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

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)

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”.

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

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!!!

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

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

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

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

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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USA Cycling: The Race Across America – A Truly American Endeavor

One team, one cause
The eight-member Team 4Mil has more than breaking records on its race agenda. “It’s true we want to win the Armed Forces Cup with the best competitive time,” says Joe, “and just as important, we’re raising money to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.”

In 2003, a group of veterans and friends were galvanized to help injured service men and women of this generation. Founded in Virginia, the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a nonprofit organization that… [Read More]

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White House Soldier Ride

This years White House Soldier Ride was a total success and we’d like to personally thank everyone for their contribution and support. Team 4Mil crew member Mason Poe had never been on a bike before, and rode like a pro with his wife and daughter. Team supporters Jim, Dan and Katie also were in attendance as was our good friend Fred Boethling from RAAM. Wounded warrior, Dan Nevins, spoke to the crowd and told his story as inspiration prior to… [Read More]

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NPS/WWP “Soldier Ride” in DC

Friday April 22, 2011 – Team 4Mil attended the National Park Service/Wounded Warrior Project “Soldier Ride” in DC today. The event highlighted the strong relationship between members of the armed services and our National Park Service (NPS). That partnership was renewed as NPS extended an invitation to all military service members to visit our National Parks and, specifically, honored wounded veterans by offering “Golden Passes” providing lifetime, no-charge access to our National Parks.

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NPS/WWP Soldier Ride in DC

NPS/WWP Soldier Ride in DC

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Team 4Mil Hosts “RAAM Race Camp” in Frederick, MD.

Team 4Mil assembled this weekend (April 9-10) in Frederick, MD for an extensive training camp of endurance riding, crew preparations, and safety reviews.  Despite unseasonably cool temperatures and an overcast sky, team spirit was high and conditions presented an ideal training ground to prepare for the grueling, five day, cross country race.

Tony Serrano, the team’s Crew Chief and veteran RAAM participant, welcomed new crew members Mason Poe, and Katie and Jim Colgary, to their inaugural RAAM event.  Together with… [Read More]

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Team 4Mil Hosts Adaptive Cycling Clinic For Wounded Warriors

Wednesday March 16th, Team 4Mil holds its first Adaptive Cycling Clinics on behalf of the WWP conducted at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC).

The team provided brochures, business cards, safety tips and local riding maps.  One-on-one information sessions were held from 10:00 – 12:00pm, followed by a hands on clinic from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

Overall it was a successful event.  “We were very engaged with the warriors as we helped educate on gearing, fit and general bike handling.… [Read More]

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Kalispell Resident Rides to Raise Money and Awareness for Wounded Warriors

KALISPELL, MT – Local Kalispell resident, Joe Arnone, is hosting a 12 hour benefit on Saturday January 29th from 9am-9pm to raise money and awareness for his 8-person military cycling team (Team 4Mil) in preparation for the 30th annual Race Across America (RAAM) this June in support of the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Arizona Medical Network (AMN) proudly announces its sponsorship of Team 4Mil.

Annapolis, MD – January 11, 2011 – Arizona Medical Network (AMN) proudly announced today its sponsorship of Team 4Mil.  AMN’s President, Dr. Charles Saffell, stated, “our relationship with Team 4Mil exemplifies our guiding principles which embrace fierce competition, a drive for superiority, and a work hard, pay attention to detail approach to delivering integrated healthcare products and services with exceptional quality”.

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Spin-a-thon raises donations for Wounded Warrior Project

img_3278U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Terry Prime planned and organized the Spin-a-Thon, hosting 26 volunteers, each taking turns peddling two stationary exercise bikes to raise donations.

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Team 4Mil Officially Registers for RAAM

Team 4Mil Officially registered in the 30th Annual Race Across America (RAAM).  Fund raising events planned by team supporters in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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