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Episode 93 – Taking on ‘Patches’ and Bike MS
What does it look like to keep showing up year after year and mile after mile for the people you love and the cause you believe in?
In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS Podcast, we’re joined by Doug Binkley, known throughout the Bike MS community as “Patches” for his ever-growing collection of event patches earned nationwide.
His connection to MS is deeply personal. Patches rides in honor of his wife, Diane, who was diagnosed with MS at 26 years old, and his mother, who also lived with the disease.
Patches has completed more than 37 Bike MS rides and 40+ century rides over the past 16 years, traveling from state to state to support the MS community in a big way.
He has also become a Bike MS volunteer and a passionate fundraiser, reaching the Passport level by raising thousands of dollars to support research, programs and hope.
In our conversation, Patches shares what first inspired him to get on the bike, how faith and resilience shape his outlook, and why the camaraderie of the Bike MS community keeps him coming back.
We chat about honoring loved ones through action, the motivation that comes from riding alongside others who “get it,” and what it means to commit to something bigger than yourself.
As we kick off 2026, Patches reminds us that progress happens through consistency, community and purpose and that every mile, every patch, and every rider truly matters.
Listen now to hear his inspiring story and why he’s already gearing up for multiple Bike MS rides in 2026, starting in Louisiana this March.
Here are the links we referenced that offer depth and insights for our conversation:
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Remember to rate, review and subscribe to A Couple Takes on MS Podcast for two insightful perspectives on this one multifaceted disease.
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By Digmann/EvonWhat does it look like to keep showing up year after year and mile after mile for the people you love and the cause you believe in?
In this episode of A Couple Takes on MS Podcast, we’re joined by Doug Binkley, known throughout the Bike MS community as “Patches” for his ever-growing collection of event patches earned nationwide.
His connection to MS is deeply personal. Patches rides in honor of his wife, Diane, who was diagnosed with MS at 26 years old, and his mother, who also lived with the disease.
Patches has completed more than 37 Bike MS rides and 40+ century rides over the past 16 years, traveling from state to state to support the MS community in a big way.
He has also become a Bike MS volunteer and a passionate fundraiser, reaching the Passport level by raising thousands of dollars to support research, programs and hope.
In our conversation, Patches shares what first inspired him to get on the bike, how faith and resilience shape his outlook, and why the camaraderie of the Bike MS community keeps him coming back.
We chat about honoring loved ones through action, the motivation that comes from riding alongside others who “get it,” and what it means to commit to something bigger than yourself.
As we kick off 2026, Patches reminds us that progress happens through consistency, community and purpose and that every mile, every patch, and every rider truly matters.
Listen now to hear his inspiring story and why he’s already gearing up for multiple Bike MS rides in 2026, starting in Louisiana this March.
Here are the links we referenced that offer depth and insights for our conversation:
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Remember to rate, review and subscribe to A Couple Takes on MS Podcast for two insightful perspectives on this one multifaceted disease.