Waves to Wine: National MS Society – Northern California Chapter

How about it people? How did you spend your weekend?
This is my second year riding Waves to Wine. I haven’t been riding a lot the weeks leading up to the event but I did what I set to do. I raised the funds and my pedaling time was faster.
The striking element really of the whole experience is the 2,000+ people who are doing something very meaningful. You have to realize that they don’t have to raise funds. Or tackle the tough hills or dangerous descent, but they choose to do it. All in an effort to find the cure for MS. It’s just so inspiring.
I’m lucky to not have a friend or loved one suffer from this disease. But I do know people who does and my thoughts go out to them. I join their fight and if my fundraising and pedaling contribute to something, then I’m all glad.
Again, a well supported event. A beautiful beautiful ride.

Top notch!!!
A great way to:
— support a wonderful organization and cause that needs your support
— motivate to do some great rides on the weekends to get in shape or keep in shape
— appreciate your health and the beautiful, unique coast from SF to Sonoma — truly breathtaking
This ride is well-​organized, well-​run, well-​supported, inspirational and all around fabulous. I highly recommend you put this on your bucket list… but why not check it off this year?!

What is better than a great restaurant or bar? Or maybe even the Power Exchange? Not much, is what you would say. But there is!
A local chapter of a national organization designed to educate people about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & raise money for research. With nearly 400,000 people currently living with MS & 200 people diagnosed every week… that equates to one person each hour. Their goal is to find new ways to prevent attacks & eventually eradicate the disease altogether.
Want more information? It’s not a life threatening disease, but it’s unpredictable & quite scary at times – I’ve seen people suffer from it first hand. About 50% of people can suffer from some sort of cognitive disfunction, and other side effects may include fatigue, impaired vision, loss of balance & muscle coordination. There is both sides of the spectrum; male & females (although more prevalent in women) who have insurance and can treat it while others can’t afford insurance and the disease continues to get worse.
Here’s why the Northern California chapter is so AWESOME…
This group has organized an annual event called «Waves to Wine». It’s a 150-​mile, fully-​supported 2-​day bike ride from San Francisco to Lake Sonoma.
Oh…and what else? I am riding to raise $$$! Feel free to support my cause, and sponsor me!
Think of it this way… Just one night of NOT going to Power Exchange or spending $ 50 on booze, and you can support something towards the greater good. Oh, and you’ll make me very HAPPY!
W2W 2008 HERE I COME!