Bike MS 2008: Best of the Blue Ridge, Artie Levin Memorial Ride
by: VAchik1987
Posted on: Friday, August 1st, 2008 at 1:00 pm by: VAchik1987
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This year, the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National MS Society are working together in creating our new fall bike ride, Bike MS 2008: Best of the Blue Ridge, Artie Levin Memorial Ride. Our featured tour begins and ends in Buchanan, Virginia on September 27-28, 2008 at the Buchanan Fairgrounds. This fully supported tour features frequent themed rest stops, SAG vehicles, radio communication, bike mechanics, medical staff and an abundance of entertainment for cyclists and volunteers. Over 300 cyclists will unite in moving towards a cure for multiple sclerosis.
Artie Levin was a bonafied celebrity in Southwestern Virginia as a local television host, newspaper columnist, and cycling enthusiast. He founded the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, who has carried on the legacy of the Artie Levin Memorial Ride for several years. We continue to honor Artie Levin, his love of cycling and the impact he had on cycling in Southwestern Virginia through this ride.
The registration fee for Bike MS: Best of the Blue Ridge, the Artie Levin Memorial Ride is $40.00 and all participants must raise a minimum of $250.00 to participate. These fees help support the 3,000 people living with MS in our area as well as national efforts to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis. Route lengths include a 25-mile, 50-mile, 75-mile and 100-mile route on Saturday and Sunday.
This event is not only a ride, but also an all-weekend party! On Saturday, the party begins at 11:00am and lasts until 9:00pm. There will be live bands, stretch classes, plenty of food, games, and an historic swinging bridge you can visit! Plus, Saturday’s catered dinner features both high protein and high carbohydrate options. Saturday night sleepover options include camping in Tent City or you may choose to spend the night in one of the area’s fine hotels. Sunday’s finish line will be the best yet, with an outdoor barbeque, music and crowds to cheer your accomplishment. Join us for the best Blue Ridge Bike MS event to date and for the chance to bring hope to those living with multiple sclerosis.
Register for this event by calling 1-800-451-0373 or visiting www.bikemsva.org.
