Following Cassie's farewell from the organization in April, after over a decade of dedicated effort, James Whateley will be coming onboard in a new role as Executive Director of both Bike the US for MS and Bike the UK for MS. He has a rich history w ...
A little about Ellie What is your age? I am 23 years old. Where do you live? Bozeman, Montana What is your profession? I am currently working as a chiropractic assistant and a physical therapy aid. Who knows what the future holds though! ...
A little about Sean What is your age? 32 Where do you live? I work down in Antarctica half the year, but am based out of the Greenville, SC area What is your profession? Emergency and Operations Dispatcher. Part-time artist. What bi ...
A little about Liz What is your age? I am 24, almost 25. A quarter of a century - makes a girl think. Where do you live? Atlanta, Georgia. What is your profession? During the day, I work as a bike technician for REI. In the afternoons, I help co ...
A little about Jen What is your age? I turned 51 while we were riding across the country. Where do you live? I have lived in Seattle since 1987, but grew up in upstate New York. What is your profession? Registered Nurse What bike do you ride? ...
A little about Richard What is your age? I was 69 when I rode the Northern Tier in 2014. What made you want to ride your bike across the country? Was on my bucket list to ride across the the United States for several years. Whe ...
Has the trip changed you as a person or the way you see life? Absolutely. I met so many interesting people who have influenced my choices for the better. Life is too short not to follow your passion and enjoy a balanced life-style. I quit my job duri ...
What’s your favorite memory from your trip? The great feeling when, at a rest stop, people come up and thank you for riding for them. Some are MS survivors and others have relatives, friends and coworkers with MS. It is an amazing ...
What’s your favorite memory from your trip? So many memories. One of the best, was when the entire TransAm 2014 team was at dinner with the Charlottesville, Virginia MS Society. Don (BTUSFMS Founder) surprised us all by presenting a family with a muc ...
Do you have any pieces of general advice for new cyclists? This trip is hard to prepare for and a major accomplishment to complete, but the toughest part by far is saying goodbye. Saying goodbye to the friends who live in various places across the co ...
A little about Octavia What is your age? 20, but I was 19 when I did the trip. What made you want to ride your bike across the country? I love riding my bike, I love travelling and exploring new places, and when I found out that I could do it for ...