04/21/2026
Are you a seasoned rider? Do you want to help an individual living with MS experience Bike MS: Ride to River? Our tandems are motorized with independent pedaling so we can provide an experience an MS individual may not be able to accomplish alone.
Every year we look for tandem captains to help carry out our mission. What does this mean? Here’s what you need to know before committing.
Tandem Captains:
-Ride their MS riders ride. 1mile or 100miles however far your stoker(back seat passenger) can manage is what you agree to.
-Agree to give up their own personal goals of riding
-Assist with your stoker’s needs:water, ice, snacks, help on and off tandem as needed
-Agree to accompany their stoker to their end point in order to ensure they are safe
What you will gain:
-A better understanding of your stoker’s MS
-An understanding of what it takes for an MS individual to participate in events like Bike MS
-Clarity of how important Tandem Trikes 4 MS for our ride
-Breaking the stigma of e-bikes and how they can improve someone’s ride
-Most of all a friendship 🧡
What we want to see:
-Smiles, singing and laughter
-You wearing your team’s jersey to signify inclusion
-You having your best ride while supporting the reason of why we participate in Bike MS!
So, will you join us for 2026 Bike MS: Ride to the River, San Antonio to Kerrville Day 1 and Kerrville to Luckenbach Day 2 as a tandem captain and change the reason of why you ride? Drop your name below or message me privately.
“I ride for those who can’t because I can”
Marissa 🧡🧡
Diagnosed in 2012