9/7/2011 - A bicycle decorated as an F-16 Fighting Falcon rides past the starting line during the Pordenone Pedala bike ride Sept. 4. The event’s course consisted of 30 miles followed by a lunch and an awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

9/7/2011 - A participant prepares to start the 39th annual Pordenone Pedala bike ride Sept. 4 at Pordenone, Italy. Ninety members from Aviano Air Base participated in the 30-mile non-competitive bike ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

9/7/2011 - Participants prepare to take off during the 39th annual Pordenone Pedala bike ride Sept. 4 at Pordenone, Italy. Ninety members with Aviano Air Base participated in the 30-mile non-competitive bike ride that included a lunch and an awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

9/7/2011 - Particpants take off during the 39th annual Pordenone Pedala bike ride Sept. 4 at Pordenone, Italy. The 30-mile bike riding event included lunch and an award ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

9/7/2011 - A participant rides on a decorated bicycle during the 39th annual Pordenone Pedala Bike Ride Sept. 4 at Pordenone, Italy. Ninety members with the Aviano Air Base participated in the celebration that also included lunch and an award ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

9/7/2011 - Participants ride past the start line during the 39th annual Pordenone Pedala bike ride Sept. 4 at Pordenone, Italy. Ninety members from Aviano Air Base participated in the 30-mile non-competitive bike ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)