Ride For Doug

Muscular Dystrophy knows no geographical borders.  Kids just like Doug all over the world suffer from the same debilitating disorder.  When I started Ride For Doug, one of the things I wanted to do was unite motorcyclists around the world in a common cause.  The power of the human spirit, when multiplied globally, is capable of a great many things.

In 2007, we had riders from more than a half dozen countries on at least 3 different continents riding for Doug.  From as far north as Alaska, to as far south as New Zealand.  We even had a couple of celebraties riding in the wild of Africa.  In 2008, riders in Poland, 3 US States, and Alberta joined us in a Ride For Doug. 2011 will see riders in Alaska, Newfoundland, France, and Australia join us.

If you would like to organize a more formal local Ride For Doug - please talk to me.  I'd be happy to list your ride on the site, and send you helpful info on Muscular Dystrophy and charity ride organization.

During the planning for Ride For Doug, I watched the series Long Way Round , where Ewan and Charley went up against all odds in an around the world motorcycle trip.  It was inspiring to see how many people's lives they touched.  It gave me encouragement to push on.  I invited them (long story that I'm not going to insert here) to join me in my Ride For Doug.  They were filming the sequel - Long Way Down - at the exact same time as Ride For Doug, and agreed to dedicate some of their miles that day for Doug.  So Ewan, Charley, and their cameraman Claudio did their Ride For Doug in Malawi, Africa.

They shot a short video for Doug, and I'd like to share it with you.

It doesn't matter where you're from, or where you ride.  You can join us on the Ride For Doug.  Call your friends, or ride alone, it doesn't matter.  Just get out there on Sunday, June 5th and ride.  Every journey begins with a single mile.  What begins with a few of us can grow.  The awareness, hope, and support can span the globe.  Together, we can show that world that four wheels may move the body, but two wheels move the soul.

Please send me an e-mail with a picture of you and your bike, and where you rode.  I'd love to include it in the gallery for next year.  Better yet - register on the website

If you are interested in hosting a ride, and would like others to join you, please send me a message through the Contact Us section.  I'd be happy to add your location to the list of rides in the registration section.