As well as improving Parkinson’s symptoms like tremor and rigidity, cycling can bring great enjoyment, whether you’re escaping the world and clearing your head on a solo bike ride, or enjoying the social side of a Parkinson’s cycling group.
Parkinson’s cycling articles
Alison Anderson: the “cyclopath”
Last year, Alison Anderson and her fundraising team ‘The Cyclopaths’ completed a sweltering 500km cycle through Vietnam and Cambodia, raising £42,000 for Parkinson’s.
This year they went a step further and took on the 1,000-mile journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats. From nearly ending up in a river to almost giving up, it’s been quite a ride
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People with Parkinson’s disease highlight benefits of community-based cycling programme
People living with Parkinson’s say they enjoy taking part in the US community cycling programme ‘Pedalling for Parkinson’s’, according to a new survey.
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What you need to know about cycling with Parkinson’s (Davis Phinney Foundation)
So, you want to ride a bike? That’s fabulous! We’re behind you all the way. But we also want to make sure you stay safe and healthy while doing so. So, whether you’re about to take your first or fiftieth ride since your Parkinson’s diagnosis, here’s what you need to know.
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A timeline of Jay Albert’s Parkinson’s cycling research (Davis Phinney Foundation)
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“Cycling is my escape” – Kevin’s story (Parkinson’s UK)
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Parkinson’s disease patients benefit from bicycling – a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Indoor cycling as effective in treating Parkinson’s Disease as medication, study finds (Cycling Weekly)
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Parkinson’s cycling videos
Useful organisations
Pedaling for Parkinson’s (Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s)
Rigid Riders
Key events
Little Victories Bicycle Ride Berlin (YUVEDO)
Germany