The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. In describing MS, Bike the US for MS said on its website that : Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. That's when I really think about the people I have met and the ones I ride for.” Day after day of riding sometimes you don't sleep well so your recovery is not as it should be all these things add up. You can train all you want, but at some point it becomes a mental challenge. “If the weather is bad then I ride my spin bike in my basement. “I try to ride five times a week,” she said. She said she prepares by just spending a lot of time sitting on her bike seat and putting in the miles. And the Pacific Coast (Seattle, WA to San Diego, CA, 1852 miles, 106, 070 feet of elevation change) in 2017. The Northern Tier route (Bar Harbor, ME to Seattle, WA, 4295 miles, 164,365 feet of elevation change) in 2016. The Trans Am route (Yorktown, VA to San Francisco, CA, 3785 miles, 164,365 feet of elevation change) in 2012. She’s ridden three previous times with this group. Some of those riders suggested we ride in 2017.” A few of which talked about riding again.
When I got home I found myself thinking about the trip and the people I met on a daily basis. I can honestly say it was a lifetime experience. I was amazed as to how many people along the way I met who either had MS or knew someone with it. I figured if I was going to be suffering I might as well do it for a good cause. “Through an internet search I came across this organization. “As I started to look at my options, I realized there were some very expensive ones that I could not afford,” she said.
They will use two vans.īouchard said this journey for her started years ago when she had this dream of riding her bike across the U.S. This group includes five route leaders, who alternate riding days and van driving. She said in late July there were 14 participants going on the ride. “It is with an organization called "Bike the US for MS." “This route is the Southern Tier, 3070 miles, 100,995 feet of elevation change,” said Bouchard by email. She along with friend Kate Begeman will be riding their bicycles with some others from San Diego, starting Sept 8, and then ending in St. The Sun Times News reached out to Bouchard to learn more about her upcoming adventure and challenge. For two months, she will be bicycling across the country to help raise donations to support research for a cure, support treatment, and independence for those living with MS. What started as a dream for Dexter resident Sharon Bouchard has turned into the real thing as she helps a good cause.
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