One Way Every Day: May 27 (Day 88) Sea to Shining Sea

Thursday, May 27, 2010

May 27 (Day 88) Sea to Shining Sea

Can you imagine riding a bike across the country, more than 4,000 miles, in 63 days? Probably not, but starting May 22, a team of exceptional athletes, most of whom are wounded veterans, will take on that daunting journey and demonstrate the strength of the American spirit.

A team of exceptional athletes, many of whom are wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans representing all military branches, departed from the Golden Gate Bridge today, Saturday, May 22, for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inaugural bike trek across America called the State Farm Sea to Shining Sea. The goal of the ride 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.

Sea to Shining Sea (S2SS) is a 4000 mile bicycle ride across the United States by a group of wounded warriors. Hosted by leading not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, World T.E.A.M. Sports. The event will honor the courage of our military and the strength of the American spirit. Since most of the riders will be disabled American veterans, the ride will provide dramatic proof that disabled Americans can lead productive lives and accomplish feats most people only dream of. All funds raised after costs 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.