Roll Toward Recovery with Mike Weed

In this episode, I share what comes after the climb.I rode the Washington Auto Road on an older recumbent trike — not new, not fancy, just something that worked.After my stroke, I can’t speak like I used to, so I use this system to tell my story. And honestly, it’s been really good. It lets me keep going, keep riding, and keep connecting.This episode is about the next chapter.The future of recumbent trikes — and companies like Greenspeed that helped start it all — and what’s possible now with better design, comfort, and support.👉 Explore current Greenspeed trikes:https://greenspeed-trikes.com/trikes/👉 Learn the story behind it all:https://greenspeed-trikes.com/about/history/I talk about what a newer trike could mean — more miles, more rides, more people getting back out there after stroke or injury.This isn’t just about a bike.It’s about what comes next.From an old trike…to the next ride.🎧 Music by Viacheslav Starostin from PixabayIf this story means something to you, share it or reach out. The ride keeps going.

Freedom isn’t just built — it’s adjusted.In this episode of Roll Toward Recovery, we highlight the power of adaptive cycling and the people behind it.At Bike-On, every rider matters. Every adjustment is personal. Every bike is built for independence.From first ride to full confidence, this is what freedom looks like.🔵 Sponsored by Bike-OnAdaptive cycling specialists since 1999https://bike-on.com/

On this episode of Roll Toward Recovery, we talk about the gear that makes long rides possible.For recumbent riders and trike tourers, storage matters. Today we highlight Radical Design, a company known around the world for designing luggage systems specifically for recumbent bikes and trikes. Their famous Undercover bags mount under the seat, keeping weight low and balanced while giving riders serious carrying capacity.For anyone riding long distances — touring, commuting, or adventure riding — these bags have become a trusted solution.But this podcast is about more than gear.After surviving a stroke, cycling became part of my recovery and a way to keep moving forward. Through organizations like Spokes Fighting Strokes, riders across the country are proving that recovery doesn’t stop — it keeps rolling.Learn more about Radical Design:https://www.radicaldesign.comLearn more about Spokes Fighting Strokes:https://www.spokesfightingstrokes.orgFollow Mike Weed:https://www.facebook.com/michael.d.weed/Recovery moves forward — one ride at a time. 🚴‍♂️

I’m Mike Weed, a stroke survivor, and this is a solo episode of Roll Toward Recovery.This episode is about community in Connecticut — and how recovery grows when people show up for each other.I talk about:• Carolyn Brown and StrokeOT• The Walk & Roll event (Walkers and rollers together — movement for everyone)• Spokes Fighting Strokes and the power of cycling in stroke recovery• And a personal moment that meant a lot to me: one more stroke survivor named Brian saw what was possible, ordered his bike, and now he rides.That’s the ripple effect. One rider becomes two. Two becomes community.Links:StrokeOT: https://www.strokeot.org/Spokes Fighting Strokes: https://www.spokesfightingstrokes.org/If you’re a stroke survivor or a caregiver listening right now: you’re not broken. You’re launching.#StrokeRecovery #Aphasia #OccupationalTherapy #AdaptiveCycling #RecumbentTrike #WalkAndRoll #StrokeOT #SpokesFightingStrokes #ConnecticutOptional Episode Chapters (if you use them)00:00 Intro — Community in Motion05:00 Carolyn Brown & StrokeOT18:00 Walk & Roll30:00 Spokes Fighting Strokes38:00 Brian — One More Rider50:00 Message to stroke survivors58:00 Closing

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What if recovery is a pilgrimage?In this episode of Roll Toward Recovery, stroke survivor Mike Weed shares the story of a woman who rode the Camino de Santiago — a thousand-year-old pilgrimage route across Spain — on a recumbent trike.Her book, Mijlpalen (Milestones), is about willpower, perseverance, and choosing your own path.As a rider rebuilding strength after stroke, Mike reflects on how recovery feels like its own Camino. Some of us walk. Some of us roll. But we all move forward — one milestone at a time.This episode is supported by T-Cycle — precision components for recumbent riders. Learn more at https://t-cycle.com/This episode is about adaptation, resilience, and the quiet courage to keep going.Keep rolling.

