Non-Profit Charity Organization

Ride For Vets

Ride for Vets is a self-supported, cross-country bicycle journey with one goal: to honor and support our nation’s veterans. Led by 70-year-old Brett Littrell, the ride begins and ends in Kansas City, Kansas, covering thousands of miles coast to coast. Every mile pedaled is powered by purpose, gratitude, and a deep respect for those who’ve served.

This journey is dedicated to supporting wounded veterans, first responders, and their families through programs that make a lasting impact. Our mission is to turn one man’s determination into a national movement of gratitude and giving.

Non-Profit charity organization

Ride For Vets

Ride for Vets is a self-supported, cross-country bicycle journey with one goal: to honor and support our nation’s veterans. Led by 70-year-old Brett Littrell, the ride begins and ends in Kansas City, Kansas, covering thousands of miles coast to coast. Every mile pedaled is powered by purpose, gratitude, and a deep respect for those who’ve served.

This journey is dedicated to supporting wounded veterans, first responders, and their families through programs that make a lasting impact. Our mission is to turn one man’s determination into a national movement of gratitude and giving.

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Becoming a Sponsor

Ride for Vets is offering a variety of options for you to help support this fundraising event and become a sponsor. The program comprises of different sponsorship levels. Each level has specific benefits that will help expand your reach within the veterans and bicycling community.

MakING a Donation

By donating to Ride for Vets, you are directly contributing to the well-being of our veterans. Your support enables us to fund vital programs and services that improve the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our nation. Join us in honoring and supporting our veterans.

Participating

Ride alongside Brett for a few miles as a show of unity and support

Help fundraise by rallying your own community, sharing the mission, or setting up team donations.

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What we do

About Us

mission & purpose

Ride for Vets is a heartfelt, cross-country bicycle journey with a singular goal: to honor and support our nation’s veterans. This inspiring endeavor spans from coast to coast in April through September 2026, beginning and ending in Kansas City, Kansas. See More…

meet the rider

The man behind the ride, Brett Littrell, is no ordinary cyclist. At 70 years old, he embodies resilience, compassion, and unwavering patriotism. His motivation stems from a deep respect for those who have served—and a desire to give back in a way that’s both visible and impactful.

Tools

High-endurance touring bicycle built for long distances and varying terrain.

GPS tracking for real-time ride updates and safety monitoring. (Live in April 2026)

A digital blog and photo journal to keep supporters updated.

History

Brett’s cross-country ride may be his most ambitious cycling challenge yet—but it’s far from his first.

His love for the open road began over three decades ago and has been a defining part of his life ever since.

What Drives Us

Our Mission

To aid our US veterans and their families in their time of need with the ultimate goal to help our veterans regain self-sufficiency through the provision of holistic supportive services, including housing, employment and training, case management, food security, health and wellness, women and family support programs, and dependent child services.