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Team 4Mil Crew member Competes in 2k Open Water Swim

Posted on May 16, 2012 by ashley

Team 4Mil Crew member Adrien Thom competed in a 2k open swim in downtown Austin on May 5, 2012. The race was also a high school state opener resulting in a mass start of approximately 215 competitors. After a strong swim downhill (against the current) Adrien finished 51st overall and 2nd in her age group. Way to go Adrien!

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Team 4Mil Crew Chief Ian Newcomb Race Recap

Posted on May 9, 2012 by ashley

Check out Team 4Mil Crew Chief Ian Newcomb’s recap of his 12 hour race in the 2012 Calvin’s Challenge:

“Well (as Jim knows) I’m a dragster, not a diesel. :-)

So my guys (Shayne, Mark and Mike) had some explaining to do when I found out the “200M” stood for miles not meters.

We went out hard with the TT relay guys. We started the first 50-mile lap with around 60 folks out of about 270… [Read More]

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Team 4Mil Arrives in Fayetteville, NC – Training Camp 2012

Posted on April 18, 2012 by ashley

35 Members of Team 4Mil and the Wounded Warrior Project descended on Fayetteville, NC for the annual Race Across America (RAAM) training camp. Members from our Team 1 (Wounded Warrior Team) and Team 2 (US Service-member Team) and their associated crew were treated to 4 days of classroom training, practical experience, riding, and racing.

Each morning, crew and riders met in the lobby of the very nice Courtyard Marriott for free breakfast and a slide presentation led by Crew Chiefs, Ian Newcomb and Richard Wolak.  Topics… [Read More]

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US Military Elite Cycling Team Rider and Team 4 Mil Rider Shawn Olin Recounts Volunteer Experience

Posted on March 14, 2012 by ashley

Team 4Mil Rider, Shawn Olin, spent the weekend volunteering with a group of injured Veterans and Military Members.  Adaptive cycling clinics are a cornerstone of the Team 4Mil Mission.  Shawn recounts the experience below:

“This weekend, I had the pleasure of volunteering with a group of Military members and Vets who all suffered from various debilitating injuries.  On Saturday, our little camp sponsored by the US Military Paracycling program, helped two different groups of recumbent, hand and impaired upright… [Read More]

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WWP Soldier Ride Tampa

Posted on March 8, 2012 by ashley

Team 4 Mil Rider Alan Fischer participated in the WWP Soldier Ride Tampa, February 20.  According to Alan: “Bottom line up front: if you can possibly get to a Soldier Ride, do it!”

Below, Alan recaps his experience at the Soldier Ride:

I went to the Soldier Ride in Tampa this weekend, and it was a fantastic! I met up with the wounded warriors and staff (about 30 people in total) for dinner on Friday night, which was a nice… [Read More]

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Team 4Mil is proud to announce that Strategic Intelligence Group has joined its distinguished sponsors!

Posted on February 12, 2012 by ashley

Team 4Mil is proud to announce that Strategic Intelligence Group has joined its distinguished sponsors! Through generous financial support, SIG is helping make possible many activities that improve the lives of our nation’s wounded veterans. Team 4Mil is focused on training, equiping, and logistically supporting a wounded warrior and all US service-member team in the Race Across America. Additionally, Team 4Mil members support wounded veteran charity rides and adaptive clinics.

Fitness and physical exercise are instrumental components of any warrior’s… [Read More]

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US Military Cycle Competition Heats Up for 2012 Race Across America (RAAM)

Posted on January 6, 2012 by ashley

RAAM’s 2011 Armed Forces Challenge Cup winners, Team 4Mil, will defend their title by returning to the world’s most challenging endurance event again in 2012.  Inspired by the team’s motto, “Keeping The Warrior Spirit Alive”, several new team members have rallied to join the team, including a separate cycling team comprised of wounded veterans being hosted by Wounded Warrior Project™ and mentored by Team 4Mil.  Both US Military Teams have been challenged by two similar team entries registered by military representatives… [Read More]

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Team 4Mil hosts screening of award winning film, “Bicycle Dreams”.

Posted on December 10, 2011 by ashley

On Thursday December 8, Team 4Mil hosted a sold-out screening of Stephen Auerbach’s film, “Bicycle Dreams” (www.bicycledreamsmovie.com) at Arlington, VA’s Cinema ‘n Draft House (www.arlingtondrafthouse.com).

The film’s promoter, Garry Harrington sensed a strong passion for cycling in the National Capital Region and wanted to create an event, rather than just showcase an award winning film. Members of Team 4Mil and special guest Fred Boethling, President and CEO of Race Across America (RAAM), enjoyed the show and fielded audience… [Read More]

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Team 4Mil Road Warriors: Sponsorship Bonus

Posted on December 8, 2011 by ashley

While supplies last, Team 4Mil sponsors donating $150 or more will receive a copy of “Road Warriors.” Road Warriors is a photo book depicting Team 4Mil racers and crew in the 2011 Race Across America. The photo book provides an insider view to the Race Across America and is a token of our appreciation for your tax-deductible donation!

