World T.E.A.M. Sports 2016 Annual Review World T.E.A.M. Sports Annual Report 2016 | Page 17
NO. 4
BE MOTIVATING
Face of America athletes cycle more than 100 miles in two days.
cheered
the ride in person,
or who
It
takes determination
to travel
up to 120 ages
miles
waited patiently for the riders
followed
it through
traditional
in
two days,
particularly
for an and
athlete pedaling
to appear. There was a shout—the
social media.
through
the strength of their arms. For these
riders are approaching! As the
exceptional athletes, the loss of the use World
of their
T.E.A.M. Sports lead vehicle
At the
tiny, not
rural
community
of enjoying passed
legs
does
keep
them from
outdoor with the first group of riders
Gettysburg or
Links,
north of the
recreation,
from just
encouraging
others to
keep close behind, the residents
following
Pennsylvania/Maryland
pedaling
mile after mile. state line,
cheered with excitement, their
local residents come out each year
applause giving tired riders strength
to celebrate
passing
of Face participants
Though
many the
Face
of America
are
to continue
to the ride’s conclusion.
of peak
America.
It was fitness,
an unforgettable
in
physical
some athletes are not
day with a bicyclists.
huge American
flag casual cyclists,
dedicated
For these
As one of the mid-Atlantic’s most
hanging low 55
from
a crane
across
completing
miles
or more
in a single popular
day can and well-attended non-
the two-lane
county road,
patriotic ride in competitive
surpass
the mileage
they usually
a full
bicycling events, Face of
military Yet,
marches
and songs
week.
they continue
on, filling
encouraged
and reaches an ever-expanding
America
the air. Along
the colleagues,
sides of the and inspire audience
inspired
by their
others of support each year.
highway,
enthusiastic
all
who
are motivated
by fans
their of
dedication.
Families, friends and colleagues
pledge financially in support
of the ride and it’s exceptional
participants. In 2015 and 2016,
more than $1 million were received
through donations and sponsor
support, but it is the athletes who
benefit most.
Although Gettysburg is widely
known for its horrific Civil War
battles between American armies,
the cycling Face of America
veterans pedaling through the
now-silent battlefields help bring
America together as one.
REVIEW
Participating in a challenging outdoor
sporting event like Face of America is both
inspiring and motivating.
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