Happy New Year
Good Afternoon Champions for MS,
Happy New Year !
I know it has been a long time since we last spoke. It was September since I last rode, my knees are tight and I am a little tired..Sleep has come hard for some reason, and I 
think I know why…Something has been nagging at me these past few weeks..Earlier today I walked upstairs and saw my trusted two wheeled friend resting on the trainer, beckoning me to get off the couch and ride for MS once again…Why..You see MS brought me back to this wonderful sport…I guess it’s my destiny to ride for those with MS and to share this experience with any and all who might be interested in joining me…
You see I can’t do this alone, I need your help, to ride, volunteer, or sponsor this year’s effort…I’m not sure where this year’s journey will take us, but what I do know is we will make it memorable…
Each year I approach the season and the new year, with a little apprehension. You see this is my 12th year as a captain, and I know that I have asked so much from all of you.
Here I am once again asking you for your time, energy, heart, determination, courage and one more weekend of your life to ride for someone other than yourself…
Save The Date : June 11th and 12th 2011—Registration is now open…
This past year’s tour weekend was epic, with mother nature throwing high temps, high humidity, rain, and oh, who would forget, liquid fertilizer at us(I guess you had to be there for that one J)…
This group has always been known for our courage, our passion, and our commitment to fighting MS, and this year was no different…
What we achieved last year during a tough economic climate cannot and should not be minimized..Think about it, we still delivered over $29K to MS…This brings our six year total as a team to over $314K to MS…. Thank you all so much…But we are not done yet…
I was on You Tube the other day and I think this video is our rallying cry for this year’s ride :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqus079lUz8
Yes our best days are ahead of us…
Earlier this week I set up the team page…Registration is easy, just click on the link below..
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/PAXBikeEvents?team_id=221341&pg=team&fr_id=15151
Registration is just $25 until January 3rd, $35 until May 5th, after May 5th $45..Remember each rider is required to fundraise a minimum of $250.
We are a friends and family team and are open to anyone who has a passion to join us in our journey to fight MS….
Communication this year will be through our Team web-site, Twitter, and weekly team updates..
Keep an eye out on our web-site for future updates..
http://twitter.com/#!/Champs_for_MS
Twitter will be used for quick communication and there is a link on the home page of the team site as well…
To be honest I would prefer to get away from using it, but you told me last year that weekly updates are necessary, and then our final 10 day count down to the tour..I will also post these updates on the web-site…
You tell me what you want…
Training
Well part of this is up to the weather gods…Evening training rides will begin at the start of daylight savings time March 13th, or there abouts..Watch the web-site for updates…All evening rides will be operated out of Imperial at the mile 8 parking area on the Montour trail on McClarren road (Directions will be posted on the web-site)..
Weekend Rides : 3rd or 4th week of February, Will be operated out of North Park and or Imperial.. (over the last 2 years NP has become very busy with Marathon traffic, so I would like to refrain from training in the Park) Watch the web-site for updates…
Do you have a passion to lead rides? Or do you have a favorite route? Let me know, and we will post it up..
We need ride leaders, if you would like to volunteer please let me know..
Once again it has been an honor.
Thank you all so much!!
Heart….Determination…Courage…We are Champions for MS!
Here is to great tour J
Cheers…
-Jeff H.
