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The Air Force Cycling Team’s core values of Integrity, Service and Excellence are our guiding principles in being “The Guardian Angels Of The Road.”
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The AFCT is a private non-profit organization. The US Air Force nor federal government provide any direct funds for the team. (Active Duty riders may qualify for an alternate duty location during RAGBRAI®) Riders purchase their own gear, tickets, and transportation. These fine establishments support the team’s mission either through steep discounts, supply donations, or are pretty cool themselves!
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Testimonials
Great night of cycling for AFCT Ohio Tues at the Blue Streak Time Trial. Gary, Jack and grand daughter Etta on their tandem, and Tim rode fast... averaging 19-21 MPH on the 10 mi loop. Looking forward to next month’s race and RAGBRAI in July!
Is that lower pic at Wright-Patt?
Great nite out on the Blue Streak Time Trial Course with AF Cycling Team Ohio Teammates Jack Hudson, Sean Barrett, Gary Bradshaw and Tim Traub.
Is it true that you pay for all the spare tubes and tires out of your own pocket? Do you have a way we could donate funds to your Ragbrai cause? Can people also donate to a soldier's Ragbrai entrance fee?
Hello Charissa! Yes, we pay for spare tubes that are not donated to us. To make a donation to the team or to donate towards a rider's fees, please send email to our Director at ceo@afcycling.com. Thanks for the support!
Caring for his coworkers isn’t the only way this Airman spreads kindness! SSgt Nathan Haney from the 305th Operations Support Squadron joineAir Force Cycling Teamg Team to challenge himself and help other cyclist while completing a grueling 500 mile, 7-day journey across Iowa dRAGBRAIAGBRAI.
Check out his story at the link belUnited States Air Force FAir Mobility Commandommand
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305th OSS Airman becomes ‘guardian angel’ of the road
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An air traffic controller watch supervisor found himself representing the Air Force in a different capacity while in the midst of 20,000 cyclists pedaling across Iowa. Despite fighting fatigue from
Air Force Cycling Team we salute you! Thanks for all you do for us 💙
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By Kristian DePue, Staff Writer Schriever Space Force BASE, Colo. — It’s a summer evening in Sac City, Iowa, and suddenly the population multiplies seven times. Sac City is the first overnigh…This was the first year I had the honor to watch the Air Force Cycling Team start and finish RAGBRAI in their impressive double echelon! #goosebumps 🇺🇸
A couple of years ago I passed a couple of guys from the Air Force Team who were assisting a rider. Not 20 feet down the road, I blew a tire and before I even had the bike flipped over to change the tire, the Air Force guys were assisting me. I've changed about a million tires in my life, but it was nice to have the assist. I've seen the Air Force help so many riders over the years, doing repairs, sometimes providing medical assistance, and guiding traffic around accidents. All of us who ride RAGBRAI are glad they are there.
Absolutely, truly fine people. There should be an Air Force appreciation day on RAGBRAI or at least sell some air force socks/ t-shirts/ gear to raise funds for their efforts.
The Air Force team is the best! These men and women are a FABULOUS addition to RAGBRAI and the "tunnel" they made for us in Clinton on day 7 got me all teary-eyed! Thank-you for your service and your amazing support! ❤👍🚴♀️
They honestly really added a calmness knowing they were there during my ride. I was so nervous to get a flat and although I didn’t, I did have a chain pop off which was easily fixable. Within a minute of being off the road one of their crew was assisting me and getting me back on the road. I was so so appreciative. I wish they rode with me everywhere!
Thank you for your service & being a big part of RAGBRAI. It’s good to see you slowing down & enjoying the people!
Thank you for your service, gentlemen!
Thank you for your service to RAGBRAI riders and our country.
Thank you for your service. Hope Iowa was an enjoyable experience for all of you.
This is one of the coolest things about RAGBRAI! I’ve ridden with bike teams from all the service branches. I remember asking one of the USAF cyclists if they could add contrails. Once, in Fayette, we camped next to a group of Marines who staged an Iwo Jima photo. They were really interested in us when they learned we had four HS seniors in our group.
When my brother and I were younger we would find all of the armed forces groups and get photos with them. We also enjoyed "racing" them on our tandem, they were always much faster but it was so fun!
