Welcome to my fundraising page! I am very excited to be raising funds for Willing Warriors. I'll be riding 58 miles (my first bike race & first Metric Century!) alongside active duty and veteran service members who have given so much to ensure our freedom. I am doing this ride in honor of my father, Colonel Jerry C. Pate, United States Army (retired) - Sept. 7th, race day, is his Birthday! Also to honor many others in my family who have served.

I thank you for your contribution to support the Willing Warriors!

2024 Warrior Ride to Benefit Willing Warriors

This event supports our nation's wounded, ill, and injured service members through the services provided by the non-profit organization Willing Warriors. Many of them will be participating in the event either as riders, volunteers, or part of the crowd along the road cheering the riders on. Active duty and veteran service members may also be participating. These outstanding individuals are professional warriors who have given so much to defend our country. Through our work at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, we've seen how the support of the community helps to lift their spirits, heal their hidden wounds, and rebuild their lives. The Warrior Bike Ride is your opportunity to see them, ride alongside them, get to know them, and thank them in person for the service and sacrifices they've given to our country. Whether you want to ride, volunteer or just be part of the crowd cheering them on, this is an event that you don't want to miss!

What is the Warrior Ride?

The Warrior Ride is an activity-filled day hosted at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, raising funds to support Willing Warriors. The day begins with riders taking on the challenge of either a 13 mile, 30-mile Half-Metric, 37 Mile Gravel Route, or Metric 63 mile road ride through the rolling back roads of Prince William and Loudoun Counties.

This event supports our nation's wounded, ill, and injured service members through the services provided by the nonprofit organization Willing Warriors. Many of them will be participating in the event either as riders, volunteers, or part of the crowd cheering the riders on. Many active duty and veteran service members may also be participating. These outstanding individuals have given so much to defend our country. Through our work at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, we've seen how the support of the community helps to lift their spirits, heal their hidden wounds, and rebuild their lives. The Warrior Bike Ride is your opportunity to see them, ride alongside them, get to know them, and thank them in person for the service and sacrifices they've given to our country. Whether you want to ride, volunteer or just be part of the crowd cheering them on, this is an event that you don't want to miss!

While our first and foremost goal is your safety, the most important decision is yours.  Are you comfortable riding in a setting where there are other cyclists?  If not, we understand and suggest that you wait until another day before riding in a group setting. In lieu of riding this year, please consider making a donation.