Pedalling with Parkinson’s

I’m often asked how my Parkinson’s impacts my cycling and how my cycling impacts my Parkinson’s. I have written a little about it in the past but it changes with time. So this is a snapshot of my experience of cycling across America ten years after a diagnosis of Parkinson's. (Links to previous blogs about … Continue reading Pedalling with Parkinson’s

To Andy…….

and anyone who lives with Parkinson's and is interested in cycling. I am grateful for the many messages received from people with Parkinson's who continue to cycle and a few from those who have been inspired by our Cycle Across America adventure to get back on their bikes following a diagnosis of Parkinson's. Norway Cycling … Continue reading To Andy…….

Inefficiency at its Best

To ensure that I had sufficient medication to last me throughout our Cycle Across America, I needed to order a four month supply. There cannot be many requests of this nature, so I wrote a letter to one of the GP's at our local surgery spelling out what I needed and asking if he could … Continue reading Inefficiency at its Best

Lost and Found

Never have I been more grateful to have found something that I thought had been permanently lost. By default, I blame most physical and cognitive symptoms that I experience on Parkinson's. As a degenerative, progressive condition, it seems reasonable to assume it is singularly responsible for the insidious and relentless assault on body and mind … Continue reading Lost and Found