US Trooper in Baghdad to Win a HD XR1200X Motorcycle

American motorcycle Harley-Davidson recently announced it has teamed up with Bikes Over Baghdad to thank the 50,000 U.S. and Coalition Armed Forces serving in the Middle East. Specifically, from November 28 to December 9, the US troops will be enjoying seven adrenaline-packed action sports performances at military bases throughout Iraq and Kuwait.

Mike McCann, director of core customer marketing at Harley-Davidson, who will be joining the tour, will give out free Harley-Davidson MotorClothes and other merchandise and gifts at each performance. One service member will also win a brand new 2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X motorcycle.

"Harley-Davidson shares a deep sense of freedom and patriotism with the U.S. Armed Forces, and we are grateful for their many sacrifices, dedication and hard work," McCann said. "We have a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Military, and teaming up with Bikes Over Baghdad is a great way to show our appreciation. We are honored and excited to be part of this tour."

Bikes Over Baghdad (BOB) is a BMX exhibition comprising the world's best action sports athletes, announcers and ramp builders, including Chad Kagy, Brian Kachinsky, Mike Escamilla, Anthony Napolitan, Drew Bezanson, Zack Yankush, Mykel Larrin, Ron Kimler and Nate Wessel.

"Our mission in Iraq is simple. We want to show the troops that we care, that America hasn't forgotten about them," said Brian Kachinsky, an X Games bronze medalist who participated in the first two BOB tours and calls the experience "exhilarating, intense and life-changing."

"It's crazy when the troops thank us for performing," said Kachinsky. "We're the ones who should be thanking them. They're the real heroes, not us."