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“I just have to give a shout out to the C+ group leaders that made our ride experience exceptional today. Dennis and Ross led our group through a beautifully planned route that had some of the most quiet roads and interesting scenery I’ve ever seen. Not only was the route incredibly enjoyable, the support and knowledge they conveyed throughout the ride made me feel like I was part of a team. It was organized and efficient, light hearted and entertaining, and most importantly safe and law abiding. I’ve been on many Evesham rides over the years and it’s always been a good experience but this morning it was simply seamless. Leaders take on a lot of responsibility each and every ride and I just wanted to express my gratitude for their efforts. Thank you Ross and Dennis for your generosity and goodwill in the biking community.”
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“Anyway, the ladies were first timers to this ride and they said that of all the teams they encountered, they found Team Evesham to be the most courteous and helpful team out there. They thoroughly appreciated how Team Evesham always said “on your left” when passing, pointed/called out obstacles, gave “car back” warnings, and always respected the rules of the road and rider safety. With several other teams out there riding recklessly and acting rudely, seeing a Team Evesham jersey was like a ray of hope for them.”
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“As a follow up to this inspirational message both, myself and my family send you our most sincere thanks and appreciation for everything you have done. If you will allow, I would like to share my personal story.
My wife was diagnosed shortly after we started to date, she had become bed ridden as a result of her first episode and it was shortly after that we learned what MS was. We started to become active in MS charity events and the MS walks (even pushing our son Kurt in his stroller) until Kelly was unable to walk that far. As our son grew I became more involved in his life and before I knew it I was fast approaching 50 and looking to get back in shape, (in shape really as I was never athletic). At a local Cherry Hill event, I was complaining to an acquaintance of mine Dave Beauchemin about running, and no time for the gym. Dave explained that he had just joined a bike team with great people who were doing Sunday rides preparing for a cancer ride and the team was going to ride the MS150 which I should do for Kelly. I was as reluctant as a kindergartener to get on a bike and ride more than 10 miles. I thought those rides were for future Lance Armstrong types. Yet, I did my due diligence with bikes, picked up left over Specialized and figured I would just make the 25 mile option MS ride. I came with Dave on my very first ride with Team Evesham, nervous as heck (yes even at 48 years old). I was introduced to all the C riders and Sandy. Reading the inexperience in me like a book, Sandy rode next to me for almost the entire ride and before I knew it I had rode 30 miles, a personal accomplishment for me. By the time the ride came I was almost able to keep up with Brad on a B level for 60 miles and made the ride down and back the next day. Never would I have imagined I could push myself so far and help others. Crossing that line with my wife at the end was truly one of the most significant moments in my life (I wept like a baby). Since then Team Evesham has been more of a family to me than baseball, scouts and swimming. We encourage each other to push ourselves , we help each other when we struggle, we share in good times before and after rides and we share in a common mission where all egos are left home (except maybe those A+ guys) and it all starts with the leadership. To Sandy, Dave, Brad, Dennis, Andre and all the others, thank you for your commitment.”
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“This was my first year in the MS ride and I am a new member of Team Evesham. I did not arrange to meet and ride with anyone for the 45 mile ride and began the ride alone but I did not end the ride alone. This was the longest ride I have participated and was reticent as to my ability to finish 45 miles. I found that every time I felt myself faltering someone from Team Evesham would pass me with an encouraging “You can do it” or “Way to go Team Evesham” or some type of pep talk. I just want to thank you all for the accolades and words of encouragement that helped me complete this ride. I so thoroughly enjoyed myself I have signed up for next year.”
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“I saw … this afternoon. She was thrilled about having completed the ride. She said the group she traveled with was great and she can’t say enough good things about you and Dave. This is just one more example of Team Evesham changing lives for the better one person at a time.”
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“Thank you Team Evesham Cycling Club for the privilege to ride with you guys in the MS Bike MS: City to Shore Ride. You guys really rock!”
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“This was my First year participating in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride.”
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“2 Wonderful Days of Cycling for such a Worthy Cause!”
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“My experience as a member of Team Evesham was very Rewarding!”
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“I look forward to continuing onward with the team!”
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“thanks for a great ride experience. I don’t know what I liked better, the pizza or the massage.”
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“… you’re so much more than a top 250 fundraiser to this event! Thanks for encouraging all riders on the route!”
