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Riding with Purpose: Long Haul Paul’s Mission to Defy MS One Mile at a Time | One Gang Ep. 085
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In this episode of One Gang Worldwide, we sit down with Paul Pelland—known across the globe as Longhaulpaul. A former pro endurance rider turned MS warrior, Paul’s been riding toward a cure one mile at a time after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. His story of grit, humor, and purpose is unlike anything you’ve heard. Buckle up, this one’s going the distance.
About Our Guest: Paul Pelland, better known as Longhaulpaul, is a long-distance endurance motorcyclist, speaker, and advocate who has ridden over 500,000 documented miles since being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2003. Instead of letting the disease define him, Paul launched his personal mission: “Chasing the Cure”, an ongoing, record-breaking journey to ride one million miles while raising funds and awareness for MS research.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to One Gang Worldwide
00:22 Meet Paul Pellen: The Long Haul Rider
02:06 Paul's Early Life and First Motorcycle
08:18 From Shoe Repair to Motorcycle Adventures
11:20 The Birth of a Long-Distance Rider
15:21 Endurance Riding and Personal Struggles
22:59 The Iron Butt Rally Experience
29:43 Riding Through Adversity
42:18 Custody Battle and Emotional Toll
42:48 Physical and Mental Struggles
44:51 Rally Challenges and Realizations
47:57 Diagnosis and Life Changes
50:08 Living with MS and Finding Purpose
54:19 Advocacy and Speaking Engagements
01:01:46 Million Mile Mission
01:22:09 Overcoming Challenges and Disabilities
01:23:20 The Motorcycle Community's Support
01:23:55 Choosing the Right Motorcycle
01:27:10 First Bike and Setting Records
01:27:43 Yamaha's Support and World Records
01:36:19 Moto Mindfulness and Advice for Riders
01:40:17 Supporting the Mission and Fundraising
01:44:39 Speed Round: Fun and Quick Questions
01:50:17 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
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Website: longhaulpaul.com
Instagram: @longhaulpaul
Facebook: Long Haul Paul
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