Going the distance

[This article appeared in the Harrison News-Herald of Cadiz, Ohio.] By ROBERT A. DEFRANK News Herald Staff Writer AFTER GEORGE Madzia of Adena passed away in November of 2002 from melanoma, his son decided to help find a cure, even if meant traveling across the width of the nation. Kevin Madzia, 39, of Pittsburgh, Pa., [...]

Bike to Work Week in Pittsburgh

National Bike to Work Week was held on May 17 through 21, 2004. The festivities in Pittsburgh were organized by Bike Pittsburgh, with help from Friends of the Riverfront and Venture Outdoors. I stopped down for the Park ‘N Pedal event at the Manchester park ‘n ride lot on Tuesday, and the commuters’ breakfast at [...]

Pedal Pittsburgh

Today was the 11th annual Pedal Pittsburgh. This 60-mile ride highlights the character, architecture, and landscapes of Pittsburgh’s many neighborhoods.

Adena native plans cross-country trek for melanoma awareness

[Note: This article appeared in the Steubenville Herald-Star.] It’s sheer coincidence that Adena native Kevin Madzia’s 4,200-mile cross-country bicycle trip begins on June 20, Father’s Day. But it’s no accident that he’s riding through 13 states and Ontario, Canada, to raise funds for melanoma research and to generate more awareness about the deadly form of [...]

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