Lyme Aware

Osterville Cyclist Rebounds From Lyme Disease

For two years, Lyme disease kept Amy Doherty of Osterville from participating in one of her favorite charity events, The Last Gasp bike ride from Sandwich to Provincetown. But thanks to proper diagnosis and treatment, the 48-year-old financial adviser not only took part in Sunday’s event – she was the fastest female finisher. “It was an emotional finish,” said Doherty, who bicycled 62 miles in about two hours and 41 minutes. “I didn’t expect to be that strong, coming back for the first time. Read more.