email hidden said:Quoted message said:Folks, I wouldn't do this if it weren't for such a great cause. I am
riding in the annual Utah State MS-150 later this month. MS is a
"scum-sucking pig of a disease," according to actress Teri Garr. She
should know--she has it. So do about half a million other people,
including Montel Williams, Annette Funicello, Roman Gabriel, Ann Romney,
Louise Mandrell, J. K. Rowling's mother, and my daughter. (If there's one
thing worse than being diagnosed with MS, it's being diagnosed with MS
when you're still just a kid!)
People all over spend money on feeling good all the time, on things
like restaurants, shows, and trips. I'm offering y'all a chance to spend
some money on feeling great, and it's a feeling that lasts longer than
most. Donations in any amount large or small are welcome. If you're
interested in making a donation and a difference, please e-mail me for
more info.Quoted message said:Many thanks,
BillQuoted message said:----------------------------------------------------
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----------------------------------------------------Enjoy. I did the MS-150 last fall in So-Cal. It is definitely a
worthy cause but the organizers didn't have a clue about riding
bikes. They chose a route through the most traffic congested streets
in LA and San Diego. This year I promised my friends I would donate
instead of ride. I hope your organizers are actually cyclists.
The organizers of our area MS-150 aren't cyclists, but they are open
to the input of the riders. Over the past few years the route has
evolved to obviate some higher traffic areas, to include more scenic
and 'restful' rest stops and even re-routed to help ease (or
eliminate, using an 'alternative finish line) a hard climb at the end
of the first day.
And now, here's a shameless plug for our local MS150:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/yopyal
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It's a terrific event with a great group of cyclists in a truly
beautiful area. One of the nicest things is that this is still a
relatively small event (last year we had ~150 riders), so you have the
chance to get to know people and not get lost in the crowd.