JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Wounded Warrior Project will bring together warriors from around the country for Soldier Ride 250, a cycling event presented by NFL Salute to Service that aims to showcase the healing power of cycling for the physical, mental and emotional health of service members.
Four groups of 20 warriors each — 80 total — will ride 250 miles apiece to combine for a 1,000-mile journey from May 14-29. The ride begins at Wounded Warrior Project headquarters in Jacksonville and will finish at Firehouse 10 next to Ground Zero in New York City.
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The kickoff celebration on Thursday will feature Jacksonville Jaguars legends, THE ROAR cheerleaders, Jaxson de Ville and WWP leadership.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., with riders departing at 10 a.m. from Wounded Warrior Project HQ, 4899 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville. Following the ceremony, the warriors and Jaguars legends will ride to the USS Orleck before continuing toward the Mayport Ferry.
On Wednesday, warriors received custom bike fittings and met fellow riders of varying abilities.
Riders are expected to finish day one between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island, 2301 Sadler Rd., Fernandina Beach.