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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 Air Force Cycling team is broken into regional sub teams which can be found all across the United States. If you’re interested in joining us, click below to find your closest regional lead! We have multiple avenues to participate Local Rides, and major rides including our very own AFCT organized ride, the Air Force Heritage Memorial to Memorial Ride (M2M) and RAGBRAI. Reach out to team leadership for details and discuss the ways to join.

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Here are some numbers for the last couple of days here at RAGBRAI LI.; 

Tires- 318
Chains-215
Derailleur, 38
Other mechanical- 148
Medical ‐ 113
M2M-129
Positive engagements- 1104
Pie- 9
Miracles-1
Coining a Mayor: 1
Prosthetic leg reattachment: 1

P.S.- Thanks for all the comments you are sending our way. We appreciate them and are humbled.

#RAGBRAILI #guardianangelsoftheroad #AFCT #ragbrai2024 #ragbrai #ragbrai51 #airforcerecruiting #Iowa #Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

Here are some numbers for the last couple of days here at RAGBRAI LI.;

Tires- 318
Chains-215
Derailleur, 38
Other mechanical- 148
Medical ‐ 113
M2M-129
Positive engagements- 1104
Pie- 9
Miracles-1
Coining a Mayor: 1
Prosthetic leg reattachment: 1

P.S.- Thanks for all the comments you are sending our way. We appreciate them and are humbled.

#RAGBRAILI #guardianangelsoftheroad #AFCT #ragbrai2024 #ragbrai #ragbrai51 #airforcerecruiting #Iowa #
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Doing great things! Proud to be an Air Force veteran, and really enjoy seeing you all out there when i do ride

You’re behind in the pie numbers, I’d say! 😆

Let the Good Times ROLL! Looks pretty spaced out this year but that is a good thing. Hope the weather holds and you have the wind at your backs for the rest of the ride. I see a couple USAF guys supporting that ARMY guy. 🙂 Teamwork always pays off in the end!

You guys are the BEST! RAGRAI is sooo lucky to have you participating. Made my ride better last year.

Great work! Looking forward to seeing you roll through my hometown of Mediapolis on the last day.

Good job on the prosthetic leg reattachment! 😇

I am an AF vet and am riding RAGBRAI, I had a great conversation with one of the AF members on the 100 route. I’d like to know more about joining but I didn’t get her name, all I know is the she is a doctor.

Thanks for helping Nathan on day 4 outside of Knoxville! Broken collarbone and road rash.

Thank you for your service! It makes me feel content, knowing you are out there if my husband needs you!!!!

Thank you AFCT. You are very much appreciated!

So awesome! Can’t wait to join you all at M2M.

Way to go BLUE!!!!!

You’ve made it this far! Look at you go!

You all are the BEST!!! THANK YOU💙 PS- You need to step up the pie numbers

Only Nine for Pie?

Thank you for all you do!!

That pie number seems like it slacking! I think all of you can do better than that!

That pie number seems low, maybe that was whole pies not pieces? Ride Safe!

Thank you so much!

Well done

Pies a little light.

Sharing with permission from the owner! Thank you for making these girls day!!

Service with a smile.... and a side of pie 😊

America's Navy why aren’t we getting in on this?

A photo posted by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds

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Four years ago, we teamed up with Man Up and Go who has stopped by Air Force Cycling Team camp and provided much needed bike repairs or adjustments! They always bring “Juicy” from The Bike Lab who is a magician with repairs! 

Our director, Trey Munn, presented the ManUp team with AFCT coins on Day 4 of RAGBRAI 2024.

Thank you Tim and Juicy and we hope to see you out on the route.

https://manupandgo.org/

#RAGBRAILI #ragbrai2024 #airforcerecruiting #ragbrai #AFCT #GuardianAngelsofTheRoadImage attachmentImage attachment

Four years ago, we teamed up with Man Up and Go who has stopped by Air Force Cycling Team camp and provided much needed bike repairs or adjustments! They always bring “Juicy” from The Bike Lab who is a magician with repairs!

