Dispatches from the Road

RALLY4VETS Weekly Roll Call

By Robert Hess

Keeping the Wheels Turning—and the Purpose Clear

This week brought another round of strong rides from across the Rally4Vets crew. These numbers tell a story—not just of distance and elevation, but of grit, connection, and the shared drive to give back to our veteran community.

Here are this week’s standouts:

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Mileage Master

Robert Gonzales leads the pack with a commanding 400.0 miles logged. Consistency, endurance, and a whole lot of determination—well done, Robert.

King of the Mountain

Robert claims the elevation title as well, climbing an impressive 12,931 vertical feet. For perspective, that’s nearly 80% of my total vertical for the entire year so far. Respect.

Epic Ride of the Week

Jim O’Connell takes the single-ride spotlight with an even 80.0-mile effort. A ride like that is part grit, part meditation.

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Honorable Mentions & Community Shoutouts

Have a scenic route to recommend? A story from the saddle? Or someone who deserves a little recognition? Drop it in the comments or send us a message—we’ll feature it in next week’s dispatch.

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Bring a Buddy

Know a veteran who loves to ride? Invite them to join the Rally4Vets Strava group and help grow the movement.

Join the Mission

If you’re not already part of the fun, it’s never too late to start. Join the Rally4Vets Strava club and ride with purpose.

Because every mile matters. Every ride builds community. And every name on this list is part of something bigger.