A great MS ride!

Thank you David and Julie for making this year's MS ride such a success and
a lot of fun!! You both worked so hard. Most of us agreed it was the best
yet, and each year has been really good!

We had a record number of club members attending, which made our peleton
look pretty impressive, as we wound our way through Ventura.

This time around there were many novel riders, including David and Carole on
a tandem; Ken and Kevin on their Penny Farthing bikes (60 miles with some
hairy descents!!!!); Ben on a single speed, dressed in a Breaking Away
costume; and Phil on his 1910 Tour de France bike, with tires over his
shoulder and a woolen jersey.

Both Ben and Phil stayed with the front group and completed 100 miles. They
even took turns attacking. It was pretty remarkable.

The majority of the U25's turned up, which was fantastic. Everyone enjoyed
getting to know our younger riders more, and seeing them in a new light (the
guys and girls performing a Greek dance).

We have raised around 72k so far, but we are not finished, so keep it coming
in.

Thank you to Cynergy for your mechanical support, MS for setting us up in a
VIP tent and a VIP Porta Potty :). And of course Sierra Nevada, for taking
away the pain after the 100 mile ride.

LK

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