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  2012 Cook Forest River Ride - September 22, 2012

A Great Ride for a Great Cause!

bike: MS Cook Forest River Ride

Team Cook Forest OnlineHundreds came out for this ride despite the cold and rainy weather. In fact, this year saw almost 500 cyclists (617 registrations total) riding 30 or 65 miles to raise over $112,000!

View the photo gallery and check out the video from Team Cook Forest Online!

Over 50 volunteers helped at registration, rest stops, start line, finish line and along the route. Over 40 local sponsors donated over $12,000 and over $5,000 in kind support.

This year's route support included: PA State Police, Clarion County Sheriff, Forest County Sheriff, Leeper Fire Police, Punxsutawney REACT, Cook Forest Park Rangers, Allegheny National Forest Ranger, Motorcycle Volunteers and Local HAM Radio Club. 

Sponsor List:

  • New Dominion (presenting sponsor)
  • Cook Forest Online
  • WTAJ
  • Vowinckel Hotel
  • Vince's Tavern
  • Trails End
  • The Forest Nook
  • Michelle's Café
  • Mazzocchi Realty
  • Leeper Red & White
  • Kriebel Group
  • Kool 103.3
  • Kalyumet
  • Kahle's Kitchen
 
  • Gateway Lodge
  • Farmer's Inn
  • Cook Forest Cottages
  • Cook Riverside Cabins
  • Casa De Mara Rentals
  • Brookville Equipment
  • Sons of the American Legion Post 066
  • Community First Bank
  • C93 Clarion County Broadcasting
  • Smokin' BBQ
  • Schwebel Bakery
  • Holiday Inn Clarion
  • The Clarion House Bed and Breakfast
 
  • Wolf's Auto Outlet
  • Veolia Environmental Services
  • Iron Mountain Grill
  • University Bicycle
  • Seneca Valley Resources
  • The Inn at Cooks Forest
  • Top of the Mornin Rentals
  • M&J Canopy's Tents for all Occasions 814-226-7862
  • Sportsman's Paradise
  • Clarion Industries
  • R. James Smathers Agency Inc
  • First United National Bank
  • MacBeth's Cabins Inc.

About the Bike:MS River Ride

The annual River Ride is a beautiful one-day bike ride that takes cyclists on a gently rolling route along the Clarion River. It's a fun, fall ride for cyclists of all levels. See below for information about last year's ride.

There are two route options: an easier 35 mile option for beginners and recreational cyclists and a tougher 65 mile option for more of a challenge. .

This ride is fully supported and we promise:

  • Stocked rest stops every 10-15 miles with all of the beverages and food you may need
  • Bike mechanic support at rest stops and roving the route
  • A full lunch
  • Support and Gear (SAG) transportation if you need a lift
  • Advice and support to reach your fundraising goaltrain, and prepare
  • Smiling volunteers cheering you on and keeping your spirits lifted when cycling gets tough
  • All of the fun you can hope for – themed rest stops, and parties at the finish lines

The 2011 Ride

We had great weather and a great turnout for the 2011 Cook Forest River Ride, benefitting the National MS Society - 592 riders raised over $85,000!

Photos | Video: Team CFO

Hundreds of riders cranked through the 35 mile and 60 mile courses, made new friends, and enjoyed great food and entertainment after the ride.

  2011 MS River Ride

2011 Golden Spokes Members (Top 10 Fundraisers)

1. Ann Landes $2,610.00   6. Mark Honath $1,020.00
2. Michael Gabriele $2,000.00   7. Michelle Kent $1,000.00
3. Brianne Marsh $1,760.00   8. Marketa Schublova $780.00
4. LeCrisha Mattox $1,735.00   9. Jeanne Slattery $735.00
5. Shannon Carothers $1,180.00   10. Veronica Pratt $725.00

2011 Top Fundraising Teams

1. Team Espresso, Ann Landes $ 4,015.00   6. Keystone Country Ride Team, Sharon Okeiff $ 1,045.00
2. BNY Mellon, Joe Sholtis $ 2,505.00   7. MS Eagles, George Hollenbeck $955.00
3. Team Lime, Laure Kline $ 2,425.00   8. TEAM MITCHUM, Jeff Lindermuth $ 875.00
4. Northwest Anesthesia, Gary Switzer $ 2,407.00   9. Champions for MS, Jeff Hendricks $ 840.00
5. U.S. Steel, Anita Posner $ 1,470.00   10. Team PTA, Richard Cribbs $ 835.00

More Information from the MS Society

For information about MS rides and other fundraising events, contact:

Christopher Pfeiffer
Development Coordinator, Bike MS
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Western Pennsylvania Chapter
1501 Reedsdale Street
Suite 105
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-261-6347
412-232-1461

 
 
 

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