RICHLAND, Wash. — Jeff Shaw, a lifelong Tri-Cities resident, is gearing up for the ultimate challenge: a 363-mile endurance bike ride from Richland to Springfield, Oregon. Sponsored by Garrett Electric and Olsson Industrial Electric, Shaw has been training non-stop since December for the 24-hour ride, which he plans to complete without any sleep.
Shaw is using the ride to raise funds for Clean Sweep Tri-Cities, an organization that supports individuals battling addiction. However, Shaw said the ride is about more than just fundraising…