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Phil Cooper will bike more than 3,700 miles, through 57 U.S. cities with the Bike the US for MS TransAtlantic Ride.

| April 30, 2012

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — Phil Cooper will bike more than 3,700 miles, through 57 U.S. cities with the Bike the US for MS TransAtlantic Ride.

Given the title “PhilAcrossAmerica” Cooper hopes to raise more than $50,000 for MS in honor of his 50th birthday. On July 11, 2012, Cooper will greet his 50th in Telluride, Colo., with 2,488 mile behind him and thousands of dollars raised.

Cooper recently published a brochure that includes background information on ride; a schedule of route stops; information on how to ride with Phil; and information on how you can ride with Phil. CLICK HERE to download.

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