84-year-old veteran pedals coast to coast

DAVENPORT — An 84-year-old veteran who has survived three strokes, open-heart surgery with seven bypasses, prostate cancer, colon surgery and congestive heart disease is pedaling a recumbent tri across the country on a nearly four-month journey to support homeless veterans and first responders.

Tony Lee Harriman said he wanted one of his last adventures “to be big benefit a cause close to home and heart.”

He describes his Catrike as “very comfortable and easier to pedal.”

Harriman is raising awareness and funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports homeless veterans, first respon...