Day 8 - Final Day to EMD Serono near Boston

Replica of Mayflower II that carried The Pilgrims to the New World

This was our final day! Hard to believe – we were eager to finish, yet were sad to know that our fun ride and camaraderie was about to end. The Head of Marketing at EMD Serono, Scott Sherman and another Team Serono cyclist joined us on this final leg of the ride. EMD Serono discovered and produce Rebif ® one of the key disease modifying therapies that many people with MS use. EMD Serono was the 1^st and major sponsor of our ride and without them, the ride would have not been possible.

After 25 miles we reached Plymouth Rock where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. Quite an historic place in American history! Another 2 Team Serono riders also joined us having ridden initially from their site in Rockland, MA. We then rode the remaining 25 miles to EMD Serono’s site and received a warm welcome. I was thrilled that Caryn, my wife, was there to cheer me across the finish line. She had driven that morning from our home in Penn Valley (Philadelphia area). Serono invited all employees to a reception with snacks and drinks. Scott Sherman congratulated us and each cyclist received a plaque and medal.

Finally, I have to say a big THANK YOU to Mike and Cat for organizing this amazing ride, Joe, Jimmy and Line from Destination Cycling for expertly guiding us safely and making all the arrangements, Doug Rodriguez, our bike mechanic who made sure our bikes ran smoothly at all times, Howie for driving the 36 footer truck with our belongings and transporting bikes where it was not possible to cycle, and Teddy and Steve driving the lead van and always being there with water, bananas and snacks.

We had ridden 520 miles through 8 states in 8 days to STOP MS!!!