Josh Townsley

Good day to all of you - For our 25th anniversary ride, Bike MS
(formerly known as the MS 150) will be staged in Stayton, Oregon, known
for its covered bridges, idyllic countryside, proximity to Silver Falls
State Park, and bike-friendly country roads. Bike MS: Explore Oregon
offers the opportunity for all levels of riders to enjoy the
Mid-Willamette Valley on August 1st and 2nd, while raising funds for MS
programs, research and advocacy. This year, the event expects to draw
over 500 riders and more than 100 volunteers to support the Oregon
Chapter's efforts. As this is a fundraising ride, this year we expect to
raise over $400,000 for the nearly 7,000 individuals in Oregon and
Southwest Washington dealing with Multiple Sclerosis.

In past years, we would have multiple bicycle shops as in-kind sponsors
that would provide minor bicycle maintenance at rest stops and the rider
village. Unfortunately, with the economy how it is, all but one shop has
had to cancel its support for this year's event.

If you are willing and able to help us out for both days, or even just
one of the two, we would really appreciate the help. Volunteer mechanics
would of course have access to all of the finish line activities
including the catered meals, free beer and wine, live music,
motivational speaker, camping, etc. As volunteers you receive a handy
volunteer t-shirt, but as we are all bikers too, I'll also throw in one
of our custom made jersey's for this year. ( jersey design can be seen
here: http://tinyurl.com/nyz7rx )

More details on the ride can be found here: www.bikeMSoregon.com

Interested folks can email me off list at Josh@defeatMS.com

Thanks OBRA folks!

Josh

Josh Townsley - Bike Coordinator

Josh Townsley - Bike Coordinator

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Oregon Chapter
503.445.8347

Josh@defeatms.com

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