Andrew Heinrichs is preparing to embark on an epic trip for a great cause Here is what he has to say about it:

In early June of 2008, I will begin a hiking and biking expedition in Colorado to raise funds for World Bicycle Relief’s Project Zambia. In order to raise awareness and support World Bicycle Relief’s worthy cause, I intend to summit all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks without any vehicle support. I will ride my Xtracycle-equipped mountain bike to the trailhead of each peak and summit on foot. This completely human-powered journey will entail biking over 1,400 miles and hiking over 350 miles. I hope to accomplish this feat in 52 days.

Most of us primarily use bikes for recreation, but people in many countries depend on them for access to healthcare, education, and more. World Bicycle Relief’s Project Zambia addresses the HIV/AIDS crisis in Zambia by providing bicycles to volunteer caregivers, disease prevention educators, and vulnerable households. Each bike provided by World Bicycle Relief costs only $109. My initial goal is to raise enough money to buy two bikes for all 54 14,000-foot peak in Colorado, a total of $11,772. Please help me reach this goal by giving as much as you can in order to help improve the quality of life of HIV/AIDS victims in Zambia.

Your generosity and goodwill will be my motivation when pedaling up the long, steep, rocky Colorado backroads.

For further information about World Bicycle Relief’s Project Zambia, please visit http://www.worldbicyclerelief.org/projects/zambia/index.php

As you read, he is seeking support for his efforts, if you want to help, here is his site, where you can sponsor Andrew.

http://worldbicyclerelief.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=265275