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Article: Largest Cross-Country Bicycle Ride in U.S. History to Benefit American Lung Association
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- June 15, 1998
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GTE Big Ride Across America to Raise Millions for Lung Disease
IRVING, Texas, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, more than 720 cyclists armed with a bike, sun block and a dream will embark on the largest, cross-country cycling event in American history -- the GTE Big Ride Across America. Over the next 48 days, the riders will cover 3,254 miles across 12 states before arriving in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 1.
The GTE Big Ride's goal is to raise $8 million gross to benefit the American Lung Association and its fight against lung disease -- America's third leading cause of death.
"Our riders are undertaking a courageous adventure -- one that ...