Hi — I’m Mike Weed. I’m raising funds to support my adaptive cycling and stroke recovery journey, and to help more people get access to adaptive trikes. If you can donate or share, it means a lot.https://gofund.me/1f5293d6dIn this episode of Roll Toward Recovery, Mike Weed shares a personal story inspired by the feeling of “If You Could Read My Mind” by Gordon Lightfoot.Living with aphasia after a stroke can mean your thoughts are clear, but your words come out slow or broken. On a quiet winter ride, Mike reflects on the gap between his inside voice and outside voice—what it feels like to want to say more, and what patience and understanding can mean for stroke survivors.Mike is a stroke survivor, and his speech is limited, so AI helps him tell these stories clearly.If you love someone who struggles to speak, this episode is for you—one mile at a time.

My speech is limited from a stroke, so AI helps me tell these stories clearly.A city appears in the Nevada desert once a year — built from tents, camps, art, and a whole lot of bikes. In this episode, Mike Weed explores Burning Man and the temporary world of Black Rock City, where movement becomes freedom and community becomes the fuel that keeps people going.From the bike-filled streets of the playa to the idea of rebuilding after life changes you, this episode connects the spirit of Burning Man to adaptive cycling, trikes, and recovery. You don’t have to go to Burning Man to learn from it — you can bring the best parts home: creativity, preparation, kindness, and forward motion.GoFundMe — Roll Toward Recovery with Mike Weed: https://gofund.me/12c1b3754Burning Manhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_Man

Mike lays out the summertime goal: a positive trail-and-travel project built with friends—camping sometimes, hotels sometimes, trails always. We talk about riding together (and why group travel means equipment, a trailer, and maybe a camper), plus the trike goal: the Catrike Dumont—folding for easier travel and less stress. Mike also explains the difference between loans and grants (“loans are like borrowing stress… grants are like borrowing hope”), and why the next step is finding a cool name for the business and podcast. We’re also dreaming big about long-distance trail routes like the Great American Rail-Trail—over 3,700 miles from Washington, D.C. to Washington State. Links / Resources (for the episode page — not read out loud):IRS EIN (official, free): https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/get-an-employer-identification-number Great American Rail-Trail route: https://www.railstotrails.org/site/greatamericanrailtrail/content/route/ Adventure Cycling Corridor Plan (PDF): https://www.adventurecycling.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CorridorPlan_24_06.pdfKelly Brush Foundation – Active Project (equipment funding + grant finder): https://activeproject.kellybrushfoundation.org GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/roll-toward-recovery-with-mike-weed

It’s the Christmas holidays, it’s snowing, and I’m out riding big tires with a motor — because winter can be fun. Then it’s family time: her family and mine together, lots of kids, lots of gifts, and a house full of love. After that, my brain goes into planning mode: three years at Hostel Shoppe’s Pedal Point Rally with Zimmerman, and TOT (Trikes Optional Tour) — usually every June in and around Kellogg, Idaho — plus Tucson TOT too. And here’s the big idea: what if we start our own New England TOT up here? I also share “his” 2026 maybe-list (NOFA-VT, SPEZI in Freiburg April 25–26, LVRT in early June, XTXL late June/early July, Mt. Washington Sunrise Ascent July 25, and CycleCon Sept 18–22 in Xenia, Ohio) and my own list item: the Ohio to Erie Trail. Not promises — just dreams, community, and momentum. 😜HIS list (2026 maybe list)NOFA-VT (Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont) Visit FreiburgSPEZI (Freiburg, Germany) — Apr 25–26, 2026 (International Special Bikes Show) SPEZI International Special Bikes ShowLVRT (Lamoille Valley Rail Trail) — 1st or 2nd week of June (TBD)XTXL — late June or early July (TBD)Sunrise Ascent on Mt. Washington — Sat, July 25, 2026 Mt. Washington Auto RoadRecumbent Cycle-Con (Xenia, Ohio) — Sept 18–20, 2026 Cycle-Con.comOhio to Erie Trail (OTET) — 326 miles (Cincinnati → Cleveland) ohiotoerietrail.orgHostel Shoppe – Pedal Point Rally (Stevens Point, WI) — July 17–18, 2026 Hostel Shoppe+1TOT / TaterTOT (Kellogg, Idaho) — generally June (late June; dates vary) Facebook+1Tucson TOT — Feb 22–28, 2026 (your group info)New England TOT (your idea) — “maybe plan” (dates TBD)

