I'm out to do it again. Two years ago, I finished a solo bike ride across the USA, from “sea to shining sea”, Portland to Boston, to prove that I could meet the challenges of Parkinson’s Disease head on.
This year, I've notched it up a bit. I will confront the wilderness of Alaska on a solo bike ride from Anchorage to Fairbanks - Uphill all the way - Camping out with the bears - Proving to myself and others that Parkinson's Disease won't stop me from meeting life's greatest challenges.
When I return home, I will host a Bike Tour in the greater Cleveland area offering both competitive cyclists and casual riders with an opportunity to ride for PD. The tour will include a family ride of 10 miles, as well as full rides of 25 to 50 miles and a competitive hill climb. Entrants will have an option to solicit donations to support their ride and compete for prizes based on the total amount they raise to support Parkinson’s research. Entry fees will include rest stops, SAG support and a post-ride lunch with live music.
To register or for more information, contact me at DougsWildRide@gmail.com
You don’t have to face the wilderness of Alaska to support me and my quest to inspire patients with Parkinson’s Disease and raise money for research.
You can make a donation now at http://support.pdf.org/netcommunity/dougswildride2010
Your tax deductible donation will benefit the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation and the Davis Phinney Foundation, both 501 c(3) charities. You will receive an e-mail and letter confirming your donation.
About Me
- Doug Bahniuk
- I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease five years ago. I have always been active and an avid cyclist and I have not let my diagnosis slow me down. In fact, I have committed myself to staying active and to continuing to challenge myself. I recently completed a solo bike ride across the United States, starting in Portland, Oregon and finishing in Boston, Massachusetts. I am also currently a patient in a Cleveland Clinic study to assess the effect of bicycling on PD symptoms. A little more about me -- I am the founder and president of Adelsys Inc., a third party biomedical service group. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. I am a registered professional engineer and hold several patents. I am the author of many engineering and medical related articles, including one about Parkinson's Disease published in the March, 2010 issue of Medical Design News. I am a graduate of the Clinical Research Learning Institute, an offshoot of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. I look forward to sharing my thoughts and adventures with you on this Blog.
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