What is MS?
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that impacts the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, which make up the central nervous system and controls everything we do. The exact cause of MS is unknown, but we do know that something triggers the immune system to attack the CNS. The resulting damage to myelin, the protective layer insulating wire-like nerve fibers, disrupts signals to and from the brain. This interruption of communication signals causes unpredictable symptoms such as numbness, tingling, mood changes, memory problems, pain, fatigue, blindness and/or paralysis. Everyone’s experience with MS is different and these losses may be temporary or long lasting.

This information and more can be found at:  https://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS.  
A short video about what is MS can be found on you tube by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/geQP_zYS-6s
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COMMON GOAL: BIKE MS AND THE SELMA CYCLEPATHS

ONGOING CYCLEPATHS TEAM GOALS
1. To bring awareness/financial support to the MS quest for a cure.
2. Promote a healthy lifestyle through cycling and friendship.

Bike MS - National MS Society

Bike MS is a fundraising cycling series hosted by the National MS Society, with the "Historic New Bern Ride" and "Tour to Tanglewood" being two events in North Carolina, raising money and awareness for multiple sclerosis research, programs, and services. 

Here's a more detailed look at Bike MS in North Carolina:

• What it is:
  Bike MS is the largest fundraising cycling series in the world, with cyclists riding together to raise awareness and funds for the National MS Society. 
• North Carolina Events:
  • Historic New Bern Ride: This ride takes place in New Bern, NC, starting and finishing at Union Point Park, offering flat routes and scenic views of the Neuse and Trent Rivers. 
    • Date: September 6-7, 2025. 
    • Start/Finish: Union Point Park, 210 E Front St, New Bern NC 28560. 
  • Tour to Tanglewood: This event starts and finishes at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC, offering routes for all levels of cyclists, including mountain bike and paved greenway options. 
    • Date: September 20-21, 2025. 
    • Start/Finish: Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, NC. 
• Purpose:
  The money raised through Bike MS funds MS research, programs, services, and advocacy, ultimately aiming to stop MS in its tracks and end the disease forever. 
• What to Expect:
  • Two-day ride: Participants enjoy two full days of cycling. 
  • Routes: Routes are supported by medical and mechanic volunteers, with rest stops every 8-15 miles offering hydration and snacks. 
  • Fundraising: Participants are encouraged to raise funds, with a registration fee and fundraising minimum. 
  • Community: Bike MS brings together cyclists, volunteers, and donors to make a difference for people living with MS. ​

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