Nov. 5, 2009 (PR Newswire) -- WHAT:

Wounded soldiers from the current war in Iraq and Afghanistan will kick off Wounded Warrior Project's 2009 High Desert Soldier Ride in Las Vegas, Nev. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. More than 20 wounded veterans will take part in the five-day cycling event which will wind through Lake Havasu City and Phoenix, Ariz. To show support and thanks to the brave men and women serving the United States, U-Haul has been the National Tour Sponsor and JW Marriott Las Vegas will provide complimentary meals and lodging to the wounded warriors during the ride in Las Vegas.

WHO:

The Soldier Ride High Desert will bring together wounded warriors from the current war in Iraq and Afghanistan to cycle on adaptive equipment from Las Vegas to Phoenix.

WHEN/WHERE:

--  Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009: Warriors arrive in Las Vegas for bike fitting at
JW Marriott Resort & Spa. Dinner will be held at the Rampart Casino,
followed by an event at the Palms Casino.

--  JW Marriott Resort :

221 North Rampart Boulevard

Las Vegas, NV 89145

--  Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009:
--  7 a.m. - 8 a.m. Breakfast at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa's,
Ceres Restaurant
--  10 a.m. Veteran's Day Parade
--  Downtown Las Vegas
--  2 p.m. Solider Ride Departure from TPC Summerlin
--  Route map available upon request

--  4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Warriors arrive at Captain's Cove Restaurant at the
Lakes Country Club for late lunch.

2902 Lake East Drive

Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702)982-1480

--  Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009: Warriors ride in Lake Havasu City. Warriors
then travel to Phoenix

--  9 a.m.  Kick-off Ceremony followed by community ride throughout Lake
Havasu City

Under the London Bridge

--  Friday, Nov. 13, 2009: Ride starting after breakfast at U-Haul House
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and arrive at U-Haul corporate
headquarters for post ride BBQ.
--  8 a.m. - 10 a.m. VIP breakfast for cyclists

--  12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Landing Ceremony

U-Haul International

2727 N. Central Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85004

--  Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009: Warriors ride in Maricopa county starting at
the Maricopa County Sheriff's office, ending at the Silver Spur Saloon
during the Cave Creek Bicycle Festival.
--  9 a.m. Warriors begin ride at Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

--  1 p.m. Warriors arrive at the Silver Spur Saloon during the Cave
Creek Bicycle Festival.

    --  Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009: Riders will attend an Arizona Cardinals Game
courtesy of U-Haul.

WHY:

Soldier Ride is a program of Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) that provides key rehabilitation opportunities for wounded warriors and raises public awareness for those that have been severely injured during the current war on terror. Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP offers services and programs like benefits and career counseling, advocacy initiatives and combat stress seminars to aid in the transition from hospital bed to an independent, productive life. All participants with a disability or missing a limb or limbs are provided the adaptive equipment they need to cycle.

--Interview and Photo Opportunities--

/PRNewswire -- Nov. 5/

SOURCE Wounded Warrior Project