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01/25/2010: ""80 for Haiti" Ride in San Diego Next Month"
Southern California cyclists can help the people of Haiti while enjoying a ride through the backcountry of San Diego County by joining in AdventureCORPS' "80 for Haiti" ride--80 miles, $80 entry fee, and all the money goes to aid organization Mercy Corps. From Adventure Corp's press release:AdventureCORPS, Inc., an athlete-run firm producing some of the world's toughest sports events - including the Badwater Ultramarathon and Furnace Creek 508 races in Death Valley - will host "80 FOR HAITI," a cycling benefit ride for Haiti relief supporting Mercy Corps on Saturday, February 13, 2010. The event will feature an 80-mile ride along Old Hwy 80 in southeastern San Diego County. There will be an $80 entry fee and 100% of the entry fees will go directly to Mercy Corps, one of the most respected relief organizations worldwide. AdventureCORPS will absorb all costs, but food, drink, and support sponsors are being sought.See details on the AdventureCORPS website.