Pinellas Park To Host 6th Annual Wounded Warriors Bike Ride

PINELLAS PARK, FL — The Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch Sixth Annual "Alive" Bike Ride will be held on Wednesday Sept. 1.

The "Alive" Ride will be a 13-mile easy cycle ride through the city of Pinellas Park starting at Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson at 10525 49th St. N.

This police-escorted ride will visit schools and businesses, allowing children and the public to thank veterans from all conflicts for their service.

At 10:45 a.m, there will be a 2-mile parade through The Mainlands community. The ride will finish with a lunch for all riders at the Orange County Choppers Roadhouse & Museum next to Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson.

Many injured veterans will be taking part in the ride as part of the WWAR mission to inspire veterans to get out and active. Riders can sign up on the Events Page online. It is free to participate. Riders will receive a free T-shirt, goody bag, lunch and refreshments along the ride.

With more than 150 riders expected, the public is encouraged to welcome the riders back at 11 a.m. at Bert's Barracuda or along the ride route through the city.

They will have a chance to thank these veterans as well as the ranch. Food will be available for purchase and there will be a presentation about WWAR.

The Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch was founded in 2015 in a partnership between the city of Pinellas Park and Mike Delancey, a Marine paralyzed by a sniper shot in Iraq in 2006, who started the nonprofit at the city of Pinellas Park's Lurie Park, 5500 62nd Ave. N.

The park is fully wheelchair adapted, offering cycling trails, outdoor fitness stations, a multipurpose court for volleyball, basketball, rugby, baseball, bocce and tennis, a central social outdoor space, giving an opportunity and space for veterans to reconnect and share experiences while also gaining strength and tools to help recover and heal.

With the help of community partners including the Armed Forces Families Foundation and local Rotary clubs, the outdoor space features two pavilions with picnic tables and grills to host events.

Additionally, the park featured a military-themed children's playground for veterans' families and two dog parks.

A memorial garden is being built at the park as well to serve as a place to honor fallen military and remember those who served their countries.

To donate, click here or purchase a memorial paver, click here.

See related stories:

• Foundation To Present $61,000 To Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch
• Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch To Host Annual Alive Day
• Wounded Warriors Ranch To Host Alive Day Bike Ride, 5K Run