Sea to Shining Sea riders to bicycle through Carson City
A team of athletes, many of whom are wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, will leave from Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inaugural bike trek across America called Sea to Shining Sea. The group will arrive in Carson City on May 28 on their way to their Virginia Beach, Va., destination.
The goal of Sea to Shining Sea is to honor the courage of our service men and women, recognize the strength of the American spirit and challenge perceptions of how we view athletes. The ride will conclude in Virginia Beach on July 24.
Spanning 63 days and 4,000 miles, the cyclists will test their physical limits and inspire people, disabled or not, to live active and enriched lives. The group will cycle through deserts, mountain passes and historical landmarks providing dramatic proof that disabled Americans can lead productive lives and accomplish feats most people only dream about. Several riders have specially-designed bikes that make it possible for them to participate.
The riders will travel from South Lake Tahoe to Carson City on May 28 where they’ll receive a warm welcome at the Capitol. They will have a water stop at Round Hill Village Shopping Center, lunch at Spooner Lake and end their day’s journey in Carson City. Carson City State Farm Agent Marilyn Lewis is serving as the community coordinator for the ride.
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Marilyn Lewis State Farm Agency at (775) 882-4875 for information details.
“It’s an honor and a pleasure to welcome these veterans to Carson City,” said Marilyn Lewis, State Farm agent. “We’re hoping people from our great city can join us at the Capitol for the welcome.”
Among the supporters joining the group will be Army Brig. Gen. Arnold N. Gordon-Bray, retired Marine Corps Gen. Robert Magnus, and Ambassador Paul Bremer, who oversaw the reconstruction of Iraq from May 2003 to June 2004.
“The selfless service of these warriors, including the injuries they sustained, is evidence of their courage, honor and commitment. Their indomitable will to succeed by completing the daunting Sea to Shining Sea ride is a testament to today's American military men and women,” said retired Marine Corps Gen. Robert Magnus. “I commend World T.E.A.M. Sports and State Farm for their own commitment to making this great ride possible.”
State Farm is a Sea to Shining Sea sponsor, with agents across the country serving as community coordinators.
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