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.
World T.E.A.M. Sports Launches New One-Day Cycling Challenge Through The Arizona Desert for Adaptive Athletes
World T.E.A.M. Challenge: Valley of the Sun is a one-day cycling event bringing adaptive and able-bodied athletes together for a 40-mile ride through the desert.
Adaptive Athlete and Top FOA Fundraiser Tara Corrigan Inspires As The “No Limits Tri-Paw”
In the midst of seemingly random circumstances where life feels hard and chaotic, all it takes is one moment to offer that shining glimmer of hope. For Virginia native, MaryPat (MP) Corrigan, hope looked like a little ball of dark fur with big, shining eyes and only three paws.
Face of America: Gettysburg Distributes 2023 Top Fundraising Awards and The Ricky Prine Exceptional Athlete Award
FOA’s Friday banquet serves as a time to recognize the top three individual fundraisers, top three corporate teams, and top 3 civilian teams. This year also saw the return of the Ricky Prine Exceptional Athlete Award.
Face of America: Gettysburg Hosts Its 18th Annual Ride with Three Time Tour De France Winner, Greg LeMond, and Presenting Sponsor, Advisor Group
America’s most inspiring and inclusive cycling challenge, Face of America: Gettysburg, returns to Arlington, Virginia on April 21-23, 2023. The adaptive cycling challenge begins in Crystal City, and concludes at the historic Civil War community of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
The ABC’s of Bike Repair
Not sure if you need a tune-up? Here are the ABC’s of simple bike maintenance that you can review with your bike.
Cycling Legend Greg LeMond To Attend Face of America: Gettysburg This April
World T.E.A.M. announces former professional cyclist and cycling ambassador, Greg LeMond will attend at this year’s Face of America
World T.E.A.M. Debuts 2023 Face of America: Gettysburg Cycling Kit
Each year, participating FOA cyclists can expect the announcement of a newly designed cycling kit. All registered athletes will receive a jersey at check-in at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Arlington on Friday, April 21.
American Portfolios Increases Support for Face of America Gettysburg
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, October 15, 2018 – National non-profit World T.E.A.M. announced today that American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the country, is increasing their support for the organization. Through this support, the Long Island-based firm is recognized as the […]
World T.E.A.M.’s Face of America Cycling to Gettysburg April 28-29
By Richard Rhinehart Arlington, Virginia, April 24, 2018 – Adaptive athletes from across North America, Puerto Rico and Europe are arriving this week in Arlington and Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to participate in national non-profit World T.E.A.M.’s 16th annual Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania April 28-29. The annual two-day […]
Face of America Ride to Gettysburg Returns April 27-29
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, November 27, 2017 – Face of America, non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inclusive two-day bicycle and hand cycle ride to historic Gettysburg, returns to the Washington D.C. and Philadelphia regions this April 27-29. As one of America’s most inspiring events, participating athletes include adaptive military veterans and able-bodied athletes from […]
World T.E.A.M. Sports Names Jonathan Brideau as Executive Director
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, October 2, 2017 – National nonprofit World T.E.A.M. Sports announced today that Jonathan Brideau has been named as the organization’s Executive Director. He joins CEO and President Van Brinson in the growing organization’s management. Brideau is a seven-year veteran of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing […]
Independent Maryland Bike Shops Assist Face of America Ride to Gettysburg
By Richard Rhinehart Mt. Airy, Maryland, May 31, 2017 – World T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania depends on the assistance and support of many supporting partners and sponsors, including Maryland’s Mt. Airy and College Park Bicycles. Owned and managed by longtime bicycling expert Larry Black, the […]
Annual Face of America Ride Completes Journey to Gettysburg
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, May 12, 2017 – For the nearly 600 riders participating in national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ April 29-30 Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the exceptional camaraderie between adaptive military veterans and able-bodied athletes was their primary reason for riding. Under cloudy skies April […]
Face of America 2017 Brings Together Adaptive and Able-Bodied Athletes
By Richard Rhinehart King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2017 – More than 150 adaptive military veterans from the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada will gather in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and in Arlington, Virginia the afternoon of April 28 for the Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg. From national […]
Dell EMC Joins World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America as a Supporting Partner
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, April 17, 2017 – National non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inclusive April 28-30 Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, today welcomed the support of Dell EMC as a participating event partner. The annual two-day journey to the Civil War battlefields of Gettysburg honors military veterans […]
Three Wire Systems Partners with World T.E.A.M. Sports in Support of Face of America
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, April 12, 2017 – National non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports announced today that Three Wire Systems, (LLC), an innovative technology solutions provider and the nation’s leader in veteran-centric integrative care coaching, is returning as a partner of the organization’s annual inclusive bicycle and hand cycle Face of America ride to […]
Pennsylvania Governor Wolf Designates April 30 as Face of America Day
By Richard Rhinehart Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, April 3, 2017 – Governor Tom Wolf today designated April 30, 2017 as Face of America Day in Pennsylvania, recognizing the exceptional adaptive military veterans who are riding national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America to the historic Civil War community of Gettysburg. “Since the infancy of the United […]
Face of America Veteran Finds Bicycling Therapeutic
By Richard Rhinehart Endwell, New York, March 28, 2017 – Navy and Army National Guard veteran Nicole Lee is riding in her first Face of America with national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports this April 28-30. The southern New York state veteran is riding with Team Rescue 22 from Arlington to Gettysburg with other adaptive military […]
Giving it Her All: A Profile of Face of America Athlete Donna Zephrine
By Melissa Grappone Bayshore, New York, March 21, 2017: Adaptive Army veteran, Donna Zephrine, is no stranger to challenges. Having participated in several World T.E.A.M. Sports events over the last few years — the Face of America (FOA) in 2015 and 2016; the 2015 Face of America Liberty from West Point Academy to the Freedom […]