Bike MS - Rides the Berkshires

[JoelR]

Hey everyone,

For those who did not know, last year I left the corporate world and to work for the National MS Society, managing the bike fundraising events. We have a few MRC members join us at the events and it would be great to see more of us/you. We have one more ride this year and it is a beautiful event. Here are the details:

What: Bike and Hike the Berkshires
Where: Starts in Pittsfield, MA
When: Saturday, September 27

We have 3 bike routes and some hikes on Mt. Greylock. The bike routes are 25, 50 or 100 miles. The century includes a nice 4 mile climb into NY state. The roads are in great shape. The traffic is low. The views are spectacular. The ride is well-supported and the staff and volunteers are friendly.

For more details you can go to our website:

http://bikemam.nationalmssociety.org/si ... erest=1601 or send me a PM or email.

Andy Bentley is already signed up. Don't let him be the only one wearing our colors...

[JoelR]

Thanks Andy. A couple of notes about the National MS Society and the Central New England Chapter:

- 85 cents of every dollar raised goes to the cause
- funds raised are used for research nationally and for local programs which includes advocacy, home help (ramps, a/c, etc...), and clinical work

It is a great ride for an unpredictable disease that deserves more attention and notice. We are one of the most active chapters in the country and have access to some of the top MS researchers on both the clinical and pharmaceutical sides. Our advocacy works also extends to many people who have accessability issues beyond MS.

This year I will be in car alongside the cyclists, but I hope to get out there on two wheels next year.