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Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center

Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness E-Bike Tour

Raising Awareness for Peripheral Neuropathy Research

A map showing the ebike tour route across the U.S. from Florida to California highlighting stops in several cities.

The Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration (PNNR) Center at Johns Hopkins is supporting a cross-country E-Bike Tour to bring national attention to peripheral neuropathy and the urgent need for new treatments.

The tour follows Dr. Gregory Maassen, who has peripheral neuropathy, on a journey of more than 5,800 miles across the United States, beginning in Palm Beach, Florida and ending in Los Angeles, California. Along the route, the campaign will engage universities, research centers, patient communities and advocacy organizations to raise awareness about peripheral neuropathy and the importance of nerve regeneration research.

Ways You Can Support the Tour

We encourage everyone to follow the journey through our social media and live tour updates.

Follow the Tour

Support Our Research

Donate online to support the Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center at Johns Hopkins.

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Attend an Event

If you see that the tour is passing through your area, come meet Gregory and hear about the mission behind the ride. Or join us for a documentary screening along the route. See upcoming events.

Spread Awareness

Help spread awareness by sharing the tour with your community, cycling networks and patient groups online or in person by organizing an event. Learn more about our collaborators and how to become one.

Events

The tour includes a series of awareness events, academic visits and documentary screenings along the route. We welcome opportunities to organize similar events in your town. Together, we can help bring national attention to peripheral neuropathy and accelerate the search for new treatments. Contact us if you are interested in hosting an event: [email protected].

Upcoming scheduled events

  • Maastricht, The Netherlands (June 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m): Peripheral Nerve Society Annual Meeting
  • Charlotte, MC (October 8, 2026): Documentary screening, panel discussion with Dr. Gregory Maassen - Independent Picture House

Upcoming planned events

Events are planned in Boulder, CO, Louisville, KY, New Orleans, LO, Sacramento CA, Bellingham, WA, Houston, TX., New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA.

Film Festivals

  • Bridge Film Festival: Featured Film April winner.
  • Florence Film Awards, Feature Documentary, May 2026
  • Wellness Film Festival, Only Lazy Americans E-bike documentary viewing, May 3, 2026
  • McDonough Storytellers Film Festival, Only Lazy Americans E-Bike Feature documentary viewing, June 6, 2026
  • San Francisco Frozen Film Festival (SFFFF), Online film program.

Only Lazy Americans E-Bike Documentary

The film explores Dr. Gregory Maassen’s personal story behind the 2022 ride, the science of peripheral neuropathy, and the mission to accelerate research and treatment development.

If you are the campaign's supporter or collaborator, email [email protected] to request a viewing code.

Learn where to watch See the trailer
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Partners and Collaborators

Many organizations, advocacy groups, cycling communities and research institutions are helping support the campaign along the route. These partnerships help expand the reach of the campaign and connect the tour with patient communities, cycling advocates and innovation leaders. Contact us at [email protected] to become a partner. 

Patient & Advocacy Organizations

  • Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network
  • Western Neuropathy Association
  • Neuropathy Action Foundation
  • Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS)
  • US Pain Foundation
  • US Association for the Study of Pain
  • Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
  • Peripheral Neuropathy Success Stories Facebook group

Academic Institutions

  • University of Miami
  • University of South Florida
  • University of Louisiana
  • University of Texas at Dallas
  • University of Colorado
  • Center for Advanced Pain Studies (CAPS), The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas)
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

Cycling & Mobility Organizations

  • PeopleForBikes
  • E-bike Lovers
  • West Palm Beach Mobility Coalition
  • Naples Pathways
  • Naples Velo
  • Dallas Bicycle Coalition
  • The Loop Dallas
  • Bike Friendly Richardson
  • Richardson Bicycle Coalition

Local Cycling Communities and Retailers

  • Conte’s Bike Shop, Washington D.C.
  • Bright Bike Rentals, West Palm Beach, FL
  • Bike Sultan, West Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Palm Beach E-Bike rentals, West Palm Beach, FL
  • West Palm Beach Bikes, FL
  • Naples Cyclery, Naples FL
  • Bike Mart, Richardson, TX
  • The Bike Shop, Richardson, TX
  • New Wheels Electric Bikes, CA
  • Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort in Colorado Springs, CO
  • Westside bicycle service, Colorado Springs, CO
  • Hardt Family Cyclery, Denver, CO
  • e-bike of Colorado, CO
  • Bivouac Coffee by Nature, Evergreen, CO

Healthcare Systems & Research‑Affiliated Health Organizations

  • LCMC Health, New Orleans
  • Capital Health, New Jersey

Community and Government Organizations

  • Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority
  • West Palm Beach District 2
  • Naples Pathways Coalition
  • City of Richardson

Communications/Public Relations Partners

  • Infinite - New York & San Francisco

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