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IAFF Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire Announce 38th Annual Trans-New Hampshire Bike Ride June 20-22 to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association
MDA Ambassador Fred Graves, who lives with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, will be honored at the event.
Concord, New Hampshire – Monday, April 28, 2025, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) today announced the 38th Annual Trans-New Hampshire Bike Ride (TNHBR) to be held on Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22. Full itinerary for the route here. Registration for the TNHBR is now open here, and participants are encouraged to sign up early to secure their spot. The registration fee includes meals, overnight accommodation, and support throughout the ride.
The fully supported three-day bicycle ride through New Hampshire benefits MDA's mission to accelerate research, advance care, and advocate to empower families living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. Each year this ride is dedicated to a person living with neuromuscular disease. This year's honoree is MDA Ambassador, Fred Graves who lives with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. Read more here.
“Being diagnosed with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy has made me a stronger self-advocate, and that drive is what fuels my passion to give back as an MDA Ambassador. I’m incredibly honored to be recognized during the IAFF Trans-New Hampshire Bike Ride—an event that shows just how powerful our community can be when we come together. Living with a disability comes with challenges, but also with purpose. You learn to ask: ‘Do I give up, or do I fight for what I need and deserve?’ What inspires me most is knowing that people living with muscular dystrophy are living full lives. With the right allies—like the IAFF riders, MDA families, and supporters across the country—we can go even further. The support we receive through MDA programming brightens the lives of so many families, including mine. Thank you for riding, for fundraising, and for believing in a future where we can one day cure this disease,” said Fred Graves, MDA Ambassador.
The funds raised at this event help advance multidisciplinary care for people living with neuromuscular disease at over 150 MDA Care Center Network locations in the U.S. and advance research and access for families living with neuromuscular conditions. In New Hampshire, MDA Care Centers are located at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Manchester. MDA serves over 8,600 people living with neuromuscular disease throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
“Since 2015, there have been more than 25 new FDA approved treatments for many types of neuromuscular diseases and there are more on the horizon. We would not be able to fund our mission for the families we serve without the partnership and dedication of people like Michael Roberts and the IAFF Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire,” said Jennie King, Vice President, Fire Fighter Partnership at MDA.
In a recent feature in IAFF magazine Michael Roberts, PFFNH MDA Liaison, event co-organizer, and active-retired Londonderry Local 3160 member said, “I may be a little biased, but this really is such a great event between the instant camaraderie that the riders develop to the incredible amount of money we are able to raise for Muscular Dystrophy Association every year. Thanks to all our riders and support staff, we have raised more than $4 million to help neuromuscular disease research and to discover new treatments.”
Itinerary of the 38th Annual Trans-NH Bike Ride:
- Day 1 – Ride begins at Beecher Falls Fire Station to Littleton Fire for a dinner and Rider Recognition celebration.
- Day 2 – Littleton Fire escort along the Androscoggin River to the Fireside Inn for lunch and dinner hosted by Lebanon and Hanover Fire volunteers. 2025 Honoree, Fred Graves, an MDA Ambassador, will share his story followed by recognition of top fund raisers.
- Day 3 – West Lebanon to Concord with Concord Fire escort the final few miles to an end of ride celebration cookout hosted by Concord Fire.
- See the full itinerary here.
The 2025 MDA IAFF Trans-New Hampshire Bike Ride community is grateful to all local sponsors for their support.
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About the Trans-New Hampshire Bike Ride
The Trans-NH Bike Ride is a fully supported 1, 2, or 3-day exploration of New Hampshire roads, scenery, and fire stations. Its mission is to raise funds and awareness for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. Every June, cyclists, firefighters, support volunteers, and members of the Muscular Dystrophy Association community come together to traverse New Hampshire – rain or shine – to support a shared vision: accelerate research, advance care, and advocate for the support of MDA families. We fundraise, connect with our community, recognize the hardships of these diseases, and ride to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s mission to empower the people they serve to live longer, more independent lives. All proceeds from the ride go directly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association to fund research, summer camps, and other services for those affected by muscular dystrophy. To date, the Trans-NH Bike Ride has contributed more than $4 million to MDA’s mission. Learn more about the different types of muscular dystrophy including Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD), and others.
About Muscular Dystrophy Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and over 300 other neuromuscular conditions. For 75 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating support and inclusion of families living with neuromuscular disease. MDA's mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. To learn more visit mda.org and follow MDA on Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube
About Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 75th Anniversary
In 2025, the Muscular Dystrophy Association proudly marks 75 years legacy, impact and momentum in the fight against neuromuscular diseases. Since our founding, MDA has been at the forefront of research breakthroughs, providing access to comprehensive care, and championing the rights of people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and over 300 other neuromuscular diseases. This milestone has been made possible by generations of dedicated support from people living with neuromuscular disease, their families, researchers, clinicians, volunteers, and donors—who boldly drive our mission forward. As we look ahead, we remain committed to honoring this legacy, building on the impact we’ve made together, and continuing our momentum toward transformative progress for people living with neuromuscular disorders. Learn more at MDA75.org.
