ANDRÉ GREIPEL

FIGHT ALS MEGA RIDE

Most of us know about pro cyclist André Greipel and his impressive race resume. Across his career, he’s racked up 11 stage wins at the Tour de France, 7 at the Giro d’Italia, and multiple appearances on the top step of the podium at one-day races and classics.

But fewer know about his personal connection to ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), a disease commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease in the US. Incurable, ALS impacts neurons controlling voluntary muscles, progressing towards paralysis and, ultimately, death. In 2017, Greipel’s mother, Gudrun passed away from this debilitating brain disease after an initial diagnosis in 2013. Greipel seeks to carry on his mother’s legacy by helping the 450,000 people (according to the ALS Therapy Development Institute) ALS affects worldwide to find a cure. Andre is to lead us on a mega group ride, to raise both awareness and proceeds that will accelerate research to combat ALS. Gudrun was Andre’s biggest supporter, and to help support him and her legacy by joining him in the fight against ALS, Zwift will donate $1 for every Zwifter that completes the group ride up to $10k – So lets help André hit 10,000 Zwifters in a single group ride making it Zwifts biggest group ride ever! 100% of the donations generated will fund research at the DZNE e.V. (Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen or German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases). Donations are not mandatory to attend the ride.

JOIN HERE

Join André on February 8th as we ride and raise funds for ALS research. Riding with pros doesn’t happen every day, so be sure to chat with Greipel and listen as he shares his story. To help André make this the biggest Zwift group ride ever Zwift will donate $1 for every Zwifter that joins the rides the ride, up to $10,000. Plus, those who complete the ride will unlock the in-game “Fight ALS” jersey. Wear it with pride.

If you want to help join the fight against ALS, please donate to

Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen

Any amount is appreciated.

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