On the Go!

Today’s post is dedicated to the AdventureCorps Furnace Creek 508. Beginning Saturday October 4^th, 2008, 218 athletes will hit the streets for a 508 mile solo or two-man bike race through Death Valley, California. The 508 is the ultimate annual bike race with total elevation gains of 35,000 feet!

Lisa Smith-Batchen, an ENGO^®-sponsored athlete will be making her second attempt at completing the 508. If you think a 508 mile bike ride is a challenge, put yourself in Lisa’s shoes. Upon completing The 508, Lisa will have traveled a whopping 810 miles on bike and foot. Earlier this year, Lisa committed herself to raising awareness for the Aids Orphans Rising organization. After crossing the finish line at the 302 mile Badwater Ultramarathon this year, she hit the road on bike to train for this Saturday’s 508. To date, Lisa has raised over $435,000 for Aids Orphans Rising and hopes to reach the $500,000 mark upon completion of the race.

If you would like to support Lisa and Aids Orphans Rising, check out Lisa’s 810 website.

Stay tuned for updates on this year’s 508!

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