Team VRC Races for MS Charity

Founded by Mike Novitch, Eddie Monnier, and Ken Yamakoshi, Team VRC is a non-profit, under 23 (U23) cycling club that seeks to assist emerging athletes as well as raise awareness about multiple sclerosis. Racing under the name Get Crackin' – MS Society, the California-based group has made a commitment to help nurture the country's top cycling talents. Team members have competed in both local and international races, and some VRC alumni have moved on to join the US National Team or professional units.

Since 2006, Team VRC has supported its official charity, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, by helping increase awareness about the disease and conducting fundraisers on behalf of the organization. Team VRC also backs Madisons Foundation, which educates parents of children with rare illnesses, and the Kit Karzen Foundation, which connects kids and teens with ADHD to cycling.

Currently led by club president Lawrence Novitch, Team VRC has previously accepted the 2010 USA Cycling Center of Excellence recognition.