SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2012) – More than 200 cyclists including injured veterans and their supporters will arrive at Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, Oct. 27 to finish the Ride 2 Recovery Golden State Challenge presented by UnitedHealthcare, a seven-day, 450-mile ride along the scenic California coast from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

The public is encouraged to gather along the daily ride routes to support the cyclists.

Ride 2 Recovery is a nonprofit organization that supports physical and psychological rehabilitation programs for injured veterans, featuring cycling as its core activity. From indoor spinning training at military installations to multiday, long-distance rides, Ride 2 Recovery helps injured veterans heal through the challenge of cycling long distances using hand cycles, recumbents, tandems and traditional road bikes.