Honor Ride Rolls Down Las Vegas Strip

More than 400 cyclists, including veterans and first responders, took part in Project Hero's 2026 Las Vegas Honor Ride.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Motorcycles

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More than 400 riders, including veterans and first responders, rode down the Las Vegas Strip on Saturday in Project Hero's 15th annual Las Vegas Honor Ride. Police escorted the riders along Las Vegas Boulevard.

Why it matters

The ride highlights support for veterans and first responders dealing with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries and other injuries in Las Vegas. It also draws attention to Project Hero's cycling programs that serve the local community.

The ride drew more than 400 participants and marked the 15th year the event has run in Las Vegas. Project Hero, founded in 2008, has not released totals for funds raised or bikes provided at this event.

The players

Project Hero

Project Hero is a national nonprofit founded in 2008 that provides adaptive bikes and cycling programs to veterans and first responders dealing with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries and other injuries.

The details

Riders rolled down Las Vegas Boulevard under a police escort, then enjoyed lunch and music in a festival-like atmosphere. Project Hero, a national nonprofit, builds and provides adaptive bikes and runs cycling events and community programs for veterans and first responders.

2008: Project Hero is founded.
Saturday: The 2026 Las Vegas Honor Ride rolls down the Strip.

Roadmap

The Las Vegas Honor Ride extends Project Hero's adaptive cycling program into a public event now in its 15th year. It shows how cycling has become a recurring vehicle for veteran and first responder support in U.S. cities.

Las Vegas Strip traffic and Las Vegas Boulevard may be affected while riders are escorted by police. Residents interested in supporting veterans and first responders can follow Project Hero's cycling programs.

The takeaway

Cycling events like the Las Vegas Honor Ride show how adaptive bikes and group rides can give veterans and first responders a path to community and recovery. Readers who want to support similar programs can look for local chapters or volunteer opportunities.