I just learned about this today so I am passing the info along.   Why mention it?  One of the riders is Pete Schleider, who is the lead outside investor in Science 2.0.  He's a modest, compassionate guy who obviously cares about society and only mentioned it in an email this morning, but this is a terrific cause so I am passing the info along, with details on how to donate/sponsor if you are inclined.

Ride the Divide for Wounded Warriors is an event for the charity Healing American Heroes, which is devoted to helping those that were wounded serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.  100% of the money these gents are raising is for charity.

Don't need to read any more?  The donation form is here.   Photos here.

The event is a bicycle ride from Canada to Mexico, about 2500 miles of off-road riding, unsupported. Starting on August 1, 2010 they left Roosville, MT on a bike route called "The Great Divide Ride" that sports some paved road but mostly dirt roads and single track routes. Eventually they will arrive at Antelope Wells, NM and Mexico. The map gives an overview of the route along the Continental Divide.



You can follow them using GPS tracking.  

Thanks for caring, Pete and all the others participating.  My time as an officer in the military was uneventful but I know I got lucky.   I wouldn't even drive that far so anyone willing to ride a bike down America's backbone to raise money for wounded veterans is truly special.