LOGAN – More than 20 cyclists rode into Logan this week as part of a 4,000-mile bike ride to raise money and awareness toward eliminating poverty housing.
The 10-week bicycle ride put on by The Fuller Center For Housing spans across 12 states beginning in Seattle and ending in Washington D.C.
On Thursday, cyclists took a break from the saddle to volunteer their time fixing up the property of a Logan resident.
“It stresses a different part of the anatomy, we’re not on the saddle so that helps a lot.”
Homeowner Ash Mortensen says volunteers completed what would have taken her all summer – in just 48 hours.
“It’s amazing being able to watch what a really big team of people can do in just two days,” Mortensen said.
Volunteers cleared out overgrown areas, built a shed, a pergola, painted a staircase and put in a privacy fence.
Cyclists say doing service on a rest day helps them reset for the next 100-mile day of riding.
“For me, it’s all about community and just coming to together and making a difference in someone’s life,” said one of the cyclists.
The Fuller Center for Housing of Cache Valley serves low-income homeowners by assisting with critical home repairs and accessibility projects for occupant safety and aging in place.