On Saturday, January 31, 50 riders, including 19 adaptive riders, will depart from Osaic’s headquarters in Scottsdale to complete a 50-mile cycling challenge through the Sonoran Desert, finishing in Cave Creek—celebrating World TEAM’s mission of creating opportunities for athletes of all abilities.
Rider Stories: Rhonda Liddell
Riding her recumbent trike has become Rhonda Liddell’s ‘Meditation / Medication’—a powerful reminder of how adaptive sports can transform struggle into strength, community, and purpose.
Rider Stories: Lachelle Stevenson
After a neck and back injury forced her to give up running, Lachelle Stevenson discovered adaptive cycling—and with it, a renewed sense of freedom, strength, and community through World TEAM. Sports.
Rider Stories: Hilbert Potter
“Cycling gave me back a sense of freedom I thought I’d lost—proof that the human spirit can rise above any challenge.” — Hilbert Potter
Rider Stories: Frank Ryack Jr
As a veteran and adaptive athlete, Frank Rycak Jr discovered that cycling is more than a sport—it’s a pathway to healing, resilience, and the power of community.
Rider Stories: Charlie Pepinrivera
For veteran Charlie Pepinrivera, cycling isn’t just a sport—it’s the path that helped him heal, rebuild, and rediscover his purpose.
Rider Stories: Rick Smith
A powerful journey of resilience, rediscovery, and community, Rick Smith found new strength on the road to Gettysburg.
Rider Stories: Cordelia Wright
Diagnosed with MS in 2005, Cordelia Wright found strength, freedom, and community through adaptive cycling and the life-changing Face of America ride.
World TEAM Celebrates Greg LeMond’s Congressional Gold Medal Honor
World TEAM (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) proudly congratulates Greg LeMond on receiving the Congressional Gold Medal on July 9, 2025, one of the highest civilian honors in the United States.
Adventure TEAM Challenge: NY Returns with Milestone Year at The Center for Discovery
The 15th annual Adventure TEAM Challenge: NY was a milestone event of inclusion and joy where residents with profound physical and cognitive challenges actively participated in adaptive sporting events.
Face of America Marks 20 Years with Annual Ride to Gettysburg
From May 16–18, 2025, nearly 300 riders completed the 20th annual Face of America: Gettysburg, a 110-mile cycling challenge from Arlington, Virginia, to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Honoring Heroes: Celebrating Veterans and Leadership at Face of America: Gettysburg 2025
Face of America: Gettysburg 2025 kicked off with a powerful evening honoring our veterans and celebrating Lon Dolber and Lew Meyer for their extraordinary leadership and lifetime of service.
Veterans Take Center Stage at Face of America: Gettysburg Cycling Challenge, Featuring Inaugural Service Member of the Year Award
Face of America: Gettysburg, presented by Osaic Foundation, returns May 16–18, 2025, uniting veterans, adaptive athletes, and civilians for a 110-mile cycling challenge and introducing the inaugural Service Member of the Year Award to honor exceptional military service and inspiration.
World T.E.A.M. Publishes Its 2024 Annual Report
World T.E.A.M. presents a comprehensive annual report for 2024 detailing its achievements, financial performance, and impact over the past year.
World T.E.A.M. Unveils 2025 Face of America: Gettysburg Cycling Kit
Get ready for an exciting update to the Face of America cycling experience! This year’s event brings a brand-new cycling kit that celebrates the spirit of our remarkable athletes and honors our nation’s military service members.
Riders Pedal 38 Miles at Valley of the Sun 2025 Sponsored by Osaic Foundation
On February 1, 2025 World T.E.A.M. returned to Arizona for the second annual Valley of the Sun Challenge sponsored by the Osaic Foundation.
Leidos Announced as $25K Sponsor for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America: Gettysburg Cycling Challenge
World T.E.A.M. Sports is proud to announce Leidos, an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter technology solutions, as the Supporting Sponsor for Face of America: Gettysburg.
World T.E.A.M. Partners With Osaic Foundation For Second Valley of the Sun Challenge, Inspiring Resilience and Teamwork
Valley of the Sun is a one-day, 38-mile cycling challenge that engages and empowers athletes of different abilities to pedal through the terrain of the Sonoran Desert.
Adventure T.E.A.M. Challenge: NY Returns to Frost Valley for 14th Annual Edition
On June 6-8, 2024, World T.E.A.M. staff traveled to upstate New York to coach the 14th installment of ATC: NY alongside volunteers from partners TCFD and the Dolber Family Foundation.
NFL Great Brian Mitchell Joins Decorated Army Veteran Ret. Col. Gregory Gadson for 19th Annual Face of America Cycling Challenge Presented by Osaic Foundation
Two iconic figures, NFL Great Brian Mitchell and decorated army veteran Colonel Gregory Gadson (retired), are preparing to cycle 110 miles in two days across three states in the nation’s most inspiring and inclusive cycling challenge, Face of America (FOA) presented by Osaic Foundation.