Long distance charity bike rides still going strong this fall

Bicyclists in the Midwest, Southeast and Pacific Northwest are still rolling out on  long-distance cancer charity bicycle fund-raising rides in October.

It's a reminder that in addition to transportation, recreation, and sport, bicycles also have become a major form of philanthropy.

The longest charity ride is Pablove Across America, a 1,425-mile trek from Milwaukee to New Orleans.

Led by Jeff Castelaz, the Milwaukee native hopes the cyclists can raise $500,000 ....

Source: http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archives/2011/10/7/4914637.html

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