A 380-mile 'Ride for the Rivers'

Late last summer, Dr. Clifford Andrew hopped on his Trek cyclocross bike and pedaled a solo, 380-mile trek to raise money for a local land-preservation group.

This year, the Severna Park neurologist has company on his journey, dubbed the "Ride for the Rivers." His two adult daughters and a fellow physician are coming along for the trip, which began Saturday in Washington, D.C., and ends Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

They'll travel through scenic Allegheny woodlands and mountains - but all the while, they'll be thinking of a swath of woods in the middle of Anne Arundel County. The riders are raising money for the...