Health & Fitness
Don't Just Ride, Bike MS
Are you ready for a challenge? For cyclists and all those seeking a personal challenge, come to Bike MS and discover the ride of a lifetime. Bike MS is the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting two cycling events this summer. The inaugural Bike MS Central Ohio Challenge is set for July 20, 2013 and the Bike MS Pedal to the Point Ride presented by Medical Mutual is August 3-4, 2013. Cyclists and volunteers are asked to share the challenge to help create a world free of multiple sclerosis.
For the Bike MS Central Ohio Challenge, cyclists begin their journey at New Albany High School, 7600 Fodor Rd. in New Albany. Route options include a 50-mile and a 95-mile ride that will be fully supported with rest stops along the way. Registration is $25 and riders are responsible for meeting a $150 fundraising minimum. The deadline to register is July 14.
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The Bike MS Pedal to the Point Ride begins at Brunswick High School, 3581 Center Rd. in Brunswick, on Saturday, August 3. There are route options of 30, 75, 100 and 150 miles so riders of any age (12 and over), experience and ability level can register to ride. The route is fully supported with rest stops every 8 – 12 miles. Registration is $75 and riders are responsible for meeting a $300 fundraising minimum. First-time riders are encouraged to sign up and receive free registration with the coupon code NEWRIDER2013. The deadline to register is July 28.
The goal of Bike MS is to raise $1.5 million to fund programs and services for people with multiple sclerosis and to fund research efforts to find the cause and a cure for the chronic, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system.
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Supporters include Mission Sponsor Genzyme, a Sanofi Company, which is committed to supporting the MS community and is a proud sponsor of the “I Ride with MS” program through its MS One to One program. Platinum sponsors are Cleveland.com, EAS Sports Nutrition and Sunnyside Audi.
For more information about riding or volunteering at Bike MS, please visit MSohiobike.org or call 216-503-4183.