Spokes Fighting Strokes Adaptive Cycling Clinics

Dan Zimmerman suffered a life-altering stroke in 2005 caused by Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). Though recovery was difficult and took a long time, he is now able to do many things that were previously considered unattainable. Dan is now the founder of Spokes Fighting Strokes, a 501c organization, whose mission is to reach every stroke survivor and show them that recovery is possible! Through their Spokes Adaptive Cycling clinics in Arizona and Colorado, they help stroke survivors gain independence, ability, hope, and freedom.

Dan will once again be visiting the Hostel Shoppe on his 2024 Spokes Summer Tour across the U.S.A. and he will be visiting Wildwood Park in Marshfield on Tuesday, July 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at for the first clinic. The second clinic will take place later that week on Thursday, July 18th at the Hostel Shoppe from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Stevens Point. Both of these clinics will include seminars from Dan, a ride on local trails, and recommendations on trikes. This clinic is meant to act as a resource to help answer questions or provide support to those on their rehabilitation journey. The Sports Den will be assisting at the Marshfield clinic and providing snacks that day.

Cycling, Dan says, has improved his health and more importantly, given him a purpose in life. He wants to raise awareness of HHT, the disease that killed his brother and mother and is present in Dan and his younger son. He also wants to raise awareness of stroke prevention and inspire other stroke survivors to fight back against the disease. He is eager to present to stroke survivors, folks with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), Parkinson's, and people with other disabilities and their support teams.

Hostel Shoppe will provide refreshments and post clinic snacks.

Registration:  Fill out the registration form here.