By Mike Claver Holbrook, New York, February 1, 2016 – There are two days that drain us of our vitality. They are days over which we have no control. Those days are yesterday and tomorrow. Brian Petras, successful Sea to Shining Sea rider with World T.E.A.M. Sports, taught us all to live in the present, […]
A Letter from the President
By Van Brinson Holbrook, New York, January 29, 2016 – There has been a lot of discussion recently about non-profits and their overhead costs. Each organization is unique in their mission, vision and focus as well as their procedures and policies, and how they serve their chosen community. Though most non-profits provide value to their […]
World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America Starts with Informal Memorials Ride
By Richard Rhinehart Arlington, Virginia, January 26, 2016 – Early in the morning of April 22, a team of disabled and able-bodied military veterans and civilians from across the United States will set off from Arlington, Virginia on a personal journey of remembrance and honor. Riding bicycles, recumbent bikes and hand cycles, these riders attending […]
160 Disabled Athletes to Participate in World T.E.A.M. Sports’ 2016 Face of America Ride
By Richard Rhinehart Arlington, Virginia, January 15, 2016 – A record 160 military veteran and civilian athletes with disabilities from across North America are scheduled to participate in national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ April 22-24 Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Participation by all riders in the annual non-competitive ride […]
2010 Sea to Shining Sea Volunteer Wayne Abbott Remembered by World T.E.A.M. Sports
By Richard Rhinehart Bloomington, Illinois, January 8, 2016 – During the 2010 Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride from national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports, Wayne Abbott from Normal, Illinois was one of the many volunteers who supported the team of 15 disabled military veterans and their able-bodied colleagues on their 3,687-mile journey from San […]
September 2010
Adventure Team Challenge New York begins
May 2010
Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bike ride “Two Shining Seas” documentary film.
August 2009
Coastal Team Challenge (changed to Long Island route in August 2014)
June 2007
Adventure Team Challenge Colorado begins as Real Deal Inclusive Sports Adventure
January 2007
Return to Kilimanjaro climb & “Elevation” documentary film
April 2006
Face of America Washington to Gettysburg route begins
September 2002
Face of America official memorial ride for 9/11 attacks upon America (also in 2003)
May 2000
Face of America cross-country ride
January 1998
Vietnam Challenge & NBC Sports film “Long Time Coming”
August 1996
NationsBank Paralympic Torch Relay forAtlanta Summer Paralympics
March 1995
AXA World Ride & CBS Sports Film“The Possible Dream”
June 1993
World T.E.A.M. charters as a non-profit organization
February 1990
Kilimanjaro Confidence Climb & CBS Sports film “Let Me Be Brave”
October 1987
Ride Across America from Newport Beach, California to Jacksonville Beach, Florida.