Evolution Stories: MS Makes Me | SHIMANO

[@hardtailparty]

What a wonderful message. While i dont have MS, i have recently been diagnosed with a neulogical disease called ME/CFS and this message hit home. My condition impacts every aspect of my life. Stories like these give me great hope.

[@mormediafilm]

I’m so glad it struck a chord with you - we all need stories like this! Thanks for watching 🙏🏽

[@abikeesclerosada]

I have MS since 1996, and always rode my bike, with difficulty, slower than my friends, but always rode. 2 years ago I bought my first ebike, Caloi Evibe Elite, with Shimano power, a hard tail, that came directly to my needs. Long range, with 2 bottle cages, and now I can ride longer, and with my friends without staying behind!!! MS can be hard, however with the right approach, you can do whatever you like!!!

[@mormediafilm]

You are 100% right, thanks for watching our film! 🙏🏽

[@ajbaumgardner57]

31 years old just diagnosed with MS. Such an uplifting video. Im determined to control what I can.

[@halwye]

What a fabulous blend of honesty, realism and upbeat spirit. Thoroughly inspirational. Thanks tons for this.

[@mormediafilm]

Thank you for that, and for watching our film! 🙏🏽

[@InitialP_Photography]

I'm so glad I found out I had MS on my 40th birthday (also in May), I was getting tested in my 20's and I walked away and lived my life, now I'm re living my life again.

[@OvercomingMS]

An amazing film with such a powerful and inspiring message

[@rexcorkil]

Keep living your full life, Mr McKenna. Inspiration. Crack my ribs any day.

[@mormediafilm]

😂 Thanks Alex!

[@bike-life075]

"Hello, I've had MS since 2003. Before, I played basketball, and for the last 5-6 years, I've been mountain biking with friends. I feel great, and I believe it's essential to stay positive, understand our bodies, and, of course, having a supportive family and friends is a significant help. A doctor once told me it all starts in our minds, so I try to keep that in mind. As the saying goes, 'As you think, so shall you be.

[@christianchee2857]

What a great video 😁👍 for people like me that has MS as well but being in nature and mountain biking has help to relax and get fresh air

[@mormediafilm]

Thank you!

[@rosiepickering9944]

Brilliant video, i too have MS and ride gravel, road and occasionally Mtb (I'm a bit of a wuss on a mtb though) my main mantra is "Face your fear and do it anyway" however the potential post crash consequences of MS makes me rethink certain riskier routes 😊. Thanks for helping raise awareness of this condition in this sport, I agreed that exercise is most definitely a disease modifing drug for MS, it certainly helps me immensely both physically and mentally ❤

[@spicyspacecake]

Brilliant!!

[@scottbagley7513]

Wow what an amazing inspirational video!! Hats off guys if I’m honest she’s me feel more motivated just to get out on my MTB Evan more now.. if you guys can do it anyone can good luck for the future guys 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mormediafilm]

Thank you! Really chuffed you enjoyed our film. 🙏🏽

[@waheedhassan1643]

awesome vid

[@mormediafilm]

🙏🏽

[@sas2741]

I’ve just been recently diagnosed with RRMS at 51, although looking back I could have had it for a few years. My consultant has suggested I take Tecfidera but I really don’t want to. I’m hoping I could manage it with diet and exercise but not sure if I’m making the right choice. Does anyone have any experience of taking Tecfidera or not taking any medication at all?

[@andersonramalho3225]

🤙

[@mormediafilm]

👊🏽

[@crazybuschris]

“If you had the chance to change your fate, would you?” 👩🏻‍🦰🏹

[@LachupacabraRO]

So if i ride my bike a lot, good things will come to me. I realised that from when i was 6 years old.

[@mormediafilm]

100% works for me!

[@Varad.1589]

Can you make 9 speed ef500 shifter please I want it from 2 months ❤❤❤

[@Mathlete0672]

I hate to disagree folks, but I feel that this is a misguided case of (at worst) a bike manufacturer hijacking a diabolical neurological disease to sell more bikes, behind the thin and cynical veil of an inspirational video. I have Multiple Sclerosis and in the later stages (where I am) the more aggressive diagnoses are nothing like what is represented in this video. I live in constant pain, drugged up to the eyeballs on morphine and OxyContin (such that I can't even recognise my own children), and occasionally methadone and fentanyl. I am mostly bedridden, unable to wash myself or go to the toilet independently, with little to look forward to other than becoming fully quadriplegic, and yet more damage to my family relationships, caused by my terrible moods. I blame the pain, but maybe I should just man up and get a Shimano mountain bike, and a ride off into the hills. In all honesty I don't want to be a massive downer, but I think a more honest discussion of this debilitating disease is overdue. There is no such thing as an "MS Warrior" for those unlucky enough to reach the final stages, which thankfully most do not. Shimano, please reconsider this video.

[@caricooper4135]

it's so difficult not to have MS individualize my efforts. having a good outlet, a good support line, and an attitude of "ain't nothing gonna stop me" is what it takes. thanks for your great advice--much needed...even after 26 years. 🫶🏼

[@mormediafilm]

Thank you for watching our film, I’m so glad it chimed with you. ❤