Foxboro Bicyclist Completes 48-State Cycling Tour For Charity
FOXBORO (CBS/AP) -- A Foxboro bicyclist has completed a 48-state cycling tour to raise money for Make-a-Wish and has returned to Rhode Island.
Stephen Laskey crossed into Rhode Island Sunday, completing a 48-state, 8,000-mile cycling tour to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
"It was very much a perfect storybook ending to a lifelong dream," Laskey told WBZ NewsRadio 1030.
Laskey said he raised about $10,000 toward his $25,000 fundraising goal and hoped more money will come in.
He cycled through each of the lower 48 states, even if just for a minute, during his 222 days on the road.
"I would shoot for 50 miles a day and ride six days a week," he said.
About 50 spectators, including friends and family, watched as Laskey, a park ranger in Foxboro, completed his journey.
"I'm still in amazement that it's over," said the 52-year-old Laskey.
Laskey's last tour was from Alaska to Florida to benefit the Livestrong Foundation. He says the Make-A-Wish journey will be his last.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Garo Hagopian reports:
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