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TMCNet: AFA Designates Wounded Airman Program as Beneficiary of 2012 Air Force Cycling Classic

[June 08, 2012]

AFA Designates Wounded Airman Program as Beneficiary of 2012 Air Force Cycling Classic

Jun 08, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- This year's Air Force Cycling Classic designated the Air Force Association's Wounded Airman Program as the principal beneficiary.

According to a release, AFA received money raised through pledges made by those participating in Sunday's Air Force Cycling Challenge Crystal Ride as part of the Team Sabre.

"The Air Force Association is very pleased to be selected as the principal beneficiary of the 2012 Air Force Cycling Classic," said Mike Dunn, AFA President and CEO. "Our Wounded Airman Program allows us to provide a level of comfort or support to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for this country. Please join me and other members of the AFA staff in supporting Team Sabre as we ride to raise funds for our heroic Airmen!" AFA said that cycling enthusiasts of all abilities were able to ride in the Air Force Cycling Challenge Crystal Ride. Amateur participants could participate either as a Standard Registrant, as part of a Corporate Challenge Team or as part of Team Sabre. Team Sabre riders pledge money toward the AFA Wounded Airman Program. That team received special jerseys, in addition to their timing chips, race number and event t-shirts. They began and ended their ride in Crystal City and were also be able to participate in an awards ceremony at the Air Force Memorial. All participants could enjoy the car-free, 15km course for up to 3 1/2 hours. The course took riders past the Air Force Memorial, the Pentagon and through Crystal City. Riders received a gold medal by completing six laps in less than 3 1/2hours. A silver medal is earned by riding four laps, and a bronze for two laps in that timeframe.

The events began with the Air Force Cycling Classic's Clarendon Cup. Amateur racers began the day's races, with the featured Men's Pro race, now in its 15th year. The next day, the pros were again be featured in the Air Force Cycling Classic Crystal Cup, which followed the non-competitive Air Force Cycling Challenge Crystal Ride. Women's and amateur races completed the day's cycling events.

The Air Force Association is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association.

The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is a public-private partnership.

More information: www.afa.org www.crystalcity.org ((Comments on this story may be sent to newsdesk@closeupmedia.com))

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