LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas locals gathered Thursday morning in Spring Valley for a powerful tribute to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

The Freedom Riders organization has a 343-minute cycling event, with each minute representing one of the fallen heroes from that tragic day.

I was out there bright and early to ask these riders what this annual event means to them. Pedaling with Purpose: Annual cycle ride at Las Vegas gym honors 9/11 heroes

The early morning event at EoS Fitness on Sahara and Cimmarron drew participants from across the region, including one dedicated rider who drove from Arizona specifically to join the tribute.

The atmosphere was filled with determination, community spirit and remembrance as cyclists prepared for the six-hour endur

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