I can’t even begin to tell you how proud I am of these two guys…Derek and my Dad, Cordel. After several months of training and planning, they did something so BIG! This weekend they rode in the MS 150. A bike ride for charity. It started right here in Frisco, at RoughRider stadium. Went to Texas Motor Speedway. And then on to downtown Fort Worth. 150 miles total. Derek opted out of the Sunday ride, but made up those miles by riding 70 of them by himself on Friday morning. What a guy! Then they braved the wind and cold and rode together yesterday for 83 miles. And my dad rode hard today and finished strong.
They rode with the "Performance Bike – Frisco RoughRider team"…headed by a friend with MS, Rod Moffitt. There are several other friends on the team as well. It was fun to see these guys ride it together. My dad and Derek raised around $3500 to help stop Multiple Sclerosis. A disease that has affected Derek’s dad (diagnosed 18 years ago) and my cousin, Brooke (diagnosed almost exactly 1 year ago). They rode for a great cause, and for them it was personal. They worked hard, bonded together (Dad calls Derek his "wingman") and they had a great time.
Me and the kids woke up at 6 am with Derek on Saturday and took him to the START line, and cheered on the team as they got going. Then we went with Christy (stepmom) and my brother Mike to welcome the team to the Speedway. It was a fun atmosphere, beautiful weather, food, and fun. I hope the kids will remember it for a long time…what an accomplishment.
So, so proud of you, Derek and Dad!
Just home from his ride on Friday.
SATURDAY MORNING, START:
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, FINISH:
Not sure who is more tired here…Papa C or Sam?!
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