Bidens Host Send-Off Event for Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge; Bike Ride Helps Injured Veterans...1 of 4 >
May 26, 2014 - On a beautiful Memorial Day morning, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden welcomed about 200 injured veterans and supporters to the Vice President's Residence for the start of the sixth annual UnitedHealthcare Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge.  Riders using bicycles, hand cycles and recumbents will travel to Virginia Beach, VA, a distance of 350 miles, over six days.  Ride 2 Recovery is a 501(c) 3 that "helps injured veterans improve their health and wellness through individual and group cycling."  The program started in 2008 as rehabilitation therapy for veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries as well as physical wounds.  Since then dozens of Challenges have been held around the country.  The rides are limited to 200 participants, although for this ride a number of additional one-day riders joined for the first day.  The riders divide up into four groups according to ability, and are accompanied by support vehicles and personnel.  (Above) The Vice President takes a selfie.  (Below) The Bidens greet veterans. 
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