American flag clad bicycle, hand-cranked bicycle and recumbent (sit-down bicycle) riders cruise down the streets of Watchung, N.J., Sept. 11, during the Ride 2 Recovery 9/11 Challenge.

The Ride 2 Recovery 9/11 Challenge is an eight-day, 530-mile bike ride in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

The bike ride starts near Ground Zero and will go through Shanksville, Pa., and end at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

Ride 2 Recovery's mission is to raise awareness and money to make a difference in injured veterans' lives.

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob L. Dillon