USO Warrior Week
Virginia Beach
Cycling Expedition


In this issue:
  • Greetings
  • Dates & Brief Synopsis
  • Required Info
  • Notes
Message from the Outdoor Adventure Team:

Greetings:
You have been invited to participate in the 2019 USO Warrior Week Virginia Beach Cycling Expedition. This is strictly an invitation and does not guarantee you a slot. We will screen all registrations and will send out a confirmation email if you are selected to participate. You have until 5:00 PM EST on 27 March 2019 to return this email filled out with your info to be eligible to participate. All requests need to be sent directly to [email protected] .


Dates and brief synopsis  
**If selected, you will be provided with a Ride Guide with more detailed info.**
 
Tuesday – May 28 th
-Check-in to Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia
-Bike Builds
-Dinner
-Briefs

Wednesday – May 29 th
-100 KM Ride around Williamsburg
-Opening Reception at Top Golf in Virginia Beach

Thursday – May 30 th
-Check out of Williamsburg Hotel
-Century (100 Miles) from Williamsburg, Virginia to Virginia Beach, Virginia
-Check into Virginia Beach hotel

Friday – May 31 st
-Enjoy other Warrior Week activities. (Link to sign up for them will be in a sperate email)

Saturday – June 1 st
Virginia State Championship CRIT. This will have all categories from Pro/1/2/3/4/5 Men/Women Para, Recumbent, Handcycle. The race is free if racing in a para category but a 1 day USO Cycling License is required.

Sunday – June 2d
50 Mile Group Ride Sponsored by the EOD Warrior Foundation. 
 
**********Please Fill in your info and return to [email protected]******************
First Name:
Last Name:
Active Duty?
Medically Retired/Separated: Yes/No
Branch of Service:
Are you part of the WWB/WTU?
 
What kind of bike do you ride? Upright / Recumbent / Handcycle
Rim or Disk Brakes?
Do have your own bike?
What is your longest ride in 2019?
When is the last time you completed a Century?
What is the most miles completed in a week?
What is your typical Average Speed?
Is your bike 10 or 11 Speed?
Please provide a Screen Shot of your Strava/Garmin/ or Wahoo Profile to validate mileage .
Are you bringing a service dog? (Note: Certified Service Dogs only. Others are not permitted)
Emergency Contact Info Name and Phone Number:
**********Please Fill in your info and return to [email protected]******************
 
Notes:
1) The Ride itself is free

2) Travel to and from and lodging is at your own expense. If selected, we will provide you a private link to reserve your room at our discounted rate.

3) If you are local to the Hampton Roads area and do not require lodging, we are ok with that. However coming to all events is required

4) Cycling Kit: The USO will open its Pactimo Store online and you are encouraged to purchase one. As a note, Ride 2 Recovery, Project HERO, No Vet Alone cycling kits are not allowed. You will not be allowed to ride if you wear one. If you have team cycling kit, there will be a day for that for you show your colors on this event.

5) Luggage: You are permitted (1) suitcase limited to 50lbs and (1) bike box.

6)Service Dogs: Mutts With A Mission will be assisting with taking care of our Service Dogs while we ride. They will strictly take care of Certified Service Dogs only. All others are not permitted.

7) Personal Vehicles: We will not be taking care of anyone’s personal vehicle.

8) We will have limited number of spare tubes and spare wheels. Please bring two to three spare tubes.