A four-person team of everyday folks from Valley Presbyterian Church will ride in what is known as the “world’s toughest bike race.” They hope the drama generated by the coast-to-coast race and their own relative inexperience in the event will draw attention to a worthy cause: Peninsula Habitat for Humanity. The “ultra-distance” riders hope that their endurance will raise $50,000 for an eight-unit family complex on Lincoln Avenue in Redwood City. This project will provide affordable ownership homes for eight low income families.

Coast to coast in nine days from June 11-20, 2008, Race Across America’s 3,000-mile route begins in Oceanside, CA, and concludes in Annapolis, MD. Unlike a stage race, riders pedal twenty-four hours a day in a relay format that keeps one team member on the road while the others rest. None of the Team H4 riders are professional cyclists. The ultra marathon will test them physically and spiritually and serve as a two-wheeled vehicle for generating funds and awareness for Peninsula Habitat.

This amazing effort needs your support. All of the money raised goes directly to the Peninsula Habitat Lincoln Avenue project in Redwood City. Your tax-deductible donation can be made in cash, by check, or by credit card on-line at the Peninsula Habitat website. Click “Give Online Now” from the Giving drop down menu and then select “VPC Race Across America” from the program drop down list. Thank you for helping us reach our goal of $50,000.