Wounded Warriors Begin 100k Weekend Event Today

On April 26-28, 20 servicemen and women wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan will join President George W. Bush for a 100 kilometer mountain bike ride in Palo Duro Canyon State Park. As part of the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Military Service Initiative, the W100 highlights the bravery and sacrifice of the warriors wounded in the global war on terror, as well as those organizations that have made continuing commitments to supporting America’s heroes.

Fort Bragg's Bryce F. Cole, Sergeant, United States Army (Retired)

Bryce F. Cole joined the United States Army as a Cavalry Scout in 2005 after graduating from Texas State University in San Marcos and attending Law School in Houston.  He went on to become a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  Bryce was deployed to the Diyala Province in Iraq in 2006 where he sustained injuries from Improvised Explosive Device blasts.  After seven direct hits, the worst hit resulted in his medical evacuation to Germany.  His injuries include numerous concussions, multiple torn discs, Traumatic Brain Injury, plus a shattered ankle and shin.

Bryce works as a Regional Business Manager for an international cardiac diagnostic company in Houston, Texas where he lives with his wife, Teresa, and his sons, Cooper (4) and Caleb (7).  He enjoys coaching his son, a future Astros player, and has remained active through mountain biking.  He has ridden some of the most difficult trails in Appalachia and is a regular on Wounded Warrior group rides.

View photos and bios of the other 19 riders here.