Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic

A Special Olympic athlete rides down Perimeter Road during the 25 kilometer race during the Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic Sept. 23, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Perimeter Road, on the south end of base, was used for the event to allow the riders a safe location to race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Cacicia)

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Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic

Col. Ethan Griffin, 436th Airlift Wing commander, reads a plaque that was presented to him prior to the start of the Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic Sept. 23, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Griffin also presented opening remarks for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Cacicia)

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Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic

Cyclists ready themselves prior to a warm-up lap during the 2017 Special Olympics Cycling Classic Sept. 23, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. This event is held annually at Dover AFB with the support of Team Dover volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Cacicia)

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Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic

Special Olympic Gold medals sit on display during the Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic Sept. 23, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Gold, silver and bronze medals were presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers of each race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Cacicia)

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Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic

Lt. Col. Laurie McKenna, 436th Medical Support Squadron commander, carriers the Olympic Torch during the opening ceremonies at the Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic Sept. 23, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Dover AFB offered a safe location for the annual event for cyclists and their teams who travelled from across the Mid-Atlantic region to compete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Cacicia)

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Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic

The Dover Air Force Base Honor Guard presents colors during the singing of the national anthem prior to the start of the Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic Sept. 23, 2017, at Dover AFB, Del. Cyclist raced in distances of 500 meters, 1 kilometer, 2 kilometers, 5 kilometers, 10 kilometers, 15 kilometers and 20 kilometers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Cacicia)

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Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic

Special Olympic athletes take a practice lap during the Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic Sept. 23, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. SODE and Dover AFB have had an ongoing relationship for eight straight years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Cacicia)

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Snapshot: Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Cycling Classic

Published Sept. 26, 2017
By Senior Airman Zachary Cacicia
436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. --