Thank you for your service. Also, when I did RAGBRAI... This team was out riding and helping people all day. Its just how they roll.
It was great seeing you all at Ragbrai
They are the best!!
They are the best!!!
You all are the very best!!!!!!
They are wonderful people to help any rider needing assistance. Go Air Force!
Every time I see team AF on RABGRAI, they are broken down on the side of the road.
Their team has a lot of rules they have to follow. They are nice people, but don't confuse this with something they want to do.
One day
Angela Hellenthal Keppner Jillian Mohrfeld Maybe Berry was an angel....
Blessings sent your way!
Aim High!! 😎
AF rocks!
Salute!
Congratulations on completion of RAGBRAI. The VFW Posts of the central Shenandoah Valley in Virginia invite all the Air Force cyclists to participate in the Valley Veterans Ride for Heroes on September 11th. The Valley Veterans Ride for Heroes is more than a bicycle ride…it’s an event celebrating the beauty of the central Shenandoah Valley and the service and sacrifice of our military and its veterans. As a fundraiser supporting Boulder Crest Retreat,
participation provides support for our combat veterans, many of whom have deployed multiple times, and their families who have paid a terrific price for their service to the nation.
Amazingly, some of the scenery looks like the beauty of Iowa on a RAGBRAI route. And we have a virtual registration if you are not able to join us in Virginia.
Register for a ride that honors our veterans and the sacrifices they have made for twenty years since attacks of 9-11.
www.valleyvetsride4heroes.com/
Double shout out to the Air Force Cycling Team! They truly are "The Guardian Angels of the Road." I have always admired how they are always there to help stranded cyclists along the route. Well, this year I got to experience their kindness, service, and expertise not once, but twice as I got flat tires on Days 1 and 3! What a welcome relief to see them swoop in and save the day! What a Godsend! Thank you is not enough to express my sincere gratitude! Your efforts are appreciated more than you know. Until next year....thank you so much for your service on RAGBRAI and to our country! You are unsung heroes in every sense of the word! 😎
Thank you to Lt Col Zabala and the rest of the Air Force Cycling Team for your assistance on the route and dedication to RAGBRAI! Leave a shout out to Team Air Force in the comments!
I did RAGBRAI three times and I must say it was a comfort seeing the Air Force team out there. I was asked twice by the team if I needed help, and with all the wonderful memories of the ride, having your riders on the road is high on the list.
I always feel better knowing they are on the ride and ALWAYS there to help! Thank you for being our guardian angels and thank you for your service ❤️
You all ARE superheroes on RAGBRAI and around the world! Thank you all for your service.
If Mediapolis would ever be a host town (we’re probably too small) you will be staying at our home. We will be rolling out the red carpet.
Always enjoy talking with the women and men of the Air Force on RAGBRAI.
Air Force Cycling Team Rock! Thanks for your service and help on RAGBRAI
Thank you! You are all the best 👍
You are Super Heroes!
Thank You Lt Col Vince Zabala. Your team makes me feel when I ride RAGBRAI, like I’m the president and the Air Force team is my secret service 😃 Thank You
Great video, Vince Zabala. Thanks for your service in Iowa and in the Air Force! Bareback here!
Tim Johnson
So excited to see so much love for the Air Force cycling team! Got to do 3 RAGBRAI with them (my mom was active duty) but it was such an amazing thing to experience and the amount that the team tries to do for the community during the rides!
They are wonderful
Thanks for all your help!
Nice PSA. Like the "willingly" part...
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23 members from the Texas Region were able to pose in front of the U.S. Thunderbirds aircraft shortly before the afternoon aerial practice leading up to the Great Texas Airshow that kicks off Apr. 23, 2022 at JBSA-Randolph, Tx. After the photo shoot, some of the members completed a short 12 mile ride around the base. What amazing opportunity and outreach for the team! For more information on the airshow visit www.greattexasairshow.com.
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22 members in the photo and number 23 taking the photo.
Great timing on that shoot
Thank you for all of your work during RAGBRAI. I believe that you are all Angels.
Sweet!
Great Picture!
Cool picture!! AFCT is so appreciated on RAGBRAI!
OUTSTANDING!!!
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