'Pedal Toward a Cure' During Brighton's Bike MS Event

Bike MS will take you further than you’ve ever gone before. 

It’s not the miles that matter — it’s the unforgettable journey. Join us for an event that’s more than a ride — it’s anticipation, camaraderie, personal accomplishment, and the knowledge that you’re changing lives… making every mile that much sweeter.

Here are five things to know about the event:

1. When/Where: September 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2. Registration: For information and to register, visit www.bikeMSmi.org. Registration is also available on-site. 

3. Registration Fee: $30 per rider with a Fundraising Minimum of $100 per rider

4. Route Options:

• Mountain Bike Trails:  5 and 9 miles (ride all day, as far as you like)
• Road Ride: 12 and 24 mile options (ride all day, as far as you like)

5. Age Minimum: 12 years old. There are are route options for cyclists of every level, ranging from 5-24 miles. The ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike mechanics, full meals, and support vehicles. 

About Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with at least two to three times more women than men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 2.1 million people worldwide.

About the National MS Society 

The National MS Society addresses the challenges of each person affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move forward with their lives.  In 2012 alone, the Society invested $43 million to support 350 research projects around the world while providing programs and services that assisted more than one million people.  The Society is dedicated to achieving a world free of MS. Join the movement at www.nationalMSsociety.org.

Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-344-4867 (1-800-FIGHT-MS).