Cyclists in Miami Gardens set off on a 270-mile journey Monday to honor fallen heroes.
The 21st annual Florida Tour de Force bicycle ride pays tribute to and raises money and for fallen heroes of Florida’s law enforcement.
This year, Miami-Dade Police Maj. Ricky Carter, who lost both his legs in a motorcycle accident, is riding for his fellow brothers and sisters in uniform.
“It’s a lot of officers who go through difficulties and hardships, particularly in South Florida,” Carter told 7News, “and a cause like this is very important, because is gives us an opportunity to help those officers to give them the assistance that they need so they can keep fighting for their communities.”
The riders’ five-day trek to Orlando will end Friday, with riders coming and going along the way!
For more information, click here.