Local cyclists 'Race Across America' to raise money for Akron Children's Hospital
Posted: 06/27/2012
AKRON, Ohio - A group of 8 men rode their bicycles 3,000 miles in six days to raise money for Akron Children's Hospital. They were part of the "Race Across America."
It's a six day, 24-hour a day race that starts in Oceanside, California and finishes in Annapolis, Maryland.
The group, started by Brian Ray, formed Ohio CycleWorks Charities and has raised about $91,000 of their $100,000 goal. If you would like to donate you can go to their website.
Ray explains more about the trip and how they keep motivated in the above video.
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