2,000-Mile Bikeride Fundraiser Ends in Houston Today.Business/Energy Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2000 The most successful bikeride fundraiser in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. comes to an end today in Houston as Williams (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :WMB WMB Waste Management Board WMB Write Me Back WMB Wheaton Municipal Band (Wheaton, IL) WMB Waukegan Municipal Band (Waukegan, IL) WMB Websphere Message Broker ) and Williams Communications (NYSE:WCG WCG World Cyber Games WCG Worldwide Church of God WCG World Community Grid WCG Wellington Caving Group (caving club in New Zealand) WCG Washington Calligraphers Guild WCG West Coast Grocery ) employees complete a 2,000-mile, eight-day ride from New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. to Houston. The event is the largest single fundraiser in United Way's 110-year history, raising $12 million for United Ways along the route. The 80 cyclists, who departed New York City on Monday, Sept. 25, will arrive at Williams Tower in Houston at approximately 11 a.m. today. Along the way, the team roughly followed the path of Williams' Transco natural gas pipeline and telecommunications network, traveling through New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. , Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana before finishing in Texas. "We are very proud of this amazing accomplishment," said Keith Bailey, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Williams. "For eight days these riders have physically challenged themselves to make a difference. Their hard work and determination will ultimately touch the lives of tens of thousands of people in communities all over the country." The 80 cyclists averaged from 60 to 70 miles per day, covering the 2,000-mile distance relay-style. To participate, each cyclist was required to raise at least $2,500 in pledges for United Way. Williams matched each contribution dollar-for-dollar. For more information about the ride, visit the official ride Web site at www.ridingtheline.com. About Williams Williams, through its subsidiaries, connects businesses to energy and communications. The company delivers innovative, reliable products and services through its extensive networks of energy-distributing pipelines and high-speed fiber-optic cables. Williams information is available at www.williams.com. |
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