The Ultimate Fighters

A dedicated group of cyclists and friends who have joined together to help end Multiple Sclerosis

A 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization

Marty Davis President and Co-Captain:

Originall from Cleveland, Ohio, Marty has been riding in MS rides for over 25 years, including the Pedal to the Point in northeast Ohio, PGA Cycle to the Shore and of course the Citrus Tour. Marty and his wife Beth joined the Ultimate Fighters in 2016 when the former xpedx team became part of The Ultimate Fighters. In 2021 Marty was asked to help out as Co-Captain along with Susan and Melinda Lashlee. Marty and Beth enjoy riding along A1A on Amelia Island where they live with their golden retriever Major, black lab Ryder and our old girl Dolly, a lab mix


Tim Broderick Secretary and Co-Captain

Tim has been participating in MS Bike rides since 2012. It was at that time that Tim organized a small team (Team xpedx) in support of his friend Brian Rippett when they both worked at xpedx. In 2016 Team xpedx merged with The Ultimate Fighters.  Between the MS Citrus Tour in FL and the MS Best Dam Bike Ride in WI, he has been participating in rides every year since.

Tim has worked in the paper and packaging industry since 1986 in a variety of Sales, Marketing and Management positions.  He currently works for Georgia Pacific selling corrugated boxes and is eyeing retirement in August of 2022. Tim and his wife Sandy grew up together in Two Rivers, WI but now reside in the Tampa area and have 3 kids and two grandchildren. They enjoy boating in the Tampa area, kayaking, playing pickle ball and of course riding their bikes. In retirement, their goal is to ride 50 miles in 50 states as well as participate in as many MS rides as possible

Barbie Blank, Vice President /Treasurer

Barbie's involvement with the Bike MS Citrus Tour started as a volunteer with BB&T Bank back in 2011.  With a lot of persistence from the Ultimate Fighters she finally gave in and starting riding in 2013.  Barbie's husband Scott has been a strong supporter for the Ultimate Fighters team village and after years of support started riding 2 years ago.  Barbie has worked for Harland Check Printers, a bank vender for close to 20 years in varies roles from Sales, Project Management and Quality Control positions. Barbie decided to give up on corporate America and move into the community banking industry. She is now the Vice President for Florida Capital Bank, managing the Tampa Bay Market.   Barbie and Scott, both proud natives of Florida live in Tampa and love to ride bikes, fish, and give back to the community by participating with local non-profit organizations of all kinds.