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Riders came from
34 states and the
District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, Canada,
Australia and Europe.
PEDALING BENEATH TWO
howitzer guns, athletes completing
the Face of America bicycle ride
to Gettysburg take in the cheers
and applause of family, friends,
colleagues and local residents
welcoming the ecstatic riders.
ABOVE:
Gettysburg Links
residents on the
Pennsylvania/Maryland
border cheer on Face
of America athletes
as they ride north to
Gettysburg.
RIGHT:
Face of America Liberty
athletes complete their
ride at Manhattan’s
World Trade Center.
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It was only the day before that
the athletes began their ride. For
those who are first-year participants,
about half the total riders, the
100-plus miles in the next two days
can be intimidating. While many
trained in preparation for their
journey, the 50 or so miles in the
first day is sometimes the longest an
athlete has pedaled in a single day.
Fortunately, Face of America
is fully supported. Ride support
vehicles follow the athletes,
providing a helpful lift if a rider
becomes tired or has an unexpected
mechanical issue. Skilled bike
marshals carefully monitor the
group, making sure that riders stay
on course and advise of hazards
ahead. A moto team also provides
safety support, temporarily stopping
cross traffic at intersections and
working with local law enforcement
WORLD T.E.A.M. SPORTS ANNUAL REVIEW 2017