Stage 4 of the So Cal MS Ride (2 mos ago)

Happy Monday everyone,

I was riding through the hills of Palos Verdes yesterday enjoying a nice endurance ride. As I rounded a corner I was overtaken by a stealth rider. Picture Bill Gates wearing a Cynergy jersey, black dolphin shorts, hairy legs riding a late '90s Trek orange road bike. He smiled as he went by but luckily didn't blow a snot rocket in my direction.

I chuckled to myself as I tried to keep pace with him up the hill while riding my lightweight, carbon - Specialized Tarmac SL3. There is nothing better for the soul than being humbled. For the most part cycling is a selfish sport. We get personal gratification when we have a good day in the saddle, have a strong race or training ride. The MS ride provides us with an opportunity to be selfless while doing what we love. This is a key reason you signed up for the NOW-MS Society team.

It's encouraging to see that over the last couple of weeks many of you have signed up for the ride. Some of you have told me it's too early to sign up and you are waiting. If that is your strategy please sign up this week and start your fund-raising when you think the timing is right for you. Julie and I need to know who is riding so we can make plans for the event.

Here are the current standings:
-53 team members signed up
-The NOW MS Society Cynergy team is in 6th place with $7486.00

Incentives:
For every $1000.00 raised you will receive 1 raffle ticket
For every friend you bring you will receive 1 raffle ticket

Raffle Prizes:
New Bicycle from Cynergy
Mammoth Mountain Condo for a weekend
Professional Bike Fitting
Official NOW clothing and merchandise
Fine Wine
More to be announced later. If you have anything to donate please contact me.

Registration:
www.bikemssocal.org and sign up under the NOW-MS Team as you register
Discount code = ELITETEAM

Have a great week,
David...