Tailwind Nutrition has confirmed its sponsorship of several Bike MS events this season. In addition, the Colorado-based sports nutrition brand is fuelling and supporting para athlete Liz Gasson, who will be participating in the events and is also training to compete in the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.
Bike MS supports the US National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s mission to cure MS while aiming to empower people affected by MS.
“We are proud to support the Bike MS community and we are especially rallying for our Tailwind athlete and Paralympic hopeful, Liz,” said Jenny Vierling, co-founder of Tailwind.
“Liz demonstrates all of the qualities that Tailwind stands for in an athlete and she is an all-around amazing human being. Her perseverance and positive outlook in the face of adversity is admirable. We are happy that our products are helping to fuel her needs as an athlete and hope that it inspires others to chase big dreams. We look forward to being along for the journey with Liz, and with Bike MS in the years to come.”
Liz Gasson said “The way that Tailwind’s Endurance Fuel is created means I can ingest the needed fuel during a race and it doesn’t affect my digestion negatively. It’s perfect! The fact that Tailwind believes in me and supports me, has given me a lot of emotional and mental support. It means a lot to me.”
This year will be Gasson’s first time participating in the Bike MS events. “I’m not sure if I can put how much this event means to me into words. I have lost a lot in my life from having MS, but I can honestly say I have positively gained more.
“My coach, the cycling community, my MS family, and the Tailwind family have all become an extremely important extension of my family to me. They have saved my life in more ways than one,” said Gasson. “I’m extremely grateful and proud to be on this journey with them.”
Tailwind will be on course at the following Bike MS events in 2024:
- Ride the Vineyard (May 4-5)
- Coast the Coast (Deal NJ) (May 11)
- Los Angeles Coastal Challenge (June 1)
- MS 150 Minnesota (June 8)
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www.nationalMSsociety.org