Our director, Trey Munn, presented the ManUp team with AFCT coins on Day 4 of RAGBRAI 2024.

Thank you Tim and "Juicy" and we hope to see you out on the route.

manupandgo.org/

#RAGBRAILI #ragbrai2024 #airforcerecruiting #ragbrai #AFCT #GuardianAngelsofTheRoad
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You all are my favorite team. Always there to help out. This Hawkeye thinks you all. Enjoy your last couple days & stay safe out there.

USAF…Guardians of America. Thanks for Serving!

We will be 1 block away from your charter pick up. Come say hug the little guy is autistic and this is a big deal for him we have hot and old showers available

It was our pleasure and honor to serve! Here is a link to Gyula Jesse Papp (Juicy’s) bike shop in Dunedin Florida. The Bike Lab

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Air Force cycling team is amazing. I saw you in action a couple times and was impressed as hell. A++

Just being nosey wondering where you guys are camping for tonight in Knoxville? Such a big team I'm thinking grounds at the old VA or maybe the stadium?

Yeah Beckett! That’s my nephew!! Way to represent.

That’s my kiddo! Thanks for posting!

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Morning!

Day 3, 84 miles, had us climbing up from Atlantic to Winterset! We conquered the Hilliest of the Hilliest! Wait, did we climb up or down to Winterset?!?! 

We are getting better with tracking what we do, so thanks for being patient with us.

We are pretty sure theres a lot of pie and ice cream being eaten by the AFCT. If you see an AFCT member, grab a selfie with us and reply to this post.

Ride Strong!

P.S. Thanks Ethan for the picture of our Director riding into Greenfield!

#airforcerecruiting #ragbrai2024 
#RAGBRAI #RAGBRAILI #RAGBRAI51 #Iowa #Summer2024 #HomeSweetHomeImage attachmentImage attachment+8Image attachment

Morning!

Day 3, 84 miles, had us climbing up from Atlantic to Winterset! We conquered the Hilliest of the Hilliest! Wait, did we climb up or down to Winterset?!?!

We are getting better with tracking what we do, so thanks for being patient with us.

We are pretty sure there's a lot of pie and ice cream being eaten by the AFCT. If you see an AFCT member, grab a selfie with us and reply to this post.

Ride Strong!

P.S. Thanks Ethan for the picture of our Director riding into Greenfield!

#airforcerecruiting #ragbrai2024
#ragbrai #RAGBRAILI #ragbrai51 #Iowa #summer2024 #HomeSweetHome
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Sounds like a lot of carbo-loading going on in preparation for M2M. 🤣🤣 Nice work and riding everyone! 💪💪

You ARE AWESOME!!!!! Ragbrai is such an AWESOME tradition and your TEAM is a HUGE part of that!!!!!

You all are amazing We enjoyed you all in Red Oak:). Pretty sure you all left Dutton park better then when you arrived and never heard a peep out of you all👏👏Have safe travels 🚴

Not a selfie but a nice shot of a few coming out of Greenfield yesterday! Thank you for all you do!

You’re such a great team! Love seeing you!

Day 4….so appreciative of your help and talent!!!

You guys are awesome! Look forward to meeting you in mount pleasant!

As an Air Force Veteran, it was good seeing you all. The road today (Day 4)

Great pictures of the team and some fortunate riders to have been helped by the guardians of the road!

Thank you for all of the support you provide!!

You guys rock I so much miss being there with you. Stay hydrated

Thank you Air Force team.

Nice work, Air Force! Kathy Kooiker

Aim High! You rock! ❤️

I would love to do this again!

Be safe!

Aim High!!

Be safe!!

Felicia Ticas

We got a cool hill( street) waiting for you in Burlington! Snake Alley!

AFCT is AWESOME!!