Tax-deductible donations can be made via the Paypal link at www.team4mil.org or by sending your Paypal donation to info@team4mil.org.  

Thank… [Read More]

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It’s a Marathon!!!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by ashley

Team 4Mil rider,  Lieutenant Alan Fischer ran the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon this past weekend in an effort to expand his cycling horizons.  Alan paced his friend and fellow platoon leader, Lieutenant John Commerford, to a 3:42 finish and a 12-minute personal record!  Alan is no stranger to marathons; completing the race in Georgia makes it Alan’s 9th state in which he has run a marathon or ultra-marathon. Alan says he aspires to run a marathon or ultra… [Read More]

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Livestrong, Ride For The Roses

Posted on October 27, 2011 by ashley

Team 4Mil Wounded Warrior Nieves Rodriguez and team member Risa Riepma got the ride of their life this last weekend at the annual Livestrong, Ride For The Roses in Austin, TX. Thanks to FRS, both members were treated to some behind the scenes action which set the stage for the weekend of a life time!

Nieves is an Army veteran and wounded warrior who nearly lost his right arm in a vehicle accident while serving in Iraq. He is… [Read More]

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Soldier Ride New York

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mandy

Team 4Mil participated in the Wounded Warrior Project’s annual NY “Soldier Ride” along with members of the UK’s BattleBack Battalion and the Israeli Defense Force.  The City of New York and Long Island residents displayed a warm welcome for our hero’s with over 3500 registered riders and nearly every local fire department and police precinct paid their respects.

Pictured is the opening day reception hosted by the American AirPower Museum, Breakfast at Fox Broadcasting Studio in NYC and the start… [Read More]

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Accepting Applications for 2012

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Mandy

Team 4 Mil Accepting Applications for the 2012 Race Across America Team—Deadline 16 September
18 July 2011

Team 4 Mil announced today that it is opening up the application process for racers and crew to join the team for the 2012 Race Across America event.    The 2012 race is scheduled to begin on 12 June, 2012 with the 8-person team competition starting on 16 June.   2011 Racer Captain Jim Weinstein said “The 2012 team will have their work cut out… [Read More]

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Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Supporters

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mandy
To our Team 4Mil Sponsors and Supporters,

Team 4Mil Wins the 2011 Race Across America (RAAM) Armed Forces Challenge Cup
Team 4Mil, an 8-person racing team, completed the 30th anniversary RAAM, in a blazing time of 5 days 12 hours 5 minutes (22.6 mph), won the 2011 Armed Forces Challenge Cup, and finished second overall.   The team of 8 racers and 21 crew, which included several wounded veterans who accounted for four Purple Heart Medals, was

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The Big Finish

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Mandy

5 days; 12 hours; 5 minutes

Thank you Team 4Mil friends and family. We had an amazing journey and met a lot of really great people.

See you next year for RAAM 2012!

Click to watch an abbreviated slide show of this epic journey, courtesy of Bruce Buckley.

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Final Preparations: Completing a rider exchange

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mandy

The big day is here and Team 4Mil is ready!

Friday activities were centered around rider and vehicle exchanges.  We ran through the drills a handful of times, practicing the exchange and reviewing the rules of an exchange site.  In RAAM an exchange is defined as  “the point when the Racer on the road stops riding and a new Racer continues forward progress”.

There are two types of exchanges.

  1. Rolling Exchange; where the active racer overlaps wheels with a

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Oceanside California; a break in the clouds

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mandy

Since we arrived in Oceanside, we have experienced what the locals call ‘June Gloom’. The weather, although mild, has the coast line socked in with fog… and the occasional mist. The sky looks gray and dreary and the temperatures are a little on the chilly side for what one expects this far south in California. Shortly after noon, and to our surprise and delight, the morning fog dissipated and the sky opened up. It turned out to be a… [Read More]

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San Luis Rey River Trail Training Ride

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mandy

This morning the team woke and had a light breakfast around 0700. Our crew chief gave some directions and a few words about the days schedule, and then the riders set out to do a 2 hour training ride through Camp Pendleton. The team opted to have a small support crew follow the riders, so new drivers and navigators could practice their support skills.

About 40 minutes into the ride, we received a call from RAAM… [Read More]

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Show Your Support Online and In Person

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Mandy

A number of inquiries have come in recently and we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the people behind the team and crew… the wives, husbands, children, parents and family that have supported our efforts through the months leading up to this epic race.  It’s been an amazing journey so far, and we are wholly committed to having a safe and successful race… with just a little bit of fun mixed in for good measure.

We want to encourage… [Read More]

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Joe Arnone auctions Kestrel bikes on behalf of T4M in support of the WWP

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Mandy

Joe Arnone will be auctioning two Kestrel bikes on eBay on behalf of Team 4Mil and in support of the WWP .

The auctions are scheduled to run during Race Across America for 7 days, beginning on Saturday June 18th at 19:30 Pacific.  Details will be posted on the team Facebook page – facebook.com/team4mil and on our official web site- team4mil.org.

All proceeds, upon meeting the reserve price, will go directly to the WWP. The amount of… [Read More]

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