

My name is Sean Mazeres. On May 30, 2015, we had our annual rideATAXIA NorCal. Fellow FA-milies came out to support the ride from the surrounding area of California and beyond, including riders from Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Texas. Nearly 400 riders gathered to travel routes of 6, 19, 40, 60 miles. We have a remarkable day. The weather was perfect, the rest stops were bountiful, and the meal provided by Outback Steakhouse was outstanding.

This year, my team consisted of a total of 27 riders, including a local club from Foy’s Bike Shop in Woodland, California. Over the last couple of years, I have had 20-30 people on my team. I participated in the 19-mile event this year and I rode alongside friends, plus had the pleasure of being joined with my genetics doctor. I do not have a recumbent bike, however, the last couple of years, I have been blessed with a loaner-bike, provided by Alphabent Bike Shop, so that I was able to ride. Being on a recumbent gives me a sense of freedom. The day was perfect. This was my third year participating in rideATAXIA..
My parents are really involved with ride. Every year they coordinate the food for the all the rest stops as well as the breakfast, that jump starts the day. So at the crack of dawn we are preparing everything and getting food to all of the riders before the ride even begins.
Once a year we all get together and this is a time for all of us to catch up, hangout, and come together to support one another for a much greater cause. rideATAXIA is full of riders that want to make a difference, and just like you and me hope that someday we will find a cure!
The inaugural rideATAXIA NorCal took place in Grass Valley, California back in 2010 and since then we have experienced growth and increase in funds. Just the NorCal Ride alone, we have raised $670,000.00 to fuel FA research.
“Every pedal we take, every stride we make, we are one step closer to finding a cure.”