In this episode of Roll Toward Recovery, Mike Weed explores a question he lives with every day: motor or no motor?Mike rides with two different systems — a simple pedal-only setup for smooth home rail trails, and an e-assist setup for tougher terrain like Vermont’s hills, where a reliable base camp makes charging manageable. Looking ahead to bigger dreams — west to east, sea to sea — the question shifts again toward simplicity, reliability, and mental energy.This isn’t a gear debate. It’s an honest reflection on planning rides after a stroke, managing energy, learning from real long-distance travelers, and using AI to help shape thoughts into clear speech so the story can be told.Links mentioned in this episode:Travels By Trike (Sylvia): https://travelsbytrike.blogspot.com/JaYoe: https://jayoe.com/NOFAVT (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/NOFAVTPleaseGo check them out — they’re great resources.No final answer — just the real journey, one ride at a time.

I haven’t done RAGBRAI yet—but it’s been sitting in my head for a long time. In this episode, I talk through my plan: why I’m aiming for about two years from now, why I’m driving out, how I’m learning the vibe, and how I’m going to find a good “people team” to ride with. I picture the mornings, the rolling river of riders, the small-town magic, and the simple logistics that make the whole week work.Credits / LinksRAGBRAI official site: https://ragbrai.com/Ryan Van Duzer (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcUzl95VwxrIEQnu9xI21gSpotify for Creators episode wizard: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/2mxG5n6nM4GpiFqHx3lceX/episode/6eCaNefZqkHfz6DyzvWZKx/wizard

My name is Mike Weed. I’m a stroke survivor, and I ride the world on three wheels — with a little help from AI to share my voice.In this episode of Roll Toward Recovery, I tell the story of Part 1 of our 7-day ride from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Washington, DC, from August 28 to September 7, 2021. This chapter follows the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland.You’ll hear about a beer boat on the river the night before the ride, my years working in a cold steel rolling mill at I2S (now Tenova I2S), and our little crew: four trikes, a “bus guy” driving the Spokes Fighting Strokes trailer, and sleeping inside that trailer along the way. We roll through trail towns, stop for coffee and snacks, cross big bridges, climb to the Eastern Continental Divide, ride the Big Savage Tunnel, and finally drop into Cumberland to celebrate with lunch at the Crabby Pig.This isn’t just a bike story. It’s about recovery, friendship, and what it means to keep moving forward after stroke — on three wheels, one good arm, and a voice powered by AI.

My name is Mike Weed. I’m a stroke survivor, and I ride the world on three wheels.In this episode of Roll Toward Recovery, I tell the story of my first real bike after my stroke: a Trident Trikes Spike 2 – Horizontal Handlebars.I talk about:The big red Gaylord Hospital banner with me on a trike and my son Eli in the aisleHearing Colleen Kelly Alexander speak about her book Gratitude in Motion and thinking, “Yeah… that’s my lane too”Wanting a Greenspeed Magnum at Gaylord but not having the moneySaving with my wife and finding a more affordable trike at All Out Adventures – the Spike 2 for $1,604Riding that Spike 2 up to Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT for my “Yeah buddy” momentThe day the aluminum frame finally bent and broke, and how that pushed me to dream about the next bike and even Washington HillThis episode is about money being tight, bikes breaking, and still finding a way to keep moving forward on three wheels.If you’re a stroke survivor, live with aphasia, or ride with one good arm, I hope this story helps you say your own version of:“Yeah buddy… I’m still rolling.”

