"80 for Haiti" bike ride will raise money for disaster relief

by Gene Bisbee
Bicyclists can raise money for the Haitian disaster relief effort by joining a bike ride across the rolling terrain of southeastern San Diego County on Feb. 13.
The charity bike ride is named "80 for Haiti." Organizer Chris Kostman notes the 80-mile bike ride mostly follows historic Highway 80. There's minimal traffic, no traffic lights and just a few stop signs.
The entire entry fee of $80, or more if you wish to donate, goes directly to Mercy Corps, a non-profit that's on the ground in the earthquake zone in Port-au-Prince.
Chris is president of AdventureCorps, which is absorbing all the costs; they're looking for co-sponsors to supply food and water. AdventureCorps produces and promotes ultra-endurance and extreme sports events such as the Furnace Creek 508,  Death Valley Century and Double, and Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic. MORE