Rides & Retreats
Rides
Rides will include 6-10 applicants for a single day motorcycle excursion. Dates, locations and routes will be determined by the board but will typically consist of a 100+ mile ride broken up with fuel/food/sightseeing stops along the way. The ride route will be made available to all riders and will be supervised by board members of the Knees in the Breeze Foundation. The goal of the rides will be to provide the riders with a network of people they can reach out to for help in the future with any issues they may be dealing with.
Retreats
Retreats will include 6-10 applicants selected by the board for a multiple day motorcycle excursion including 1-2 overnight stay. Each day will consist of a 100-300 mile ride which will be broken up for food/fuel/sightseeing stops along the way. During the overnight stays we will gather for group discussions and provide more information on ways to deal with any issues they may be dealing with and to provide information on resources available to them. The daily route and overall route will be provided to each rider and will be supervised by board members of the Knees in the Breeze foundation.
veteran support
Veteran Support are gatherings hosted by Knees in the Breeze Foundation in collaboration with other organizations to bring together Veterans with PTSD, Anxiety, and Moral Injury. This is an opportunity to hear about ways to cope with PTSD, Anxiety, and Moral Injury, and also a time to allow Veterans to listen to who have been there.
FAQs
Do I need to possess a valid state motorcycle license to participate in a ride or retreat?
Yes. All participants must possess a current valid drivers license with a motorcycle endorsement from their state to participate in any ride or retreat.
Do I need to have insurance on my motorcycle / trike to participate in a ride or retreat?
Yes. All participants must show proof of insurance prior to event to participate in any ride or retreat.
Do I need to own a motorcycle to be a participant?
Yes. All participants must provide their own motorcycle / trike that is in good working / mechanical order to participate in any ride or retreat by Knees in the Breeze Foundation.
What to of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) is required during the rides / Retreat??
The following PPE must be provided by the participants. A DOT approved helmet, eye protection, gloves, long pants, and over the ankle footwear.
Are there any limitations on the type of motorcycle I can use for a ride or retreat?
Any roadworthy, licensed, and registered motorcycle or trike (to include Can Am Spyder) are acceptable for our rides and retreats. Unfortunately, we cannot accept Polaris Slingshots for our rides and retreats.
Application Process
The process to join either a Group Ride or Retreat is applying by clicking on the applicable "Veterans" or "First Responders" button below. After filling out the online form and submitting, it will get reviewed by our Knees in the Breeze Foundation team. Within two weeks one of our Board Members will contact you regarding your application.