COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — More than 35 wounded veterans rode their bikes through Colorado Springs this week as part of The Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride. The adaptive cycling event helps veterans rediscover their strength.

Riding on two wheels or three, the wounded warriors began the soldier ride at the U.S. Air Force Base North Gate. One of the riders leading the way was Tara Octaviano.

Octaviano is an U.S. Army veteran. She served more than 16 years in the military.

Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride

“I was an Adjutant General,” said Octaviano. “I had a lot of great assignments. I went to Argentina, I served in Germany, I went to Kuwait.”

She rode beside a number of military members from different branches.

“I can't explain it. It's just like I have chills in my b

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