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Injured Vets first MTB event with Ride 2 Recovery

FRIDAY, 27 JANUARY 2012
Submitted By: Debora Spano

On Jan. 30, 2012, about 50 injured veterans and supporters will take part in the first MTB challenge on the trails of the Cottonwood Conservation Area west of Las Vegas. In this Ride 2 Recovery Blue Diamond Mountain Bike Challenge, sponsored by MGM Resorts International, they will ride trails based on each rider’s ability and injuries. When necessary, R2R has modified the bikes to accommodate injuries.

This event is in response to requests from injured veterans for R2R to create a MTB Challenge. R2R, a 501(c)3, sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, helps injured veterans improve their health and wellness through individual and group cycling. R2R enables service men and women to ride no matter their disabilities - modifying road bikes, mountain bikes, hand cycles, recumbents and tandems to fit the needs of riders. There will be several trails for each day to accommodate the expertise and injuries of the riders.

Cyclists will be joined by John Tomac and Ken Chlouber for the three-day ride.

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