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The Inaugural 2023 Tribute Ride is a 1245-mile bicycle ride from the Scottish Rite Temple in Miami, FL to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. Two riders cycling 100 miles a day for two weeks to finish on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. See our stories below, follow the ride in the route details, and consider joining us on our mission.
Ride DetailsPlease consider supporting the Inaugural 2023 Tribute Ride and Four Points Project as we work to raise awareness and honor our Vietnam Veterans and caregivers.
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Who We Are and Our Inaugural Ride
Jeanine McCleodJeanine McCleod boasts three decades of experience in teaching and mentoring students across all age groups. She presently undertakes a unique role with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, instructing a diverse student body—including those with special needs—in swimming, sailing, and kayaking.
Following the loss of her husband, she channeled her grief into a purposeful mission: the Four Points Project and Tribute Ride, as a tribute to his service. Guided by the principle “keep moving forward,” Jeanine remains deeply committed to uplifting the veteran and caregiver community.
Jody JankovskyJody Jankovsky, a business owner focused on Information Technology, with degrees in Computer Science and Accounting. Dedicated to causes like the Boy Scouts of America and uplifting urban youth through sports mentoring. Drawing inspiration from the adage “to whom much is given, much is required,” he also contributes to the Four Points Projects, honoring Vietnam veterans and their caregivers.
Apart from his professional and philanthropic pursuits, Jody enjoys cycling, world travel, and the adventures of being a private pilot
Tribute Ride Route & Details
Name: Scottish Rite Temple to Boca Raton
Date: 10/27/2023
Distance: 52.14 Miles
Description:- Starts at the Scottish Rite Temple in Miami
- Route heads East towards Miami Beach then continues North along the coast until reaching Boca Raton
Name: Boca Raton to Hobe Sound
Date: 10/27/2023
Distance: 50.14 Miles
Description:- Route starts at Hobe Sound and continues north along A1A, Dixie Hwy and Federal Hwy to Hobe Sound
Name: Hobe Sound to Vero Beach
Date: 10/28/2023
Distance: 50.34 Miles
Description:- Federal Hwy continues this route north along the coast, turning east to join A1A north to Vero Beach
Name: Vero Beach to Cocoa
Date: 10/28/2023
Distance: 51.38 Miles
Description:- Route continues north along the coast on A1A and crosses west to the mainland continuing north on US 1 to Cocoa
Name: Cocoa to New Smyrna Beach
Date: 10/29/2023
Distance: 50.64 Miles
Description:- Rockledge Dr. and Indian River Dr. hug the mainland coast before joining US 1 north. Route continues to just south of New Smyrna Beach
Name: New Smyrna Beach to Palm Coast
Date: 10/29/2023
Distance: 50.66 Miles
Description:- Route continues north on US1 / Dixie Hwy from New Smyrna Beach to Palm Coast
Name: Palm Coast to Ponte Vedra
Date: 10/30/2023
Distance: 51.89 Miles
Description:- Route continues north on US 1 and turns east to cross Vilano Causeway to continue north on A1A into Ponte Vedra
Name: Ponte Vedra Blvd To St. John’s Ferry Crossing
Date: 10/30/2023
Distance: 13 Miles
Description:- Ponte Vedra Blvd (A1A) continues north and the route jogs through Jacksonville area to the St. John’s Ferry To cross the St. John’s River.
