Local cyclists keep the MS ride alive by raising $6800

A GROUP of local cyclists has pushed through rain, wind and sunshine to raise more than $6800 to help people living with multiple sclerosis.

Dirt Riders MS, led by The Pedal Shed’s Erik Vosloo, rode between 36km and 41km in their 5km radius and in two hours, keeping the MS ride alive.

The Dirt Riders MS were looking forward to taking part in the MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival to challenge themselves and fundraise for MS.

But as this event was postponed to 2022 due to COVID, the 10 riders decided to take this bike ride virtual on the weekend of September 4 and 5.

Mr Vosloo said fellow rider Ian Mclaughlin was the reason he was so motivated to do the MS event.

“Ian has MS and we experienced his second relapse a year ago where he went from being super fit to loosing 95 per cent of all that,” he said.

“He could barely walk … it took him 12 months of grind to get back and back he is.

“That is why a bit of rain will not put us off.”

Mr Vosloo said the fundraising ride was a great experience.

“Thanks to the 100-plus people who believed in our cause, donating to date $6805 – a huge thanks,” he said.

To donate, visit doitforms.org.au/fundraisers/DirtRidersMS.