RA9 Is Upon Us

Wow here we are right around the corner from another memorable four days of perpetual sweat, sore body parts, endorphin highs, hangover lows, GU overloads, laughs that will make you stomach hurt, visual wonders, fresh air that will cure what ails you, new friendships, old war stories and all for a great cause that will impact important young men and women's lives.

Trip Updates:

• Bus Departure - The "Burgh" RA Party Bus will be departing between 3:30-4:00PM this Wednesday September 30th. Please be prompt with gear and bike in hand and ready to roll.
• Airline Travelers - For riders flying directly to Pittsburgh we will plan on rallying at the Sheraton at 8:30PM for late night dinning. RA9 day one departure time will be 7:30AM sharp in the Sheraton lobby ready to ride.
• Ride Dates - Depart Pittsburgh, PA Thursday, October 1st -- Arrive Gaithersburg, MD Sunday, October 4th
• Riders Blog - Keep current with training rides, rinking adventures and general biker banter by joining our Google group.
• RA Ride Guide - Print a copy of the Guide.
• RA9 Picnic - The picnic finale will be at Cindy McGrew new pad 21355 Big Woods Road, Dickerson Maryland 20842. All rider family, friends and donors are welcome to celebrate our accomplishment with Cindy/Operation Second Chance and the soldiers and their families. Attached is flyer for invitation purposes.

Fund Raising Goals

• Over the past four years we have raised over $160,000 for Operation Second Chance. This year's goal of $50,000 has been challenging but well worth the cause. "Just a hill for climbers."

Benefactors

• The mission of Operation Second Chance is to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded service men and women; to assist in the modification of housing to accommodate disabled veterans; to assist the families of wounded service men and women and; to facilitate the transition of wounded service men and women back into civilian society.
• All donations go directly to Operation Second Chance.