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Harvey Dawkins – Why I Ride

 My name is Harvey Dawkins.

There are 86,400 seconds in a day. I choose to use mine to do something positive.

I live with cerebral palsy, which affects both legs and my right arm, and I also have epilepsy. Despite that, I’ve completed 18 MS-150 rides across five states, raising money for multiple sclerosis research, with a long-term goal of riding in all 50 states. I’ve also pushed myself into triathlon—completing a Half Ironman and continuing to compete even after being hit by a car while training in 2019.
 
Several years ago, I found a home with the Kyle Pease Foundation, an organization that proves what’s possible when inclusion, endurance, and community come together. Riding alongside others—both as an athlete and as a symbol of what’s possible—has become one of the most meaningful parts of my journey.
 
I believe bikes change lives. Mine certainly changed mine.
 
Thank you for taking a moment to read my story.

Why I Ride: An Interview with Robert Keith Cartwright

Harvey sits down with Robert Keith Cartwright to share the story behind his passion for cycling and what drives him to ride. Harvey talks about his journey, his love of the sport, and his desire to inspire others not just to ride, but to become the very best version of themselves.