Bike Sleuth

We all ride bikes for different reasons, whether it’s just for fun, getting from point A to point B, maybe for some much needed exercise, or even possibly for the glory of winning a race, but there are others who ride for a worthy cause. Believe it or not, you can make a difference by riding your bicycle to help a charity raise awareness with their cause and at the same time raising money, and the BP MS150 is just one example. If you’re not familiar with the BP MS150, it’s an annual bike ride from Houston to Austin, which runs about 180 miles in all and takes place over the course of the weekend of April 12-13 that raises funds to help people living with the debilitating disease, Multiple Sclerosis.

Joe Khalaf of Houston, Texas is one of those that is riding in the BP MS150, and he is looking forward to sharing the open road with about 12,999 other biking enthusiasts who want to help rid the world of this disease. This will be the first time Joe has participated in this annual bike ride, and we have been told that he’s been training quite hard specifically for this long ride to Austin. As we are always interested in bikes, we thought that it was great that Joe informed us of the bike he will be riding, which is a 2007 Specialized Roubaix Elite.

If you cannot actively participate in the actual ride, you can still help Joe and others raise money and awareness by donating to this worthy cause. Helping out is easy by making a donation on the official MS150 website and Sponsor Joe in his ride to Austin. Every little bit counts, so if you have a few dollars to spare, all donations would be greatly appreciated. Also, your donations are fully tax deductible, which is always a plus come tax time. If you know of anyone that might be able to help out, please let them know about the BP MS150. We are looking forward to a follow up of the ride with pictures, and hopefully some of you can join in the ride next year. We wish Joe, and all of the other riders participating in this year’s BP MS150, the best of luck with great weather and hope they have a pleasant ride.

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