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1,200 cyclists to visit Alexandria for Star Tribune MS TRAM Bike Tour

July 10, 2007

Contact: Emily Wilson
612-335-7931
ewilson@mssociety.org

WHAT:

 

Approximately 1,200 cyclists participating in the Star Tribune MS TRAM, a five-day, 300-mile bike tour to help end multiple sclerosis, will cross the finish line Friday, July 27, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Alexandria, Minn. The 18th annual Star Tribune MS TRAM Bike Tour is a five-day, 300-mile cycling event through Minnesota’s northern lake country.

WHEN:

 

Friday, July 27

WHERE:

 

Douglas County Fairgrounds in Alexandria, County Road 82 and County Road 22

PHOTO OP:

 
  • Cyclists cross the finish line between 9:30 a.m. and noon Friday, July 27. At the festive finish, cyclists will be greeted by cheering friends, family members and volunteers.

WHO:

 

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter is organizing the event. This year the Minnesota Chapter anticipates that approximately 1,200 people will raise more than $1 million to help support MS research and programs and services to help people living with MS in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

To set up interviews with participants, call Emily at 612-335-7931 or 612-578-4874 (cell).

 

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