Morgan Wade has made his name and his living riding and winning freestyle competitions on a bicycle. On Sunday, he
embarked on a ride much different from the kind for which he’s known.
It’s a long-distance trek, and while they’ll likely encounter some
inclines, he won’t have to pedal to get over them, and he’d probably be
best advised not to attempt any tricks on his two-wheel ride. Wade will
be astride a motorcycle – a big one – in a group trip to Las Vegas.
The ride, called “Destination Nowhere,” will include Wade
and some colleagues from his sporting world, plus current and former
U.S. military personnel. Mounting donated Harley-Davidsons, they set out
from Irving with a goal of creating awareness for Tomahawk Charitable Solutions,
a group that provides assistance to Special Operations Forces (SOF) and
law enforcement communities and their families. Along the way, they’ll
stop in various western locales for experiences like skydiving and
target shooting.
In the video that is the focus of this post, Wade talks about his involvement in the Bikes for Baghdad
program. He and other freestyle riders have made numerous trips abroad
to put on shows for U.S. troops. You’ll see some footage in the video we
sourced from Department of Defense archives. Video credits for those go
to Staff Sgt. John Barnes of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and Spc.
Megan Wessels of the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.
Rush Olson has spent more than two decades directing creative efforts for sports teams and broadcasters. He currently creates ad campaigns, television programs, and related creative projects for sports entities through Rush Olson Creative & Sports, Mint Farm Films, and FourNine Productions.
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