"Two Million Bikers" Rally Roars Into D.C. Area for 9/11

By Adam Tuss and NBC Washington Wednesday, Sep 11, 2013 Updated 7:09 PM EDT

Although they didn't reach a goal of two million riders, thousands of bikers rolled through the Washington, D.C. Wednesday to mark the 12th anniversary of 9/11.

The bikers -- riding with the group "Two Million Bikers to D.C." -- snarled traffic on the Beltway with a ride honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the members of the military called to serve after the attacks.

Many riders participating are veterans, and said they rode to protect Americans' freedom in the midst of tumultuous times.

"The enemy has a say when the war is over," "I believe they're saying it's not, so we're here."

On their Facebook page, in all caps, the group said they will stand by the Constitution and Bill of Rights, adding that they're "against any fundamental transformation of America."

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Has anyone seen a count of how many bikers showed up?

I heard over 800,000, which considering the event was arranged on very short notice is impressive.

OTH I read that 21 showed up at the Moslem event. I'm not certain if that number included photographers and reporters