Hey everyone!
On April 12, I will be joining the MS 150, a 2-day biking adventure from Houston to Austin to help raise funds for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
The path is roughly 165 miles long. The 2008 tour map isn’t out yet, but you can see the 2007 map here.
I need to raise $400.00 to the MS Society to ride. Please help me by donating a few bucks to my MS150 fund.
In return for your donations, I promise to work very hard and finish the race (barring any major catastrophes).
Most of you know that I’m a swimmer and not a biker. In order to learn more about the hardcore training that bikers go through, I’ve been reading Cyclist’s Training Bible
I’ve been training along the South Bay Bike Path, which gets extremely interesting once you make it past the airport and into Venice Beach. For hill work, I will begin going to parts of this Palos Verdes Peninsula path.
Thanks for your endless support! berto
PS: I am going to be taking a break from writing for a while. My past few articles have received a great amount of traffic, and I should ride that momentum, but I have too many projects going on for now. I’ll be back later, feel free to contact me.
By Uncle A February 20, 2008 - 7:59 am
Don’t forget your Speedo. I sent a donation even though I spelled my name wrong!!! It said successful so I assume it will go thru. I once did a mile on my tri-cycle going down Murray Hill road. Crashed into MaMa Santo’s so I quit and had a Pizza instead. Good Luck
By Antmaddie February 21, 2008 - 9:42 am
Mikey…what a great thing to do…I’m sure you will do well…make us proud..
By Bill February 21, 2008 - 8:31 pm
Good for you Mike. If you want to schedule a training ride I’ll dust off my bike and go with you. Only on hill days though. After your ride lets get a surf in.
Bill
By Joe Pinzone February 21, 2008 - 8:39 pm
Mike, thanks so much for honoring my sister’s memory. Have a safe and enjoyable ride. If you ever head North, be sure to contact us.
By CHUCK BURMEISTER February 22, 2008 - 10:59 am
MIKE I AM GLAD YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING THAT I HAVE NEVER DONE FOR A GREAT CAUSE. IT ALSO AT JUNTURE NOT HAPPEN BECAUSE I COULD NOT RIDE 2 MILES,LAEVING MY RIDE ABOUT 163 MILES SHORT. GOOD LUCKAND GOD BLESS. CHUCK
By "Big" Mike February 27, 2008 - 9:44 pm
Great enthusiasm for a great cause….
Work hard, have fun and enjoy the ride.
My donation is submitted.
By Yo- Momma February 28, 2008 - 5:18 pm
Another Berto adventure that no one else in our family would ever attempt. Once again, we are proud. I guess learning to ride a 2-wheeler at the age of 4 really paid off!!!!!! Wish I could be watching on the sidelines – dousing you w/ water and cheering “Go Mikey Go!!!!!! (just like the swim meets)……. Be safe and as always, have a great time.
By Kathy Gambatese March 5, 2008 - 6:47 am
Hi Michael,
Bravo for choosing to honor a loved cousin by giving your time, spirit, and energy to a very worthy effort. Will keep you in our prayers for a safe and successful ride. You make all of us who shared in your growin’ proud.
Mr. and Mrs. G
By Michelle Mack McManus March 8, 2008 - 9:29 am
Mike,
Thanks for riding in memory of my mom. While she’s no longer suffering, there are many others who still are. I hope your trip is a success and that it leads to a cure for this devastating disease.
Again, thanks for doing this in memory of my mom.
Michelle
By Geri Simon March 11, 2008 - 2:24 am
Just another month of training, Good luck Mickey! We’re all rooting for you!
Have fun and safe travels.