Memorial bicycle rides close in on Ground Zero for 9-11

At least three long-distance bicycle rides -- one solo -- are nearing Ground Zero in New York City for Sunday's 9-11 commemorations.

One of the most amazing efforts is that of Max McManus, a Reno triathlete who is blasting through the mid-Atlantic states on his way to riding through 50 states in 50 days in tribute to 9-11 victims. (That's him at left cycling through the rain and over hills that greeted him earlier this week on Day 44 of his record-breaking ride.)

Meanwhile, two groups of firefighters -- one from San Francisco and another from Los Angeles -- are nearing their destination to honor fellow firefighters who died at the World Trade Center terrorist attack 10 years ago.

All are arriving on the East Coast during heavy rains that are sweeping the region. They're not letting the rain dampen their collective resolve to reach New York City for the memorial services ....

Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2011/9/8/4893271.html

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