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Ride Accomplishments
July 27th, 2010 - 11:20 am | 
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The Sea to Shining Sea cyclists:
- traveled 3,687 miles (an average 70 miles per ride day).
- ascended a combined 110,470 feet of elevation (an average 2,084 feet per ride day).
- passed through 12 states, plus Washington, D.C. (and Kansas, I’ve heard, by accident).
- reached an altitude of 11,312 feet, as well as sea level on both coasts.
- rested 11 of 64 days.
- stayed in 53 hotels, where they left behind cell phones, wallets, keys and spare legs, but never lost luggage.
- were rained on, snowed in, sunburned, windswept, frozen and baked.
As Van Brinson said on the final night to the gathered group, “You go home and you remember this ride. You let everyone know that they too can achieve unimaginable goals. You let them know that they can reach higher, ride faster and travel further than anyone thought.”
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These gorgeous images captured by Gary C. Knapp (AP Photographer for State Farm) sum up the riders’ exciting arrival in Virginia Beach:
Give the riders your final comments!
As the ride comes to a close, let us know what you’ve thought of it. What do you think of these riders? Has it inspired you or anyone you know?
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About S2SSSea to Shining Sea (S2SS) is a 4,000-mile bicycle ride across the United States by a team of patriotic Americans. The group is comprised mostly of veterans disabled in war, but also includes able-bodied supporters. S2SS is hosted by World T.E.A.M. Sports, a leading nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, to honor the courage of our military and the strength of the American spirit. This ride will provide dramatic proof that disabled Americans can lead productive lives and accomplish feats that are mere dreams for ordinary people. National media will cover the ride and a full-length documentary will be made. All profits will go to other athletic events World T.E.A.M. Sports runs for disabled Americans and Soldiers’ Angels, a leading support organization for United States service personnel. A core group of 25 to 30 bikers will ride the entire distance and will include injured military and a few able-bodied cyclists. In addition, there will be several stage rides across key route areas during which other disabled and able-bodied riders will be encouraged to join the ride and this way to show support for the project. |
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