Spin It to Win It, Cincinnati, OH 2011
On November 19, indoor cycling enthusiasts gathered for a Victory Crew fundraising event and after party. Spin It to Win It raised more than $10,000 to benefit the Davis Phinney Foundation!
Flagstaff House, Boulder, CO 2011
In October, Scott and Mark Monette of Flagstaff House (a fine dining restaurant in Boulder, CO) pulled together several of Boulder’s finest chefs for a 40th Anniversary Gala benefiting the Davis Phinney Foundation. The gala raised more than $7,500 to help people with Parkinson’s to live well today. Thanks to the Monettes for their support and for a beautiful evening of community, dancing, food, and raising Parkinson’s awareness.
Mikuni Summer Golf Classic, Lincoln, CA 2011
Thank you to Mikuni Sushi for benefiting many organizations including the Davis Phinney Foundation in their 16th Annual Summer Golf Classic this year at Catta Verdera Golf Club!
Steve Quam Pedaling Parkinson’s 2011
Steve Quam is at it again! This year, Steve traveled from South Carolina to Fairbanks, Alaska and back on his motorcycle quest to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and funds benefiting the Davis Phinney Foundation. He stopped in at the Copper Triangle Classic to complete his most difficult road cycling feat yet. At stops throughout his cross-country journey, Steve gave presentations at music therapy conferences, support groups and other Parkinson’s-related events. Three months and 16,140 miles later, he completed his epic adventure, arriving home on September 6, 2011. Congratulations, Steve! We’re so very grateful to have you as part of the Victory Crew!
Doug’s Wild Ride II 2011
Doug Bahniuk has Parkinson’s, but Parkinson’s hasn’t stopped Doug from mastering great feats! Two years ago he completed a solo ride from Portland, OR to Boston, MA. In 2010 he rode from Anchorage to Fairbanks, Alaska. This summer he conquered a 900 mile solo ride from Deadhorse to Anchorage! We commend you and are so proud to have you on the Victory Crew!
Ramapo Rally August 2011
Steve Hovey organized a Victory Crew team to ride in the Ramapo Rally in northern New Jersey. Ride literature promises rides of varying distances “rain or shine.” Boy, did it rain! Despite the challenging weather conditions, several stalwart cyclists joined Steve and the Victory Crew to raise more than $21,000! Extra thanks to Steve for going the extra mile and manning a booth after the race. That’s making every victory count!
Copper Triangle August 2011
We enjoyed another great year at the Copper Triangle Alpine Cycling Classic. This destination ride through some of Colorado’s most beautiful high country is always popular, and again this year, registrations sold out early. The Victory Crew helped make 2011 a huge success, raising over $131,000 for the Davis Phinney Foundation. See you again next year, Copper Victory Crew!
Pedaling for Parkinson’s at RAGBRAI
Members of the Victory Crew joined the Pedaling For Parkinson’s team on the 2011 RAGBRAI ride through Iowa. Team leader, Dr. Jay Alberts, Alberts founded Pedaling For Parkinson’s after suggesting to Parkinson’s patient Carol Frazier that she was capable of cycling and invited her to join them on RAGBRAI in 2003. Dr. Alberts is currently conducting research funded by the Davis Phinney Foundation.
Karen, Cidney, Glen, John, Jim show their pride as part of the Victory Crew team.
The Pedaling for Parkinson’s team that raised more than $26,000.
Cross the Finish Line with Larry – June 25, 2011 – Vermillion, South Dakota
People came from all over the country to ”Cross the Finish Line with Larry.” Larry Smith, a resident of Vermillion, South Dakota, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s twenty years ago. He and his five-day ride across his home state, culminating with the massive post-ride celebration, are the focus of an upcoming documentary film. The Davis Phinney Foundation was proud to partner with Larry as a beneficiary of the ride.
Road 2 Victory Bicycle Classic – May 22, 2011 – Boulder, Colorado
The sun shined on R2V and we had a great turnout. Thanks to our Victory Crew fundraisers and to everyone who rode to benefit the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.



























































































































