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Message of Freedom, Liberty inspires Cross Country Bike Ride
Portland, Or - October 09, 2007 - Using the bike friendly city of Portland to put the final touches on preparations and logistics, the Ron Paul Riders will in Portland, October 16 and 17, 2007.
Touting “Saving America One Mile at a Time” the duo of Michael Maresco, 45, Hawaii, and Damon Talbot, 30, Utah, will launch their incredible 3,000 + mile journey from Southern California, October 21, ending in Washington DC, December 24.
Crossing the country by bicycle is not a new idea but doing so in order to raise awareness for a presidential candidate just might be. Which candidate has inspired them? None other than Ron Paul, Congressman from Texas.
With a mission of bringing the good news of peace and prosperity that Ron Paul represents to all they meet, the pair will be distributing Grassroots Dr. Paul campaign material in more than 96 counties. Their stop in Portland will be include trial rides and also spending time with the local Ron Paul supporters. The pair will likely be at the Wednesday Banner Brigade off Highway 26 east of the tunnel.
Talbot first heard of Paul after Republican debate May 15. After researching him further, life-long independent found he shared common beliefs with Paul’s platform.
A lifelong adventurer, Maresco has sailed more than 26,000 miles, hitchhiked around America and Australia and backpacked in China. In July, he spread the message of liberty in a 5-day, 130-mile walk around Oahu. As he says, ” this bike trip won’t be the biggest adventure of my life, but it will be the greatest so far and one that I hope will help change the direction of our country".
To learn more about the riders and their route and, visit http://ronpaulriders.com/ where you can view a map of the route, hear stories from the road from their blogs, and make a donation if you feel so inspired.

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