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The epic bicycle journey of a decorated Marine who lost both of his legs in a 2010 explosion in Afghanistan will pass through Farmington on Saturday.

Combat Engineer Rob Jones' story is one of bravery and determination. After surviving the explosion, he recovered and fought back. He is now peddling across the nation to raise money and awareness for veterans’ causes.

"It's simple really, I am committed to giving back to the organizations that were there for me in my darkest hours," Jones said.

The Marine hopes to raise $1 million for charities such as The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, The Semper Fi Fund, and Ride2Recovery. According to his website he has already raised more than $55,000.

Jones began his journey Oct. 14. Armed with his bike and his prosthetic biking legs, he started his ride in Bar Harbor Maine and has already cycled more than 1,400 miles. Cycling through New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and the Virginias, he is now heading west through Kentucky. Traveling across country, he will cover 5,400 miles by his journey’s end in California. He cycles an average of 30 miles a day, and his brother Steve follows behind in a support truck where they sleep on many nights.