WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4)- Saturday morning thousands of cyclists pedaled their way along the Front Range to raise money and awareness in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.

A total of 3,000 riders got up early to beat the heat for the annual Bike MS.

This year’s ride started in Westminster and headed north to Fort Collins,

The Bike MS route was redesigned due to fire operations around Horsetooth Reservoir.

Teams raise money to help fund research and programs sponsored by the MS Society’s Colorado and Wyoming chapter.

CBS4 is proud to partner with the MS Society and had a team taking part in the race.

LINK: nationalmssociety.org