Stroke changed my life in an instant.Hospitals. Rehab. No words. One arm that would not work.In this episode of Roll Toward Recovery, I tell the story of how I went from a month at Gaylord Hospital, to a month at Traurig House, to sitting at home not able to talk, read, or write… and how a dusty barn and a blue Schwinn three-wheeler helped me find freedom again.Gaylord Hospital, Traurig House, and the Gaylord Sports Association didn’t just treat me; they helped me get back into sports and back onto three wheels.I share:The early days after strokeTime at Gaylord and Traurig HouseHours alone in the barn trying to do something positiveBuilding my first trike one-handedThat first shaky ride on the roadGoing back to Gaylord for speech and outpatient therapySeeing a low recumbent trike with Gaylord Sports for the first timeThe support of my grandmother’s memory, my wife Heidi, and our kids Sam, Brandt, and EliThis episode is told slowly on purpose, for people living with stroke, brain injury, or aphasia who need extra time to follow the words.If this story means something to you, please share it with someone who needs hope, or someone who loves to ride.Support my journey and future episodes here:GoFundMe – https://gofund.me/85ee543aThank you for listening.– Mike Weed

Ride with me, Mike Weed, a stroke survivor on three wheels, as I take my trike up and down the Harlem Valley Rail Trail in New York. I start at Wassaic Station, follow the old railroad line past barns, fields, ponds, and a long wooden boardwalk, all the way toward Copake Falls and back. By the time I roll back to the car, I’ve done around 45–50 miles, finished off with a simple, hot, perfect cup of coffee at the end of the line.Because of my aphasia, I use an AI helper (Aphasia AI) to turn my ride notes and thoughts into the clear voice you hear in this episode. The miles, the effort, and the story are all mine.If you’d like to help me keep riding and help other stroke and brain-injury survivors get access to adaptive bikes and trikes, you can support my GoFundMe here:https://gofund.me/9002bc469Thanks for listening, and thanks for rolling the Harlem Valley Rail Trail with me.

In this episode of Roll Toward Recovery, I stay close to home on one of my favorite rail trails in Connecticut: the Air Line State Park Trail. It’s an old railroad turned into a bike path, and over time I rode the whole line across Connecticut — not in one big day, but my way, on three wheels, one out-and-back at a time.I talk about the bigger dream of the East Coast Greenway from Maine to Florida, what it feels like to roll through old rock cuts, bridges, ghost-tree swamps, and big valley views, and why I feel truly free when it’s just me, the trike, and the sound of gravel under my tires. You’ll also hear about my friend Brenda, another three-wheeler with her own brain challenges, and how out on the trail we’re just two riders laughing and rolling together.I share what it’s like to live with stroke and aphasia, and how AI helps me turn my ideas and memories into a clear voice for this podcast. Three wheels, one damaged brain, and a little technology in the background so I can bring you along for the ride.Support my rides and this podcast:gofundme.com/f/roll-toward-recovery-with-mike-weed/cl/s?attribution_id=sl:29320437-78e5-45a6-8e85-7e7007e5b953&lang=en_US&ts=1755006736&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

In this episode of, stroke survivor and adaptive cyclist Mike Weed takes you onto the legendary Route of the Hiawatha on the Idaho–Montana border. Long dark tunnels, high trestle bridges, and green mountains become a living picture of life after stroke.Riding with his friend Will during TaterTOT week, Mike rolls through history, dust, fear, laughter, and even a deer licking salt at the mouth of the tunnel. Along the way, he shares what it’s like to live with aphasia, why three wheels set him free, and why your story isn’t over yet—no matter what you’ve been through.

My name is Mike Weed. I’m a stroke survivor, and I’ve been riding strong on three wheels for years. In this episode, I take you to Alfred Station, New York, for a special weekend at Bicycle Man LLC with friends, family, and Matt Galet of JaYoe Nation.Out on the road, I’m riding behind Danielle George in her first year with the bike. She’s a little bit slower on the hills, still learning the feel of it – but every climb, every mile, she keeps turning the pedals and she makes it. This episode is about that kind of quiet strength: trikes, community, and the courage to keep going.We camp, cook, and laugh together, surrounded by rows of recumbent bikes and trikes at one of the coolest recumbent shops around. Back at camp, the stories get deeper – stroke, recovery, long tours – and one very strong whiskey drink from Matt, his “Rusty JaYoe,” knocks me back after a year off whiskey and gives us a night of big laughs.If you’re a stroke survivor, living with a disability, or just love the sound of flags flapping and trikes rolling, this episode is for you.Support my adaptive cycling journey: https://gofund.me/a610eb90the JaYoe Nation https://www.youtube.com/@JaYoeNationBicycle Man LLC http://www.bicycleman.com/Mike Weed(Aphasia AI  https://chatgpt.com/)

