President Obama kicks off Soldier Ride (10 images)

Obama started the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride, which provides wounded soldiers an opportunity to take part in a series of national cycling events.

U.S. President Barack Obama kicks off the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2011. UPI/Gary Fabiano/POOL

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Bikers ride as U.S. President Barack Obama kicks off the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2011. UPI/Gary Fabiano/POOL

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets guests after kicking off the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2011. UPI/Gary Fabiano/POOL

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U.S. President Barack Obama kicks off the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2011. UPI/Gary Fabiano/POOL

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