Tallahassee veteran begins pedaling through the Big Apple Thursday in Soldier Ride event

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Bill Geiger, a Tallahassee veteran who served in the U.S. Army for 20 years from 1994 to 2014, joined dozens of vets Thursday for a three-day bike ride through New York City and Long Island.

Hosted by the Wounded Warrior Project, the goal of the three-day event is to raise awareness for veteran needs and to give vets a space where they can socialize while being physically active. Participants will be provided bikes suited to their physical needs to ensure veterans facing limitations can also participate.

Geiger received nerve damage in his feet during his military career…

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