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When Chris Woods, an avid cyclist, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 41, the mission of the Woods family, with his 73 year old parents, Edna & Bob, leading the charge, was to find a cycling event that raised money specifically for Parkinson’s research.
For years Chris had been riding in the 150 mile Diabetes ride and the 150 mile MS ride but had never heard of one for PD. After much research, it became clear that there was nothing in the country, let alone the New England area, so the family decided to organize their own!
Recent Blogs
2026 Ride Updates
New VIP Registration Option We are introducing an exciting new way to participate as a VIP fundraiser. This year, you can choose to register as
Why I Ride: Erika Alison Cohen
Growing up, my father cycled most days, including in the winter. When he got home, he took his bike computer to his rolltop desk, pulled
Why I Ride: An Interview with Jes Goncalves
By Erika Alison Cohen Jes Goncalves gained her love of endurance sports from her father, so when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease earlier this
