MS Kickoff Ride March 24, 2007

Greetings to All
I’m sure you’ve been enjoying this mild winter we’ve been having and getting some time out there on your bikes. I want to invite you all to join me at the MS Bike Tour Kickoff Ride 2007 taking place on March 24th
at the W&G Building -- 1030 Swabia Court, RTP (In the Imperial Center - Page Rd. exit off I-40). Two routes are available - 24 miles and 31 miles. Be there at 8:30 to register and sign waivers. We roll out at 9:30.

It’s going to be a great FUN day - The registration fee of $15 includes: SAG vehicles and stocked rest stops along the route; lunch from Carrabba’s Grille; and music by the Johnny Dollar Band. Please pass this flyer on to all your friends and teammates and encourage them to join us for this ride. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the National MS Society.
Get directions and more information at TEAM MSFITS' web site: www.msfits.org

Sign up for the Kickoff Ride (www.msbike.org or www.msfits.org) early and let us know you’ll be attending so we have PLENTY of supplies on hand to make this Kickoff Ride the best it can be! (You can also register in advance at www.active.com)

Did you know that the MS Bike Tour is listed in the N&O as one of the biggest events of the year on its “Big 7 of 07" list. Here’s what Joe Miller of the N&O had to say about the MS Bike Tour

“MS 150
Take a weekend drive in the Jordan Lake area beginning mid-March and you'll no doubt see a healthy contingent of cyclists. Odds are, the bulk of them are training for the MS150. The 150 represents the number of miles covered during two days of cycling loop routes that begin and end in New Bern, a seemingly daunting distance made doable by the flat terrain and friendly, festive rest stops every two miles or so. Last year, 1,500 riders raised $1.1 million for the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Dates to mark: Sept. 8-9.
Place to be: New Bern.”

The Kickoff Ride 2007 is the first in the “Start to Finish MS” Bike Tour Training Series.” Check out the NMSS website often (www.msbike.org) for additional training rides that will be offered throughout the season culminating in the “not to be missed” MS Bike Tour 2007 taking place in New Bern on September 8th and 9th.

So start your training off right with the MS Kickoff Ride 2007
and don’t forget to register NOW for the MS Bike Tour!
Stay well and safe - Blanche