Photo Credit: Andy Newman/Monroe County Tourist Development Council

Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride Taking Place Jan. 7 & 8 in the Florida Keys

The Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride is taking place Friday, Jan. 7, and Saturday, Jan. 8, in the Upper, Middle, and Lower Keys. Residents and visitors are encouraged to cheer on and support the warriors while they cycle through the Florida Keys or join them on the community ride taking place in Key West on Saturday.

“The Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride is an opportunity for those who honorably serve or have served our nation to build confidence and strength,” said Monroe County Veterans Affairs Director Cathy Crane, who is also the coordinator of the event. “I cannot think of a better and more welcoming community for these warriors than the Florida Keys.”

Motorists should take extra time to get to their destination during the ride times. U.S. 1 will remain open for the Soldier Ride, but motorists should be patient, use caution, and note that there may be rolling lane shifts in traffic.

Friday, Jan. 7

  • 8:30 a.m. The ride will start at Key Largo VFW Post 10211 with a 9:30 a.m. water stop at Coral Shores High School in Tavernier ending around 10:30 a.m. at Post Card Inn Beach Resort & Marina in Islamorada.
  • 11:45 a.m. Meet and greet at Marathon Fire Rescue Station 14.
  • 1 p.m. The ride will head south from the fire station over the Seven Mile Bridge ending at Veterans Memorial Park on the south end of the bridge around 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan 8

  • 9:30 a.m. The ride departs the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Grand Key in Key West and heads to the U.S. Naval Air Station Key West at Boca Chica Key and loops back to Bayview Park in Key West.
  • Noon: Welcome ceremony at Bayview Park.
  • 12:45 p.m. Community Ride from Bayview Park until 2 p.m. The public is invited to ride with the warriors to historic Key West military sites. Patriotic bike decorations are encouraged. Suggested donation: $20.
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