Keep Aiming High

AFCT is baddass 🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸

Indianola enjoying town. I’m hoping I won’t need any help but it’s awesome seeing the team help so many! Especially today after a particularly nasty crash!!!!

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We are off to a good start for RAGBRAI LI (51) and the team is settling in to a rythmn. Finally there is cell phone connection and we can share some of the happenings.

One of the main questions we are asked each year, How many did yall bring this year?. We have 145 members at RAGBRAI, 134 riders and 11 support, down about 50 riders from last year. We usually have drops due to deployments, PCSs, and a couple other reasons.

We make a good attempt to track what we are doing and here is the initial numbers for the first couple days. 

151 Tires (this seems low based on the amount of tubes we have left)
64 Medical assists
352 Bike chain or mechanicals
296  Recruiting positive engagements 
22 M2M engagements (www.afcycling.com, click on M2M)
42 Misc

Time to get rollin for Day 3. Next update hopefully today on the route.

Ride strong

#ragbrai2024 #airforcerecruitingImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

We are off to a good start for RAGBRAI LI (51) and the team is settling in to a rythmn. Finally there is cell phone connection and we can share some of the happenings.

One of the main questions we are asked each year, "How many did y'all bring this year?". We have 145 members at RAGBRAI, 134 riders and 11 support, down about 50 riders from last year. We usually have drops due to deployments, PCSs, and a couple other reasons.

We make a good attempt to track what we are doing and here is the initial numbers for the first couple days.

151 Tires (this seems low based on the amount of tubes we have left)
64 Medical assists
352 Bike chain or mechanicals
296 Recruiting positive engagements
22 M2M engagements (www.afcycling.com, click on M2M)
42 Misc

Time to get rollin for Day 3. Next update hopefully today on the route.

Ride strong

#ragbrai2024 #airforcerecruiting
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WOW, 296 positive recruiting engagements, that's awesome! It's great that you're tracking all that stuff. When we started in 95, we never thought to actually keep track of the contacts. Thank you for keeping a great thing going.

The tradition lives on with AFCERT - Air Force Cycling Emergency Response Team. Go AFCT! Y'all are the best advertisement for the culture of USAF and a great demonstration that the good still lives in peoples hearts and minds!

Do you have a Venmo to accept donations, for replacement tubes, etc?

Your team brings comfort to the riders and their families.

AFCT you all are always wonderful! Safe riding this week!

Thank you for being there! It truly amazes me just how quickly you all show up once something has happened. Seems like seconds!

Thank you for assisting our team members today. Pushing this tandem for about a mile really was a godsend

Awesome ! Cycle-on. USAF 1978 Mt Home AFB, hydraulics

So glad you are out there. Never needed you guys but glad you are out with the support.

The hilly route clearly shows in the stats, fewer tubes, more chains. Great work AFCT!

My 2 favorites, Iowa and the Air Force!! Thank you for making this vet PROUD and taking good care of your fellow riders!

God Bless the AFCT. Chain blew out derailleur. Helped get me rolling again and into next overnight and the traveling LBS had the parts and life continues to be good. Thanks again and and ride safe out there.

You’re the best! Thx for your service and support. 😎

You are Good Samaritans to many riders helping with mechanical or health issues!! Go Air Force Cycling Team!!

Loved seeing you on the route last year! Stay safe and stay strong!

Y'all are the best. Great examples of simply being good to your neighbor whomever that happens to be on whatever mile you're pedaling.

Thank you to the Air Force Cycling Team for your service and expertise! Safety on the route is paramount! We enjoyed talking with Whiskey and Ninja today!

You are so wonderful- love seeing you on the route and helping those in need!!! LOVE IT!!!

Keep up the good work Air Force Cycling Team!

Thank you for all you do, not only this week but all your service career.

You guys are the best. May God bless you all. Thank you for being here once again.

Thanks for riding . You guys make a difference each yr . See you when you come to Central Iowa

Love you updates! Keep being safe!

Thank you all for your service!! So glad you choose Iowa to come and ride across the state!!!

