selzer Bicycle Club "Team Sprint"

SPRINT SELZER BICYCLE CLUB

TEAM SPRINT - RAGBRAI 2024

Glenwood

Week-long baggage and food fees

$325

Daily baggage and food fees for day riders

$60