Pindar Vineyards Finish Line In Race Honoring 9/11 FDNY Heroes

PECONIC, NY — Once again, Pindar Vineyards will serve as the finish line Sunday for the FDNY343Ride, the 9th annual bicycle trip to honor and remember the 343 members of the FDNY who perished in the World Trade Center on Sept 11, 2001.

The event was organized by the FDNY members of Engine 50, Ladder 19, and Battalion 26, the event site said.

Participants will begin pedaling at the World Trade Center and finish at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic on the North Fork of Long Island.

"Donated proceeds from the ride go directly to help support severely injured veterans who have served in the Armed Forces. Their lives have been permanently altered protecting our great nation and the freedom we so enjoy. We are committed to help and support these brave men and women in their time of need as they return home," the FDNY343 site said.

The money raised will be used to pay for all terrain wheel chairs, or track chairs, service dogs, medical bills, housing, and numerous other expenses, organizers said, adding, "These brave men and women have made great sacrifices and it is an honor to be able to help out any way we can."

Pindar encouraged customers to make donations on the FDNY 343 Ride website or the day of at Pindar Vineyards.

On Sunday, riders will start to arrive at Pindar around 4 p.m. There will be food and commemorative apparel available for purchase, and other festivities to help raise funds for Wounded Warriors.