In 2022, I pointed my recumbent trike toward one of the great classic routes in the United States: the Erie Canal Trail. Three hundred fifty-six miles from Buffalo to Albany. Eight days on the road. Three nights in a tent, the rest in little hotels along the way.I’m Mike Weed. I’m a stroke survivor and an adaptive cyclist on three wheels. In this episode, I take you with me day by day along the canal: the train station start, rainy mornings, quiet campsites, big canal locks, surprise flat tires, hot camp meals, and the feeling of rolling into each new town under my own power.If you’re living with stroke or any big challenge, this ride is for you. It’s not about going fast. It’s about keeping moving—one mile, one day, one new trail at a time. Thanks for riding the Erie Canal with me.

Join me, Mike Weed — stroke survivor and adaptive cyclist on three wheels — as I take you through my Mt. Washington weekend. This isn’t just about race day. It’s about months of hunting for the right trike, rebuilding wheels and gears, a gift from my 88-year-old friend West, camping in my Honda van, and packing a cabin full of family: Penny, my sister Jenn and her boyfriend Matt, my parents, and more. I’ll bring you along for the early-morning start, the brutal climb, the moment the clock beats me with one mile to go, and the cold, tired, beer-and-long-nap finish. In the end, I didn’t reach the summit — but I gained a mountain of memories and a new kind of win.

Join me, Mike Weed, a stroke survivor and adaptive trike rider, as I return to New York City and ride the Empire State Trail along the Hudson River. In this episode, I talk about getting ready, rolling through the city traffic and parks, and what it feels like to come back and ride again after stroke. This is part of my Roll Toward Recovery journey — I’m your stroke guide on three wheels, inviting you to ride along in your imagination.Berkshire Bike and Board Bloomfieldhttps://www.berkshirebikeandboard.com/

Stroke I-A — Stroke In Action. In this episode, I share a quiet two-day trip on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail in northern Vermont. I’m a stroke survivor who rides distance on a recumbent trike, and this ride is all about going at my own pace through farms, fields, and small towns.I talk about following the trail maps from Enosburg Falls toward Richford, rolling past cows on the path, and camping at Mill Pond Campground with my tiny camper. There’s simple camp life: one-handed cooking at the picnic table, morning coffee in my “Thank You” mug, and a small Vermont camper sticker that reminds me that stroke in action was here.This isn’t a race story. It’s a story of recovery, solitude, and finding freedom in quiet miles. If you’re living with stroke or any big life change, I hope this ride helps you imagine your own small adventure.

Join me, Mike Weed, on a journey through one of the most unique recumbent gatherings in the country — TaterTOT in Kellogg, Idaho. In this episode, I share my week of riding the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, the Route of the Hiawatha, and exploring the beautiful mountain scenery of the Silver Valley.You’ll hear about meeting amazing people like:• Dan Zimmerman of Spokes Fighting Strokeshttps://www.spokesfightingstrokes.org/https://www.facebook.com/SpokesFightingStrokes• Sylvia Halpern from Travels By Trikehttps://travelsbytrike.blogspot.com/https://www.youtube.com/@TravelsByTrike• Matt Galat (JaYoe Nation)https://www.youtube.com/@JaYoeNation• Sam and Caz from T-Cycle, Inc.https://t-cycle.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19675438701&gbraid=0AAAAADiKi_riRUjvry6mwkZ6WeJdT647S&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiebIBhDmARIsAE8PGNLTsSgsuw_D00Eg3cKAyU69RsCB3fqt1bDLk9tUGsD78Lmu0DQwkW0aAsf9EALw_wcBhttps://www.facebook.com/TerraCycleInc/https://www.youtube.com/@Tcycleinc/videosPlus, the stories of trail lunches in Wallace, sleeping in Dan’s camper trailer, nighttime fires with riders coming and going, and how cycling — and AI — help me continue my recovery from stroke and aphasia.TaterTOT isn’t just a ride. It’s a community, a place to heal, and a reminder that every mile forward matters.Thanks for listening — and welcome to Rolling Forward.