Always there in a time of need. As always, thank you for everything you!!!

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Ladies and Gentlemen your Air Force Cycling Team is loaded and ready to start RAGBRAI 2024! 
Tomorrow we have our Icebreaker Social and Sunday we start the ride across Iowa.Image attachmentImage attachment

Ladies and Gentlemen your Air Force Cycling Team is loaded and ready to start RAGBRAI 2024!
Tomorrow we have our Icebreaker Social and Sunday we start the ride across Iowa.
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I recognize many of those happy faces. How many on the team this year? Have a super week! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🇺🇸👍

Wish I could be with you.I was assigned to the 343 USAF Recruiting Squadron and living in Glenwood, Iowa. It was the first two year's that the Air Force had a team riding in RAGBRAI. We called it Team Aim High. I was in charge of support and year two, (96) Dr Sheila Widnall (Secretary of the AF) rode with us. It was an awesome ride. After I retired (Jan 97), the Recruiting Squadron gave it up. It is awesome to see what a great team you all have now. Congratulations, Hope you all have a great trip across Iowa and stay outta those corn fields. Hope to see the team again, maybe next year. Old timer - Team Aim High.

Thank you Air Force cycling team for all you do for Ragbraii and the other events you assist with!!! Thank you for your service!!

Welcome back AFCT !! Safe travels this week & enjoy the ride!! Thank you for for your service & for all that you do for others! 💕

A member of the 2000 AF TEAM & had a blast doing RAGBRAI!! CCMSGT Win Downing, RET 2004! Have a great & safe trip!!

Yahoo. Go Air Force. A great bunch of riders. A great asset on Ragbrai.

Air Force Team rocks! You all have saved my friends and me year after year! All kudos and thanks!😊

Air Force Cycling Team is the best! 🚴🏻‍♂️. Have an awesome week!

As a USAF and RAGBRAI veteran I’m so grateful and proud of the Air Force cycling team

Good luck and a safe ride across my home state. I'm also a retired USAF E-7 with 37.5 years of Active and Reserve service.

These guys and gals of the Air Force Cycling Team are amazing. The amount of work and time that they have spent helping others has been touching to watch. Plus, they are a pleasure to talk with while on the road.

Great looking team again! I long for the days when I could ride 100 miles but sadly the roads in NC are NOT bike friendly. Maybe next year? 🙂. Have a great ride and may the weather be with you - Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate, and then ride some more.

Go Air Force Cycling Team. Be safe. Have fun. Serve others. 🚴😎❤️

The Best!! Safe travels through our State! Thank you for all you do! And thank your for your Service!!🙏🏽🇺🇸

One the most decorated Air Force members of all time had roots right here in Iowa. Major General Osmond Ritland's grandfather grew up on the same farm I was raised on. www.findagrave.com/memorial/77150629/osmond-jay-ritland

Thanks to all the AFCT members for all the help extended to Ragbrai riders!! Have a great week!!

God Bless the USAF Cycling Team.

It’s always great to see the people from the Air Force Cycling Team out at Ragbrai helping anyone who need help from changing a tube to CPR ! I’ve seen it !! Can’t be there this year but have fun everyone !!

Not an official RAGBRAI without the awesome AFCT.

Awesome group! See you (hopefully) tomorrow and at M2M!

It’s odd riding a day here or there and seeing the team kit on the side, helping. Miss being part of it. Great to see the younger active duty mixed with silver backs. Have a great ride (everyone)!

Go Air Force! Be safe! 👍🇺🇸

GO ARMY! Oops. I mean, Thanks, Brothers. Be safe this week. And thank you for all that you do.

Have a Great week, hope for good weather, sweet corn and pie!

Mediapolis is preparing for you and has free water to help you on the last leg of your trip. The Edward’s family is opening up their yard and the Parson’s family are orchestrating the chilled water. Have a great ride. Can’t wait to see you in Mediapolis (Mepo).

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