Join us for the 2nd Annual MS 1.5 Kid's Bike Challenge!

Once again, the Wheeler Dealers are hosting the 2nd Annual MS 1.5 Kid's Bike Challenge. This year's event will take place Sunday, April 5th at Celebration Park in Allen. This bike rally gives kids the chance to feel the thrill and excitement of riding in their own bike ride as well as show them how they can help persons with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.

"We developed the ride, so they can not only have the experience of riding in a rally and learning bike safety, but also to give them the opportunity to help others," said Cheryl Schwitzgebel, Allen resident and ride coordinator. The ride will take place on the bike path around Celebration Park.

The course will be blocked to traffic by participants in the City of Allen's Explorer Post, which provides the opportunity for young adults to explore law enforcement careers. After riders check in, Plano Cycling & Fitness will provide bike and helmet checks. They will also talk with each participant about the importance of bike safety.

Registration begins at 1 p.m. All participants receive a bag filled with health and fitness-related items and information on MS. Music will be provided by O2KOOL! Entertainment, along with a raffle that includes a child's BMX Bike from Raleigh Bicycles.

"We're fortunate to have the support of our local business owners for this event," said Schwitzgebel. "This area is known for being a healthy and fitness-oriented community, so we saw this as an opportunity to give back. We're instilling in the kids the importance of these things for our future."

The 16-member Wheeler Dealer Cycling Team are participating in this year's MS 150, a 2-day, 150-plus mile bike ride from Frisco to Fort Worth. Funds raised at the event will go to support the MS Society's Lone Star Chapter.

For more information, contact Cheryl Schwitzgebel at (214) 783-7388 or send an email to ceschwitz@gmail.com.

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We thank you in advance for your support!