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Tom Baltes is in the midst of an epic journey against arthritis.
The 61-year-old Camas resident is riding 4,260 miles on his bike across the United States, raising awareness and funds for the National Arthritis Foundation.
Riding for awareness
Camas resident is traveling across the country via bicycle
- By Danielle Frost
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August 25, 2015 2:43 pm
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Life
Dorothy Elion gives a thumbs up after a 360 mile ride in 2012 for the National Arthitis Foundation. She is Tom Baltes' sister in law. Her husband Ken, Baltes' brother, suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Tom Baltes and two others participate in a 360 mile ride on Highway 101 at the Oregon Coast.
Tom Baltes and Eric Uhlberg pose for a photo during the first leg of Baltes' journey across the United States.
Camas resident Tom Baltes, left, and Denver resident Eric Uhlberg are riding their bikes to raise awareness about arthitis. Baltes' sister and brother are impacted by Rheumatoid Arthitis.
From left, Tom Baltus, Louise Baltus, Dorothy Elion, Ken Baltus and Pam Baltus pose for a photo during their 2012 ride from Astoria to Brookings.
Tom Baltes and Eric Uhlberg start their cycling journey by posting near a sculture of Lewis and Clark in Seaside, Ore.
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