Name: St. John’s Ferry Crossing to Gross, FL
Date: 10/30/2023
Distance: 37 Miles
Description:- St. John’s Ferry rejoins route to A1A and continues north along the coast eventually turning west and north to join US Hwy 17 into Gross
Name: Gross, FL to New Hope, GA
Date: 10/31/2023
Distance: 51.8 Miles
Description:- US 17 continues the route north into Georgia and turns east and north toward the coast to stop in New Hope, GA
Name: New Hope, GA to Richmond Hill
Date: 10/31/2023
Distance: 50.7 Miles
Description:- US 17 continues the route north through Georgia to Richmond Hill
Name: Richmond Hill, GA to Chechessee River, SC
Date: 11/1/2023
Distance: 51 Miles
Description:- US 17/25 continues the route north through Georgia crossing into South Carolina through Alligator Alley and continuing north on Okatie Hwy to the Chechessee River
Name: Chechessee River, SC to Osborn, SC
Date: 11/1/2023
Distance: 51 Miles
Description:- Okatie Hwy continues into Beaufort and picks up Trask Pkwy North to rejoin the route to Hwy 17 north east stopping in Osborn, SC
Name: Osborn, SC to US 17 Awendaw
Date: 11/3/2023
Distance: 52.06 Miles
Description:- Hwy 17 continues north and east through Charleston and Mount Pleasant to stop just before Awendaw
Name: US 17 Awendaw to Litchfield Beach
Date: 11/3/2023
Distance: 51.35 Miles
Description:- Hwy 17 continues north and east through Georgetown Crossing over L.H. Siau bridge to continue north along the coast to Litchfield Beach.
Name: Litchfield Beach to Grissettown, NC
Date: 11/4/2023
Distance: 51.56 Miles
Description:- Ocean Hwy (17) north continues the route along the coast through Myrtle Beach crossing into North Carolina to Grissettown
Name: Grissettown, NC to Willmington
Date: 11/4/2023
Distance: 37.25 Miles
Description:- Route continues north and east on Hwy 17 (Ocean Hwy) stopping just south of Willmington before Cape Fear River
Name: Willmington to Scotts Hill
Date: 11/4/2023
Distance: 13.13 Miles
Description:- Route continues through Wilmington to rejoin US 17/Market St. to Scotts Hill
Name: Scotts Hill to Maysville
Date: 11/5/2023
Distance: 50.8 Miles
Description:- Route continues on US 17 Along the coast NE turning north through Jacksonville and stopping just before Maysville
Name: Maysville to Wilmar
Date: 11/5/2023
Distance: 52.3 Miles
Description:- US 17 continues the route northeast through New Bern then turning north toward Vaceboro stopping in Wilmar
Name: Wilmar to Windsor
Date: 11/6/2023
Distance: 51.82 Miles
Description:- The route continues north on US 17 through Williamston, over the Roanoke River, and through Roanoke River National Refuge
Name: Windsor to Corapeake
Date: 11/6/2023
Distance: 51.82 Miles
Description:- US 17 continues north and east over Chowan River and into Edenton where SR 32 turns the route north to Corapeake
Name: Corapeake, NC to Battle Park, VA
Date: 11/7/2023
Distance: 54.5 Miles
Description:- The route continues north on Hwy 32 through Suffolk, VA and over James River into Newport News before rejoining with US 17 North into Battle Park
Name: Battle Park to Center Cross
Date: 11/7/2023
Distance: 50.9 Miles
Description:- US 17 continues north through Yorktown over York River, and through Gloucester Point to stop in Center Cross
Name: Center Cross to New Post
Date: 11/9/2023
Distance: 51.92 Miles
Description:- From Center Cross continue north and west on US 17 to New Post
Name: New Post to Mount Vernon
Date: 11/10/2023
Distance: 48.77 Miles
Description:- The route continues north via US 17 through Fredricksburg before eventually connecting to US 1 North Richmond Hwy and then Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy to Mt. Vernon
Name: Mount Vernon, VA to Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D. C.
Date: 11/11/2023
Distance: 16.5 Miles
Description:- The route continues along George Washington memorial Hwy before joining with the Mt. Vernon Trail crossing over the Potomac River into Washington, D. C. and ending at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Name: Mount Vernon, VA to Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D. C.
Date: 11/11/2023
Distance: 16.5 Miles
Description:- George Washington Memorial Hwy continues north through Alexandria, VA and Arlington, VA before crossing the Potomac River into Washinton, D. C. and ending at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
