Texas 4,000 makes several stops in northern B.C.

A team of cyclists from Texas have made their way through the Bulkley Valley heading to Anchorage, Alaska.

According to the Texas 4,000 website, the team made a stop in Smithers on Sunday and departed for Hazelton today. (Monday)

The organization helps to cultivate leaders with several of the students participating in the ride

The 70 day ride is held to help raise money for cancer research with bikers covering over 4,000 miles by the end of the trip.

Cyclists also made stops at 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George, Beaumont Provincial Park, and Burns Lake.