Alex Dowsett
Alex Dowsett is a professional racing cyclist from England. Some of his big wins include the British National Time Trial Championship in 2011, 2012, and Tour of Britian in 2011. Alex was an Olympic hopefull in 2012 but was sidelinded due to an injury were he broke his elbow and had to have surgury and get screws put in. Alex has Hemophilia.
Barry Haarde
Barry Haarde has severe hemophilia A and is a 30+ year survivor of HIV and Hepatitis C, contracted through blood products used to treat hemophilia. He also suffers from peripheral neuropathy and has a total knee replacement. He lives and works in Houston, TX and participates in many local cycling events. Barry serves on the boards of the Committee of Ten Thousand and the Lone Star Chapter. In 2012 Barry made history by riding across the U.S.A. from Astoria Oregon to Portsmouth New Hampshire. A 3,667 mile ride that he completed in 50 days. He started a fundraiser called "Wheels for the World" to raise funds for Save one life (an organization that brings Medicine to people in 3rd world countrys who can not afford it on their own). He is the first person to bike across America for Hemophilia and the first person to do so with Hemophilia, HIV, and Hepatits.In 2013 Barry Completed his journey once again but did so in 30 days and went from Costa Mesa California to Amesbury Massachusetts, a 3,456 mile trip.
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