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Let’s do this!
Bike MS 2009 is a month away! Can you believe it? The Bike MS team is gearing up to make this an unbelievable event for you. Here are a few updates to get you ready for the big weekend.
Accommodations
If you are staying in a hotel and haven’t reserved your room yet. Please check our website for hotels that offer a special rate to Bike MS participants.
PARKING
The parking fee for the San Buenaventura State Park is $7 per car /per day. Please make sure to have the appropriate change to make entrance quick and easy.
Packet Pick Up
Beginning Saturday, September 19th riders can pick up their rider numbers and event packets. Over the two weeks we will have several opportunities for riders to check in before the event. We highly recommend checking in early to avoid the lines the day of the event.
Saturday, September 19, 10:30 am 2:00 pm
Cynergy Cycles
2300 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
Sunday, September 20, 10:30 am 2:00 pm
Newbury Park Cyclery
1260-6 Newbury Rd., Newbury Park
Sunday, September 20, 10:30 am 2:00 pm
Helen’s Arcadia
142 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia
* We will have a 35-mile training ride before this packet pick up. More information in our Calendar.
Monday, September 21 Friday, September 25, 9:00 am 5:00 pm
Southern California Chapter Office
2440 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 115, Los Angeles
Friday, October 2, 4:00pm 7:00 pm
Marriott Ventura
2055 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura
Team Corner
Raise Funds, Have Fun, and Be Recognized!
In 2009, teams will compete for the following awards:
- Corporate Champion Award
- Friends & Family Award
- Largest Team Award
- Best Team Jersey
- Most Spirited Team
- Movers n’ Shakers Award
- Rookie of the Year
- Best Team Tent
- Cycling Club Team of the Year
Bike Shop Highlight
We wanted send a big THANK YOU to Cynergy Cycles for donating the Nirve cruiser for our Library Alehouse event.
Need last minute items for the ride? Check them out at:
Cynergy Cycles
2300 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
THANK YOU from the MS community
 My name is Rob Sharp (35). In February of 2006 I felt as healthy as ever, working, playing, and living my life. By March, I had my first MS attack. Eventually I’d learned of the Walks MS & the Bike MS Ride. In 2008, I meet someone who participated in the MS Bike Rides. Feeling pretty good, I decided to join her on the 30 mile ride. To be honest, I did NOT think I could do it. With support from my friend (now fiancé) and her team, I completed all 30 miles and enjoyed it. The MS Bike Ride helped me realize that just because I have MS, my life is not over, and I can still do just about as much as anyone else. Thank you. See you all again in 2009.
- Rob | 
