Freedom Riders, Beecher Hills Cyclist Approaching Goal

The Aaron's Freedom Riders are on the 14th day of their journey from Atlanta to New York for the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.

The crew—which includes Beecher Hills resident Jonathan Mason—is in New Jersey today, heading for Atlantic City.

The Freedom Riders are making a 1,035-mile trek to New York City for the 10th anniversary of 9/11 where some 343 firefighters and paramedics lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks.

Mason and the other Atlanta firefighters and rescue workers trained and prepared for two years to travel on their bicycles in Freedom Ride 2011, sponsored by rent-to-own merchant Aaron's.

In addition to honoring the firefighters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks, the riders also seek to raise funds and awareness for the Atlanta Fire Foundation and a New York 9/11 fund.

To support the Freedom Ride and follow the group's blog, please visit the Freedom Ride page on the Cartecay Bike Shop website.

Donations also can be made at www.freedomride2011.com.