Raleigh Bicycles Supports Ride 2 Recovery With Give Back Program

KENT, Wash. — In celebration of National Bike Month and Military Appreciation Month, Raleigh Bicycles is giving back to our nations service men and women through the Ride 2 Recovery (R2R) Give Back program. For every road bike sold now through May 27th, Raleigh will donate $50 to R2R to help rehabilitate and strengthen the daily lives of wounded veterans.

“We think it is fantastic that cycling can be part of the physical and psychological recovery process for the men and women who have served this country and paid a high cost” said Matt Millen, Marketing and Communications Manager at Raleigh Bicycles. “Ride 2 Recovery is doing an amazing job of facilitating cycling experiences for veterans and our goal through the Give Back program is to provide R2R with additional financial support so that they can show more vets the therapeutic benefits of cycling.”

R2R is a national program that uses cycling as a means of rehabilitating the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of war. From amputations and prosthetics to PTSD and depression, many vets return home from war to life as they never knew it. R2R Challenge and Honor Rides are aimed at helping veterans and active duty members overcome the obstacles they face as part of their rehabilitation, while developing a supportive community.

Eligible Raleigh road bikes in the R2R Give Back program include: three road race-ready steeds in the Militis series, the Singulus tri bike, and bikes in the high-performance Revenio/Capri carbon and aluminum endurance race series.

Find a participating Raleigh Bicycles dealer near you today. Proof of purchase is required.

Funds raised through the R2R Honor Rides support the participation of injured veterans in Project HERO cycling programs. For more about R2R, visit: www.Ride2Recovery.com.

Also, don’t forget Raleigh’s Get Out & Ride consumer rebate program, which offers $100 or $50 back on eligible carbon and aluminum bikes, respectively, running through the end of May.

For more about Raleigh Bicycles, please visit: www.RaleighUSA.com.

About Raleigh Bicycles:
With more than a century of cycling heritage under its wheels, Raleigh Bicycles is one of the most well-respected bicycle brands in the world. Raleigh offers a broad spectrum of bicycles including road, mountain, cyclocross, and commuter for all ages and abilities. Raleigh focuses on supporting the commuter, the family and local cycling, and partners with numerous non-profits around the U.S. each year to help grow the sport, including Ride2Recovery. Raleigh also sponsors Raleigh UK and Raleigh/Clement competitive cycling teams. The Raleigh brand possesses a rich history of producing quality bicycles and remains a leader in the industry. For more information about Raleigh, please visit: www.RaleighUSA.com and www.facebook.com/RaleighBicycles.

About Ride 2 Recovery:
Ride 2 Recovery (R2R) is a program produced by the Fitness Challenge Foundation, a 501(c)3 to benefit mental and physical rehabilitation programs that feature cycling as the core activity. The funds raised by R2R support outdoor cycling programs and Spinning Recovery Labs at Military and VA locations around the U.S., as well as local rides for healing heroes, all aimed at helping injured veterans overcome obstacles they face as part of their rehabilitation. Funds also support the equipment donated to each healing hero participating in the events, including bikes that require modification due to injuries. Ride 2 Recovery supporters include UnitedHealthcare, Chevrolet, Raleigh Bicycles, United Airlines and the USO. For more information, visit: ride2recovery.com.

Media Contact: Lauren Fallert, Verde PR, lfallert@verdepr.com, 970.259.3555 x3.