During the week of September 23-30, a group of veterans seek adventure, camaraderie and healing Can-Am Spyders from Florida to Ohio, covering more than 1,000 miles. It was the 9th annual Road Warriors Race, organized by Road Warriors Organization and Can-Am. Chosen from hundreds of applicants, these veterans were given full gear and Spyders riding courses, all free, to prepare for the ride. Read more in Can-Am’s press release below.
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Over the course of the past week, Can-Am, in partnership with the Road Warrior Foundation, has organized a group of military veterans on an epic “Adventure Therapy” ride spanning more than 1,000 miles on a 3-wheeler Can- Am Spyder. This is the ninth year, every year Road Warrior Ride gives veterans the chance to break away from their everyday lives and experience the incredible healing powers of walking the open road, all for free.
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Veterans are selected by RWF from hundreds of applicants, and include representatives of the United States Army, United States Air Force and United States Marine Corps. And at the heart of every RWF adventure, they are all young – in their 20s and 30s – with various injuries, both physical and mental. They all have something else in common: a thirst for adventure and a desire to bring joy into their lives. Riding is the perfect recipe for a group of like-minded strangers.
“Can-Am has been a major sponsor of the Road Warriors Foundation,” said Martin Ethier, Global Marketing Manager, Motorcycles and Tricycles Can-Am. “We firmly believe that the open road is open to everyone, and this sponsorship has made that possible for many extremely deserving individuals.”
Before hitting the road, the group of riders gathered in Orlando, Fla., where they spent time getting to know each other and were greeted by more than 250 Can-Am owners at an event organized by equestrian group, USA. Spyder Ryders. Then it’s time to ride.
Some of the riders only recently got their motorcycle license and most had very little riding experience in the group, so before the main event Can-Am and RWF representatives did some training. self-contained and in-class fleet of vehicles provided by Can-Am. The brand also offers riders a complete set of gear to cover the different climates they will encounter en route from Orlando, Fla., passing through some of the most iconic roads in North America. , eventually ending up at the AMA Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame in Columbus, Ohio.
“The Can-Am Spyder is the only vehicle that allows us to do what we do because it’s so easy to learn to fly,” said Stephen Berger, co-founder of the Road Warriors Foundation and US Air Force veteran. know. “BRP gives us a fleet of vehicles that we keep around the country, so for this ride and the other smaller ones we have throughout the year, we can bring Veterans at all skill levels ride fairly quickly by taking them through the Can-Am Rider Education Program. Then it just starts and goes. “
As always, once the wheels rolled, there was no denying the excitement and throughout the ride, the veterans experienced amazing views, delicious food, visits to local Can-Am dealers, Can-Am Spyder team meetings and lasting memories along the way. It is a trip of a lifetime, filled with camaraderie and camaraderie that is sure to have a lasting impact on all who take part.
The Road Warrior Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, run by veterans, for veterans. The organization primarily uses power sports like Adventure Therapy to create a challenging environment that puts injured veterans back in the driver’s seat. Foundation experience ranges from quick day trips to multi-day trips like this one, as well as off-road days and snowmobile excursions.
To learn more, visit Road Warriors Organization website.
