The Tour of Honor is a great reason to hit the open road, honor our heroes, and contribute to a good cause, the WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT.

The event is a season-long, self-directed ride to memorials and monuments around the continental U.S. and Hawaii, with 40 states and one Canadian province participating in 2013. Beginning April 1, visit as many sites as you want, with any route you choose.

Trophies are awarded to the first three riders to visit all of the destinations in a state (or region). Pins and finishers certificates will be given to all who visit seven (7) sites or more.

A "Jack Shoalmire Achievement Award" will be awarded to the person visiting the most memorial sites during 2013. An auction was held on March 15 for the #115 flag, with all money over the registration fee going to Wounded Warrior Project. REBECCA SHOALMIRE-BENNETT won the auction with a bid of $455.

$10 from each registration, plus all profits after expenses, go to the Wounded Warrior Project, a cause "dedicated to honoring and empowering the severely wounded and their families."

RIDE FAR. RIDE SAFE. RIDE TO REMEMBER.