Noah Sideman Rides for Brain Injury Suvivors

For the second year, BIAPA Board Member and avid bicyclist Noah Sideman is riding in three Pennsylvania gravel bike races to raise awareness about brain injury and to support the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania.  For 2026, Noah's inviting brain injury survivors to join him virtually. 

If you'd like to honor a brain injury survivor who'd like to "join" Noah on his ride, please click on the Honor and Donate button and make a donation honoring your survivor.  Noah will place their name on his bike and recognize them on his race page on the BIAPA website.

Parker Dam Gravel Grinder
Penfield, PA
May 9, 2026

Mid-State Gravel Grinder
Phillipsburg, PA
August 15, 2026

Trough Creek Gravel Grinder
James Creek, PA

September 20, 2026

About Noah Sideman

Noah Sideman PsyD CBIS recently joined the BIAPA board in the fall of 2024. Noah has a passion for gravel biking and feels this race series is an excellent opportunity to spread the word about BIAPA across the state. He is a trained neuropsychologist and owns his own mental health practice with locations in Philadelphia, PA and Lancaster, PA. He is also an adjunct professor in the School of Professional and Applied Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Additionally, he continues to present and conduct research in the field of brain injury and neuropsychology.

About the Pennsylvania Gravel Series
The PA gravel series is a series of competitive gravel bike races hosted throughout the spring, summer, and fall each year. Races are held primarily of dirt or gravel roads and are notable for their steep climbs, fast descents, and long distances (+70 miles). To compete in the overall series, a rider must complete at least 3 of the 5 races. The riders with the best performances in their specific rider categories are recognized as series winners.

Honor or Remember a Brain Injury Survivor
If you'd like to honor a brain injury survivor who'd like to "join" Noah on his ride, please click on the DONATE AND HONOR button and make a donation honoring your survivor.  Noah will place their name on his bike and recognize them on his race page on the BIAPA website. General donations in support of Noah are also welcome!

All funds raised will directly support BIAPA’s mission of fostering an inclusive community of education, advocacy, support, and research to maximize the quality of life for those with brain injuries and their families.