"This was one of the most lovely, well planned bike rides I have ever taken. The combination of gentle rolling hills, flat stretches, and bucolic sights helped push me forward. I was too busy looking at the scenery to even think about aching muscles or tiredness. I brought my map but didn't need it because the route was so well marked. I'm eagerly looking forward to repeating the fifty mile ride next year."

Norma Steinberg
Jamaica Plain, MA


"Of all the rides we do, the Positive Spin is one of the better
coordinated. Luckly, we didn't need them, but the SAG (Support and Gear)
wagons were very visible throughout the ride. The routes were extremely
well marked. We didn't even need our cue sheets. It was a great ride."

Peggy Mangan-Cross
Stow, MA


"I love the routes of this ride. Our group does several throughout the
year, and this one is my favorite. There is less traffic to contend with,
and the winding country roads are a pleasure to travel. We'll be back
next year and will bring friends."

Agnes Mottola
Reading, MA


"My son and I decided to do this ride over others because of the fact that
we were not beholden to raising thousands of dollars to participate. We
saw the ad for the ride on the Internet, and decided this would be a
really fun way to spend the day together. And it was. Thanks for the
memorable day."

Liz
Appalachian Mountain Club rider


"As a neurology nurse at Mass General Hospital who has had the privilege of working with and learning from ALS patients, I see the daily challenges they face. By riding in the Positive Spin, I feel I can actively help fund research that could one day eliminate ALS and it's tremendous life challenges."

Sue Ponsetto, R.N.
Mass General Hospital


"I don't know anyone personally with ALS, but I saw the brochure in my health club about these local men who were stricken with the disease and decided to get involved. I have always done century rides for the exercise and the challenge, and thought that raising money for this particular cause would help reinforce to my kids that it's important to be thankful for your health and give back for those who are not so lucky."

Jim Jacobson,
Healthcare Attorney, Holland & Knight
Boston


"As a post rehab personal trainer, I participate in the Positive Spin for ALS in memory of my clients that have passed on and in honor of those that are fighting for their life against ALS today. Teaching someone with ALS how to breathe, once their breathing shallows or how to walk without losing their balance can change their life. We can all learn from the disease."

Tracy D'Arpino
Post rehabilitation personal trainer
Quincy


"My decision to participate in the Positive Spin for ALS was because of a special friend, Paul Tamburello. I wanted to help support ALS research efforts and make more people aware of this terrible disease. Biking through the country on a beautiful day made this personal challenge a fantastic event."

Nan Goulet,
Lexington


"My dad, Doug Trumbo, was a firefighter, a paramedic, and a wonderful person. He died of Lou Gehrig's Disease when I was just nine, 6 and a half years ago. I want to ride in memory of him and to show that I will always admire him. By riding my bike, I will help others who have been diagnosed with ALS, as well as give back to the community as my dad did."

Sam Trumbo,
High School Student
Provincetown


"I got involved after my mom passed away from ALS last year. My son coordinated a large group of volunteers to work the day of the event last year. Also, I work for Keyspan, so I asked the Corporate Affairs department if the company could donate traffic cones for the event, which we clearly needed and Keyspan happened to have. They said yes, and offered to deliver and pick them up after the event as well. Working on this event provided me and my family with a positive way to honor my mother's memory. It's a great event and also a fun way to raise money for the cause."

Wendy Levey


"In 2002, I recruited 43 kids to volunteer on the day of the event. I lost my grandmother to ALS, and this was a way I could help make sure other kids do not have to lose people they love to this disease in the future."

Garrett Levey
Fifth Grader in 2002
Wayland, MA