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“Team Evesham is the best!! The MS ride just keeps getting better. Bagels and coffee at the start, camaraderie along the way, a ride in together last mile and then Pizza and Massage! My dreams are not as good as this! Thank you for making today the best!”
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“Signing up for next year right now”
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“Thanks for the honorary inclusion in your team meeting at the last rest stop. As a rookie Bike MS rider, I appreciated hearing about the hills before I got to them Y’all were great and everyone from Evesham that I came into contact with was extremely friendly and helpful!”
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“The team rocks! MS ride is the perfect event for us. Nice job Sandy!”
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“So proud to be part of Team Evesham!”
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“One of the most awesome experiences of my life! Thanks for helping to make my rookie ride a success… I already signed up for next year’s ride!”
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“Thanks for everything Sandy. Had such a great 1st MS ride with Team Evesham!”
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“Unless you participate in something like this you have no idea how good it makes you feel when you can help others just by doing something you love to do.”
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‘Thank you Sandy for all the encouragement, leadership, assistance and support. Don’t know where you find the time!”
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“This year was a true life changer for me regarding cycling. I have learned so much, and even though I am only in the C+/B range, that is where I feel comfortable, I was able to finish 101.8 miles with an average of 15.9 per hour – personal best for that kind of mileage!!!”
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“Just wanted to thank everyone involved with Team Evesham for getting me ready for the MS City to Shore Ride. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life, except for the scare we got when Vickie’s bike chain locked up on the downslope of the first Ocean City Bridge and she flew over her handlebars and hit the sidewall of the bridge…luckily she was able to get back in the saddle and finish the ride with us! I credit all the rides I participated in with Team Evesham and 2 other groups to get me bike-ready! Vickie and I already registered for next year’s ride and are entertaining thoughts of doing the century…a girl can dream, right?! Thanks also for the pizza in Ocean City”
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“Sandy, after moving down from New York two and a half years ago, and not having much in common with our neighbors and being busy all the time during the week and not having kids, Coral and I have not been able to really make many friends outside of work until we joined Team Evesham, which has been an amazing conduit for us to meet people and make good friends, share good times and enjoy a common interest with great people. Thank you all for creating such an inclusive and welcoming community in Team Evesham; I look forward to continued growth and opportunities to meet and befriend more great people who share in a common passion!”
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“I am also glad I had a chance to see you last Friday. It is worth noting that none of us would have been there without you. You are the common denominator who brought us all together on Team Evesham. Think of all the friendships and experiences that are solely attributable to cycling and the team. For that, I am most grateful.”
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“I just wanted to send a thank you note to the Team Evesham group that I rode with for the last 40/50 miles or so of the century portion of the ACS ride last weekend. Scott, Lori, Melissa and the others were great company, safe riders and a joy to ride with to the end. Even if they did make me pull too much. haha! Happy to do so. Anyway, I lost track of you guys at the end and wanted to thank you for letting me join you. Would love to do it again! Good group of people! Thanks!”
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“Hi Sandy. Just want to share my experience about today’s evening ride from Virtua. I got my first flat tire today and I want to thank everyone for waiting for me and helping me out to fix the flat. I wish I can post this on the team board. If I am there on Tuesday next week, I am buying donuts for everyone from Johnson’s Farm.”
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“…Also, if I knew that there is such an awesome cycling team in this area then I would have bought a bike 3 years ago when I moved to South Jersey.”
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“I must say that the team has changed my life in many ways. I have an entire new support group, new friends, amazing memories, a healthier lifestyle, and the feeling that I can accomplish anything with some help from my friends!”
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“Words can’t express the impact this team has made in my life; from the friends I so dearly love now, and I am a better human being.”
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“One of the reasons Team Evesham means so much to me, I can ride anywhere but with Team Evesham I’m always with friends.”
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“Anyway, the ladies were first timers to this ride and they said that of all the teams they encountered, they found Team Evesham to be the most courteous and helpful team out there. They thoroughly appreciated how Team Evesham always said “on your left” when passing, pointed/called out obstacles, gave “car back” warnings, and always respected the rules of the road and rider safety. With several other teams out there riding recklessly and acting rudely, seeing a Team Evesham jersey was like a ray of hope for them.”
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